<p>Panama's Supreme Court has ruled against same-sex marriages, saying it's not a human right and, therefore, the country does not recognise such unions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court in its ruling dated Feb 16, said, "there is a reality, and it is that, until now, the right to equal marriage is no more than an aspiration, even though a legitimate one for the groups involved, and it does not fall into the category of a human right or a fundamental right."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ban-on-same-sex-marriage-not-unconstitutional-japanese-pm-kishida-567288"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Ban on same-sex marriage not unconstitutional: Japanese PM Kishida</strong></a></p>

<p>The court had been considering the issue since 2016, after several appeals from same-sex couples claiming the country's family code "unconstitutional," as it only recognises marriage between a man and woman.</p>

<p>The same-sex couples filed the suit attempting to make their marriages legal in the Central American country, like many other developed countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the court said that no matter how many changes happen in reality, for now, gay marriages lack "conventional and constitutional recognition."</p>

<p>It added that the family code is objectively and reasonably justified in the general interests of giving precedence to those unions capable of establishing families, giving continuity to humans and society.</p>

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<p>Reacting to the Feb 16 ruling, Ivan Chanis, president of the gay rights organisation Fundacion Iguales told AFP, “ the Panamanian justice system has rejected the recognition of the dignity of same-sex couples and their right to build a family in Panama.”</p>

<p>As per AFP, the Catholic Church which opposes same-sex couples holds a strong influence in Panama.</p>

<p>Currently, Costa Rica remains the only Central American country to recognise same-sex marriages.</p>

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Panama's Supreme Court has ruled against same-sex marriages, saying it's not a human right and, therefore, the country does not recognise such unions. The court in its ruling dated Feb 16, said, "there is a reality, and it is that, until now, the right to equal marriage is no more than an aspiration, even though a legitimate one for the groups involved, and it does not fall into the category of a human right or a fundamental right.

Panama's Supreme Court has ruled against same-sex marriages, saying it's not a human right and, therefore, the country does not recognise such unions. The court in its ruling dated Feb 16, said, "there is a reality, and it is that, until now, the right to equal marriage is no more than an aspiration, even though a legitimate one for the groups involved, and it does not fall into the category of a human right or a fundamental right." Also read | Ban on same-sex marriage not unconstitutional: Japanese PM Kishida The court had been considering the issue since 2016, after several appeals from same-sex couples claiming the country's family code "unconstitutional," as it only recognises marriage between a man and woman. The same-sex couples filed the suit attempting to make their marriages legal in the Central American country, like many other developed countries. However, the court said that no matter how many changes happen in reality, for now, gay marriages lack "conventional and constitutional recognition." It added that the family code is objectively and reasonably justified in the general interests of giving precedence to those unions capable of establishing families, giving continuity to humans and society. Also read | South Korea moves one step closer to legitimising same-sex couples Reacting to the Feb 16 ruling, Ivan Chanis, president of the gay rights organisation Fundacion Iguales told AFP, “ the Panamanian justice system has rejected the recognition of the dignity of same-sex couples and their right to build a family in Panama.” As per AFP, the Catholic Church which opposes same-sex couples holds a strong influence in Panama. Currently, Costa Rica remains the only Central American country to recognise same-sex marriages. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>A video shared by an Indian Forest Officer (IFS) of a beautiful and rare animal is getting attention on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parveen Kaswan on Twitter posted the video on March 01, which shows a stock cat-like creature with peaked ears spotted in Ladakh and&nbsp;further asked users to guess the name of the animal, NDTV reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-rare-10-month-old-asiatic-cheetah-cub-died-due-to-kidney-failure-566714"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Iran's rare Asiatic cheetah cub, Pirouz dies due to kidney failure</strong></a></p>

<p>"A beautiful and rare animal found in India. In Ladakh region. Not many have heard about it. Guess what," his tweet read.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A beautiful and rare animal found in India. In Ladakh region. Not many have heard about it. Guess what. Via <a href="https://twitter.com/fatima_sherine?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fatima_sherine</a>. <a href="https://t.co/dCqnawVsrs">pic.twitter.com/dCqnawVsrs</a></p>
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<p>The post till now has recieved over 10,000 thousand likes, some 1,306 retweets and over 1.8 million views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The forest officer&nbsp;credited the video to Sherine Fatima, who is the first female singer of the Balti community in Ladakh.</p>

<p>The guessing game for the animal began, where some users said that the animal looks like a Puma or Cougar, while others said it is a Himalayan Lynx.&nbsp;</p>

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Very disappointed by seeing a group of feral dogs around it. They don't let the wildlife breath in peace.<br />
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<p>According to National Geographic, lynxes are medium-sized, solitary wildcats that are generally found in the forests of North America, Europe and Asia.</p>

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<p>It added that the name 'lynx' comes from a Greek word that means "to shine" because of the beautiful reflective eyes. Their defining features are prominent tufts of hair above their ears, and their short, stubby tails.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some 10 hours later, Kaswan confirmed the animal to be a "Himalayan Lynx."</p>

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<p>His tweet read, "It’s a Himalayan Lynx. One of the wild cat species found in India. A beautiful and rare creature. Found in Leh-Ladakh. Other found in this zone are Snow leopard and Pallas cat. Pic Wikipedia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now can you tell me what are the other creatures in video and what are they doing."</p>

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A video shared by an Indian Forest Officer (IFS) of a beautiful and rare animal is getting attention on social media. Parveen Kaswan on Twitter posted the video on March 01, which shows a stock cat-like creature with peaked ears spotted in Ladakh and further asked users to guess the name of the animal, NDTV reported.

A video shared by an Indian Forest Officer (IFS) of a beautiful and rare animal is getting attention on social media. Parveen Kaswan on Twitter posted the video on March 01, which shows a stock cat-like creature with peaked ears spotted in Ladakh and further asked users to guess the name of the animal, NDTV reported. Also read | Iran's rare Asiatic cheetah cub, Pirouz dies due to kidney failure "A beautiful and rare animal found in India. In Ladakh region. Not many have heard about it. Guess what," his tweet read. A beautiful and rare animal found in India. In Ladakh region. Not many have heard about it. Guess what. Via @fatima_sherine. pic.twitter.com/dCqnawVsrs — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) February 28, 2023 × The post till now has recieved over 10,000 thousand likes, some 1,306 retweets and over 1.8 million views. The forest officer credited the video to Sherine Fatima, who is the first female singer of the Balti community in Ladakh. The guessing game for the animal began, where some users said that the animal looks like a Puma or Cougar, while others said it is a Himalayan Lynx. Cougar? — Chandra Prakash/चन्द्र प्रकाश (@Panday_CP) February 28, 2023 × Eurasian Lynx. Very disappointed by seeing a group of feral dogs around it. They don't let the wildlife breath in peace. There should be something done to reduce the number of feral dogs especially in Wildlife sensetive regions and regions with rare animals. — Samarth Jain (@samarthj_4530) February 28, 2023 × Looks like some kind of Lynx from the ears. — Siddartha Gupta (@siddartha1492) March 1, 2023 × According to National Geographic, lynxes are medium-sized, solitary wildcats that are generally found in the forests of North America, Europe and Asia. Also read | Researchers in Florida track down invasive pythons by strapping their prey with GPS collars It added that the name 'lynx' comes from a Greek word that means "to shine" because of the beautiful reflective eyes. Their defining features are prominent tufts of hair above their ears, and their short, stubby tails. Some 10 hours later, Kaswan confirmed the animal to be a "Himalayan Lynx." It’s a Himalayan Lynx. One of the wild cat species found in India. A beautiful and rare creature. Found in Leh-Ladakh. Other found in this zone are Snow leopard and Pallas cat. Pic Wikipedia. Now can you tell me what are the other creatures in video and what are they doing. pic.twitter.com/UgQAbrZpzY — Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) March 1, 2023 × His tweet read, "It’s a Himalayan Lynx. One of the wild cat species found in India. A beautiful and rare creature. Found in Leh-Ladakh. Other found in this zone are Snow leopard and Pallas cat. Pic Wikipedia. Now can you tell me what are the other creatures in video and what are they doing." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock denied all claims that he rejected expert advice on Covid tests for people going into care homes when the pandemic began.</p>

<p>These claims come as during an investigation by a journalist named Isabel Oakeshott published some 100,000 WhatsApp messages or around 2.3 million words, including Hancock's texts exchanges with the current UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and a few others while working on his 'Pandemic Dairies' book, City AM reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the investigation, Professor Chris Witty, chief medical officer back then advised Hancock that anyone going into care homes should be tested.</p>

<p>But leaked texts suggest that he rejected the guidance and introduced mandatory Covid testing for hospital leavers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MP then hit back at these claims, saying "it is outrageous that this distorted account of the pandemic is being pushed with partial leaks, spun to fit an anti-lockdown agenda."</p>

<p>A spokesperson for Hancock claimed that a "key part" of WhatsApp messages was left out by the report. "The Telegraph have doctored the messages by excluding a key line from the texts by Allan Nixon."</p>

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<p>The spokesperson added that all of these claims are untrue and Hancock went as far and as fast as possible in expanding testing and saving lives in the country.</p>

<p>On releasing the texts, Oakeshott in writing in the Telegraph said that she released the text messages as the inquiry may take many years before coming to any conclusions and claimed: "the whole thing may become a colossal whitewash."</p>

<p>Hancock also said that the right place for questions about the pandemic response is the official inquiry led by former Court of Appeal judge Baroness Heather Hallett.&nbsp;</p>

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Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock denied all claims that he rejected expert advice on Covid tests for people going into care homes when the pandemic began.

Former UK health secretary Matt Hancock denied all claims that he rejected expert advice on Covid tests for people going into care homes when the pandemic began. These claims come as during an investigation by a journalist named Isabel Oakeshott published some 100,000 WhatsApp messages or around 2.3 million words, including Hancock's texts exchanges with the current UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson and a few others while working on his 'Pandemic Dairies' book, City AM reported. Also read | FBI coronavirus 'lab leak' claims hurt US credibility: China According to the investigation, Professor Chris Witty, chief medical officer back then advised Hancock that anyone going into care homes should be tested. But leaked texts suggest that he rejected the guidance and introduced mandatory Covid testing for hospital leavers. The MP then hit back at these claims, saying "it is outrageous that this distorted account of the pandemic is being pushed with partial leaks, spun to fit an anti-lockdown agenda." A spokesperson for Hancock claimed that a "key part" of WhatsApp messages was left out by the report. "The Telegraph have doctored the messages by excluding a key line from the texts by Allan Nixon." Also read | Vaccine maker Novavax says ‘substantial doubt’ on ability to stay in business The spokesperson added that all of these claims are untrue and Hancock went as far and as fast as possible in expanding testing and saving lives in the country. On releasing the texts, Oakeshott in writing in the Telegraph said that she released the text messages as the inquiry may take many years before coming to any conclusions and claimed: "the whole thing may become a colossal whitewash." Hancock also said that the right place for questions about the pandemic response is the official inquiry led by former Court of Appeal judge Baroness Heather Hallett. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'It is outrageous': Ex-UK health secretary Matt Hancock denies claims he ignored Covid care home advice

<p>Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia's Sergey Lavrov arrived in Indian capital New Delhi early Wednesday for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting &nbsp;(G20 FMM). The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday said Lavrov and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet and discuss several regional topics including "developments in Ukraine," ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The statement read, "as part of the visit's bilateral events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will discuss ways to further advance cooperation in key areas, as well as coordinate the schedule of upcoming contacts. The main thematic blocks include trade, investment, transport and logistics cooperation, the use of national currencies in mutual settlements, and promising projects in the energy sector."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accuses-west-of-destabilising-g20-finance-chiefs-meet-in-india-565962"><strong>Also read |Russia accuses West of ‘destabilising’ G20 finance chiefs’ meet in India</strong></a></p>

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<p>It added that both ministers will exchange views on international topics including the G20 presidency, coordination of approaches in the UN, BRICS, RIC, and the current state of Afghanistan.</p>

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<p>It said Russia supports India in its G20 presidency and its commitment to promoting a unifying agenda that will restore confidence in multilateral diplomacy and prevent the fragmentation of the global economy.</p>

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<p>The public statement also stated that during the regular foreign ministers’ meeting, Russia&nbsp;intends to firmly and openly talk about the reasons and instigators of the current serious problems in world politics and the global economy. It&nbsp;will also focus on the attempts by the West to take revenge for the inevitable disappearance of the levers of dominance from its hands. The meeting&nbsp;will also concentrate on its striving to continue receiving unilateral rent, in part, through unequal trade and violent interference in the affairs of sovereign states.</p>

<p>ANI reported that the Russian foreign minister will also attend the Raisina Dialogue 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The upcoming event's theme is 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. During the event, Lavrov will meet his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar.</p>

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Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia's Sergey Lavrov arrived in Indian capital New Delhi early Wednesday for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting (G20 FMM). The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday said Lavrov and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet and discuss several regional topics including "developments in Ukraine," ANI reported.

Amid the Russia-Ukraine war, Russia's Sergey Lavrov arrived in Indian capital New Delhi early Wednesday for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting (G20 FMM). The Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Tuesday said Lavrov and India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet and discuss several regional topics including "developments in Ukraine," ANI reported. The statement read, "as part of the visit's bilateral events, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will discuss ways to further advance cooperation in key areas, as well as coordinate the schedule of upcoming contacts. The main thematic blocks include trade, investment, transport and logistics cooperation, the use of national currencies in mutual settlements, and promising projects in the energy sector." Also read |Russia accuses West of ‘destabilising’ G20 finance chiefs’ meet in India 🇷🇺🇮🇳 On March 1-3, FM #Lavrov will pay a working visit to India, as head of the Russian delegation to the #G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting. While in New Delhi, he will also meet with his Indian counterpart @DrSJaishankar. 🔗 https://t.co/LbDvlY2WfB#RussiaIndia pic.twitter.com/WiaikKFY24 — MFA Russia 🇷🇺 (@mfa_russia) February 28, 2023 × It added that both ministers will exchange views on international topics including the G20 presidency, coordination of approaches in the UN, BRICS, RIC, and the current state of Afghanistan. The heads of the foreign ministries of Russia and India, Sergey Lavrov and Dr S.Jaishankar, will discuss ways to further advance cooperation in key areas, as well as compare notes on the schedule of the upcoming contacts: Russian Foreign Ministry — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2023 × It said Russia supports India in its G20 presidency and its commitment to promoting a unifying agenda that will restore confidence in multilateral diplomacy and prevent the fragmentation of the global economy. Also read | In pics | Delhi hosts vintage vehicles rally ahead of G20 summit The public statement also stated that during the regular foreign ministers’ meeting, Russia intends to firmly and openly talk about the reasons and instigators of the current serious problems in world politics and the global economy. It will also focus on the attempts by the West to take revenge for the inevitable disappearance of the levers of dominance from its hands. The meeting will also concentrate on its striving to continue receiving unilateral rent, in part, through unequal trade and violent interference in the affairs of sovereign states. ANI reported that the Russian foreign minister will also attend the Raisina Dialogue 2023. The upcoming event's theme is 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'. During the event, Lavrov will meet his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reaches Indian capital for G20 foreign ministers' meet

<p>A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts&nbsp;in three other cases. High drama unfolded outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support him.</p>

<p>Khan has had a number of cases registered against him ever since he was ousted from power last year,&nbsp;that range from gathering illegal funds for his party to inciting violence against state officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Reuters, he&nbsp;arrived at the courts in a car, which was followed by hundreds of his supporters, chanting and covering the car with flower petals, and was given special permission to take his car inside the Islamabad court due to security concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-two-army-officers-killed-in-gunfire-with-armed-militants-in-waziristan-district-566620">Pakistan: Two Army officers killed in gunfire with armed militants in&nbsp;Waziristan district</a></strong></p>

<p>The former prime minister appeared in three courts during the course of the day and was supposed to appear before&nbsp;another court,&nbsp;where he was charged over "unlawfully selling gifts from different dignitaries," but was absent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The federal court then issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for non-appearance before the court.</p>

<p>However, Khan's lawyers said that they would reach the court to cancel the warrant because he got delayed due to traffic jams as his supporters went to the streets clogging the roads.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-24-pakistanis-killed-in-italy-migrant-boat-accident-says-pm-shipwreck-death-toll-crosses-60-566541">Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60</a></strong></p>

<p>Khan's supporters have threatened countrywide protests if he gets arrested. He launched a campaign last week calling all his supporters&nbsp;to offer themselves up for arrest in a bid to fill up the jail, in protest against his demonstration."</p>

<p>Previously, he also accused the government of interfering in cases against him, which the cabinet has been repeatedly denying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Imran Khan&nbsp;was injured in a shooting at one of his protest gatherings last year.</p>

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A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts in three other cases.

A Pakistani court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case on Tuesday. However, he was granted protective bail by two Islamabad courts in three other cases. High drama unfolded outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support him. Khan has had a number of cases registered against him ever since he was ousted from power last year, that range from gathering illegal funds for his party to inciting violence against state officials. According to Reuters, he arrived at the courts in a car, which was followed by hundreds of his supporters, chanting and covering the car with flower petals, and was given special permission to take his car inside the Islamabad court due to security concerns. Also read | Pakistan: Two Army officers killed in gunfire with armed militants in Waziristan district The former prime minister appeared in three courts during the course of the day and was supposed to appear before another court, where he was charged over "unlawfully selling gifts from different dignitaries," but was absent. The federal court then issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for non-appearance before the court. However, Khan's lawyers said that they would reach the court to cancel the warrant because he got delayed due to traffic jams as his supporters went to the streets clogging the roads. Also read | Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60 Khan's supporters have threatened countrywide protests if he gets arrested. He launched a campaign last week calling all his supporters to offer themselves up for arrest in a bid to fill up the jail, in protest against his demonstration." Previously, he also accused the government of interfering in cases against him, which the cabinet has been repeatedly denying. Imran Khan was injured in a shooting at one of his protest gatherings last year. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Non-bailable arrest warrant against Imran Khan in Toshakhana case

<p>A Russian court on Tuesday (Feb 28), fined the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, two million roubles ($27,000) for 'misinformation' about the Russian military.</p>

<p>This latest fine was imposed after the authorities accused Wikipedia of "spreading misinformation" in its articles about the Russian military units, Wikimedia Russia said, according to a Reuters report.</p>

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<p>The organisation was already fined last year after it failed to delete two articles related to the Ukraine war, including one on "evaluations of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine." It&nbsp;plans to appeal the ruling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, talking to Reuters, Stanislav Kozlovsky, the head of the foundation's Russia chapter said, "so far, in the history of courts in Russia, Wikipedia has only had one successful experience of appealing court verdicts."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |Gravitas Global Headlines: Russian media releases video of warplanes launching missiles in Bakhmut</strong></p>

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<p>The authorities previously also slapped Western tech companies including Google and Telegram with massive fines over Ukraine-related content. In July, a Russian court fined Google 21 billion roubles ($360 million) for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine.</p>

<p>The February 24 invasion by Russia last year has led to a clampdown on free speech in the nation. As reported by AFP, it has exacerbated the country's crackdown on press freedom and caused an exodus of independent Russian journalists.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-military-says-it-conducted-drills-after-brief-closure-of-st-petersburg-airport-566828"><strong>lso read |&nbsp;Russian military says it conducted drills during brief closure of St. Petersburg airport</strong></a></p>

<p>In its "special military operation in Kyiv," Moscow also introduced sweeping laws restricting entities and people on what they can report on the conflict, fining or blocking websites that spread information at odds with Kremlin's officials.</p>

<p>As per media reports, Moscow has effectively forbidden criticism of Russia's military engagement in Kyiv and outlawed using the terms "war" or "invasion" to describe the operation.</p>

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A Russian court on Tuesday (Feb 28), fined the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, two million roubles ($27,000) for 'misinformation' about the Russian military.

A Russian court on Tuesday (Feb 28), fined the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, two million roubles ($27,000) for 'misinformation' about the Russian military. This latest fine was imposed after the authorities accused Wikipedia of "spreading misinformation" in its articles about the Russian military units, Wikimedia Russia said, according to a Reuters report. Also read | Russia accuses US of planning 'toxic chemicals' provocation in Ukraine The organisation was already fined last year after it failed to delete two articles related to the Ukraine war, including one on "evaluations of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine." It plans to appeal the ruling. However, talking to Reuters, Stanislav Kozlovsky, the head of the foundation's Russia chapter said, "so far, in the history of courts in Russia, Wikipedia has only had one successful experience of appealing court verdicts." Watch |Gravitas Global Headlines: Russian media releases video of warplanes launching missiles in Bakhmut The authorities previously also slapped Western tech companies including Google and Telegram with massive fines over Ukraine-related content. In July, a Russian court fined Google 21 billion roubles ($360 million) for failing to remove content concerning Russia's military intervention in Ukraine. The February 24 invasion by Russia last year has led to a clampdown on free speech in the nation. As reported by AFP, it has exacerbated the country's crackdown on press freedom and caused an exodus of independent Russian journalists. lso read | Russian military says it conducted drills during brief closure of St. Petersburg airport In its "special military operation in Kyiv," Moscow also introduced sweeping laws restricting entities and people on what they can report on the conflict, fining or blocking websites that spread information at odds with Kremlin's officials. As per media reports, Moscow has effectively forbidden criticism of Russia's military engagement in Kyiv and outlawed using the terms "war" or "invasion" to describe the operation. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia fines Wikipedia millions of roubles over military 'misinformation'

<p>At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday.</p>

<p>The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "two militants were killed in the gunfire, while two others were apprehended with ammunition." It added two Army officers were also killed, PTI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The military's media said that the area was being combed to flush out the militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of now, no terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and paid his condolences to the families of the two Army officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This incident comes amid an increase in terror attacks across Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of terrorism, especially in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province.</p>

<p>Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi.</p>

<p>On January 30, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers in a mosque which killed over 100 people and injured over 200.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/four-killed-14-injured-after-bomb-laden-bike-goes-off-in-pakistans-balochistan-566044"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Four killed, 14 injured after bomb laden bike explodes in Pakistan’s Balochistan</strong></a></p>

<p>Similarly, in November 2022, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called for an indefinite ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered its militants to carry out attacks on military forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>To stop such attacks, last week the Pakistan defence minister and security chief held a meeting with the Taliban-led Afghanistan government to discuss ways to counter the "threat of terrorism."</p>

<p>The Taliban-led government also proposed to Pakistan that it should bear the cost of disarming and rehabilitating the outlawed TTP members and their families numbering more than 30,0000 from the Pak-Afghan border areas.</p>

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At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday.

At least two Pakistani Army officers were killed in an attack at a security checkpost in Spinwamn region in North Waziristan district after unidentified armed militants opened gunfire, the military's media affairs reported on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, "two militants were killed in the gunfire, while two others were apprehended with ammunition." It added two Army officers were also killed, PTI reported. Also read | Over two dozen Pakistanis drowned in Italy migrant boat accident, says PM; shipwreck death toll crosses 60 The military's media said that the area was being combed to flush out the militants. As of now, no terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and paid his condolences to the families of the two Army officers. This incident comes amid an increase in terror attacks across Pakistan, which has been hit by a wave of terrorism, especially in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province. Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi. On January 30, a Taliban suicide bomber blew himself up during the afternoon prayers in a mosque which killed over 100 people and injured over 200. Also read | Four killed, 14 injured after bomb laden bike explodes in Pakistan’s Balochistan Similarly, in November 2022, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) called for an indefinite ceasefire agreed with the government in June and ordered its militants to carry out attacks on military forces. To stop such attacks, last week the Pakistan defence minister and security chief held a meeting with the Taliban-led Afghanistan government to discuss ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The Taliban-led government also proposed to Pakistan that it should bear the cost of disarming and rehabilitating the outlawed TTP members and their families numbering more than 30,0000 from the Pak-Afghan border areas. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Pakistan: Two Army officers killed in gunfire with armed militants in Waziristan district

<p>Russian government officials will now be banned from using foreign words when carrying out their respective duties.&nbsp;According to the amended law, officials will be bound to use Russian language in formal communications. President Vladimir Putin signed the order&nbsp;on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>As per a statement on the&nbsp;Russian government's official website, the amendments to the 2005 law are designed to 'protect and support the status of Russia.'&nbsp;</p>

<p>It specifies that "when using Russian as the state language of the Russian Federation, it is not allowed to use words and expressions that do not correspond to the norms of modern Russian ... with the exception of foreign words which do not have widely-used corresponding equivalents in Russian."</p>

<p>A government commission will put together a list for official language usage, and dictionaries that will also be approved by the cabinet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, it was also against the law to use words and phrases that didn't conform to the norms of the modern literary Russian language, including obscenities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The amendments&nbsp;do not mention any punishments for individuals&nbsp;who fail to follow the updated law. However, according to Reuters, a separate list of foreign-based words that can still be used will be published separately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The list of these words will be published in dictionaries and reference books.</p>

<p>Recently, the Russian authorities also imposed a fine on Wikipedia worth two million roubles ($27,000) over "misinformation" about the military units.&nbsp;</p>

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Russian government officials will now be banned from using foreign words when carrying out their respective duties. According to the amended law, officials will be bound to use Russian language in formal communications.

Russian government officials will now be banned from using foreign words when carrying out their respective duties. According to the amended law, officials will be bound to use Russian language in formal communications. President Vladimir Putin signed the order on Tuesday. Also read | Russia fines Wikipedia millions of Rubles over military 'misinformation' As per a statement on the Russian government's official website, the amendments to the 2005 law are designed to 'protect and support the status of Russia.' It specifies that "when using Russian as the state language of the Russian Federation, it is not allowed to use words and expressions that do not correspond to the norms of modern Russian ... with the exception of foreign words which do not have widely-used corresponding equivalents in Russian." A government commission will put together a list for official language usage, and dictionaries that will also be approved by the cabinet. Earlier, it was also against the law to use words and phrases that didn't conform to the norms of the modern literary Russian language, including obscenities. Also read | Russia accuses US of planning 'toxic chemicals' provocation in Ukraine The amendments do not mention any punishments for individuals who fail to follow the updated law. However, according to Reuters, a separate list of foreign-based words that can still be used will be published separately. The list of these words will be published in dictionaries and reference books. Recently, the Russian authorities also imposed a fine on Wikipedia worth two million roubles ($27,000) over "misinformation" about the military units. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian govt bans officials from using foreign words and expressions

<p>A pre-Hispanic mummy, estimated to be between 600 to 800 years old, was recovered by police from three drunk men in the Peruvian city of Puno. The police officials told CNN that the mummified remains were found on Saturday afternoon in a food delivery bag labelled "Pedidos Ya." Pedidos Ya is a Latin American food app. The bag belonged to a 26-year-old man.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Images of the discovery showed that the mummy was found in a fetal position inside the red delivery bag.</p>

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<p>New agency AFP identified the 26-year-old man as Julio Cesar. He named the mummy remains as "Juanita"&nbsp;and described them as "like my spiritual girlfriend," it reported.</p>

<p>“At home, she’s in my room, she sleeps with me. I take care of her," he is shown saying in a video. The news agency also reported that Cesar claimed to have had the mummy for over three decades at his&nbsp;home.</p>

<p>The Peruvian news agency ANDINA on Monday reported that the mummy is believed to be that of an adult male and is from the eastern area of Puno.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mummy is currently in the custody of the Ministry of Culture, which classified the discovery as a national cultural asset.</p>

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<p>Government officials told AFP Cesar will remain in detention while the investigators look into the case.</p>

<p>Several mummies have been found in Peru in the past.</p>

<p>In 2021, a mummy estimated to be between 800 to 1,200 years old was discovered by archaeologists at a site near the capital city of Lima.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Peru is home to hundreds of archaeological sites where several civilisations that developed, before and after the Inca Empire.&nbsp;</p>

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A pre-Hispanic mummy, estimated to be between 600 to 800 years old, was recovered by police from three drunk men in the Peruvian city of Puno. The police officials told CNN that the mummified remains were found on Saturday afternoon in a food delivery bag labelled "Pedidos Ya.

A pre-Hispanic mummy, estimated to be between 600 to 800 years old, was recovered by police from three drunk men in the Peruvian city of Puno. The police officials told CNN that the mummified remains were found on Saturday afternoon in a food delivery bag labelled "Pedidos Ya." Pedidos Ya is a Latin American food app. The bag belonged to a 26-year-old man. Images of the discovery showed that the mummy was found in a fetal position inside the red delivery bag. Also read | Archaeologists make 'dream discovery', find mummy adorned in gold leaf New agency AFP identified the 26-year-old man as Julio Cesar. He named the mummy remains as "Juanita" and described them as "like my spiritual girlfriend," it reported. “At home, she’s in my room, she sleeps with me. I take care of her," he is shown saying in a video. The news agency also reported that Cesar claimed to have had the mummy for over three decades at his home. The Peruvian news agency ANDINA on Monday reported that the mummy is believed to be that of an adult male and is from the eastern area of Puno. The mummy is currently in the custody of the Ministry of Culture, which classified the discovery as a national cultural asset. Also read | In Pics | Archaeologists in Egypt discover 4,300-year-old mummy Government officials told AFP Cesar will remain in detention while the investigators look into the case. Several mummies have been found in Peru in the past. In 2021, a mummy estimated to be between 800 to 1,200 years old was discovered by archaeologists at a site near the capital city of Lima. Peru is home to hundreds of archaeological sites where several civilisations that developed, before and after the Inca Empire. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

'Spiritual girlfriend': Peru police discover ancient Hispanic mummy in man's food delivery bag

<p>Days after Islamabad witnessed&nbsp;some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister&nbsp;Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence&nbsp;chief&nbsp;Nadeem Anjum&nbsp;held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The meet was held in Kabul, led by Afghan's Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar.</p>

<p>Baradar's office in a statement said, "they discussed bilateral relations, trade, regional connectivity and ecomomic cooperation between the two countries." Later that afternoon, the office issued another statement related to the growing threat of terrorist activities in the region, referring to the TTP and TSKP, AFP reported.</p>

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<p>Pakistan has been blaming the Taliban for harbouring militants from its own version of the Islamist group, which Kabul has been repeatedly denying.</p>

<p>Pakistan has been witnessing a dramatic increase in militant activities, mainly in the border regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi.</p>

<p>Similarly, in January, a suicide bomber killed over 80 police officials at a mosque in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Both of these attacks were linked to the TTP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Violence erupted on Monday at the Torkham border, with both sides blaming each other for the attack.</p>

<p>Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told the Munich Security Conference last weekend that Afghanistan had to deliver&nbsp;on promises on not to harbour militants.</p>

<p>Responding to Zardari's remarks, Afghanistan's foreign ministry representative Abdul Qahar Balkhi are "untrue."</p>

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Days after Islamabad witnessed some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence chief Nadeem Anjum held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism.

Days after Islamabad witnessed some deadly attacks, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asid and intelligence chief Nadeem Anjum held talks with the Taliban government on Wednesday (Feb 22) on ways to counter the "threat of terrorism." The meet was held in Kabul, led by Afghan's Deputy Prime Minister Abdul Ghani Baradar. Baradar's office in a statement said, "they discussed bilateral relations, trade, regional connectivity and ecomomic cooperation between the two countries." Later that afternoon, the office issued another statement related to the growing threat of terrorist activities in the region, referring to the TTP and TSKP, AFP reported. Also read | Pakistan orders news channels to toe the line, bans from covering terror attacks Pakistan has been blaming the Taliban for harbouring militants from its own version of the Islamist group, which Kabul has been repeatedly denying. Pakistan has been witnessing a dramatic increase in militant activities, mainly in the border regions. Last week, at least five were killed after a suicide squad stormed a police compound in Karachi. Similarly, in January, a suicide bomber killed over 80 police officials at a mosque in Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Also read | Jail Bharo Tehreek in Pakistan Highlights: Ex-PM Imran Khan's nationwide movement begins Both of these attacks were linked to the TTP. Violence erupted on Monday at the Torkham border, with both sides blaming each other for the attack. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told the Munich Security Conference last weekend that Afghanistan had to deliver on promises on not to harbour militants. Responding to Zardari's remarks, Afghanistan's foreign ministry representative Abdul Qahar Balkhi are "untrue." (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Afghanistan: Pakistan, Taliban officials hold talks on 'terrorism threat' following deadly attacks

<p>Lionel Messi&nbsp;was named FIFA's Best men's player for 2022, while Barcelona star Alexia Putellas was named the Best FIFA women's player for 2022 at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.</p>

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<p>For Messi, it was the second time he won Best FIFA Men's Player after winning it in 2019, while Barcelona and Spain star Alexia Putellas won the award for the second consecutive year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Messi beat fellow finalists Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. Putellas won the award over Alex Morgan and Beth Mead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Messi was expected to win the award after leading Argentina to the World Cup win last year in Qatar, and won the Golden Ball as the tournament's "Best Player."&nbsp;The 35-year-old and a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner succeeds Robert Lewandowski on the FIFA honour list.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This award&nbsp;recognises a year in which the former Barcelona star crowned his glorious career&nbsp;by scoring twice in an epic final in Doha where&nbsp;Argentina beat France on penalties despite Mbappe netting a hat-trick for Les Bleus in a remarkable 3-3 draw.</p>

<p>While the 29-year-old led Barcelona to a domestic treble in 2021-2022 before tearing her ACL on the eve of Spain's Euro 2022 campaign. She beat England's European Championship-winning striker Beth Mead and US Star Alex Morgan to add the Fifa crown to the Ballon d'Or despite spending the last second half of 2022 in a serious knee injury. Prior to her injury, she had scored 11 goals on Barcelona's run to the Champions League final, which they lost to Lyon.</p>

<p>This honour was initially inaugurated in 2016 by FIFA after football's governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This award is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists and fans.</p>

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Lionel Messi was named FIFA's Best men's player for 2022, while Barcelona star Alexia Putellas was named the Best FIFA women's player for 2022 at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Lionel Messi was named FIFA's Best men's player for 2022, while Barcelona star Alexia Putellas was named the Best FIFA women's player for 2022 at a ceremony in Paris on Monday. MESSI IS THE WINNER OF THE BEST AWARD ❤️🐐 pic.twitter.com/4pJhMoVCI6 — Messi Media (@LeoMessiMedia) February 27, 2023 × On top of the world. 💫 @alexiaputellas has been crowned #TheBest FIFA Women’s Player 2022! pic.twitter.com/Wtcgg8SUmO — FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) February 27, 2023 × For Messi, it was the second time he won Best FIFA Men's Player after winning it in 2019, while Barcelona and Spain star Alexia Putellas won the award for the second consecutive year. Messi beat fellow finalists Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. Putellas won the award over Alex Morgan and Beth Mead. Messi was expected to win the award after leading Argentina to the World Cup win last year in Qatar, and won the Golden Ball as the tournament's "Best Player." The 35-year-old and a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner succeeds Robert Lewandowski on the FIFA honour list. This award recognises a year in which the former Barcelona star crowned his glorious career by scoring twice in an epic final in Doha where Argentina beat France on penalties despite Mbappe netting a hat-trick for Les Bleus in a remarkable 3-3 draw. While the 29-year-old led Barcelona to a domestic treble in 2021-2022 before tearing her ACL on the eve of Spain's Euro 2022 campaign. She beat England's European Championship-winning striker Beth Mead and US Star Alex Morgan to add the Fifa crown to the Ballon d'Or despite spending the last second half of 2022 in a serious knee injury. Prior to her injury, she had scored 11 goals on Barcelona's run to the Champions League final, which they lost to Lyon. This honour was initially inaugurated in 2016 by FIFA after football's governing body split from Ballon d'Or organisers France Football. This award is voted for by national team coaches and captains, journalists and fans. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">These developments underscore the imperative to immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds. The United States will continue to work with Israelis and Palestinians and our regional partners towards restoring calm.</p>
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<p>Price added said that one Palestinian man was killed and some 100 were injured in the attack by the Israeli settlers. The attack also damaged several homes and even other belongings such as cars.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Deadly violence grips West Bank again after gunman kills two Israelis</strong></p>

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<p>Though, he didn't identify the person. But called on Israel to take an action against the settlers behind the attack as well as those suspected in the deaths of the Israelis. "The US expects the Israeli government to ensure the accountability and legal prosecution of those reponsible for these attacks."</p>

<p>Price said that the US&nbsp;also condemns the wide-scale indiscriminate violence by settlers against Palestinian civilians following the killings. "These actions are completely unacceptable."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hundreds-of-israeli-troops-sent-to-west-bank-after-settler-riots-palestinians-claim-one-killed-amid-violence-566500"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hundreds of Israeli troops sent to West Bank after settler riots; Palestinians claim one killed amid violence</strong></a></p>

<p>"Accountability and justice should be pursued with equal rigour in all cases of extremist violence," he added.</p>

<p>The state department official appreciated the calls by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog for a halt to "vigilante violence."</p>

<p>The US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides identified the person as a male. In a tweet, he wrote, "I can confirm that a US citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family."</p>

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In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen.

In recent violence in the West Bank city of Jericho on Monday, an Israeli was killed, who US State Department Ned Price claimed was also a US citizen. He told reporters, "we condemn the horrific killing of two Israeli brothers near Nablus and the killing today of an Israeli near Jericho, who we understand was also an American citizen." These developments underscore the imperative to immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds. The United States will continue to work with Israelis and Palestinians and our regional partners towards restoring calm. — Ned Price (@StateDeptSpox) February 27, 2023 × Price added said that one Palestinian man was killed and some 100 were injured in the attack by the Israeli settlers. The attack also damaged several homes and even other belongings such as cars. Watch | Deadly violence grips West Bank again after gunman kills two Israelis Though, he didn't identify the person. But called on Israel to take an action against the settlers behind the attack as well as those suspected in the deaths of the Israelis. "The US expects the Israeli government to ensure the accountability and legal prosecution of those reponsible for these attacks." Price said that the US also condemns the wide-scale indiscriminate violence by settlers against Palestinian civilians following the killings. "These actions are completely unacceptable." Also read | Hundreds of Israeli troops sent to West Bank after settler riots; Palestinians claim one killed amid violence "Accountability and justice should be pursued with equal rigour in all cases of extremist violence," he added. The state department official appreciated the calls by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog for a halt to "vigilante violence." The US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides identified the person as a male. In a tweet, he wrote, "I can confirm that a US citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family." Sadly, I can confirm that a U.S. citizen was killed in one of the terror attacks in the West Bank tonight. I pray for his family. — Ambassador Tom Nides (@USAmbIsrael) February 27, 2023 × (with inputs from agencies)

US citizen killed in recent West Bank violence, says State Department

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