WION Evening News brief, 4 December 2017

WION Evening News brief, 4 December 2017

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Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor passes away at 79

Veteran Bollywood superstar Shashi Kapoor died aged 79 on Monday. The actor's death has left the cinema industry and his family in a state of shock.

Repeatedly said charges against me fabricated and baseless: Mallya

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Liquor baronVijay Mallya appeared in London'sWestminster court today and declared that charges against him were "false, fabricated and baseless" as India continues to push for former Kingfisher chief's extradition.

Pope explains why he did not say 'Rohingya'

Pope Francis on Saturday explained why he had avoided the use of the term "Rohingya" on the first leg of his trip in Myanmar. The pontiff said he knew that had he used the word in official speeches, Myanmar's military leaders would have "closed the door in our faces" and that he wanted to be allowed to go "further in the private meetings."

A.Surya Prakash takes charge as chairman of Prasar Bharti

A.Surya Prakash has been re-appointed as the chairman of the public broadcaster Prasar Bharti. He took charge of the post from today.

Yemen president orders forces to retake Sanaa as Saudi planes continue air strikes

Yemen'sPM Ahmad Obaid bin Daghr said thegovernment will "grant amnesty"to all those all nationals who cut ties with rebels even as the president ordered forces to retake the capital city Sanaa.