WION Morning News Brief, February 13, 2018

WION Morning News Brief, February 13, 2018

Hafiz Saeed

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24 hours later, gun battle continues between security forces, terrorists in Srinagar

Heavy firing is still underway between terrorists and security forces in Srinagar's Karan Nagar area.

One soldier was killed after two terrorists tried to enter a CRPF camp on Monday. The security men immediately opened fire as the terrorists fled the area.

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Pakistan extends ban on terror groups listed by UN

After UN released a list of banned terrorist organisations, Pakistan authorities decided to extend the ban in the country.

Japanese Olympic speed skater tests positive for doping: CAS

Japanese short-track speed skater Kei Saito has tested positive for doping at the Pyeongchang Olympic Games, the first doping case of the Games, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Tuesday.

Phillippines president Duterte orders soldiers to 'shoot women rebels' in genitals: Report

Already reputed for his inappropriate language, Phillippine's president Rodrigo Duterte has again come under fire for his recent comment about women.

Trump offers Putin condolences over plane crash

US President Donald Trump called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday to offer his condolences after a deadly plane crash near Moscow, a White House official said.