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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-acquitted-of-impeachment-charges-in-republican-majority-senate-278933">US President Donald Trump acquitted of impeachment charges in Republican-majority Senate</a>

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After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Earlier, Trump was impeached in the House, but this trajectory failed to hold its ground in the Senate, where the majority is Republicans, who voted to protect him.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-climbs-to-560-in-china-10-more-infected-on-japan-ship-278931">Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to over 560 in China; 10 more infected on Japan ship</a>

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The death toll in the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;rose to at least 560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000 in China as officials in Wuhan said they faced a shortage of hospital beds and equipment to treat the patients.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-team-india-fined-for-slow-over-rate-for-third-successive-time-278930" hreflang="en">India fined for slow over-rate for third successive time</a>

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The&nbsp;Indian team&nbsp;have been fined 80 per cent of match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first One Day International on Wednesday in Hamilton.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-christian-bale-to-play-villain-in-next-mcu-film-thor-love-and-thunder-278897" hreflang="en">Christian Bale to play villain in next MCU film 'Thor: Love and Thunder'?</a>

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We are excited to see Christian Bale in an MCU film and have been thinking of all possible roles that the brilliant actor can take up.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-sri-lanka-drops-tamil-version-of-national-anthem-278924">Gravitas: Sri Lanka drops Tamil version of national anthem</a>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Donald Trump acquitted of impeachment charges in Republican-majority Senate After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. US President Donald Trump acquitted of impeachment charges in Republican-majority Senate After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Earlier, Trump was impeached in the House, but this trajectory failed to hold its ground in the Senate, where the majority is Republicans, who voted to protect him. Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to over 560 in China; 10 more infected on Japan ship The death toll in the coronavirus rose to at least 560 with the number of infections surging to 28,000 in China as officials in Wuhan said they faced a shortage of hospital beds and equipment to treat the patients. India fined for slow over-rate for third successive time The Indian team have been fined 80 per cent of match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the first One Day International on Wednesday in Hamilton. Christian Bale to play villain in next MCU film 'Thor: Love and Thunder'? We are excited to see Christian Bale in an MCU film and have been thinking of all possible roles that the brilliant actor can take up. WATCH | Gravitas: Sri Lanka drops Tamil version of national anthem ×

Morning News Brief: Trump impeachment, coronavirus death toll rises and lots more

After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Meanwhile Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet and NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station.&nbsp;

Here are top 10 world news of the day.&nbsp;

Christina Koch, NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record 328 days in space

NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/record-breaking-us-astronaut-christina-koch-returns-to-earth-after-328-days-279063" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

US President Donald Trump acquitted of impeachment charges in Republican-majority Senate

After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-donald-trump-acquitted-of-impeachment-charges-in-republican-majority-senate-278933/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

More jobs? Booming economy? Fact-checking Trump's claims from State of the Union address

Yesterday, during the State of the Union address, Donald Trump made multiple claims about the booming economy, decreased unemployment, increased inequality.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-jobs-booming-economy-fact-checking-trumps-claims-from-yesterdays-state-of-the-union-address-278951" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

What happens if the coronavirus breaches Asian megacities?

Asian megacities outside of Mainland China are poorly equipped to contain the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, as per a leading epidemiologist at the University of Hong Kong.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-happens-if-the-coronavirus-breeches-asian-megacities-279050" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Turkey plane accident: Three dead, 179 injured in mishap

Three people have died and 179 were injured when a plane skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport, caught fire and split into three after landing in rough weather.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-plane-accident-three-dead-179-injured-in-mishap-278953" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting

The United Nation's Security Council has called for an emergency session on Syria as tensions between Syrian and Turkish forces escalated.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-Syrian-army-advances-in-Idlib-as-UN-Security-Council-calls-emergency-meeting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffles cabinet after coalition partner ructions

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday, replacing two senior ministers from junior coalition partner the National Party following their recent resignations.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/australian-prime-minister-scott-morrison-reshuffles-cabinet-after-coalition-partner-ructions-278993" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Outspoken Chechen blogger murdered 'violently' in French hotel

A youtube blogger from Chechen who was an outspoken critic of the country's President Ramzan Kadyrov was ''violently murdered'' in a French hotel's room.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-outspoken-chechen-blogger-murdered-violently-in-french-hotel-279061" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

Finland to offer equal paid parental leave to mothers and fathers

Finland has announced plans to offer men and women equal paid parental leave as well as an extension of the total family allowance from 11.5 months to just over 14 months.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/finland-to-offer-equal-paid-parental-leave-to-mothers-and-fathers-278968" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

All plastic ever produced still exists in the environment: Report

If all countries were to aggressively tighten regulations relating to plastic use, it would still be really hard to recycle 50 per cent of all of the plastic waste in 10 years time.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="http://wionews.com/world/all-plastic-ever-produced-still-exists-in-the-environment-report-278967" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Meanwhile Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet and NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station.

After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Meanwhile Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet and NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station. Here are top 10 world news of the day. Christina Koch, NASA astronaut returns to Earth after record 328 days in space NASA's Christina Koch returned to Earth safely Thursday having shattered the spaceflight record for female astronauts after almost a year aboard the International Space Station. Read More US President Donald Trump acquitted of impeachment charges in Republican-majority Senate After months of back-and-forth, United States President Donald Trump was recently acquitted of all charges. Read More More jobs? Booming economy? Fact-checking Trump's claims from State of the Union address Yesterday, during the State of the Union address, Donald Trump made multiple claims about the booming economy, decreased unemployment, increased inequality. Read More What happens if the coronavirus breaches Asian megacities? Asian megacities outside of Mainland China are poorly equipped to contain the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus, as per a leading epidemiologist at the University of Hong Kong. Read More Turkey plane accident: Three dead, 179 injured in mishap Three people have died and 179 were injured when a plane skidded off the runway at an Istanbul airport, caught fire and split into three after landing in rough weather. Read More Syrian army advances in Idlib as UN Security Council calls emergency meeting The United Nation's Security Council has called for an emergency session on Syria as tensions between Syrian and Turkish forces escalated. Read More Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffles cabinet after coalition partner ructions Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday, replacing two senior ministers from junior coalition partner the National Party following their recent resignations. Read More Outspoken Chechen blogger murdered 'violently' in French hotel A youtube blogger from Chechen who was an outspoken critic of the country's President Ramzan Kadyrov was ''violently murdered'' in a French hotel's room. Read More Finland to offer equal paid parental leave to mothers and fathers Finland has announced plans to offer men and women equal paid parental leave as well as an extension of the total family allowance from 11.5 months to just over 14 months. Read More All plastic ever produced still exists in the environment: Report If all countries were to aggressively tighten regulations relating to plastic use, it would still be really hard to recycle 50 per cent of all of the plastic waste in 10 years time. Read More

Top 10 world news today: NASA astronaut returns to Earth, coronavirus outbreak and more

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-update-news-our-borders-are-secure-our-values-are-renewed-%20Trump-in-State-of-the-Union-address">Our borders are secure, our values are renewed and pride restored: Trump in State of the Union address</a>

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US President Donald Trump in the State of the Union address said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-reaches-490-figure-expected-to-rise-278644">Coronavirus death toll continues to increase</a>

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The coronavirus death toll increased to 490 in China, authorities in Hubei province said after reporting 65 new fatalities on Wednesday. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/flooding-in-new-zealand-thousands-flee-their-homes-278621">Flooding in New Zealand, thousands flee their homes</a>

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Severe flooding forced thousands of residents in New Zealand's South Island to flee their homes on Wednesday and left hundreds of tourists stranded at the remote Milford Sound beauty spot

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/prince-charles-names-katy-perry-as-asian-charity-ambassador-278626">Prince Charles names Katy Perry as Asian charity ambassador</a>

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Britain's Prince Charles will announce on Tuesday that US&nbsp;pop singer Katy Perry will become an ambassador for the British Asian Trust to help its fight against child-trafficking, the charity said

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/measles-vaccine-drive-aims-to-protect-45-million-children-in-africa-asia-278628">Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia</a>

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Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global surge in the viral disease, the GAVI vaccine alliance said on Wednesday

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/chinas-services-sector-growth-hits-three-month-low-in-january-278624">China's services sector growth hits three-month low in January</a>

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Growth in China's services sector slowed for a second straight month in January, a traditionally busy sales season, hitting a three-month low as companies cut prices and new orders dipped, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday

WATCH | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-exclusive-who-chief-scientist-soumya-swaminathan-on-wion-278604">Gravitas Exclusive: WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on WION</a>

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Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Our borders are secure, our values are renewed and pride restored: Trump in State of the Union address US President Donald Trump in the State of the Union address said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over.

Good morning! Here’s what you need to know to start your day with WION’s daily news brief. Our borders are secure, our values are renewed and pride restored: Trump in State of the Union address US President Donald Trump in the State of the Union address said the country is thriving with the years of economic stagnation being over. Coronavirus death toll continues to increase The coronavirus death toll increased to 490 in China, authorities in Hubei province said after reporting 65 new fatalities on Wednesday. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China. Flooding in New Zealand, thousands flee their homes Severe flooding forced thousands of residents in New Zealand's South Island to flee their homes on Wednesday and left hundreds of tourists stranded at the remote Milford Sound beauty spot Prince Charles names Katy Perry as Asian charity ambassador Britain's Prince Charles will announce on Tuesday that US pop singer Katy Perry will become an ambassador for the British Asian Trust to help its fight against child-trafficking, the charity said Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global surge in the viral disease, the GAVI vaccine alliance said on Wednesday China's services sector growth hits three-month low in January Growth in China's services sector slowed for a second straight month in January, a traditionally busy sales season, hitting a three-month low as companies cut prices and new orders dipped, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday WATCH | Gravitas Exclusive: WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on WION

Morning News Brief: Trump's State of the Union address, Coronavirus death toll shoots up, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-reaches-490-figure-expected-to-rise-278644">China's coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 24,000 infected</a>

The coronavirus outbreak has killed 490 people in China. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-reaches-490-figure-expected-to-rise-278644" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/newborn-baby-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-just-30-hours-after-birth-278877">Newborn baby tests positive for coronavirus just 30 hours after birth</a>

The infant is the youngest person recorded as being infected by the virus, which has killed nearly 500 people since emerging late last year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/newborn-baby-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-just-30-hours-after-birth-278877">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-breaking-news-update-meet-Pete-Buttigieg-the-man-who-shocked-Sanders-Biden-in-Iowa-caucus">Meet Pete Buttigieg, the man who shocked Sanders, Biden in Iowa caucus</a>

Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to run for president. &nbsp;Two years ago his same-sex marriage to Chasten Glezman, a teacher, was widely covered in the US media. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-breaking-news-update-meet-Pete-Buttigieg-the-man-who-shocked-Sanders-Biden-in-Iowa-caucus">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/State-of-the-Union-address-us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-tears-up-text-as-trump-ends-state-of-the-union-address-278666">US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tears up text as Trump ends State of the Union address</a>

Immediately after United States President Donald Trump concluded his ''State of the Union'' address, the House speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped apart the paper copy of his speech.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/State-of-the-Union-address-us-house-speaker-nancy-pelosi-tears-up-text-as-trump-ends-state-of-the-union-address-278666" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/human-body-temperature-is-not-986-fahrenheit-new-research-shows-temperatures-consistently-declining-278888">Human body temperature is not 98.6 Fahrenheit; new research shows temperatures consistently declining</a>

Results indicated that the body temperature of men born in the 2000s is lower than that of men born in the early 1800s and body temperature of women born in the 2000s is lower than that of women born in the 1890s. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/human-body-temperature-is-not-986-fahrenheit-new-research-shows-temperatures-consistently-declining-278888">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-wants-petrol-diesel-vehicles-out-by-2035-proposes-switching-to-hybrid-vehicles-278805">UK wants petrol &amp; diesel vehicles out by 2035, proposes switching to hybrid vehicles</a>

The United Kingdom is bent on pursuing its ''electric dream'' by banning diesel, petrol vehicles and promoting hybrid vehicles. If put into action, the goal should be achieved by 2035.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-wants-petrol-diesel-vehicles-out-by-2035-proposes-switching-to-hybrid-vehicles-278805" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-version-of-national-anthem-removed-from-sri-lankas-independence-day-celebrations-3-years-after-being-introduced-278890">Tamil version of national anthem removed from Sri Lanka's Independence day celebrations, 3 years after being introduced</a>

This was concerning for many, as it reflected the government's policy for national reconciliation which marked the end of the brutal civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-version-of-national-anthem-removed-from-sri-lankas-independence-day-celebrations-3-years-after-being-introduced-278890">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/measles-vaccine-drive-aims-to-protect-45-million-children-in-africa-asia-278628">Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia</a>

Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global surge in the viral disease.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/measles-vaccine-drive-aims-to-protect-45-million-children-in-africa-asia-278628" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-malaysias-former-first-lady-goes-on-trial-for-corruption-278771">Malaysia's former first lady goes on trial for corruption</a>

Malaysia's former first lady, who allegedly bankrolled a luxurious lifestyle with kickbacks and stolen public money, went on trial Wednesday for corruption for the first time since her husband lost power.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-malaysias-former-first-lady-goes-on-trial-for-corruption-278771" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-israel-strikes-in-gaza-after-palestinians-fire-projectiles-278765">Israel strikes in Gaza after Palestinians fire projectiles</a>

Israeli aircraft struck Hamas positions in Gaza early Wednesday, the military said, after Palestinians in the enclave launched projectiles and explosive balloons at the Jewish state.&nbsp;<a data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-israel-strikes-in-gaza-after-palestinians-fire-projectiles-278765" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read More</a>

China's coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 24,000 infected The coronavirus outbreak has killed 490 people in China. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China.

China's coronavirus death toll rises to 490, over 24,000 infected The coronavirus outbreak has killed 490 people in China. The number of infected cases rose to 24,324 as the virus continued to spread in China. Read More Newborn baby tests positive for coronavirus just 30 hours after birth The infant is the youngest person recorded as being infected by the virus, which has killed nearly 500 people since emerging late last year. Read More Meet Pete Buttigieg, the man who shocked Sanders, Biden in Iowa caucus Buttigieg is also the first openly gay candidate to run for president. Two years ago his same-sex marriage to Chasten Glezman, a teacher, was widely covered in the US media. Read More US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tears up text as Trump ends State of the Union address Immediately after United States President Donald Trump concluded his ''State of the Union'' address, the House speaker Nancy Pelosi ripped apart the paper copy of his speech. Read More Human body temperature is not 98.6 Fahrenheit; new research shows temperatures consistently declining Results indicated that the body temperature of men born in the 2000s is lower than that of men born in the early 1800s and body temperature of women born in the 2000s is lower than that of women born in the 1890s. Read More UK wants petrol & diesel vehicles out by 2035, proposes switching to hybrid vehicles The United Kingdom is bent on pursuing its ''electric dream'' by banning diesel, petrol vehicles and promoting hybrid vehicles. If put into action, the goal should be achieved by 2035. Read More Tamil version of national anthem removed from Sri Lanka's Independence day celebrations, 3 years after being introduced This was concerning for many, as it reflected the government's policy for national reconciliation which marked the end of the brutal civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Read More Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia Up to 45 million children in seven developing countries will be immunised against measles in a series of major vaccination campaigns to try to halt a global surge in the viral disease. Read More Malaysia's former first lady goes on trial for corruption Malaysia's former first lady, who allegedly bankrolled a luxurious lifestyle with kickbacks and stolen public money, went on trial Wednesday for corruption for the first time since her husband lost power. Read More Israel strikes in Gaza after Palestinians fire projectiles Israeli aircraft struck Hamas positions in Gaza early Wednesday, the military said, after Palestinians in the enclave launched projectiles and explosive balloons at the Jewish state. Read More

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus toll jumps to 425, Israel strikes in Gaza and more

At least seven shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out in Rabindranagar market area in Siliguri in the wee hours on Wednesday. According to the locals, heavy smoke came out from the market area, following which the shopkeepers immediately called the fire officials.

At least seven shops were gutted after a massive fire broke out in Rabindranagar market area in Siliguri in the wee hours on Wednesday. According to the locals, heavy smoke came out from the market area, following which the shopkeepers immediately called the fire officials. Five fire tenders reached the spot and succeeded in bringing the fire under control. The fire left seven shops destroyed while two were damaged partially. There is no report of any casualties, said a fire officer. Also Read: West Bengal: Bridge collapses near Siliguri, truck driver injured One of the shopkeepers in the market said: "The fire destroyed seven shops completely. It might be a case of short circuit." A Bardhan, fire officer, Siliguri fire station said, "We tried our best to douse the fire as early as possible. An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact reason for the fire."

Massive fire causes damage to seven shops in Siliguri, investigation underway

Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to ask illegal occupants of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-lifetime-government-accommodation-for-former-chief-ministers-indias-top-court-3850" target="_blank">government accommodations</a>&nbsp;living since 1998 to vacate the houses within the next 15 days. The court was hearing a petition filed by an organisation named Anti-Corruption Council of India.

A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar told the ministry to put the belongings of the people&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/concerned-about-homelessness-madras-high-court-asks-why-not-limit-individuals-from-buying-more-than-one-house-278575" target="_blank">illegally occupying government accommodation</a>&nbsp;on the road if they do not vacate the house.

The High Court clarified that if there is stay order over vacating of any houses by any tribunal or court, then the ministry should not do anything about the houses or the occupants. The matter was listed for further hearing on February 27.

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The court also pulled up the Ministry for its ineffective approach to vacate 575 illegally occupied government accommodations in the national capital and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 against the secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which will be deducted from his salary.

The ministry informed the court that crores of rupees are due to the government from the people, who are illegally occupying these government accommodations.

There are a total of 11 former MPs, including AP Jithender Reddy, Murali Mohan Maganti, Ranjeet Ranjan, Dhananjay Mahadik, Dr K Gopal, Veena Devi, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, Manohar Untwal, Udit Raj, KC Ramamurthy, and Sanjay Sinh, who illegally occupied government accommodations. While some of them have vacated the accommodation, their dues are still pending.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to ask illegal occupants of government accommodations living since 1998 to vacate the houses within the next 15 days.

Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to ask illegal occupants of government accommodations living since 1998 to vacate the houses within the next 15 days. The court was hearing a petition filed by an organisation named Anti-Corruption Council of India. A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar told the ministry to put the belongings of the people illegally occupying government accommodation on the road if they do not vacate the house. The High Court clarified that if there is stay order over vacating of any houses by any tribunal or court, then the ministry should not do anything about the houses or the occupants. The matter was listed for further hearing on February 27. Also Read: Most UP ex-CMs leave official bungalows after Supreme Court order The court also pulled up the Ministry for its ineffective approach to vacate 575 illegally occupied government accommodations in the national capital and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 against the secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which will be deducted from his salary. The ministry informed the court that crores of rupees are due to the government from the people, who are illegally occupying these government accommodations. There are a total of 11 former MPs, including AP Jithender Reddy, Murali Mohan Maganti, Ranjeet Ranjan, Dhananjay Mahadik, Dr K Gopal, Veena Devi, Tej Pratap Singh Yadav, Manohar Untwal, Udit Raj, KC Ramamurthy, and Sanjay Sinh, who illegally occupied government accommodations. While some of them have vacated the accommodation, their dues are still pending.

Delhi HC directs Housing Ministry to vacate illegally occupied government accommodations within 15 days

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday granted ex-post facto dispensation to Alliance Air, a subsidiary of national carrier Air India, to commence international flight services between India and Sri Lanka.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday granted ex-post facto dispensation to Alliance Air, a subsidiary of national carrier Air India, to commence international flight services between India and Sri Lanka. A special dispensation is allowed for an interim period till Alliance Air deploys a minimum of 20 aircraft or 20 per cent of total capacity, whichever is higher for domestic operations. Also Read: Sky is limit as inaugural flight bridges distance between Chennai and Jaffna India has close bilateral ties with Sri Lanka and it is in the interest of the country to increase connectivity and to expand people to people contact between the two countries. Before this approval, there was no commercial operation scheduled from Palaly and Batticaloa airports.

Cabinet approves Alliance Air to commence international flight services between India, Sri Lanka

Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will start from March 17 the final hearing on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of a Maharashtra law, which grants reservation to the Maratha community in education and jobs.

Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will start from March 17 the final hearing on the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of a Maharashtra law, which grants reservation to the Maratha community in education and jobs. A division bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and Deepak Gupta refused to pass an interim order and said, "We will hear on March 17, no adjournment will be granted and all pleadings will be completed by then. We will hear the matter finally and pass the order. We are not staying it. Already there is an order that all appointments will be subject to the outcome of this petition." The bench was hearing two appeals, including one filed by J Laxman Rao Patil challenging the Bombay High Court order that upheld the constitutional validity of the quota for the Maratha community in education and government jobs in Maharashtra. During the hearing of the case in the top court, senior advocate Gopalshankar Narayan appearing for the petitioner asked the bench to stay the High Court order as the reservation today is 65 per cent in education and 62 per cent in jobs, exceeding 50 per cent cap in total reservation. Also Read: Maharashtra Assembly passes SEBC Amendment Bill paving way for Maratha reservation The Bombay High Court had on June 27, 2019, said the 50 per cent cap on total reservations imposed by the Supreme Court could be exceeded in exceptional circumstances. Another appeal filed by advocate Sanjeet Shukla, a representative of "Youth for Equality", said the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018, enacted to grant reservation to the Maratha community people in jobs and education, breached the 50-per cent ceiling on reservation fixed by the top court in its judgment in the Indira Sawhney case. The Maharashtra Assembly had, on November 30, 2018, passed the Maratha Reservation Bill which extended 16 per cent reservation in educational institutions and government jobs to the Maratha community.

Supreme Court to start final hearing on pleas challenging Maratha reservation

A suspected case of coronavirus was on Tuesday admitted to an isolation ward of Hisar's Civil Hospital. The suspected patient, Mohan is pursuing MBBS from China and had recently returned from there, said Hospital's Nodal Officer.

A suspected case of coronavirus was on Tuesday admitted to an isolation ward of Hisar's Civil Hospital. The suspected patient, Mohan is pursuing MBBS from China and had recently returned from there, said Hospital's Nodal Officer. "He returned from China on February 1 and called us up on 3rd, after experiencing fever and sore throat. His samples have been taken. Results are awaited," said Rama Goyal, Nodal Officer Rapid Action Committee. Mohan underwent a medical check-up at Delhi airport upon his arrival. Doctors have collected his samples which have further been sent to Delhi's NCD central lab and his reports are likely to arrive after three days. Also Read: India: ICMR working on drug for nCOV "ENT doctors have collected the samples from the adrenal part of the patient's throat. Currently, he is being treated for a fever. Family and health workers have been instructed to maintain a proper distance from the patient," Rama added. The virus originated in Wuhan in December and has since then spread to various parts around the world. China has imposed quarantine and travel restrictions, affecting the movement of 56 million people in more than a dozen cities, amid fears that the transmission rate will accelerate.

Suspected case of coronavirus admitted to isolation ward of Haryana-based hospital

Delhi High Court will pass its order on Wednesday on a plea filed by the Central government and Tihar Jail authorities challenging Patiala House court order, which stayed the execution of the four convicts in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-news-nirbhaya-gangrape-case-delhi-court-defers-convicts-execution-until-further-orders-277801">Nirbhaya gang-rape</a> and murder case.

A single-judge bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait had on Sunday reserved the order in the matter after hearing arguments from all the parties. During the hearing, advocate AP Singh, who was appearing for convicts Pawan Gupta, Akshay Thakur, and Vinay Sharma, asked: "Why there was a hurry to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-supreme-court-dismisses-curative-petition-i-hope-convicts-are-hanged-on-february-1-nirbhayas-mother-277536">execute the death sentence</a> in this case only. Justice hurried is justice buried."

"They (convicts) belong to rural areas and Dalit families. They come to Delhi and get implicated. Mukesh and Ram Singh are Dalits. Both are brothers who came from a rural part of Rajasthan. It is not the convicts' fault. They cannot be made to bear brunt of ambiguity in the law," Singh had said.

Senior advocate Rebecca John, appearing on behalf of convict Mukesh, had said that the "Centre has sought the setting aside of the order of the Patiala House Court" when "an earlier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deliberate-calculated-design-to-frustrate-mandate-of-law-by-nirbhaya-convicts-solicitor-general-to-delhi-hc-278170">Delhi High Court</a> order has clearly said that any order of the trial court should be challenged in the Supreme Court only".

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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the Centre, had alleged that the convicts were deliberately delaying the execution, adding that any delay in death sentence will have a dehumanising effect on the convicts.

A Delhi court last week stayed till further orders the execution of the four convicts -- Akshay Thakur, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, and Vinay Sharma -- which was earlier scheduled to take place on February 1.

The case pertains to the gang-rape and brutal murder of a 23-year-old paramedical student in a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012, by six people, including a juvenile, in Delhi. The woman had died at a Singapore hospital a few days later. One of the five adults accused, Ram Singh, had allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail during the trial of the case.

Delhi High Court will pass its order on Wednesday on a plea filed by the Central government and Tihar Jail authorities challenging Patiala House court order, which stayed the execution of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

Delhi High Court will pass its order on Wednesday on a plea filed by the Central government and Tihar Jail authorities challenging Patiala House court order, which stayed the execution of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case. A single-judge bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait had on Sunday reserved the order in the matter after hearing arguments from all the parties. During the hearing, advocate AP Singh, who was appearing for convicts Pawan Gupta, Akshay Thakur, and Vinay Sharma, asked: "Why there was a hurry to execute the death sentence in this case only. Justice hurried is justice buried." "They (convicts) belong to rural areas and Dalit families. They come to Delhi and get implicated. Mukesh and Ram Singh are Dalits. Both are brothers who came from a rural part of Rajasthan. It is not the convicts' fault. They cannot be made to bear brunt of ambiguity in the law," Singh had said. Senior advocate Rebecca John, appearing on behalf of convict Mukesh, had said that the "Centre has sought the setting aside of the order of the Patiala House Court" when "an earlier Delhi High Court order has clearly said that any order of the trial court should be challenged in the Supreme Court only". Also Read: Nirbhaya death row convict challenges rejection of mercy petition in Supreme Court Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing on behalf of the Centre, had alleged that the convicts were deliberately delaying the execution, adding that any delay in death sentence will have a dehumanising effect on the convicts. A Delhi court last week stayed till further orders the execution of the four convicts -- Akshay Thakur, Mukesh Singh, Pawan Gupta, and Vinay Sharma -- which was earlier scheduled to take place on February 1. The case pertains to the gang-rape and brutal murder of a 23-year-old paramedical student in a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012, by six people, including a juvenile, in Delhi. The woman had died at a Singapore hospital a few days later. One of the five adults accused, Ram Singh, had allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail during the trial of the case.

Delhi HC to pass order on Centre's plea challenging stay on Nirbhaya convicts' execution

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The death toll in China's&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;reached 425 on Tuesday with 20,400 infected, the nation's national health commission confirmed.

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Americans kicked off the 2020&nbsp;presidential elections&nbsp;race on Monday as the state of Iowa opened its caucuses with 41 delegates up for grabs.

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Indian cricket team's vice-captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the New Zealand tour following a calf injury. The injury was struck during the fifth T20I against New Zealand on Sunday at Mount Maunganui. He scored 60 runs off 41 balls, he retired hurt after he pulled his calf muscle while running a quick single.

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in China's coronavirus rises to 425; over 20,000 infected The death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with 20,400 infected, the nation's national health commission confirmed. Iowa caucus kicks off as Democrats seek Trump's 2020 election challenger Americans kicked off the 2020 presidential elections race on Monday as the state of Iowa opened its caucuses with 41 delegates up for grabs. Rohit ruled out of Kiwi tour; Gill, Agarwal to replace Indian cricket team's vice-captain Rohit Sharma has been ruled out of the New Zealand tour following a calf injury. The injury was struck during the fifth T20I against New Zealand on Sunday at Mount Maunganui. He scored 60 runs off 41 balls, he retired hurt after he pulled his calf muscle while running a quick single. Harvey Weinstein rape accuser weeps uncontrollably during cross-examination A woman who has alleged that Harvey Weinstein raped her broke down in sobs at the former Hollywood producer`s sexual assault trial on Monday, as she read an email in which she described Weinstein as a "pseudo father" figure after the alleged attack. Watch- Gravitas: Abandoned Pak citizens reach out to WION ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-virus-death-toll-hits-213-in-china-nearly-10000-infected-277621">Wuhan virus death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 10000 infected</a>

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The death toll has now jumped to 213 with over 10,000 people infected in China itself. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-virus-death-toll-hits-213-in-china-nearly-10000-infected-277621">Also read</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-claim-lungs-magically-repair-damage-from-smoking-if-one-quits-277604">Scientists claim lungs magically repair damage from smoking if one quits</a>

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A group of researchers have found that our lungs have a magical capability to repair some of the damages caused by smoking if a person quits the habit. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/scientists-claim-lungs-magically-repair-damage-from-smoking-if-one-quits-277604">Also read</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedish-lawmakers-nominate-greta-thunberg-for-nobel-peace-prize-277600">Swedish lawmakers nominate Greta Thunberg for Nobel Peace Prize</a>

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Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and the global protest movement "Fridays for Future" were nominated Thursday for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/swedish-lawmakers-nominate-greta-thunberg-for-nobel-peace-prize-277600">Also read</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/china-virus-spreads-is-who-dragging-its-feet-277583">Opinion:&nbsp;China virus spreads: Is WHO dragging its feet?</a>

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It's a deadly mix, a government that wants to control everything, and an international health body that is reluctant to act against a big economy. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/china-virus-spreads-is-who-dragging-its-feet-277583">Also read</a>

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Wuhan virus death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 10000 infected The death toll has now jumped to 213 with over 10,000 people infected in China itself.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Wuhan virus death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 10000 infected The death toll has now jumped to 213 with over 10,000 people infected in China itself. Also read Scientists claim lungs magically repair damage from smoking if one quits A group of researchers have found that our lungs have a magical capability to repair some of the damages caused by smoking if a person quits the habit. Also read Swedish lawmakers nominate Greta Thunberg for Nobel Peace Prize Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg and the global protest movement "Fridays for Future" were nominated Thursday for the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize by two Swedish lawmakers. Also read Opinion: China virus spreads: Is WHO dragging its feet? It's a deadly mix, a government that wants to control everything, and an international health body that is reluctant to act against a big economy. Also read Now, Akshay Kumar joins Bear Grylls to film a special episode of 'Into the Wild with Bear Grylls' After Rajinikanth, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has now shot with TV host Bear Grylls. Kumar, who is known to be an adventure sports enthusiast, reached Mysore on Wednesday to join Grylls to film a special episode of 'Into the Wild with Bear Grylls'. Also read Watch- Gravitas: Why netizens again ridicule Imran Khan

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Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane, carrying 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed in New Delhi on Saturday morning. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-coronavirus-outbreak-air-india-flight-carrying-324-indians-from-wuhan-lands-in-delhi-277894">READ MORE</a>

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The stroke of midnight in Brussels, the EU will lose 15% of its economy, its biggest military spender and the world's international financial capital - London. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-cuts-loose-from-eu-with-delight-anger-and-indifference-277891">READ MORE</a>

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Pakistan has said that it has no plans, as of now, to evacuate its nationals living in China in the wake of deadly coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/coronavirus-outbreak-while-air-india-flight-lands-in-china-to-rescue-indians-pakistan-says-it-wont-evacuate-citizens-from-wuhan-277853">READ MORE</a><meta name="uuid" content="uuidUId5ZBaGIOR2" /><meta charset="utf-8" />

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-parasite-review-bong-joon-hos-film-on-class-divide-is-a-masterclass-in-storytelling-277783">'Parasite' review: Bong Joon-Ho's film on class divide is a masterclass in storytelling</a>

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Filmmaker Bong Jong Ho's latest film 'Parasite' makes class divide glaring and obvious leaving you numb and perhaps more conscious of your surroundings. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-parasite-review-bong-joon-hos-film-on-class-divide-is-a-masterclass-in-storytelling-277783">READ MORE</a>

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. China Coronavirus outbreak: Air India flight carrying 324 Indians from Wuhan lands in Delhi Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane, carrying 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed in New Delhi on Saturday morning.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. China Coronavirus outbreak: Air India flight carrying 324 Indians from Wuhan lands in Delhi Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane, carrying 324 Indian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China, landed in New Delhi on Saturday morning. READ MORE Britain cuts loose from EU with delight, anger and indifference The stroke of midnight in Brussels, the EU will lose 15% of its economy, its biggest military spender and the world's international financial capital - London. READ MORE Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan says it won't evacuate citizens Pakistan has said that it has no plans, as of now, to evacuate its nationals living in China in the wake of deadly coronavirus outbreak. READ MORE US Presidential elections 2020: Which Democratic contender stands where There will be important wins, and also, heartbreaks from what this time is known as a very 'crowded' race of Democratic challengers. READ MORE 'Parasite' review: Bong Joon-Ho's film on class divide is a masterclass in storytelling Filmmaker Bong Jong Ho's latest film 'Parasite' makes class divide glaring and obvious leaving you numb and perhaps more conscious of your surroundings. READ MORE

Morning News Brief: 324 Indians evacuated from Wuhan, Budget 2020 and more

The death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with over 20,000 infected. The deadly virus also caused a death in Hong Kong thereby becoming the second region outside mainland China to report any loss of life

Here are the top ten stories of the day.

Hong Kong reports first death due to coronavirus; toll in China rises to 425

Hong Kong has become the second place outside China to report the death of a patient due to coronavirus as health authorities confirmed a 39-year-old man who was being treated for the virus died on Tuesday morning. A man had earlier died in the Philippines on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-chinas-coronavirus-rises-to-425-over-20000-infected-nationwide-278426">Read more</a>

Donald Trump calls Democrats Iowa 'unmitigated disaster' as Sanders, Buttigieg claim victory

President Donald Trump branded the Democratic Party's chaotic effort in Iowa to begin choosing an election challenger as an "unmitigated disaster" on Tuesday after results in the state caucus were delayed indefinitely. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-unmitigated-disaster-as-sanders-buttigieg-claim-victory-278558">Read more</a>

South African court issues arrest warrant for ex-president Zuma in graft trial

A South African court issued an arrest warrant for former president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday after he skipped court on grounds of needing medical treatment, but the judge stayed the warrant until his corruption trial resumes on May 6. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-south-african-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-ex-president-zuma-in-graft-trial-278527">Read more</a>

Belgium confirms first coronavirus case, six more infected in Singapore as death toll reaches 425

Belgium on Tuesday confirmed its first coronavirus case after one out of the nine persons rescued from Wuhan in China was tested positive. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-news-belgium-confirms-first-coronavirus-case-six-more-infected-in-singapore-as-death-toll-reaches-426-278515">Read more</a>

Pakistan to help Malaysia in ‘palm oil-war’ with India, 'will do its best' to increase import

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on a visit to Malaysia said his country "will do its best" to buy more palm oil from Malaysia after India pulled out of importing it last month. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-to-help-malaysia-in-palm-oil-war-with-india-will-do-its-best-to-increase-import-278502">Read more</a>

Coronavirus outbreak currently not pandemic: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) said that that the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus is currently not a pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-currently-not-pandemic-who-278551">Read more</a>

British reporters stage mass walkout from government briefing after seleted reporters banned

Political reporters staged a mass walk-out from the British government's briefing at the residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Brexit after selected reporters were barred from attending it. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-british-reporters-stage-mass-walkout-from-government-briefing-after-seleted-reporters-banned-278510">Read more</a>

Iowa caucus results delayed due to 'inconsistencies'

Iowa caucus results have been delayed due to "inconsistencies" as the US Democratic party began its hunt to find a candidate to take on President Trump in the 2020 elections to be held on November 3. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-news-iowa-caucus-results-delayed-due-to-inconsistencies-278461">Read more</a>

Chinese doctor who was silenced becomes a coronavirus victim

Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old, on December 30 warned his friends of an outbreak on Chinese messaging app WeChat and advised them to wear protection. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-doctor-who-was-silenced-becomes-a-coronavirus-victim-278542">Read more</a>

Opinion |&nbsp;Donald Trump's peace plan puts Israel on the cutting edge

Donald Trump’s approach towards solving the Israel-Palestine conflict threatens to put Israel at the cutting edge of the struggle to shape a new world order <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/donald-trumps-peace-plan-puts-israel-on-the-cutting-edge-278513">Read more</a>

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The death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with over 20,000 infected. The deadly virus also caused a death in Hong Kong thereby becoming the second region outside mainland China to report any loss of life Here are the top ten stories of the day.

The death toll in China's coronavirus reached 425 on Tuesday with over 20,000 infected. The deadly virus also caused a death in Hong Kong thereby becoming the second region outside mainland China to report any loss of life Here are the top ten stories of the day. Hong Kong reports first death due to coronavirus; toll in China rises to 425 Hong Kong has become the second place outside China to report the death of a patient due to coronavirus as health authorities confirmed a 39-year-old man who was being treated for the virus died on Tuesday morning. A man had earlier died in the Philippines on Sunday. Read more Donald Trump calls Democrats Iowa 'unmitigated disaster' as Sanders, Buttigieg claim victory President Donald Trump branded the Democratic Party's chaotic effort in Iowa to begin choosing an election challenger as an "unmitigated disaster" on Tuesday after results in the state caucus were delayed indefinitely. Read more South African court issues arrest warrant for ex-president Zuma in graft trial A South African court issued an arrest warrant for former president Jacob Zuma on Tuesday after he skipped court on grounds of needing medical treatment, but the judge stayed the warrant until his corruption trial resumes on May 6. Read more Belgium confirms first coronavirus case, six more infected in Singapore as death toll reaches 425 Belgium on Tuesday confirmed its first coronavirus case after one out of the nine persons rescued from Wuhan in China was tested positive. Read more Pakistan to help Malaysia in ‘palm oil-war’ with India, 'will do its best' to increase import Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who is on a visit to Malaysia said his country "will do its best" to buy more palm oil from Malaysia after India pulled out of importing it last month. Read more Coronavirus outbreak currently not pandemic: WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) said that that the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus is currently not a pandemic. Read more British reporters stage mass walkout from government briefing after seleted reporters banned Political reporters staged a mass walk-out from the British government's briefing at the residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson about Brexit after selected reporters were barred from attending it. Read more Iowa caucus results delayed due to 'inconsistencies' Iowa caucus results have been delayed due to "inconsistencies" as the US Democratic party began its hunt to find a candidate to take on President Trump in the 2020 elections to be held on November 3. Read more Chinese doctor who was silenced becomes a coronavirus victim Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old, on December 30 warned his friends of an outbreak on Chinese messaging app WeChat and advised them to wear protection. Read more Opinion | Donald Trump's peace plan puts Israel on the cutting edge Donald Trump’s approach towards solving the Israel-Palestine conflict threatens to put Israel at the cutting edge of the struggle to shape a new world order Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus toll jumps to 425, Iowa chaos, and more

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-in-coronavirus-rises-to-361-as-man-dies-in-philippines-278197" hreflang="en">Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines</a>

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The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-sure-the-people-of-bolivia-are-crying-for-me-morales-278204">I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me: Morales</a>

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Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-promises-sweeping-reform-to-system-after-terror-stabbing-278202">UK promises sweeping reform to system after terror stabbing</a>

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After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator but also a rehaul of&nbsp;the system.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/la-liga-fati-and-messi-connection-sees-barcelona-hold-on-against-levante-278199" hreflang="en">La Liga: Fati and Messi connection sees Barcelona hold on against Levante</a>

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Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel&nbsp;Messi&nbsp;assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-bafta-2020-1917-wins-best-film-and-best-director-best-actor-joaquin-phoenix-talks-of-lack-of-diversity-278203" hreflang="en">BAFTA 2020: '1917' wins best film and best director, best actor Joaquin Phoenix talks of lack of diversity</a>

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First World War drama '1917' was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees.

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Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus.

Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your day with Wion’s daily news brief. Death toll in coronavirus rises to 361 as man dies in Philippines The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic jumped to 361 on Monday as authorities continued to grapple with the virus. I am sure the people of Bolivia are crying for me: Morales Morales, Bolivia's first indigenous president, was in power for almost 14 years. UK promises sweeping reform to system after terror stabbing After an Islamist extremist stabbed two people in London yesterday, the British government has promised strict action against not only the perpetrator but also a rehaul of the system. La Liga: Fati and Messi connection sees Barcelona hold on against Levante Ansu Fati became the youngest player ever to score a brace in La Liga on Sunday by capitalising on two brilliant Lionel Messi assists to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Levante. BAFTA 2020: '1917' wins best film and best director, best actor Joaquin Phoenix talks of lack of diversity First World War drama '1917' was the big winner at the BAFTAs on Sunday, picking up seven awards including best picture and director for Sam Mendes, at a glittering ceremony that made headlines for a glaring lack of diversity among nominees. Brexit: What do the common people think? ×

Morning News Brief: Coronavirus toll, London stabbing and more

The rocket man-cum-automobile visionary-cum-meme enthusiast, Elon Musk just dropped his very own EDM song on the music sharing platform SoundCloud. 
 
The single 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe'&nbsp;was being teased by Musk on his Twitter page for many hours prior to its release, reported the news agency.

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The polymath is no stranger to such a musical project as he had come up with his first single 'RIP Harambe'&nbsp;back in March last year. The song refers to the gorilla Harambe which was shot dead in Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 and became a massive craze in the online meme culture for many months following the incident. 
 
Just like 'RIP Harambe',&nbsp;'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe'&nbsp;has been brought out by Elon's very own record label Emo G Records (see the pun?). 
 
The song is also available on streaming platforms&nbsp;where Musk has listed himself as Elon "EDM" Musk.&nbsp; According to the news agency, the billionaire claims that he had sung the song himself, and he also wrote the lyrics for the same. A man of many talents, indeed!&nbsp;

The rocket man-cum-automobile visionary-cum-meme enthusiast, Elon Musk just dropped his very own EDM song on the music sharing platform SoundCloud. The single 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' was being teased by Musk on his Twitter page for many hours prior to its release, reported the news agency.

The rocket man-cum-automobile visionary-cum-meme enthusiast, Elon Musk just dropped his very own EDM song on the music sharing platform SoundCloud. The single 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' was being teased by Musk on his Twitter page for many hours prior to its release, reported the news agency. Don’t Doubt ur Vibe now on Spotifyhttps://t.co/yyLgnF4d7q — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 1, 2020 × The polymath is no stranger to such a musical project as he had come up with his first single 'RIP Harambe' back in March last year. The song refers to the gorilla Harambe which was shot dead in Cincinnati Zoo in 2016 and became a massive craze in the online meme culture for many months following the incident. Just like 'RIP Harambe', 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' has been brought out by Elon's very own record label Emo G Records (see the pun?). The song is also available on streaming platforms where Musk has listed himself as Elon "EDM" Musk. According to the news agency, the billionaire claims that he had sung the song himself, and he also wrote the lyrics for the same. A man of many talents, indeed!

Elon Musk just dropped his EDM track 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' 

India has said that it will be evacuating over 300 of its citizens who are presently stuck in Wuhan, the epic centre of coronavirus outbreak. Indians evacuated from China to be kept in the isolation ward.

300 Indians to be evacuated from China

More than 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed in missile and drone attack blamed on&nbsp;Huthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday. In another important development, US Donald Trump's legal team rejected impeachment charges and&nbsp;described the efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote.

So, here's a list of major world news of January 19.

1. Yemen: Over 80 killed in missile attack, bloodiest since beginning of war

Over 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed and several wounded in missile and drone attack blamed on Huthi rebels in central Yemen, sources said on Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-over-80-killed-in-missile-drone-attack-275288">Read more</a>

2.&nbsp;'Brazen and unlawful': Donald Trump's legal team rejects impeachment charges

Trump was recently impeached on account of two articles: ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress'', which was approved by the Democratic-led House last year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazen-and-unlawful-donald-trumps-legal-team-rejects-impeachment-charges-275143">Read more</a>

3.&nbsp;Meghan Markle's father accuses daughter of 'destroying', 'cheapening' royal family

Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle said his daughter and son-in-law's action is "destroying" and "cheapening" the British royal family. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/meghan-markles-father-accuses-daughter-of-destroying-cheapening-royal-family-275313">Read more</a>

4.&nbsp;Hong Kong unrest: Protesters rally, thrash police officers

Several policemen were beaten bloody by pro-democracy protesters in a rally demanding greater democratic freedoms in Hong Kong on Sunday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-police-officers-were-beaten-by-protesters-in-rally-275261">Read more</a>

5.&nbsp;Lotte Group founder Shin Kyuk-ho dies at 97

The founder of South Korea's sprawling retail conglomerate Lotte Group has died at the age of 97, company officials said Sunday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lotte-group-founder-shin-kyuk-ho-dies-at-97-275268">Read more</a>

6.&nbsp;Over 300 people wounded in Beirut protest clashes: Lebanese Red Cross

Lebanese rescuers treated more than 300 people for injuries during hours of clashes between security forces and protesters that rocked central Beirut on Saturday night. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-300-people-treated-in-beirut-protest-clashes-lebanese-red-cross-275316">Read more</a>

7.&nbsp;US Space Force unveils camouflage uniform, gets trolled on Twitter

The newly founded United States Space Force recently unveiled its uniform. The colour of choice has stirred a debacle on social media, BBC reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-space-force-unveils-camouflage-uniform-gets-trolled-on-twitter-275237">Read more</a>

8.&nbsp;SpaceX to try rocket failure test again after bad weather delay

Elon Musk's SpaceX will try again on Sunday to destroy one of its own rockets in a test of a crucial emergency abort system, a day after bad weather forced the company to delay its final milestone test before flying NASA astronauts from U.S. soil. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spacex-to-try-rocket-failure-test-again-after-bad-weather-delay-275214">Read more</a>

9.&nbsp;Three Scottish brothers break world record to row across the Atlantic Ocean

Three brothers from Edinburgh, Scotland called Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean have made three world records after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in merely 35 days, nine hours and nine minutes. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/three-scottish-brothers-break-world-record-to-sail-across-the-atlantic-ocean-275263">Read more</a>

10.&nbsp;Nepal avalanche: Nearly 200 rescued from Mount Everest and Annapurna

Over 200 people have been rescued from Mount Everest and Annapurna in Nepal on Saturday, a day after an avalanche hit a section on Annapurna circuit trekking route, Department of Tourism said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-avalanche-nearly-200-rescued-from-mt-everest-and-annapurna-275170">Read more</a>&nbsp;

 
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More than 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed in missile and drone attack blamed on Huthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday. In another important development, US Donald Trump's legal team rejected impeachment charges and described the efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote.

More than 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed in missile and drone attack blamed on Huthi rebels in Yemen on Sunday. In another important development, US Donald Trump's legal team rejected impeachment charges and described the efforts as a ''dangerous attack'' on Americans and their intrinsic right to vote. So, here's a list of major world news of January 19. 1. Yemen: Over 80 killed in missile attack, bloodiest since beginning of war Over 80 Yemeni soldiers were killed and several wounded in missile and drone attack blamed on Huthi rebels in central Yemen, sources said on Sunday. Read more 2. 'Brazen and unlawful': Donald Trump's legal team rejects impeachment charges Trump was recently impeached on account of two articles: ''abuse of power'' and the ''obstruction of Congress'', which was approved by the Democratic-led House last year. Read more 3. Meghan Markle's father accuses daughter of 'destroying', 'cheapening' royal family Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle said his daughter and son-in-law's action is "destroying" and "cheapening" the British royal family. Read more 4. Hong Kong unrest: Protesters rally, thrash police officers Several policemen were beaten bloody by pro-democracy protesters in a rally demanding greater democratic freedoms in Hong Kong on Sunday. Read more 5. Lotte Group founder Shin Kyuk-ho dies at 97 The founder of South Korea's sprawling retail conglomerate Lotte Group has died at the age of 97, company officials said Sunday. Read more 6. Over 300 people wounded in Beirut protest clashes: Lebanese Red Cross Lebanese rescuers treated more than 300 people for injuries during hours of clashes between security forces and protesters that rocked central Beirut on Saturday night. Read more 7. US Space Force unveils camouflage uniform, gets trolled on Twitter The newly founded United States Space Force recently unveiled its uniform. The colour of choice has stirred a debacle on social media, BBC reported. Read more 8. SpaceX to try rocket failure test again after bad weather delay Elon Musk's SpaceX will try again on Sunday to destroy one of its own rockets in a test of a crucial emergency abort system, a day after bad weather forced the company to delay its final milestone test before flying NASA astronauts from U.S. soil. Read more 9. Three Scottish brothers break world record to row across the Atlantic Ocean Three brothers from Edinburgh, Scotland called Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan MacLean have made three world records after rowing across the Atlantic Ocean in merely 35 days, nine hours and nine minutes. Read more 10. Nepal avalanche: Nearly 200 rescued from Mount Everest and Annapurna Over 200 people have been rescued from Mount Everest and Annapurna in Nepal on Saturday, a day after an avalanche hit a section on Annapurna circuit trekking route, Department of Tourism said. Read more

Top 10 world news today: 80 killed in Yemen attack, Trump impeachment news, and more

Following the footsteps of Golden Globes, The Academy has decided to serve almost plan-based menu at the upcoming Oscars 2020. Meanwhile Oscar fever has gripped the entire world. After receiving a whopping 11 nominations at the Oscars, makers of 'Joker' have decided to re-release the film in India in February.&nbsp; 
 
Known for her fashion experiments, Priyanka Chopra was trolled mercilessly on social media for her Grammy outfit.&nbsp;Here are the top Hollywood stories of the day.

Oscar nominated film 'Joker' to re-release in India on this date 
 
Todd Philips heartbreaking film 'Joker' had is all set to re-release in India. The film which has earned a whopping 11 nominations at the upcoming Oscar awards, will be re-released in India on February 14.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-joker-to-re-release-in-india-on-this-date-277083">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-joker-to-re-release-in-india-on-this-date-277083</a>

After Golden Globes, Oscars to have an almost plant-based menu&nbsp; 
 
According to media reports, Academy has announced that it will be offering entirely plant-based menus at Oscar Nominees Luncheon and then in the Dolby Theatre lobbies prior to the 92nd Academy Awards on February 9.&nbsp; 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-golden-globes-oscars-to-have-an-almost-plant-based-menu-277106">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-golden-globes-oscars-to-have-an-almost-plant-based-menu-277106</a>

Grammys TV viewership dip to an all-time low 
 
It may have been the biggest night for music, but Grammys 2020 witnessed a record low in terms of TV viewing on Sunday night. The three-hour-long ceremony gathered 18.7 million viewers for CBS- channel on which the show was aired. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-tv-viewership-dip-to-an-all-time-low-277063">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-tv-viewership-dip-to-an-all-time-low-277063</a>

Priyanka Chopra gets trolled for Grammys dress, celeb friends come to her rescue 
 
Priyanka Chopra experiments with fashion and that's something we can all agree with. The actress was trolled yesterday for her Grammys dress with some even posting ugly comments. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-gets-trolled-for-grammys-dress-celeb-friends-come-to-her-rescue-276968">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-gets-trolled-for-grammys-dress-celeb-friends-come-to-her-rescue-276968</a>

'The Batman' filming begins as director Matt Reeves shares first photo from the set 
 
All those waiting eagerly to hear some news on the front of Matt Reeves' upcoming movie 'The Batman', we have a great development for you. The film has started filming from today as the ace filmmaker shared a picture from the set today. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-the-batman-filming-begins-as-director-matt-reeves-shares-first-photo-from-the-set-276983">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-the-batman-filming-begins-as-director-matt-reeves-shares-first-photo-from-the-set-276983</a>

Following the footsteps of Golden Globes, The Academy has decided to serve almost plan-based menu at the upcoming Oscars 2020. Meanwhile Oscar fever has gripped the entire world.

Following the footsteps of Golden Globes, The Academy has decided to serve almost plan-based menu at the upcoming Oscars 2020. Meanwhile Oscar fever has gripped the entire world. After receiving a whopping 11 nominations at the Oscars, makers of 'Joker' have decided to re-release the film in India in February. Known for her fashion experiments, Priyanka Chopra was trolled mercilessly on social media for her Grammy outfit. Here are the top Hollywood stories of the day. Oscar nominated film 'Joker' to re-release in India on this date Todd Philips heartbreaking film 'Joker' had is all set to re-release in India. The film which has earned a whopping 11 nominations at the upcoming Oscar awards, will be re-released in India on February 14. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-joker-to-re-release-in-india-on-this-date-277083 After Golden Globes, Oscars to have an almost plant-based menu According to media reports, Academy has announced that it will be offering entirely plant-based menus at Oscar Nominees Luncheon and then in the Dolby Theatre lobbies prior to the 92nd Academy Awards on February 9. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/after-golden-globes-oscars-to-have-an-almost-plant-based-menu-277106 Grammys TV viewership dip to an all-time low It may have been the biggest night for music, but Grammys 2020 witnessed a record low in terms of TV viewing on Sunday night. The three-hour-long ceremony gathered 18.7 million viewers for CBS- channel on which the show was aired. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-tv-viewership-dip-to-an-all-time-low-277063 Priyanka Chopra gets trolled for Grammys dress, celeb friends come to her rescue Priyanka Chopra experiments with fashion and that's something we can all agree with. The actress was trolled yesterday for her Grammys dress with some even posting ugly comments. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-gets-trolled-for-grammys-dress-celeb-friends-come-to-her-rescue-276968 'The Batman' filming begins as director Matt Reeves shares first photo from the set All those waiting eagerly to hear some news on the front of Matt Reeves' upcoming movie 'The Batman', we have a great development for you. The film has started filming from today as the ace filmmaker shared a picture from the set today. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-news-the-batman-filming-begins-as-director-matt-reeves-shares-first-photo-from-the-set-276983

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Priyanka Chopra trolled for Grammy outfit, 'Joker' to re-release in India

The trial for Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has begun and American supermodel Gigi Hadid is likely to be a juror on the case. With Oscar nominations announced on Monday, Hollywood is buzzing with the film that has earned nominations in multiple categories. The Obamas too have earned their first Oscar nomination this year.&nbsp; 
 
Oscar nomination, K-pop and Gigi Hadid made news this morning. Here are the top Hollywood stories of the day.

Gigi Hadid among potential jurors in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial

Harvey Weinstein rape trial continues as now a new popular face crops up in the name of potential jurors -- supermodel Gigi Hadid. Gigi is among 120 potential jurors who were called on Monday for the Harvey Weinstein trial. On the issue, Gigi was reported to have met the former film producer inside the Manhattan courtroom.

Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gigi-hadid-among-potential-jurors-in-the-harvey-weinstein-rape-trial-274212"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gigi-hadid-among-potential-jurors-in-the-harvey-weinstein-rape-trial-274212</a>

Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment 
 
One of the frontrunners for the best picture award at the Oscars next month, Sam Mendes' '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment and &nbsp;Amblin Partners. The film has earned 10 nominations at the Oscars this year. 
 
Read more:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189"> https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189</a>

Oscars 2020: Barack and Michelle Obama's production company earns first nomination

This was Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground’s first film but it has already earned itself an Oscar nomination. The Academy revealed its nominations list for this year as their film ‘American Factory’ made its place in Best Documentary category. 'American Factory’ is a thought-provoking documentary about a culture clash at a manufacturing plant in Ohio.

Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-barack-and-michelle-obamas-production-company-earns-first-nomination-274188">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-barack-and-michelle-obamas-production-company-earns-first-nomination-274188</a>

K-pop star Chen announces marriage as he's expecting a baby with girlfriend 
 
According to a new announcement, South Korean boy group EXO member Chen has something sweet up his sleeve. He will soon be getting married to his girlfriend who is not from the world of fame as they expect their first child together. 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-star-chen-announces-marriage-as-hes-expecting-a-baby-with-girlfriend-274111">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-star-chen-announces-marriage-as-hes-expecting-a-baby-with-girlfriend-274111</a>

&nbsp;'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to Oscar nods 
 
South Korean film ‘Parasite’ is doing good for itself now that the Oscars 2020 nominations list is out and the film has cemented its place as a history-maker. In a first, ‘Parasite’ has been nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture category. This is a first time for a South Korean film.&nbsp; 
 
Read more: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-parasite-makes-history-as-first-south-korean-film-to-get-best-picture-best-foreign-film-nods-274142">https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-parasite-makes-history-as-first-south-korean-film-to-get-best-picture-best-foreign-film-nods-274142</a>

 
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The trial for Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has begun and American supermodel Gigi Hadid is likely to be a juror on the case. With Oscar nominations announced on Monday, Hollywood is buzzing with the film that has earned nominations in multiple categories.

The trial for Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has begun and American supermodel Gigi Hadid is likely to be a juror on the case. With Oscar nominations announced on Monday, Hollywood is buzzing with the film that has earned nominations in multiple categories. The Obamas too have earned their first Oscar nomination this year. Oscar nomination, K-pop and Gigi Hadid made news this morning. Here are the top Hollywood stories of the day. Gigi Hadid among potential jurors in the Harvey Weinstein rape trial Harvey Weinstein rape trial continues as now a new popular face crops up in the name of potential jurors -- supermodel Gigi Hadid. Gigi is among 120 potential jurors who were called on Monday for the Harvey Weinstein trial. On the issue, Gigi was reported to have met the former film producer inside the Manhattan courtroom. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/gigi-hadid-among-potential-jurors-in-the-harvey-weinstein-rape-trial-274212 Oscar nominated film '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment One of the frontrunners for the best picture award at the Oscars next month, Sam Mendes' '1917' has been backed by India's Reliance Entertainment and Amblin Partners. The film has earned 10 nominations at the Oscars this year. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscar-nominated-film-1917-has-been-backed-by-indias-reliance-entertainment-274189 Oscars 2020: Barack and Michelle Obama's production company earns first nomination This was Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground’s first film but it has already earned itself an Oscar nomination. The Academy revealed its nominations list for this year as their film ‘American Factory’ made its place in Best Documentary category. 'American Factory’ is a thought-provoking documentary about a culture clash at a manufacturing plant in Ohio. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-barack-and-michelle-obamas-production-company-earns-first-nomination-274188 K-pop star Chen announces marriage as he's expecting a baby with girlfriend According to a new announcement, South Korean boy group EXO member Chen has something sweet up his sleeve. He will soon be getting married to his girlfriend who is not from the world of fame as they expect their first child together. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/k-pop-star-chen-announces-marriage-as-hes-expecting-a-baby-with-girlfriend-274111 'Parasite' makes history as first South Korean film to Oscar nods South Korean film ‘Parasite’ is doing good for itself now that the Oscars 2020 nominations list is out and the film has cemented its place as a history-maker. In a first, ‘Parasite’ has been nominated in both Best Foreign Film and Best Picture category. This is a first time for a South Korean film. Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2020-parasite-makes-history-as-first-south-korean-film-to-get-best-picture-best-foreign-film-nods-274142

Top 5 Hollywood news today: Gigi Hadid to be a juror in Harvey Weinstein case, Reliance film '1917' bags Oscar nominations

15 Foreign envoys from Latin America, Africa and the Asian region are being hosted by the Indian government. The envoys reached Jammu after travelling to Srinagar yesterday. #ForeignEnvoysInIndia #KashmirCrisis #WIONNews

Foreign envoys in Jammu today

The Marina is Indias's longest urban beach, the locals complain of stench from Marina Form. The form could cause skin related problem.

India: Marina beach covered in toxic foam, Pollution impact lives

The government has withdrawn the Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka, and they will now be given Z-plus security by the CRPF, officials said on Friday. Gandhi family to be protected by CRPF now instead of Special Protection Group.

Gandhi family to be protected by CRPF now instead of Special Protection Group

The government has withdrawn the Special Protection Group (SPG) cover of Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her children Rahul and Priyanka, and they will now be given Z-plus security by the CRPF, officials said on Friday.

SPG security withdrawn from the Gandhi family, 'Z+ protection' provided

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 26th, 2019

The counting of votes for Haryana and Maharashtra assembly election is currently underway. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena is in lead in Maharashtra. Meanwhile in Haryana, there is a neck and neck fight between BJP and Congress.

Haryana & Maharashtra Assembly Eelections 2019: Counting underway, BJP leads in Maharashtra

The counting of votes for Haryana and Maharashtra assembly election is currently underway. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena took is in lead in Maharashtra. Meanwhile in Haryana, there is a neck and neck fight between BJP and Congress.

India Votes: Close fight between BJP & Congress in Haryana

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - October 24th, 2019

The counting of votes for Haryana and Maharashtra assembly election is currently underway. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ally Shiv Sena is in lead in Maharashtra. Meanwhile in Haryana, there is a close fight between BJP & Congress.

India Votes: BJP leading in Maharashtra, Congress gains in Haryana

Canada has elected 19 Indian-origin Members of Parliament to its legislature. Watch this video to know more. #CanadaElects

The Indian connect in Canadian politics

India and Pakistan have signed the landmark Kartarpur Corridor agreement at 'Zero Point' near Kartarpur.

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