<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-lula-defies-prison-order-creating-standoff-128823">Brazil's Lula defies prison order, creating standoff</a>

Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defied a judge's order to turn himself into police on Friday and start serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery that would likely end his hopes of regaining the presidency.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/blackbuck-poaching-case-salmans-bail-likely-to-get-delayed--128821">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman's bail hearing likely to get delayed</a>

Bollywood actor Salman Khan may have to spend a few more nights in jail as the District and Sessions Judge, who was scheduled to hear the actor's bail plea in blackbuck poaching case has been transferred by the Rajasthan High Court.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/weightlifter-sathish-claims-second-successive-cwg-gold-128840">Weightlifter Sathish claims second successive CWG gold</a>

Defending champion weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, coming out tops comfortably on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/schwarzenegger-back-home-after-heart-surgery-spokesman-128824">Schwarzenegger back home after heart surgery: Spokesman</a>

Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back home in Los Angeles and in good spirits after undergoing open heart surgery following complications with a routine operation, his spokesman said on Friday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830">Wall Street ends down 2 </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830">per cent</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/wall-street-ends-down-2-percent-as-us-china-trade-fears-intensify-128830"> as US-China trade fears intensify</a>

US stocks dropped about 2 per cent on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 570 points, as US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Chinese imports fuelled increasing concern over a US trade war with China. 
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Brazil's Lula defies prison order, creating standoff Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defied a judge's order to turn himself into police on Friday and start serving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery that would likely end his hopes of regaining the presidency. Blackbuck poaching case: Salman's bail hearing likely to get delayed Bollywood actor Salman Khan may have to spend a few more nights in jail as the District and Sessions Judge, who was scheduled to hear the actor's bail plea in blackbuck poaching case has been transferred by the Rajasthan High Court. Weightlifter Sathish claims second successive CWG gold Defending champion weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam (77kg) claimed India's third gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, coming out tops comfortably on Saturday. Schwarzenegger back home after heart surgery: Spokesman Action hero Arnold Schwarzenegger is back home in Los Angeles and in good spirits after undergoing open heart surgery following complications with a routine operation, his spokesman said on Friday. Wall Street ends down 2 per cent as US-China trade fears intensify US stocks dropped about 2 per cent on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 570 points, as US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on Chinese imports fuelled increasing concern over a US trade war with China.

News brief: Big five stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/commonwealth-games-mirabai-chanu-clinches-indias-second-gold-128649">Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu clinches India's second gold</a>

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won another gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games(CWG) being held at Gold Coast in Australia.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-pakistan-economic-corridor-violates-indias-territorial-sovereignty-and-integrity-external-affairs-ministry-128644">China-Pakistan Economic Corridor violates India's territorial sovereignty: External affairs ministry</a>

The 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' (CPEC) violates India's territorial sovereignty and integrity, the Ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-blackbuck-poaching-case-salman-khans-bail-plea-to-be-heard-today-128639">Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today</a>

Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/as-trade-war-looms-trump-threatens-to-impose-tariffs-worth-100-billion-on-chinese-goods-128635">Trump threatens to impose tariffs worth $100 billion on China</a>

After China said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, President Trump hit back at Xi's regime warning another round of tough tariffs of upto $100 billion on Beijing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/nepal-prime-minister-k-p-sharma-oli-to-arrive-on-a-3-day-india-visit-128575">Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to visit India on Friday</a>

Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli is arriving New Delhi on Friday on a 3-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.

Commonwealth Games: Mirabai Chanu clinches India's second gold Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won another gold medal for India at the Commonwealth Games(CWG) being held at Gold Coast in Australia. China-Pakistan Economic Corridor violates India's territorial sovereignty: External affairs ministry The 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' (CPEC) violates India's territorial sovereignty and integrity, the Ministry of external affairs said on Thursday. Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan's bail plea to be heard in Jodhpur court today Bollywood star Salman Khan spent Thursday night in jail after a Jodhpur trial court found him guilty in 1998 blackbuck poaching case and sentenced him to 5 years in prison. Trump threatens to impose tariffs worth $100 billion on China After China said it would impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods, President Trump hit back at Xi's regime warning another round of tough tariffs of upto $100 billion on Beijing. Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to visit India on Friday Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli is arriving New Delhi on Friday on a 3-day visit to India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation.

News brief: 5 big stories of the day

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-furious-as-britain-blames-putin-for-ex-spy-attack-36103">Kremlin furious as Britain blames Putin for ex-spy attack</a>

Britain provoked Russia&#39;s wrath on Friday by directly implicating Vladimir Putin in the poisoning attack on an ex-double agent, with the Kremlin saying the claims were &quot;shocking and unforgivable&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/oscars-chief-being-investigated-for-sexual-harassment-report-36105">Oscars</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/oscars-chief-being-investigated-for-sexual-harassment-report-36105"> chief being investigated for sexual harassment: Report</a>

John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body which hands out the Oscars, is being investigated for sexual harassment, Variety reported on Friday.ntarian, experts lambast Pakistan for sheltering terrorists

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/european-parliamentarian-experts-lambast-pakistan-for-sheltering-terrorists-36107">European parliamentarian, experts lambast Pakistan for sheltering terrorists</a>

Experts and a Member of European Parliament (MEP) have shown concern over the growing extremism and terrorism in Pakistan, which are hurting not only the country but also the Western nations.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-air-strike-hits-hospital-in-syrias-afrin-monitor-medics-36110">Turkish air strike hits </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-air-strike-hits-hospital-in-syrias-afrin-monitor-medics-36110">hospital</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-air-strike-hits-hospital-in-syrias-afrin-monitor-medics-36110"> in Syria&#39;s Afrin: Monitor, medics</a>

A Turkish bombing raid struck the main hospital in the Kurdish-controlled Syrian town of Afrin, killing sixteen civilians, a monitor said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/call-data-records-case-nawazuddin-siddiquis-lawyer-arrested-36108">Call data records case: Nawazuddin Siddiqui&#39;s lawyer arrested</a>

The Thane Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police on Friday arrested the lawyer of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rizwan Siddiqui, for allegedly obtaining the call data records of the actor&#39;s wife from private detectives.

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Kremlin furious as Britain blames Putin for ex-spy attack Britain provoked Russia's wrath on Friday by directly implicating Vladimir Putin in the poisoning attack on an ex-double agent, with the Kremlin saying the claims were "shocking and unforgivable". Oscars chief being investigated for sexual harassment: Report John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the body which hands out the Oscars, is being investigated for sexual harassment, Variety reported on Friday.ntarian, experts lambast Pakistan for sheltering terrorists European parliamentarian, experts lambast Pakistan for sheltering terrorists Experts and a Member of European Parliament (MEP) have shown concern over the growing extremism and terrorism in Pakistan, which are hurting not only the country but also the Western nations. Turkish air strike hits hospital in Syria's Afrin: Monitor, medics A Turkish bombing raid struck the main hospital in the Kurdish-controlled Syrian town of Afrin, killing sixteen civilians, a monitor said. Call data records case: Nawazuddin Siddiqui's lawyer arrested The Thane Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police on Friday arrested the lawyer of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rizwan Siddiqui, for allegedly obtaining the call data records of the actor's wife from private detectives.

WION morning news brief, March 17, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistans-behaviour-is-changing-says-us-defense-secretary-jim-mattis-35870">&#39;Pakistan&#39;s </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistans-behaviour-is-changing-says-us-defense-secretary-jim-mattis-35870">behaviour</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pakistans-behaviour-is-changing-says-us-defense-secretary-jim-mattis-35870"> is changing,&#39; says US defense secretary Jim Mattis</a>

As the US steps up pressure on Abbasi&#39;s government over terror, Defence secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday that has been &quot;changes in Pakistan&#39;s behaviour&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/air-indias-twitter-handle-hacked-35859">Air India&#39;s Twitter handle hacked</a>

The official Twitter handle of Air India was hacked on Wednesday morning.

The cyber attack was carried out by suspected Turkish hackers with the cover picture showing image of Turkish Airline with tweets in Turkish language.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-navy-jet-crashes-in-florida-pilots-safe-35862">US Navy jet crashes off Florida coast, 2 aviators killed</a>

A US Navy jet F/A-18 crashed off the coast of Key West in Florida on Wednesday.

&nbsp;The US Navy said two aviators were killed in the crash.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/porn-star-stormy-daniels-for-court-intervention-to-dissolve-gag-agreement-with-trump-35867">Porn star</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/porn-star-stormy-daniels-for-court-intervention-to-dissolve-gag-agreement-with-trump-35867"> Stormy Daniels for court intervention to dissolve gag agreement with Trump</a>

Porn star Stormy Daniels will go to court on July 12 in a bid to dissolve an agreement stopping her discussing an affair she says she had with President Donald Trump, according to court papers published Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-throwback-to-lionel-messis-first-goal-in-champions-league-35861">Watch: Throwback to Lionel Messi&#39;s first goal in Champions League</a>

Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal of Champions League against Chelsea in the decisive second leg clash in the round of 16 at Camp Nou and inspired the team to reach the quarter-finals of UEFA Champions League.

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'Pakistan's behaviour is changing,' says US defense secretary Jim Mattis As the US steps up pressure on Abbasi's government over terror, Defence secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday that has been "changes in Pakistan's behaviour". Air India's Twitter handle hacked The official Twitter handle of Air India was hacked on Wednesday morning. The cyber attack was carried out by suspected Turkish hackers with the cover picture showing image of Turkish Airline with tweets in Turkish language. US Navy jet crashes off Florida coast, 2 aviators killed A US Navy jet F/A-18 crashed off the coast of Key West in Florida on Wednesday. The US Navy said two aviators were killed in the crash. Porn star Stormy Daniels for court intervention to dissolve gag agreement with Trump Porn star Stormy Daniels will go to court on July 12 in a bid to dissolve an agreement stopping her discussing an affair she says she had with President Donald Trump, according to court papers published Wednesday. Watch: Throwback to Lionel Messi's first goal in Champions League Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal of Champions League against Chelsea in the decisive second leg clash in the round of 16 at Camp Nou and inspired the team to reach the quarter-finals of UEFA Champions League.

WION Morning News Brief, March 15, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/gorakhpur-phulpur-bypoll-results-counting-underway-amid-heavy-security-35739">Gorakhpur, Phulpur Bypoll results: Counting underway amid heavy security</a>

Counting of votes for the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha byelections began today amid tight security.&nbsp;

All eyes are on Gorkahpur as it is the home constituency of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath from where he had won five times as an MP.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-targeting-60-billion-tariffs-on-chinese-imports-in-100-items-35719">Trump targeting $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports in 100 items</a>

President Trump&#39;s administration is targeting China import tariffs upto $60 billion even as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the US Senate was &quot;highly unlikely&quot; to pass legislation to nullify tariffs which President Trump has announced.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chahbahar-project-not-aimed-at-strangulating-anybody-iran-35741">Chabahar project not aimed at &#39;strangulating&#39; anybody: Iran</a>

Iran has invited Pakistan and China to participate in the strategic Chabahar Port and said the initiative is not aimed at &quot;strangulating&quot; or &quot;encircling&quot; anybody, a media report today quoted visiting Iranian Foreign Minister as saying.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/shoe-hurled-at-pakistan-tehreek-i-insaf-chief-imran-khan-35713">Shoe hurled at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan</a>

A shoe was hurled at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Tuesday during a rally in Gujrat city in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab province.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/business-economy/us-crude-prices-fall-over-rising-production-tillerson-firing-35722">US crude prices fall over rising production, Tillerson firing</a>

Oil fell more than 1 per cent on concerns over rising US production and as equities fell, erasing earlier gains driven in part by the firing of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

Gorakhpur, Phulpur Bypoll results: Counting underway amid heavy security Counting of votes for the Gorakhpur and Phulpur Lok Sabha byelections began today amid tight security. All eyes are on Gorkahpur as it is the home constituency of UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath from where he had won five times as an MP. Trump targeting $60 billion tariffs on Chinese imports in 100 items President Trump's administration is targeting China import tariffs upto $60 billion even as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the US Senate was "highly unlikely" to pass legislation to nullify tariffs which President Trump has announced. Chabahar project not aimed at 'strangulating' anybody: Iran Iran has invited Pakistan and China to participate in the strategic Chabahar Port and said the initiative is not aimed at "strangulating" or "encircling" anybody, a media report today quoted visiting Iranian Foreign Minister as saying. Shoe hurled at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan A shoe was hurled at Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan on Tuesday during a rally in Gujrat city in Pakistan's Punjab province. US crude prices fall over rising production, Tillerson firing Oil fell more than 1 per cent on concerns over rising US production and as equities fell, erasing earlier gains driven in part by the firing of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.

WION Morning News Brief, March 14, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-agrees-meet-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-35147">Trump says sanctions will remain as he agrees to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un</a>

US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet North Korea&#39;s Kim Jong-un by May in response to Kim&#39;s invitation to hold the first meeting between leaders of the United States and North Korea, a South Korean envoy said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/emmanuel-macron-to-arrive-in-delhi-on-friday-35156">French President Emmanuel Macron to arrive in Delhi today on </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/emmanuel-macron-to-arrive-in-delhi-on-friday-35156">four-day</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/emmanuel-macron-to-arrive-in-delhi-on-friday-35156"> visit</a>

French President France Emmanuel Macron to arrive in New Delhi on Friday on a four-day state visit.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/biplab-deb-to-be-sworn-in-as-tripura-chief-minister-on-friday-35152">Biplab Deb to be sworn in as Tripura chief minister on Friday</a>

Biplab Kumar Deb will be sworn in as the chief minister of Tripura on Friday, officially ushering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Left bastion.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-sweeping-tariffs-canada-mexico-exempted-35148">Trump signs sweeping tariffs; Canada, Mexico exempted</a>

US President Donald Trump slapped steep trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum Thursday, drawing sharp protests from allies at home and abroad as the contentious move raised the specter of a global trade war.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-minister-says-us-tariffs-wrong-way-to-resolve-trade-issues-35151">UK minister says US tariffs &#39;wrong way&#39; to resolve trade issues</a>

Britain&#39;s trade minister Liam Fox on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump&#39;s announcement of duties on steel and aluminium imports to America, saying it was the &quot;wrong way&quot; to resolve trade disputes.

Trump says sanctions will remain as he agrees to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un US President Donald Trump has agreed to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May in response to Kim's invitation to hold the first meeting between leaders of the United States and North Korea, a South Korean envoy said. French President Emmanuel Macron to arrive in Delhi today on four-day visit French President France Emmanuel Macron to arrive in New Delhi on Friday on a four-day state visit. Biplab Deb to be sworn in as Tripura chief minister on Friday Biplab Kumar Deb will be sworn in as the chief minister of Tripura on Friday, officially ushering the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the Left bastion. Trump signs sweeping tariffs; Canada, Mexico exempted US President Donald Trump slapped steep trade tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum Thursday, drawing sharp protests from allies at home and abroad as the contentious move raised the specter of a global trade war. UK minister says US tariffs 'wrong way' to resolve trade issues Britain's trade minister Liam Fox on Thursday criticised US President Donald Trump's announcement of duties on steel and aluminium imports to America, saying it was the "wrong way" to resolve trade disputes.

WION Morning News Brief, March 9, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tdp-to-pull-out-of-nda-government-keeps-door-for-alliance-with-bjp-ajar-35030">TDP to pull out of NDA </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tdp-to-pull-out-of-nda-government-keeps-door-for-alliance-with-bjp-ajar-35030">government,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tdp-to-pull-out-of-nda-government-keeps-door-for-alliance-with-bjp-ajar-35030"> keeps door for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tdp-to-pull-out-of-nda-government-keeps-door-for-alliance-with-bjp-ajar-35030">alliance</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tdp-to-pull-out-of-nda-government-keeps-door-for-alliance-with-bjp-ajar-35030"> with BJP ajar</a>

The TDP on Wednesday night decided to pull out of the NDA government at the Centre and asked two of its ministers in the Modi government to tender their resignation tomorrow, but kept the door for ties with the BJP ajar.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-confirm-russian-ex-spy-and-daughter-hit-by-nerve-agent-35026">UK police confirm Russian ex-spy, daughter hit by </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-confirm-russian-ex-spy-and-daughter-hit-by-nerve-agent-35026">nerve</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-confirm-russian-ex-spy-and-daughter-hit-by-nerve-agent-35026"> agent</a>

The Russian former double-agent who collapsed in a British town alongside his daughter was targeted with a nerve agent, while a responding policeman has also been hospitalised, police said Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/pornstar-stormy-daniels-lawyer-confirms-her-affair-with-donald-trump-35037">Pornstar Stormy Daniels&#39; lawyer confirms her affair with Donald Trump</a>

Pornstar Stormy Daniels&#39; lawyer admitted that she had a sexual relationship with US President Donald Trump. In a television interview, Michael Avenatti confirmed the same also stating that he was not aware of the $130,000 payoff to buy her silence.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/grenade-blast-kills-one-in-sri-lanka-communal-violence-social-media-blocked-35029">Grenade blast kills one in Sri Lanka communal violence, social media blocked</a>

A grenade blast killed one person in further violence between majority Buddhist Sinhalese and minority Muslims in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as the government moved to block social messaging networks in an effort to halt the bloodshed.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-us-north-korea-to-hold-talks-sooner-than-later-35044">China urges </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-us-north-korea-to-hold-talks-sooner-than-later-35044">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/china-urges-us-north-korea-to-hold-talks-sooner-than-later-35044">, North Korea to hold talks &#39;sooner than later&#39;</a>

China&#39;s foreign minister urged the United States and North Korea Thursday to start talks as soon as possible, stressing that &quot;the sincerity&quot; of all parties to solve the nuclear crisis would be tested.

TDP to pull out of NDA government, keeps door for alliance with BJP ajar The TDP on Wednesday night decided to pull out of the NDA government at the Centre and asked two of its ministers in the Modi government to tender their resignation tomorrow, but kept the door for ties with the BJP ajar. UK police confirm Russian ex-spy, daughter hit by nerve agent The Russian former double-agent who collapsed in a British town alongside his daughter was targeted with a nerve agent, while a responding policeman has also been hospitalised, police said Wednesday. Pornstar Stormy Daniels' lawyer confirms her affair with Donald Trump Pornstar Stormy Daniels' lawyer admitted that she had a sexual relationship with US President Donald Trump. In a television interview, Michael Avenatti confirmed the same also stating that he was not aware of the $130,000 payoff to buy her silence. Grenade blast kills one in Sri Lanka communal violence, social media blocked A grenade blast killed one person in further violence between majority Buddhist Sinhalese and minority Muslims in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as the government moved to block social messaging networks in an effort to halt the bloodshed. China urges US, North Korea to hold talks 'sooner than later' China's foreign minister urged the United States and North Korea Thursday to start talks as soon as possible, stressing that "the sincerity" of all parties to solve the nuclear crisis would be tested.

WION Morning News Brief, March 8, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-registers-rs-97-cr-bank-loan-fraud-case-against-simbhaoli-sugars-ltd-chairman-deputy-md-34044">CBI registers Rs 97-cr bank loan fraud case against Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd, chairman, deputy MD</a>

The CBI has registered a case against Simbhaoli Sugars Limited, its Chairman Gurmit Singh Mann, Deputy Managing Director Gurpal Singh and others in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 97.85 crore.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fir-against-aap-mla-naresh-balyan-for-saying-officers-should-be-beaten-up-34048">Delhi: FIR filed against AAP MLA Naresh Balyan for saying officers &#39;should be beaten up&#39;</a>

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Uttam Nagar&#39;s MLA Naresh Balyan has been booked for saying that officers obstructing public work &quot;should be beaten up&quot;, police said on Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/manohar-parrikar-readmitted-to-goa-hospital-34042">Goa CM Manohar Parrikar readmitted to hospital</a>

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Panaji on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness, a GMCH official said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-gun-lobby-pushes-back-against-trumps-gun-plans-after-florida-shooting-34050">US gun lobby pushes back against Trump&#39;s gun plans after Florida shooting</a>

The National Rifle Association pushed back on Sunday against modest proposals by President Donald Trump and other Republicans to change U.S. gun laws in the wake of a school shooting in Florida that killed 17 students and staff.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/after-shooting-students-brace-for-emotional-return-to-florida-school-34039">After shooting, students brace for emotional return to Florida school</a>

Students and teachers preparing to return to the Florida school that was the scene of a gruesome mass shooting called the prospect &quot;daunting&quot; and &quot;scary&quot; Sunday as they urged politicians to act swiftly to address gun violence.

CBI registers Rs 97-cr bank loan fraud case against Simbhaoli Sugars Ltd, chairman, deputy MD The CBI has registered a case against Simbhaoli Sugars Limited, its Chairman Gurmit Singh Mann, Deputy Managing Director Gurpal Singh and others in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 97.85 crore. Delhi: FIR filed against AAP MLA Naresh Balyan for saying officers 'should be beaten up' Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Uttam Nagar's MLA Naresh Balyan has been booked for saying that officers obstructing public work "should be beaten up", police said on Sunday. Goa CM Manohar Parrikar readmitted to hospital Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar was admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital in Panaji on Sunday evening after he complained of uneasiness, a GMCH official said. US gun lobby pushes back against Trump's gun plans after Florida shooting The National Rifle Association pushed back on Sunday against modest proposals by President Donald Trump and other Republicans to change U.S. gun laws in the wake of a school shooting in Florida that killed 17 students and staff. After shooting, students brace for emotional return to Florida school Students and teachers preparing to return to the Florida school that was the scene of a gruesome mass shooting called the prospect "daunting" and "scary" Sunday as they urged politicians to act swiftly to address gun violence.

WION Morning News Brief, February 26, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/legendary-actor-sridevi-dies-tributes-pour-in-from-all-over-the-world-33953">Legendary actor Sridevi dies at 54 in Dubai, tributes pour in from all over the world</a>

Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away. She was 54.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/syria-war-un-security-council-approves-30-day-ceasefire-33958">Syria war: UN Security Council approves 30-day ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500</a>

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Saturday unanimously backed a 30-day ceasefire resolution in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/high-level-n-korean-delegates-arrive-in-the-south-33960">High-level N&nbsp;Korean delegates arrive in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/high-level-n-korean-delegates-arrive-in-the-south-33960">the South</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/high-level-n-korean-delegates-arrive-in-the-south-33960"> Korea</a>

A blacklisted North Korean general arrived in the South on Sunday for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump`s daughter Ivanka.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/film-fraternity-fans-react-to-sridevis-tragic-demise-33959">Film fraternity, fans react to Sridevi&#39;s tragic demise</a>

The entire film fraternity is in deep shock over the news of the sudden demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi. Bollywood actors including Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Bhagyashree, Sushmita Sen, Nimrat Kaur, Richa Sharma took to Twitter to express grief over the loss.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/olympics-russia-barred-from-flying-flag-at-games-closing-ceremony-amid-fresh-doping-violations-33962">Olympics: Russia barred from flying flag at Games closing ceremony amid fresh doping violations</a>

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) dashed Russian athletes&#39; hopes of marching behind their national flag at the Winter Games on Sunday, deciding against immediately lifting Russia&#39;s Olympic suspension after fresh doping violations.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/muslim-man-renovates-hanuman-temple-in-ahmedabad-33957">Muslim man renovates Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad</a>

Amid the widespread communal unrest, a Muslim man in Gujarat has set a shining example of communal harmony by renovating a Hanuman temple.

Legendary actor Sridevi dies at 54 in Dubai, tributes pour in from all over the world Veteran film actor and Padma Shri awardee Sridevi, who had an illustrious career spanning over four decades, passed away. She was 54. Syria war: UN Security Council approves 30-day ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500 The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Saturday unanimously backed a 30-day ceasefire resolution in Syria to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and medical evacuations. High-level N Korean delegates arrive in the South Korea A blacklisted North Korean general arrived in the South on Sunday for the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, which will also be attended by US President Donald Trump`s daughter Ivanka. Film fraternity, fans react to Sridevi's tragic demise The entire film fraternity is in deep shock over the news of the sudden demise of Bollywood actress Sridevi. Bollywood actors including Riteish Deshmukh, Priyanka Chopra, Bhagyashree, Sushmita Sen, Nimrat Kaur, Richa Sharma took to Twitter to express grief over the loss. Olympics: Russia barred from flying flag at Games closing ceremony amid fresh doping violations The International Olympic Committee (IOC) dashed Russian athletes' hopes of marching behind their national flag at the Winter Games on Sunday, deciding against immediately lifting Russia's Olympic suspension after fresh doping violations. Muslim man renovates Hanuman temple in Ahmedabad Amid the widespread communal unrest, a Muslim man in Gujarat has set a shining example of communal harmony by renovating a Hanuman temple.

WION Morning News Brief, February 25, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bypolls-voting-in-mungaoli-kolaras-assembly-constituencies-underway-33877">Madhya Pradesh </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bypolls-voting-in-mungaoli-kolaras-assembly-constituencies-underway-33877">bypolls</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/madhya-pradesh-bypolls-voting-in-mungaoli-kolaras-assembly-constituencies-underway-33877">: Voting in Mungaoli, Kolaras assembly constituencies underway</a>

Voting for bypolls to two assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh begins on Saturday. Mungaoli and Kolaras seats were vacated after the death of sitting Congress MLAs Mahendra Singh Kalukheda (Mungaoli) and Ram Singh Yadav (Kolaras).&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/18-killed-as-2-bomb-blasts-gunfire-rock-somalias-capital-mogadishu-33874">At least 18 killed after two car bombs explode in Somalia&#39;s capital Mogadishu</a>

Twin car bombs killed 18 people in Somalia`s capital Mogadishu on Friday in an attack by the Islamist militant group al Shabaab, but security forces shot dead five assailants, officials said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-hear-writ-petition-by-trans-woman-shanavi-ponnusamy-33871">Supreme Court to hear writ petition by trans-woman Shanavi Ponnusamy</a>

The Supreme Court to hear the writ petition filed by trans-woman Shanavi Ponnusamy, who alleged Air India, refused her a job due to her gender, on March 5.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-names-india-china-to-defend-pulling-out-of-paris-climate-deal-33870">Donald Trump names India, China to defend pulling out of Paris climate deal</a>

US President Donald Trump has once again named India and China to defend his policy on climate change and reiterated that these countries and some others benefited the most from the Paris agreement while America didn&#39;t get any advantage.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/three-bombs-hit-capital-of-myanmars-rakhine-state-police-33875">Three bombs hit capital of Myanmar&#39;s Rakhine state: Police</a>

Three bombs exploded in different locations in Rakhine&#39;s state capital Sittwe early Saturday morning, including at the home of a high ranking official, Myanmar police told AFP.

Madhya Pradesh bypolls: Voting in Mungaoli, Kolaras assembly constituencies underway Voting for bypolls to two assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh begins on Saturday. Mungaoli and Kolaras seats were vacated after the death of sitting Congress MLAs Mahendra Singh Kalukheda (Mungaoli) and Ram Singh Yadav (Kolaras). At least 18 killed after two car bombs explode in Somalia's capital Mogadishu Twin car bombs killed 18 people in Somalia`s capital Mogadishu on Friday in an attack by the Islamist militant group al Shabaab, but security forces shot dead five assailants, officials said. Supreme Court to hear writ petition by trans-woman Shanavi Ponnusamy The Supreme Court to hear the writ petition filed by trans-woman Shanavi Ponnusamy, who alleged Air India, refused her a job due to her gender, on March 5. Donald Trump names India, China to defend pulling out of Paris climate deal US President Donald Trump has once again named India and China to defend his policy on climate change and reiterated that these countries and some others benefited the most from the Paris agreement while America didn't get any advantage. Three bombs hit capital of Myanmar's Rakhine state: Police Three bombs exploded in different locations in Rakhine's state capital Sittwe early Saturday morning, including at the home of a high ranking official, Myanmar police told AFP.

WION Morning News Brief, February 24, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnbs-overzealousness-shut-the-doors-on-ability-to-clear-the-dues-nirav-modi-33415">PNB&#39;s &#39;overzealousness&#39; shut door on ability to clear dues: Nirav Modi</a>

Throwing up his hands, beleaguered businessman Nirav Modi, the alleged kingpin of the largest banking scam in the country&#39;s history, has said PNB&#39;s &rdquo;overzealousness&rdquo; shut the doors on his ability to clear the dues.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ready-to-bring-no-trust-motion-against-centre-as-last-resort-chandrababu-naidu-33429">Ready to bring no-trust motion against Centre as last resort: Chandrababu Naidu</a>

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Monday said he was ready to move a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government with the support of other parties to get &quot;justice&quot; for the southern state.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-jr-arriving-in-india-with-business-foreign-policy-in-mind-33413">Donald Trump Jr in India, to have dinner with Trump Tower buyers</a>

The United States President Donald Trump&#39;s son, Donald Trump Jr, is coming to India with business and foreign policy in mind.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-comes-at-last-spot-on-presidential-greatness-survey-33425">US presidential &#39;greatness&#39; survey: Donald Trump comes last</a>

Donald Trump has come last in a US presidential &quot;greatness&quot; survey, conducted by the University of Houston and Boise State University.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-sylvester-stallone-squashes-death-rumours-says-alive-healthy-and-still-punching-33427">Sylvester Stallone refutes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-sylvester-stallone-squashes-death-rumours-says-alive-healthy-and-still-punching-33427">rumours</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-sylvester-stallone-squashes-death-rumours-says-alive-healthy-and-still-punching-33427"> of his death, says &#39;Alive, healthy and still punching&#39;</a>

No, Sly Stallone is not dead. Fans of the actor fell prey to yet another death hoax news on Monday as news of Sylvester Stallone&#39;s death started doing the rounds of the internet.&nbsp;

 
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PNB's 'overzealousness' shut door on ability to clear dues: Nirav Modi Throwing up his hands, beleaguered businessman Nirav Modi, the alleged kingpin of the largest banking scam in the country's history, has said PNB's ”overzealousness” shut the doors on his ability to clear the dues. Ready to bring no-trust motion against Centre as last resort: Chandrababu Naidu Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Monday said he was ready to move a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government with the support of other parties to get "justice" for the southern state. Donald Trump Jr in India, to have dinner with Trump Tower buyers The United States President Donald Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr, is coming to India with business and foreign policy in mind. US presidential 'greatness' survey: Donald Trump comes last Donald Trump has come last in a US presidential "greatness" survey, conducted by the University of Houston and Boise State University. Sylvester Stallone refutes rumours of his death, says 'Alive, healthy and still punching' No, Sly Stallone is not dead. Fans of the actor fell prey to yet another death hoax news on Monday as news of Sylvester Stallone's death started doing the rounds of the internet.

WION Morning News Brief, February 20, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-ties-the-knot-for-third-time-33289">Imran Khan gets married for </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-ties-the-knot-for-third-time-33289">third</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-ties-the-knot-for-third-time-33289"> time, to &#39;spiritual guide&#39; Bushra Maneka</a>

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed party chief Imran Khan&#39;s marriage to his &quot;spiritual guide&quot; Bushra Maneka, thus ending weeks of speculation about the union.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/south-africa-widens-zuma-corruption-probe-to-india-33308">South Africa widens Zuma corruption probe to India</a>

South Africa has widened a corruption probe into allies of ex-president Jacob Zuma to other countries including India, China and Dubai, the police minister said Sunday

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/florida-school-shooting-survivors-to-march-on-washington-call-for-gun-reform-33292">Florida school shooting survivors to march on Washington, call for gun reform</a>

Students who survived a mass shooting at their Florida school on Sunday announced plans to march on Washington in a bid to &quot;shame&quot; politicians into reforming laws that make firearms readily available.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-they-are-laughing-their-asses-off-in-moscow-33301">Trump: &#39;They are laughing their asses off in Moscow&#39;</a>

President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia was succeeding beyond its &quot;wildest dreams&quot; in sowing US discord but refrained once more from directly challenging Moscow on its election meddling.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-hear-plea-seeking-sit-probe-into-justice-loya-case-33305">Supreme Court to hear plea seeking SIT probe into Justice Loya case</a>

The Supreme Court will continue hearing three pleas seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge BH Loya on Monday.

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Imran Khan gets married for third time, to 'spiritual guide' Bushra Maneka Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has confirmed party chief Imran Khan's marriage to his "spiritual guide" Bushra Maneka, thus ending weeks of speculation about the union. South Africa widens Zuma corruption probe to India South Africa has widened a corruption probe into allies of ex-president Jacob Zuma to other countries including India, China and Dubai, the police minister said Sunday Florida school shooting survivors to march on Washington, call for gun reform Students who survived a mass shooting at their Florida school on Sunday announced plans to march on Washington in a bid to "shame" politicians into reforming laws that make firearms readily available. Trump: 'They are laughing their asses off in Moscow' President Donald Trump said Sunday that Russia was succeeding beyond its "wildest dreams" in sowing US discord but refrained once more from directly challenging Moscow on its election meddling. Supreme Court to hear plea seeking SIT probe into Justice Loya case The Supreme Court will continue hearing three pleas seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the death of special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge BH Loya on Monday. .

WION Morning News Brief, February 19, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tripura-goes-to-polls-left-front-faces-stiffest-challenge-in-25-years-from-bjp-33214">Tripura goes to polls, Left Front faces </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tripura-goes-to-polls-left-front-faces-stiffest-challenge-in-25-years-from-bjp-33214">stiffest</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tripura-goes-to-polls-left-front-faces-stiffest-challenge-in-25-years-from-bjp-33214"> challenge in 25 years from BJP</a>

People in Tripura are all prepared to cast their votes as the northeastern hill state goes to polls today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/shame-on-you-florida-school-shooting-survivor-tells-trump-at-anti-gun-rally-33213">&#39;Shame on you!&#39; Florida school shooting survivor tells Trump at anti-gun rally</a>

A student survivor of the Parkland school shooting called out US President Donald Trump today over his ties to the powerful National Rifle Association, in a poignant address to an anti-gun rally in Florida.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-spree-of-up-encounters-criminals-run-to-jail-for-safety-33222">After spree of UP encounters, criminals run to jail for safety</a>

Fearing getting killed in a Police encounter, wanted criminals in Uttar Pradesh state are on a surrender spree.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bangladesh-hands-list-of-8000-rohingya-refugees-to-myanmar-for-repatriation-33209">Bangladesh hands over list of 8,000 Rohingyas, Myanmar says will start repatriation</a>

Bangladesh Friday handed over a list of more than 8,000 Rohingya to Myanmar as it moves to kick-start their repatriation weeks after the process was halted due to lack of preparation.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/florida-school-shooter-was-on-police-radar-in-2016-report-33221">Florida school shooter was on police radar in 2016: Report</a>

A teenager accused of shooting to death 17 people at a Florida high school was investigated by police and state officials as far back as 2016 after slashing his arm in a social media video, and saying he wanted to buy a gun, but authorities determined he was receiving sufficient support, a newspaper said on Saturday. 
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Tripura goes to polls, Left Front faces stiffest challenge in 25 years from BJP People in Tripura are all prepared to cast their votes as the northeastern hill state goes to polls today. 'Shame on you!' Florida school shooting survivor tells Trump at anti-gun rally A student survivor of the Parkland school shooting called out US President Donald Trump today over his ties to the powerful National Rifle Association, in a poignant address to an anti-gun rally in Florida. After spree of UP encounters, criminals run to jail for safety Fearing getting killed in a Police encounter, wanted criminals in Uttar Pradesh state are on a surrender spree. Bangladesh hands over list of 8,000 Rohingyas, Myanmar says will start repatriation Bangladesh Friday handed over a list of more than 8,000 Rohingya to Myanmar as it moves to kick-start their repatriation weeks after the process was halted due to lack of preparation. Florida school shooter was on police radar in 2016: Report A teenager accused of shooting to death 17 people at a Florida high school was investigated by police and state officials as far back as 2016 after slashing his arm in a social media video, and saying he wanted to buy a gun, but authorities determined he was receiving sufficient support, a newspaper said on Saturday.

WION Morning News Brief, February 18, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/magnitude-75-quake-hits-mexico-buildings-sway-in-capital-33121">Magnitude 7.2 quake hits Mexico, buildings sway in capital</a>

A 7.2 magnitude quake shook southern Mexico on Friday, a prolonged rumble that rocked buildings across the capital Mexico City.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-indicts-13-russian-nationals-in-2016-us-election-tampering-to-boost-donald-trump-33119">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-indicts-13-russian-nationals-in-2016-us-election-tampering-to-boost-donald-trump-33119"> charges 13 Russians with 2016 presidential election tampering to boost Donald Trump</a>

A Russian propaganda arm oversaw a criminal and espionage conspiracy to tamper in the 2016 US&nbsp;presidential campaign to support Donald Trump and disparage Hillary Clinton, said an indictment released on Friday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-pm-plans-reshuffle-in-wake-of-local-election-drubbing-33135">Sri Lanka Prime Minister plans reshuffle in wake of local election drubbing</a>

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Friday he planned to stay in office and reshuffle his cabinet in the wake of a stinging loss in local elections for both parties in the ruling coalition.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ethiopia-declares-state-of-emergency-after-pm-resigns-33125">Ethiopia declares state of emergency after PM resigns</a>

Ethiopia declared a state of emergency on Friday, a move capping a tumultuous week that saw the prime minister resign, a strike in the country`s largest region and a massive prisoner amnesty.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132">Roger Federer becomes </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132">oldest</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/roger-federer-accends-number-one-rank-33132"> world No 1 in tennis history</a>

Roger Federer became the oldest world number one on Friday as he defeated his opponent to enter the semi-final of the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.

Magnitude 7.2 quake hits Mexico, buildings sway in capital A 7.2 magnitude quake shook southern Mexico on Friday, a prolonged rumble that rocked buildings across the capital Mexico City. US charges 13 Russians with 2016 presidential election tampering to boost Donald Trump A Russian propaganda arm oversaw a criminal and espionage conspiracy to tamper in the 2016 US presidential campaign to support Donald Trump and disparage Hillary Clinton, said an indictment released on Friday. Sri Lanka Prime Minister plans reshuffle in wake of local election drubbing Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Friday he planned to stay in office and reshuffle his cabinet in the wake of a stinging loss in local elections for both parties in the ruling coalition. Ethiopia declares state of emergency after PM resigns Ethiopia declared a state of emergency on Friday, a move capping a tumultuous week that saw the prime minister resign, a strike in the country`s largest region and a massive prisoner amnesty. Roger Federer becomes oldest world No 1 in tennis history Roger Federer became the oldest world number one on Friday as he defeated his opponent to enter the semi-final of the ABN Amro World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam.

WION Morning News Brief, February 17, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-moves-motion-to-place-pakistan-on-a-global-terrorist-financing-watchlist-at-fatf-32787">US moves motion to place Pakistan on global terror financing watchlist at FATF: Report</a>

The United States has reportedly put forward a motion to place Pakistan on a global terrorist financing watchlist at the Financial Action Task Force &nbsp;(FATF) meeting due to take place in Paris next week, newswire Reuters reported.

<a href="http://Another US judge blocks Trump's move to end 'Dreamers' programme">Another US judge blocks Trump&#39;s move to end &#39;Dreamers&#39; programme&nbsp;</a>

A month after a US judge blocked President Trump&#39;s move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals(DACA) immigrant programme, another judge on Tuesday blocked the US president&#39;s move to end the programme.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/paul-nehlens-twitter-account-permantently-suspended-for-posting-racist-picture-of-meghan-markle-32789">Twitter permanently suspends Paul Nehlen&#39;s account for posting racist picture of Meghan Markle</a>

Republican politician Paul Nehlen&#39;s account was permanently suspended by Twitter after he tweeted a &quot;racist&quot; picture targetting Meghan Markle on Tuesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-backed-militants-to-continue-attacks-inside-india-us-32793">Pakistan backed militants to continue attacks inside India: US</a>

America&#39;s intelligence chief today warned that Pakistan-supported terrorist groups would continue to carry out attacks inside India, thus risking escalation of tension between the two neighbours.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-police-recommends-bribery-fraud-charge-against-pm-netanyahu-32782">Israeli police recommends bribery, fraud charge against PM Netanyahu</a>

Israeli police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, opening the way for what could be the biggest challenge yet to the right-wing leader&#39;s political survival.

 
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US moves motion to place Pakistan on global terror financing watchlist at FATF: Report The United States has reportedly put forward a motion to place Pakistan on a global terrorist financing watchlist at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meeting due to take place in Paris next week, newswire Reuters reported. Another US judge blocks Trump's move to end 'Dreamers' programme A month after a US judge blocked President Trump's move to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals(DACA) immigrant programme, another judge on Tuesday blocked the US president's move to end the programme. Twitter permanently suspends Paul Nehlen's account for posting racist picture of Meghan Markle Republican politician Paul Nehlen's account was permanently suspended by Twitter after he tweeted a "racist" picture targetting Meghan Markle on Tuesday. Pakistan backed militants to continue attacks inside India: US America's intelligence chief today warned that Pakistan-supported terrorist groups would continue to carry out attacks inside India, thus risking escalation of tension between the two neighbours. Israeli police recommends bribery, fraud charge against PM Netanyahu Israeli police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, opening the way for what could be the biggest challenge yet to the right-wing leader's political survival.

WION Morning News Brief, February 14, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/24-hours-later-gun-battle-continues-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-srinagar-32678">24 hours later, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/24-hours-later-gun-battle-continues-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-srinagar-32678">gun</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/24-hours-later-gun-battle-continues-between-security-forces-terrorists-in-srinagar-32678"> battle continues between security forces, terrorists in Srinagar</a>

Heavy firing is still underway between terrorists and security forces in Srinagar&#39;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.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-extends-ban-on-terror-groups-listed-by-un-32676">Pakistan extends ban on terror groups listed by UN</a>

After UN released a list of banned terrorist organisations, Pakistan authorities decided to extend the ban in the country.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/japanese-olympic-speed-skater-tests-positive-for-doping-report-32669">Japanese Olympic speed skater tests positive for doping: CAS</a>

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.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/phillippines-president-orders-soldier-to-shoot-women-rebels-in-their-genitals-32673">Phillippines president Duterte orders soldiers to &#39;shoot women rebels&#39; in genitals: Report</a>

Already reputed for his inappropriate language, Phillippine&#39;s president Rodrigo Duterte has again come under fire for his recent comment about women.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-offers-putin-condolences-over-plane-crash-32668">Trump offers Putin condolences over plane crash</a>

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.

 
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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. 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.

WION Morning News Brief, February 13, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/kentucky-school-shooting-leaves-two-students-dead-30558">Two dead, over a dozen wounded in Kentucky school shooting</a>

A teenage boy opened fire with a handgun at a Kentucky high school early Tuesday, killing two fellow students and wounding more than a dozen people in the latest mass shooting to hit the United States.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-parties-may-initiate-cjis-impeachment-sitaram-yechury-30563">Opposition parties may call for CJI&#39;s impeachment: Sitaram Yechury</a>

CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury noted on Tuesday that the opposition is considering pressing for the impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-contradicts-shastri-on-preparation-for-sa-series-30565">Ravi Shastri says India </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-contradicts-shastri-on-preparation-for-sa-series-30565">were</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/kohli-contradicts-shastri-on-preparation-for-sa-series-30565"> unprepared for South Africa, Kohli says no</a>

India skipper Virat Kohli today insisted his team didn&#39;t come underprepared for the Test series against South Africa, contradicting coach Ravi Shastri&#39;s views that the side should have spent more time preparing.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/mueller-seeks-to-question-trump-on-russia-probe-30552">Mueller looking to question Trump on Russia probe: Report</a>

Special Counsel and former FBI director Robert Mueller probing Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election wants to question President Donald Trump on the issue, a media report said today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-protests-mobs-go-on-rampage-in-ahmedabad-30572">Padmaavat</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/padmaavat-protests-mobs-go-on-rampage-in-ahmedabad-30572"> protests: Mobs go on rampage in Ahmedabad&nbsp;</a>

Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, has been witnessing a series of protests since a couple of days. The state government&#39;s move to beef-up the security across the state was challenged and toyed with when multiple multiplexes, shops and public property were vandalised by protesters.&nbsp;

Two dead, over a dozen wounded in Kentucky school shooting A teenage boy opened fire with a handgun at a Kentucky high school early Tuesday, killing two fellow students and wounding more than a dozen people in the latest mass shooting to hit the United States. Opposition parties may call for CJI's impeachment: Sitaram Yechury CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury noted on Tuesday that the opposition is considering pressing for the impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra. Ravi Shastri says India were unprepared for South Africa, Kohli says no India skipper Virat Kohli today insisted his team didn't come underprepared for the Test series against South Africa, contradicting coach Ravi Shastri's views that the side should have spent more time preparing. Mueller looking to question Trump on Russia probe: Report Special Counsel and former FBI director Robert Mueller probing Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election wants to question President Donald Trump on the issue, a media report said today. Padmaavat protests: Mobs go on rampage in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, has been witnessing a series of protests since a couple of days. The state government's move to beef-up the security across the state was challenged and toyed with when multiple multiplexes, shops and public property were vandalised by protesters.

WION Morning News Brief, 24 January 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-hosts-ceo-roundtable-meeting-at-davos-says-india-means-business-30413">PM Modi hosts CEO roundtable meet at Davos, says &#39;India means business&#39;</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told top CEOs here that India means business and presents exciting opportunity for the global businesses.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/congress-votes-to-end-us-shutdown-trump-claims-victory-30415" target="_blank">Congress votes to end US shutdown, Trump claims victory</a>

Congress put the US government back in business Monday by voting to end a three-day shutdown, as President Donald Trump claimed victory in his standoff with Democrats in Washington.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/shah-rukh-khan-at-davos-receives-an-award-spoke-against-sexism-30406">We the powerful need to get out of the way to pick barriers apart: Shah Rukh Khan at Davos</a>

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended a celebrity event before the official start of the World Economic Forum&#39;s annual event at Davos on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The 52-year-old actor spoke against discrimination against women and sexism.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-metoo-us-supreme-court-justice-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-30414">#MeToo: US Supreme Court Justice says she was sexually harassed</a>

The US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shocked the world by sharing her own sexual harassment story at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/social-media-is-threat-to-democracy-facebook-30427">Social media a threat to democracy: Facebook</a>

Facebook&#39;s civic engagement chief Samidh Chakrabarti recently identified social media as a &#39;potential threat&#39;. In a blog post, Chakrabarti noted that he was &quot;not blind to the damage that the internet can do to even a well-functioning democracy.&quot;

PM Modi hosts CEO roundtable meet at Davos, says 'India means business' Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told top CEOs here that India means business and presents exciting opportunity for the global businesses. Congress votes to end US shutdown, Trump claims victory Congress put the US government back in business Monday by voting to end a three-day shutdown, as President Donald Trump claimed victory in his standoff with Democrats in Washington. We the powerful need to get out of the way to pick barriers apart: Shah Rukh Khan at Davos Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended a celebrity event before the official start of the World Economic Forum's annual event at Davos on Tuesday. The 52-year-old actor spoke against discrimination against women and sexism. #MeToo: US Supreme Court Justice says she was sexually harassed The US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shocked the world by sharing her own sexual harassment story at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend. Social media a threat to democracy: Facebook Facebook's civic engagement chief Samidh Chakrabarti recently identified social media as a 'potential threat'. In a blog post, Chakrabarti noted that he was "not blind to the damage that the internet can do to even a well-functioning democracy."

WION Morning News Brief, January 23, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-terrorists-approach-crpf-camp-in-srinagar-soldiers-open-fire-32538">2 terrorists approach CRPF camp in Srinagar, soldiers open fire</a>

After a terror strike in an Army camp in J&amp;K on Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lightning-confirmed-my-love-for-sara-tendulkar-says-saras-stalker-32535">&#39;Lightning&#39; confirmed my love for Sara Tendulkar, says stalker</a>

The 32-year old man who was arrested in West Bengal for stalking cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar&#39;s daughter Sara Tendulkar has given a bizarre reason for his inappropriate action.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-to-hold-meetings-with-key-leaders-of-oman-on-monday-32536">PM Modi to meet key leaders, visit Shiva temple in Oman today</a>

After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time).

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533">Doping row because </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/doping-row-because-us-cant-beat-us-fairly-russia-fm-32533"> can&#39;t beat us &#39;fairly&#39;, says Russian foreign minister</a>

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday that accusations of a state-sponsored doping conspiracy which led to his country&#39;s Olympic banishment were orchestrated by the United States because they &quot;can&#39;t beat us fairly&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/71-feared-dead-as-russian-plane-crashes-near-moscow-32509">All 71 on board crashed Russian plane dead: Investigators</a>

All 71 people on board the Russian passenger plane that crashed outside Moscow Sunday evening are dead, investigators have said.&nbsp; 
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2 terrorists approach CRPF camp in Srinagar, soldiers open fire After a terror strike in an Army camp in J&K on Saturday, two terrorists were seen approaching a CRPF camp in Srinagar, newswire ANI reported. 'Lightning' confirmed my love for Sara Tendulkar, says stalker The 32-year old man who was arrested in West Bengal for stalking cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara Tendulkar has given a bizarre reason for his inappropriate action. PM Modi to meet key leaders, visit Shiva temple in Oman today After holding bilateral talks with Sultan of Oman on Sunday, Prime Minister Modi will take part in India-Oman business meet on Monday around 10:30 am(India Time). Doping row because US can't beat us 'fairly', says Russian foreign minister Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Sunday that accusations of a state-sponsored doping conspiracy which led to his country's Olympic banishment were orchestrated by the United States because they "can't beat us fairly". All 71 on board crashed Russian plane dead: Investigators All 71 people on board the Russian passenger plane that crashed outside Moscow Sunday evening are dead, investigators have said.

WION Morning News Brief, February 12, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modis-jordan-visit-first-in-three-decades-by-indian-prime-minister-vijay-gokhale-32441">Modi&#39;s Jordan visit, first in three decades by Indian PM: Vijay Gokhale</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Jordan is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-meets-crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi-india-uae-sign-5-agreements-32442">PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself-pentagon-32443">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-supports-israels-right-to-defend-itself-pentagon-32443"> supports Israel&#39;s right to defend itself: Pentagon</a>

The United States fully supports Israel`s right to defend itself against threats, a Pentagon spokesman said after Israel said it struck 12 Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria, including Syrian air defense systems.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">India to build </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">speciality</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445"> hospital, women empowerment </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445">centre</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-build-speciality-hospital-women-empowerment-centre-in-palestine-signs-6-mous-32445"> in Palestine, signs 6 MoUs</a>

India and Palestine signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth $40 million on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-in-mumbai-shop-12-fire-tenders-at-the-spot-32450">Fire breaks out in Mumbai shop; 12 fire tenders at the spot</a>

A fire broke out in a &nbsp;shop near Maya Hotel at Mankhurd in Mumbai.&nbsp;

As many as 20 fire tenders at the spot battling to put out the fire, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-4th-pink-odi-india-vs-south-africa-32417">4th ODI IND vs SA: South Africa beats India by 5 wickets</a>

South Africa defeated India in the 4th ODI match by 5 wickets at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat.

Modi's Jordan visit, first in three decades by Indian PM: Vijay Gokhale Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to Jordan is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in three decades, said Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. PM meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 agreements Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore oil concession. US supports Israel's right to defend itself: Pentagon The United States fully supports Israel`s right to defend itself against threats, a Pentagon spokesman said after Israel said it struck 12 Iranian and Syrian targets in Syria, including Syrian air defense systems. India to build speciality hospital, women empowerment centre in Palestine, signs 6 MoUs India and Palestine signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MoU)s worth $40 million on Saturday. Fire breaks out in Mumbai shop; 12 fire tenders at the spot A fire broke out in a shop near Maya Hotel at Mankhurd in Mumbai. As many as 20 fire tenders at the spot battling to put out the fire, according to news agency ANI. 4th ODI IND vs SA: South Africa beats India by 5 wickets South Africa defeated India in the 4th ODI match by 5 wickets at New Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Earlier, India won the toss and opted to bat.

WION Morning News Brief, February 11, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/prime-minister-narendra-modi-in-palestine-all-you-need-to-know-32379">Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: All you need to know</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s first engagement after arriving in Ramallah on Saturday morning will be to lay a wreath at the Mausoleum of Late President Yasser Arafat.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blocks-release-of-russia-memo-drafted-by-democrats-32375">Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats</a>

US President Donald Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified memo written by congressional Democrats to rebut a Republican document that he allowed to be made public last week that claimed FBI and Justice Department bias against him in the federal probe of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376">2 injured in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376">terrorist</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorist-attack-sunjwan-army-camp-in-jammu-and-kashmir-2-injured-32376"> attack at Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir</a>

Terrorist attacked Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp. Two people have sustained injuries in the ongoing operations, according to news agency ANI.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/olympics-awkward-diplomacy-on-show-as-peace-games-begin-32370">Olympics: Awkward diplomacy on show as &#39;peace&#39; Games begin</a>

The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea on Friday, though the diplomacy was tougher to choreograph in the stadium where leaders from nations that are sworn enemies sat close together.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-wishes-disgraced-aide-well-after-domestic-abuse-allegations-32378">Trump wishes disgraced aide well after domestic abuse allegations</a>

President Donald Trump on Friday praised White House aide Rob Porter, who resigned this week after allegations that he abused two former wives, and stressed that Porter has maintained his innocence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Palestine: All you need to know Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first engagement after arriving in Ramallah on Saturday morning will be to lay a wreath at the Mausoleum of Late President Yasser Arafat. Trump blocks release of Russia memo drafted by Democrats US President Donald Trump on Friday blocked the release of a classified memo written by congressional Democrats to rebut a Republican document that he allowed to be made public last week that claimed FBI and Justice Department bias against him in the federal probe of Russia and the 2016 U.S. election. 2 injured in terrorist attack at Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir Terrorist attacked Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday morning. According to Army sources, gunshots were heard early in morning around 4:55 inside Army camp. Two people have sustained injuries in the ongoing operations, according to news agency ANI. Olympics: Awkward diplomacy on show as 'peace' Games begin The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea on Friday, though the diplomacy was tougher to choreograph in the stadium where leaders from nations that are sworn enemies sat close together. Trump wishes disgraced aide well after domestic abuse allegations President Donald Trump on Friday praised White House aide Rob Porter, who resigned this week after allegations that he abused two former wives, and stressed that Porter has maintained his innocence.

WION Morning News Brief, February 10, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-and-south-korea-begin-talks-in-truce-village-28934">North and South Korea begin talks in truce village</a>

North and South Korea began talks in the border truce village of Panmunjom today as tensions between the two countries over Kim&#39;s repeated ballistic tests faded.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-would-welcome-challenge-from-oprah-winfrey-for-president-28935">Trump would welcome challenge from Oprah Winfrey for president</a>

US President Donald Trump would gladly face Oprah Winfrey as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race, a White House spokesman said on Monday after social media buzz from her speech at an award show thrust her name into the political arena.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-deport-2-lakh-salvadorans-28943">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-deport-2-lakh-salvadorans-28943"> to deport 2 lakh Salvadorans</a>

The United States has announced to terminate the provisional residency permits of about 2,00,000 Salvadorans living in the country since 2001.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/reports-says-china-shuts-128000-harmful-websites-in-2017-journalists-denied-access-to-files-related-to-tibet-and-taiwan-28936">China shut 128,000 &#39;harmful&#39; websites in 2017: Report</a>

In order to achieve the mission of &quot;tightening control&quot; over internet content, China banned 128,000 websites containing obscene information, a report said.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/todays-google-doodle-is-on-nobel-prize-winner-biochemist-har-gobind-khorana-28945">Google doodle on Indian-American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana</a>

Google doodle honoured Indian American biochemist, Har Gobind Khorana who shared 1968 Nobel Prize for physiology or medician with Marshall W Nirenberg and Robert W Holley on his 96th birthday.

North and South Korea begin talks in truce village North and South Korea began talks in the border truce village of Panmunjom today as tensions between the two countries over Kim's repeated ballistic tests faded. Trump would welcome challenge from Oprah Winfrey for president US President Donald Trump would gladly face Oprah Winfrey as an opponent in the 2020 presidential race, a White House spokesman said on Monday after social media buzz from her speech at an award show thrust her name into the political arena. US to deport 2 lakh Salvadorans The United States has announced to terminate the provisional residency permits of about 2,00,000 Salvadorans living in the country since 2001. China shut 128,000 'harmful' websites in 2017: Report In order to achieve the mission of "tightening control" over internet content, China banned 128,000 websites containing obscene information, a report said. Google doodle on Indian-American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana Google doodle honoured Indian American biochemist, Har Gobind Khorana who shared 1968 Nobel Prize for physiology or medician with Marshall W Nirenberg and Robert W Holley on his 96th birthday.

WION Morning News Brief, January 9, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/golden-globes-2018-live-james-franco-wins-best-actor-coco-best-animation-film-28819">Golden Globes 2018, Live: James Franco wins Best Actor, Coco Best Animation Film</a>

Everyone on the red carpet chose to wear black to launch the Times Up campaign that has Hollywood setting up legal aid for victims who have faced sexual harassment or violence at work place.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fire-breaks-out-bengaluru-restaurant-5-dead-28823">Fire breaks out in Bengaluru restaurant, 5 dead</a>

At least five people have died after a major fire broke early on Monday morning in a restaurant in Bengaluru, five employees sleeping inside died in the fire.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-invite-iran-foreign-minister-for-talks-over-protests-berlin-28814">European</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/european-union-to-invite-iran-foreign-minister-for-talks-over-protests-berlin-28814"> Union to invite Iran Foreign Minister for talks over protests</a>

The European Union will invite Iran&#39;s foreign minister for talks about the recent anti-government protests that have hit the country, Germany&#39;s Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Sunday.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/watch-spacex-launches-secret-us-spacecraft-zuma-28827">Watch: SpaceX launches &#39;secret&#39; US spacecraft Zuma</a>

Elon Musk-led SpaceX today launched the secret Zuma spacecraft for the US government which was scheduled to take place in November finally happened after nearly two-month delay on Sunday night.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-doodle-celebrates-110th-birthday-of-hunterwali-fearless-nadia-28829">Google Doodle celebrates 110th birthday of &#39;Hunterwali&#39; Fearless Nadia</a>

It&#39;s Mary Ann Evans&#39; 110th birth anniversary and Google has a Doodle in place to commemorate the event.&nbsp;Popularly known by her stage name &#39;Fearless Nadia&#39;, Evans was born on January 8, 1908, in Perh Australia.&nbsp;

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Golden Globes 2018, Live: James Franco wins Best Actor, Coco Best Animation Film Everyone on the red carpet chose to wear black to launch the Times Up campaign that has Hollywood setting up legal aid for victims who have faced sexual harassment or violence at work place. Fire breaks out in Bengaluru restaurant, 5 dead At least five people have died after a major fire broke early on Monday morning in a restaurant in Bengaluru, five employees sleeping inside died in the fire. European Union to invite Iran Foreign Minister for talks over protests The European Union will invite Iran's foreign minister for talks about the recent anti-government protests that have hit the country, Germany's Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Sunday. Watch: SpaceX launches 'secret' US spacecraft Zuma Elon Musk-led SpaceX today launched the secret Zuma spacecraft for the US government which was scheduled to take place in November finally happened after nearly two-month delay on Sunday night. Google Doodle celebrates 110th birthday of 'Hunterwali' Fearless Nadia It's Mary Ann Evans' 110th birth anniversary and Google has a Doodle in place to commemorate the event. Popularly known by her stage name 'Fearless Nadia', Evans was born on January 8, 1908, in Perh Australia.

WION Morning News Brief, January 8, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680">Fodder scam: Court to pronounce quantum </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680">of</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/fodder-scam-court-to-pronounce-quantum-of-sentence-for-lalu-today-28680"> sentence for Lalu today</a>

The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-weighs-pakistani-blowback-as-it-piles-pressure-on-islamabad-28674">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-weighs-pakistani-blowback-as-it-piles-pressure-on-islamabad-28674"> weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure on Islamabad</a>

The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/divided-un-security-council-meets-on-iran-unrest-28670">US, Russia clash over Iran at the UN Security Council meet</a>

The United States and Russia clashed over Iran at the UN Security Council on Friday as a third straight day of pro-regime rallies were held following a wave of deadly protests.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/tillerson-says-will-stay-as-top-us-diplomat-through-2018-28679">Tillerson says will stay as top US diplomat through 2018</a>

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday he planned to stay in his post through 2018 despite speculation he might leave soon due to a fractious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he reportedly called a &quot;moron.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-south-africa-hail-genius-of-de-villiers-28677">Cricket: South Africa hail &#39;genius&#39; of De Villiers</a>

The &quot;genius&quot; of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa&#39;s fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday.

Fodder scam: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence for Lalu today The Ranchi Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Saturday will pronounce the quantum of sentence against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad in connection with the fodder scam. US weighs Pakistani blowback as it piles pressure on Islamabad The United States is examining ways to mitigate any Pakistani retaliation as it piles pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militants, a senior US official said on Friday, cautioning that US action could extend beyond a new freeze in aid. US, Russia clash over Iran at the UN Security Council meet The United States and Russia clashed over Iran at the UN Security Council on Friday as a third straight day of pro-regime rallies were held following a wave of deadly protests. Tillerson says will stay as top US diplomat through 2018 US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday he planned to stay in his post through 2018 despite speculation he might leave soon due to a fractious relationship with President Donald Trump, whom he reportedly called a "moron." Cricket: South Africa hail 'genius' of De Villiers The "genius" of AB de Villiers and a ferocious onslaught from South Africa's fast bowlers changed the course of the first day of the first Test against India at Newlands on Friday.

WION Morning News Brief, January 6, 2016

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/first-pictures-from-virushkas-reception-620">In pictures: The Virushka reception</a>

The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi&#39;s Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/puigdemont-celebrates-as-catalan-separatists-win-election-27417">Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election</a>

Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-general-assembly-will-drive-us-out-of-jerusalem-israel-27421">No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel</a>

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/un-votes-128-9-to-reject-trump-decision-on-jerusalem-27409">As 128 nations defied the Trump</a>&nbsp;administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel&#39;s capital, Israel&#39;s envoy to the United Nations said no&nbsp;General Assembly resolution &quot;will ever drive us from Jerusalem&quot;.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-government-approves-1-per-cent-reservation-for-gujjars-27416">Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars</a>

The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for &#39;Gujjars&#39; and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ajit-doval-to-hold-border-talks-with-china-counterpart-today-27411">NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today</a>

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

In pictures: The Virushka reception The newly-weds hosted a reception for family at Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel on Thursday night Puigdemont celebrates as Catalan separatists win election Catalan separatists have won a landmark election with nearly all votes counted, separatist parties have won a slim majority in the Catalan parliament. No General Assembly will drive us out of Jerusalem: Israel As 128 nations defied the Trump administration and approved a motion rejecting the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Israel's envoy to the United Nations said no General Assembly resolution "will ever drive us from Jerusalem". Rajasthan government approves 1 per cent reservation for Gujjars The Rajasthan government on Thursday approved one per cent reservation for 'Gujjars' and four other backward castes. With this initiation, the Gujjars can now seek benefits in educational institutions and job opportunities. NSA Doval to hold border talks with China today National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Chinese counterpart state councillor Yang Jiechi will hold the next round of formal negotiations on the boundary issue later today.

WION Morning News Brief, December 22, 2017

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-top-court-lets-trumps-latest-travel-ban-go-into-full-effect-25872">US Supreme Court lets Trump&#39;s latest travel ban go into full effect</a>

The US Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries to go into full effect even as legal challenges continue in lower courts.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881">Supreme Court to commence final hearing </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881">in</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-to-commence-final-hearing-on-ayodhya-dispute-from-today-25881"> Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute today</a>

The Supreme Court is likely to commence its final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute from today, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era structure.

<a href="http://Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha">Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha</a>

Rebel JD(U) Members of Parliament (MPs) Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar were disqualified from the Rajya Sabha on Monday night after the Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu agreed to the Janata Dal (United)&#39;s contention that the two senior leaders had &quot;voluntarily given up&quot; their membership by defying their party&#39;s directives and attending events of opposition parties.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/10000-google-staff-set-to-police-youtube-content-chief-executive-susan-wojcicki-25873" target="_blank">10,000 Google staff to police YouTube content</a>

Google has said it will deploy, by 2018, a total of 10,000 people to hunt down content on YouTube that is extremist or could endanger children, media reports said. &nbsp;

YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted to Britain&#39;s Daily Telegraph that &ldquo;bad actors are exploiting&rdquo; the video-sharing site to &ldquo;mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm&rdquo;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-delays-jerusalem-verdict-as-pressure-mounts-25874">Trump delays decision to move US embassy to Jerusalem</a>

Facing dark warnings of a historic misstep and widespread unrest, US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy there.

US defence secretary Mattis asks Pakistan to &#39;redouble efforts to confront terrorists&#39;

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday asked Pakistan&#39;s civilian and military leaders to &quot;redouble&quot; their efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.

US Supreme Court lets Trump's latest travel ban go into full effect The US Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his latest travel ban targeting people from six Muslim-majority countries to go into full effect even as legal challenges continue in lower courts. Supreme Court to commence final hearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute today The Supreme Court is likely to commence its final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute from today, a day before the 25th anniversary of the demolition of the medieval-era structure. Sharad Yadav, Anwar Ali disqualified from Rajya Sabha Rebel JD(U) Members of Parliament (MPs) Sharad Yadav and Ali Anwar were disqualified from the Rajya Sabha on Monday night after the Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu agreed to the Janata Dal (United)'s contention that the two senior leaders had "voluntarily given up" their membership by defying their party's directives and attending events of opposition parties. 10,000 Google staff to police YouTube content Google has said it will deploy, by 2018, a total of 10,000 people to hunt down content on YouTube that is extremist or could endanger children, media reports said. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki admitted to Britain's Daily Telegraph that “bad actors are exploiting” the video-sharing site to “mislead, manipulate, harass or even harm”. Trump delays decision to move US embassy to Jerusalem Facing dark warnings of a historic misstep and widespread unrest, US President Donald Trump on Monday delayed a decision on whether to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital and move the US embassy there. US defence secretary Mattis asks Pakistan to 'redouble efforts to confront terrorists' US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis on Monday asked Pakistan's civilian and military leaders to "redouble" their efforts to confront militants and terrorists operating within the country.

WION morning news brief, November 5, 2017

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