<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/let-bygones-be-bygones-says-akhilesh-on-past-rivalry-with-bsp-speculation-grows-if-they-will-join-hands-for-2019-35928">Let bygones be bygones, says SP&#39;s Akhilesh on past rivalry with BSP. Speculation grows if they will join forces for 2019</a>

Enthused by his party&#39;s strong showing in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypolls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated today that his party was keen on burying its bitter rivalry with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party saying sometimes &quot;past incidents have to be forgotten&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbse-says-paper-not-leaked-have-approached-police-about-fake-news-35918">CBSE says paper not leaked, has approached police about &#39;fake&#39; news</a>

The CBSE today denied allegations of paper leak of its Class 12 Accountancy examination, asserting that all seals were found intact in the examination centres.The board also said that it has approached the police against those spreading &quot;false&quot; news.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/routine-not-recall-mea-on-pak-high-commissioner-to-india-being-called-back-35936">Routine, not recall: MEA on Pak High Commissioner to India being called back</a>

It is pretty normal for any High Commissioner to go back for consultation and &#39;&#39;We have no comments to offer on why he has gone back,&#39;&#39; said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/hillary-clinton-a-series-of-unfortunate-events-in-india-35938">Hillary Clinton: A series of unfortunate events in India</a>

Hillary&#39;s India tour is becoming a series of unfortunate events for her due to one after another injury.In Madhya Pradesh, she had fallen on the steps of a mosque on Monday and after that, She fractured her wrist after she slipped in the bathtub of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Tuesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/araria-will-become-hub-for-terrorism-due-to-rjd-win-giriraj-singh-35947">Araria will become </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/araria-will-become-hub-for-terrorism-due-to-rjd-win-giriraj-singh-35947">hub</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/araria-will-become-hub-for-terrorism-due-to-rjd-win-giriraj-singh-35947"> of terrorism: Giriraj Singh&nbsp;</a>

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday claimed that the victory of RJD&#39;s Sarfaraz Alam from Araria Lok Sabha seat would make the place a hub of terrorism, which would be a danger to not only Bihar but also the country.

Let bygones be bygones, says SP's Akhilesh on past rivalry with BSP. Speculation grows if they will join forces for 2019 Enthused by his party's strong showing in the Gorakhpur and Phulpur bypolls, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav indicated today that his party was keen on burying its bitter rivalry with Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party saying sometimes "past incidents have to be forgotten". CBSE says paper not leaked, has approached police about 'fake' news The CBSE today denied allegations of paper leak of its Class 12 Accountancy examination, asserting that all seals were found intact in the examination centres.The board also said that it has approached the police against those spreading "false" news. Routine, not recall: MEA on Pak High Commissioner to India being called back It is pretty normal for any High Commissioner to go back for consultation and ''We have no comments to offer on why he has gone back,'' said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for Ministry of External Affairs on Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood. Hillary Clinton: A series of unfortunate events in India Hillary's India tour is becoming a series of unfortunate events for her due to one after another injury.In Madhya Pradesh, she had fallen on the steps of a mosque on Monday and after that, She fractured her wrist after she slipped in the bathtub of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan on Tuesday. Araria will become hub of terrorism: Giriraj Singh Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday claimed that the victory of RJD's Sarfaraz Alam from Araria Lok Sabha seat would make the place a hub of terrorism, which would be a danger to not only Bihar but also the country.

WION Evening News Brief, March 15, 2018

<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/india-news/uttar-pradesh-bypolls-up-shocker-sp-wins-both-yogi-bastion-of-gorakhpur-and-phulpur-seat-35824" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-bypolls-up-shocker-sp-wins-both-yogi-bastion-of-gorakhpur-and-phulpur-seat-35824" target="_blank">bypolls</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-bypolls-up-shocker-sp-wins-both-yogi-bastion-of-gorakhpur-and-phulpur-seat-35824" target="_blank">: UP shocker; SP wins both Yogi bastion of Gorakhpur and Phulpur seat</a>

The Samajwadi Party&#39;s Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second.&nbsp;

In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP&#39;s Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-accept-the-verdict-of-the-people-yogi-after-deafeat-in-bypolls-35825" target="_blank">Watch: We accept people&#39;s verdict, says Yogi Adityanath after BJP&#39;s defeat in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-accept-the-verdict-of-the-people-yogi-after-deafeat-in-bypolls-35825" target="_blank">bypolls</a>

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has reacted after the shocking defeat of BJP on his home-turf Gorakhpur, and Phulpur &ndash; both seats previously represented by him and his deputy in Uttar Pradesh government Keshav Prasad Maurya respective

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-bypolls-rjd-wins-araria-lok-sabha-seat-jehanabad-assembly-seat-and-bjp-retains-bhabua-35816" target="_blank">Bihar </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-bypolls-rjd-wins-araria-lok-sabha-seat-jehanabad-assembly-seat-and-bjp-retains-bhabua-35816" target="_blank">bypolls</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-bypolls-rjd-wins-araria-lok-sabha-seat-jehanabad-assembly-seat-and-bjp-retains-bhabua-35816" target="_blank">: RJD wins Araria Lok Sabha seat and Jehanabad assembly seat while BJP retains Bhabua</a>

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on &nbsp;Wednesday won the Jehanabad assembly seat bypoll.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, BJP&#39;s Rinky Rani Pandey has won the Bhabhua Assembly seat in Bihar.&nbsp;

The result of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency is also out, RJD&#39;s Sarfaraz Alam has won the Araria Lok Sabha seat.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-rejects-all-interim-pleas-to-intervene-in-ayodhya-dispute-35810" target="_blank">Supreme Court rejects all interim pleas to intervene in Ayodhya dispute</a>

The Supreme Court today rejected all interim pleas seeking to intervene as parties in the sensitive Babri masjid- Ram temple land dispute case.

The court, however, ordered revival of Swamy&#39;s disposed of writ petition in which he had sought enforcement of his fundamental right to worship at Ram temple on the disputed site in Ayodhya.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-former-wonder-woman-lynda-carter-says-she-was-sexually-harassed-35823" target="_blank">I was sexually harassed too, says Wonder Woman</a>

Former &quot;Wonder Woman&quot; superhero Lynda Carter who played the iconic character in the 1970s TV series revealed that she was sexually harassed during her career.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh bypolls: UP shocker; SP wins both Yogi bastion of Gorakhpur and Phulpur seat The Samajwadi Party's Nagendra Pratap Singh Patel won the Phulpur Lok Sabha bypoll by 59,613 votes Wednesday evening. The BJP came in second. In the Gorakhpur bypoll meanwhile, the SP's Praveen Kumar Nishad won by 21,881 votes Watch: We accept people's verdict, says Yogi Adityanath after BJP's defeat in bypolls Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has reacted after the shocking defeat of BJP on his home-turf Gorakhpur, and Phulpur – both seats previously represented by him and his deputy in Uttar Pradesh government Keshav Prasad Maurya respective Bihar bypolls: RJD wins Araria Lok Sabha seat and Jehanabad assembly seat while BJP retains Bhabua The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Wednesday won the Jehanabad assembly seat bypoll. Meanwhile, BJP's Rinky Rani Pandey has won the Bhabhua Assembly seat in Bihar. The result of the Araria Lok Sabha constituency is also out, RJD's Sarfaraz Alam has won the Araria Lok Sabha seat. Supreme Court rejects all interim pleas to intervene in Ayodhya dispute The Supreme Court today rejected all interim pleas seeking to intervene as parties in the sensitive Babri masjid- Ram temple land dispute case. The court, however, ordered revival of Swamy's disposed of writ petition in which he had sought enforcement of his fundamental right to worship at Ram temple on the disputed site in Ayodhya. I was sexually harassed too, says Wonder Woman Former "Wonder Woman" superhero Lynda Carter who played the iconic character in the 1970s TV series revealed that she was sexually harassed during her career.

WION Evening News Brief, March 14, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/macron-takes-dig-at-trump-hails-indias-efforts-35402" target="_blank">French President Macron takes dig at Trump, hails India&#39;s efforts at making International Solar Alliance a reality</a>

Taking a swipe at US President Donald Trump for backing out of Paris climate agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded the efforts of India, along with other nations, for making International Solar Alliance (ISA) a reality.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/35000-farmers-reach-mumbai-to-stage-protest-against-maharashtra-govt-35389" target="_blank">35,000 farmers reach Mumbai demanding loan waiver</a>

Over&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-30000-farmers-marching-from-nashik-demanding-farm-loan-waiver-to-reach-mumbai-today-35356" target="_blank">35,000 farmers have reached Mumbai on Sunday&nbsp;</a>to stage protest against the Maharashtra government demanding a complete loan waiver.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/vandals-attack-muslim-owned-restaurant-in-sri-lanka-35395" target="_blank">Vandals attack Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka</a>

In an alleged case of &quot;hate crime&quot;, police said vandals attacked a Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka on Sunday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/uttar-pradesh-bypolls-gorakhpur-voter-turnout-reaches-43-phulpur-38-by-5-pm-35404" target="_blank">Uttar Pradesh Bypolls: Gorakhpur voter turnout reaches 43%, Phulpur 38% by 5 pm</a>

Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 43 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 38 per cent till 5 pm today, Election Commission sources said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-parliament-abolishes-presidential-term-limits-35382" target="_blank">China&#39;s parliament abolishes presidential term limit, Xi Jinping could stay in power for life</a>

China&#39;s Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a path to rule indefinitely as parliament abolished presidential term limits, handing him almost total authority to pursue a vision of transforming the nation into an economic and military superpower.

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French President Macron takes dig at Trump, hails India's efforts at making International Solar Alliance a reality Taking a swipe at US President Donald Trump for backing out of Paris climate agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded the efforts of India, along with other nations, for making International Solar Alliance (ISA) a reality. 35,000 farmers reach Mumbai demanding loan waiver Over 35,000 farmers have reached Mumbai on Sunday to stage protest against the Maharashtra government demanding a complete loan waiver. Vandals attack Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka In an alleged case of "hate crime", police said vandals attacked a Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Bypolls: Gorakhpur voter turnout reaches 43%, Phulpur 38% by 5 pm Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 43 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 38 per cent till 5 pm today, Election Commission sources said. China's parliament abolishes presidential term limit, Xi Jinping could stay in power for life China's Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a path to rule indefinitely as parliament abolished presidential term limits, handing him almost total authority to pursue a vision of transforming the nation into an economic and military superpower.

WION Evening News brief, March 11, 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/inx-media-case-karti-chidambarams-cbi-custody-extended-by-3-days-34895" target="_blank">INX Media case: CBI custody of Karti Chidambaram extended by 3 days</a>

A special CBI Court on Tuesday extended the agency&#39;s custody of Karti Chidambaram by three more days in the infamous INX Media case, after his previous five-day custody expired today.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/no-need-for-nuclear-weapons-if-we-have-security-guarantee-north-korea-34896" target="_blank">No need for nuclear weapons if we have security guarantee: North Korea</a>

North Korea is open to denuclearisation if the safety of Kim Jong Un&rsquo;s regime is guaranteed, a South Korean official said Tuesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-10-day-emergency-in-kandy-due-to-communal-tension-34868" target="_blank">Sri Lanka declares </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-10-day-emergency-in-kandy-due-to-communal-tension-34868" target="_blank">emergency</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-10-day-emergency-in-kandy-due-to-communal-tension-34868" target="_blank"> to quell Buddhist-Muslim riots, curfew imposed in Kandy</a>

Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency for 10 days on Tuesday to stop the spread of communal violence, a government spokesman said, after clashes erupted between majority Buddhists and members of the minority Muslim community.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neiphiu-rio-appointed-nagaland-chief-minister-by-governor-pb-acharya-34900" target="_blank">Neiphiu Rio appointed </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neiphiu-rio-appointed-nagaland-chief-minister-by-governor-pb-acharya-34900" target="_blank">c</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neiphiu-rio-appointed-nagaland-chief-minister-by-governor-pb-acharya-34900" target="_blank">hief</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/neiphiu-rio-appointed-nagaland-chief-minister-by-governor-pb-acharya-34900" target="_blank"> minister of Nagaland</a>

Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has appointed Neiphiu Rio as chief minister under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-icicis-chanda-kochhar-axis-banks-shikha-sharma-summoned-by-sfio-34893" target="_blank">PNB scam: ICICI&#39;s Chanda Kochhar, Axis Bank&#39;s Shikha Sharma summoned by Serious Fraud Investigation Office</a>

ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar and Axis Bank chief Shikha Sharma have been summoned by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in connection with the over Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam.&nbsp;

INX Media case: CBI custody of Karti Chidambaram extended by 3 days A special CBI Court on Tuesday extended the agency's custody of Karti Chidambaram by three more days in the infamous INX Media case, after his previous five-day custody expired today. No need for nuclear weapons if we have security guarantee: North Korea North Korea is open to denuclearisation if the safety of Kim Jong Un’s regime is guaranteed, a South Korean official said Tuesday. Sri Lanka declares emergency to quell Buddhist-Muslim riots, curfew imposed in Kandy Sri Lanka declared a nationwide state of emergency for 10 days on Tuesday to stop the spread of communal violence, a government spokesman said, after clashes erupted between majority Buddhists and members of the minority Muslim community. Neiphiu Rio appointed chief minister of Nagaland Nagaland Governor PB Acharya has appointed Neiphiu Rio as chief minister under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution. PNB scam: ICICI's Chanda Kochhar, Axis Bank's Shikha Sharma summoned by Serious Fraud Investigation Office ICICI Bank chief Chanda Kochhar and Axis Bank chief Shikha Sharma have been summoned by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) in connection with the over Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam.

WION Evening News Brief, March 6, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/chidambaram-helpedmehul-choksiin2014-ravi-shankar-prasad-34759">Chidambaram helped Mehul Choksi in 2014: Ravi Shankar Prasad</a>

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at the Congress saying that the entire banking system was out of control under the leadership of Economist Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743">China increases </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743">defence</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-hikes-defence-budget-to-175-billion-three-times-that-of-indias-34743"> budget to $175 billion, three times higher than India&#39;s</a>

China today announced a 8.1 per cent hike in its defence expenditure for this year to a whopping $175 billion, which is over three times higher than India&#39;s defence budget as it seeks to further advance an ambitious modernisation drive for its military.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/sri-lanka-imposes-curfew-after-anti-muslim-riots-34765">Sri Lanka imposes curfew after anti-Muslim riots</a>

Sri Lanka imposed a curfew Monday in a central hill station town popular with tourists after days of communal unrest that saw a man killed and Muslim businesses set alight.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/italy-faces-political-gridlock-after-5-star-surges-34756">Italy faces political gridlock after 5-Star surges</a>

Italy faces a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, spurning traditional parties and flocking to anti-establishment and far-right groups in record numbers.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/imran-khan-to-contest-2018-general-elections-from-karachi-34763">Imran Khan to contest 2018 general elections from Karachi</a>

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on Monday announced he would contest the upcoming general election from Karachi.

Chidambaram helped Mehul Choksi in 2014: Ravi Shankar Prasad Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at the Congress saying that the entire banking system was out of control under the leadership of Economist Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. China increases defence budget to $175 billion, three times higher than India's China today announced a 8.1 per cent hike in its defence expenditure for this year to a whopping $175 billion, which is over three times higher than India's defence budget as it seeks to further advance an ambitious modernisation drive for its military. Sri Lanka imposes curfew after anti-Muslim riots Sri Lanka imposed a curfew Monday in a central hill station town popular with tourists after days of communal unrest that saw a man killed and Muslim businesses set alight. Italy faces political gridlock after 5-Star surges Italy faces a prolonged period of political instability after voters delivered a hung parliament on Sunday, spurning traditional parties and flocking to anti-establishment and far-right groups in record numbers. Imran Khan to contest 2018 general elections from Karachi Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan on Monday announced he would contest the upcoming general election from Karachi.

WION Evening News brief, March 8, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635">NPP&#39;s Conrad Sangma to be next chief minister of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635">Meghalaya,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/npps-conrad-sangma-to-be-next-chief-minister-of-meghalaya-says-bjp-34635"> says BJP</a>

National People&#39;s Party&#39;s (NPP) Conrad Sangma Sunday met Meghalaya Governor to stake claim to form the next government in the Northeast state.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bsp-sp-alliance-rumours-for-2019-lok-sabha-elections-false-mayawati-34623">BSP-SP alliance rumours for 2019 Lok Sabha elections false: Mayawati</a>

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631">Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631">club</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/fiorentina-captain-astori-dies-suddenly-club-says-34631"> says</a>

Fiorentina captain and defender Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624">Removal of </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624">two-term</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/removal-of-two-term-limit-for-xi-jinping-important-to-uphold-cpc-unity-china-34624"> limit for Xi Jinping important to uphold CPC unity: China&nbsp;</a>

China today defended its move to remove the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, saying it is important to uphold the authority of the ruling Communist Party and unity of the state leadership.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/once-a-bonded-labourer-krishna-kumari-kolhi-is-now-pakistans-first-dalit-hindu-woman-senator-34616">Once a bonded labourer, Krishna Kumari Kolhi is now Pakistan&#39;s first Dalit Hindu woman senator</a>

Krishna Kumari Kolhi from Pakistan&#39;s Sindh province has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in the Muslim-majority country, the Pakistan People&#39;s Party has said.

 
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NPP's Conrad Sangma to be next chief minister of Meghalaya, says BJP National People's Party's (NPP) Conrad Sangma Sunday met Meghalaya Governor to stake claim to form the next government in the Northeast state. BSP-SP alliance rumours for 2019 Lok Sabha elections false: Mayawati Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati Sunday denied all the rumours floating around that the party will join hands with rival Samajwadi Party (SP) for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Fiorentina captain Astori dies suddenly, club says Fiorentina captain and defender Davide Astori died of a sudden illness on Sunday morning, the Serie A club said on Twitter. Removal of two-term limit for Xi Jinping important to uphold CPC unity: China China today defended its move to remove the two-term limit for President Xi Jinping, saying it is important to uphold the authority of the ruling Communist Party and unity of the state leadership. Once a bonded labourer, Krishna Kumari Kolhi is now Pakistan's first Dalit Hindu woman senator Krishna Kumari Kolhi from Pakistan's Sindh province has become the first-ever Hindu Dalit woman Senator in the Muslim-majority country, the Pakistan People's Party has said.

WION Evening News Brief, March 4, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-kartichidambaram-sent-to-5-day-police-custody-34436" target="_blank">INX media money laundering case: Karti Chidambaram sent to 5-</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-kartichidambaram-sent-to-5-day-police-custody-34436" target="_blank">day</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-kartichidambaram-sent-to-5-day-police-custody-34436" target="_blank"> police custody</a>

Delhi Patiala Court today sent<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-seeks-karti-chidambarams-judicial-custody-for-14-days-34428">&nbsp;Karti&nbsp;Chidambaram to 5-</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-seeks-karti-chidambarams-judicial-custody-for-14-days-34428">day</a>&nbsp;police custody&nbsp;in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.&nbsp; The CBI had&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-how-abhishek-manu-singhvi-defended-karti-chidambaram-in-court-34369">requested the court for 14-day</a>&nbsp;custody for&nbsp;Karti. He will now be produced in court on March 6th.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-watch-arjun-kapoor-talks-about-sharing-cordial-relationship-with-stepmom-sridevi-in-this-old-interview-34438" target="_blank">Watch: Arjun Kapoor talks about sharing &#39;cordial relationship&#39; with stepmom Sridevi in this old interview</a>

India&#39;s veteran actress and Bollywood&#39;s first female superstar, Sridevi died of &#39;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-forensic-results-out-sridevi-died-of-accidental-drowning-report-34121" target="_blank">accidental drowning</a>&#39;&nbsp;in Dubai hotel&#39;s bathtub on February 24 leaving a void in the entertainment industry. She was&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sridevis-funeral-live-updates-final-journey-34329" target="_blank">laid to rest</a>&nbsp;on February 28 at Vile Parle Crematorium amid thousands of fans who thronged the crematorium to catch a glimpse of the star

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/dissatisfied-and-firmly-oppose-us-senate-bill-on-promoting-relations-with-taiwan-china-34417" target="_blank">Dissatisfied and firmly oppose US Senate bill on promoting relations with Taiwan: China</a>

China lodged an official protest with the United States on Thursday, saying it was &quot;strongly dissatisfied&quot; after the US Senate passed a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-to-be-placed-on-fatf-terror-financing-watchlist-confirms-foreign-ministry-34416" target="_blank">Pakistan to be placed on FATF terror financing </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-to-be-placed-on-fatf-terror-financing-watchlist-confirms-foreign-ministry-34416" target="_blank">watchlist,</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistan-to-be-placed-on-fatf-terror-financing-watchlist-confirms-foreign-ministry-34416" target="_blank"> confirms foreign ministry</a>

After weeks of speculation,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-move-to-embarrass-us-on-fatf-says-paks-paris-negotiator-34120">the Pakistan foreign office spokesman&nbsp;</a>said today the country will be placed in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June. The Dawn newspaper quoted&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/some-countries-proposed-to-put-pakistan-in-fatf-grey-list-india-33126">foreign ministry official&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/some-countries-proposed-to-put-pakistan-in-fatf-grey-list-india-33126">Dr</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/some-countries-proposed-to-put-pakistan-in-fatf-grey-list-india-33126">&nbsp;Muhammad</a>&nbsp;Faisal saying: &quot;Pakistan will be assigned to the &quot;grey list&quot; in June, once an action plan has been mutually negotiated.&quot;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cbi-files-disproportionate-assets-case-against-ex-cmd-of-united-bank-of-india-archana-bhargava-34434" target="_blank">CBI files disproportionate assets case against ex-CMD of United Bank of India Archana Bhargava</a>

The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) today registered disproportionate assets case against former CMD of United Bank of India (UBI) Archana Bhargava

INX media money laundering case: Karti Chidambaram sent to 5-day police custody Delhi Patiala Court today sent Karti Chidambaram to 5-day police custody in connection with the INX Media money laundering case. The CBI had requested the court for 14-day custody for Karti. He will now be produced in court on March 6th. Watch: Arjun Kapoor talks about sharing 'cordial relationship' with stepmom Sridevi in this old interview India's veteran actress and Bollywood's first female superstar, Sridevi died of 'accidental drowning' in Dubai hotel's bathtub on February 24 leaving a void in the entertainment industry. She was laid to rest on February 28 at Vile Parle Crematorium amid thousands of fans who thronged the crematorium to catch a glimpse of the star Dissatisfied and firmly oppose US Senate bill on promoting relations with Taiwan: China China lodged an official protest with the United States on Thursday, saying it was "strongly dissatisfied" after the US Senate passed a bill promoting relations with self-governing Taiwan. Pakistan to be placed on FATF terror financing watchlist, confirms foreign ministry After weeks of speculation, the Pakistan foreign office spokesman said today the country will be placed in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in June. The Dawn newspaper quoted foreign ministry official Dr Muhammad Faisal saying: "Pakistan will be assigned to the "grey list" in June, once an action plan has been mutually negotiated." CBI files disproportionate assets case against ex-CMD of United Bank of India Archana Bhargava The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) today registered disproportionate assets case against former CMD of United Bank of India (UBI) Archana Bhargava

WION Evening News brief, March 1, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sridevi-indian-cinemas-first-woman-superstar-to-be-cremated-today-34273">Sridevi, Indian cinema&#39;s first woman superstar, to be cremated today</a>

The body of Bollywood icon Sridevi, whose sudden death triggered a frenzy of grief, disbelief and searching questions, was flown back to Mumbai Tuesday after Dubai authorities determined that she had accidentally drowned in her hotel bathtub.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bihar-hit-and-run-case-suspended-bihar-mla-manoj-baitha-surrenders-34280">Bihar hit-and-run case: Suspended Bihar MLA Manoj Baitha surrenders</a>

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Baitha, whose vehicle was reportedly involved in an accident that killed nine school children on Saturday in Muzaffarpur district, surrendered before the Bihar Police on Wednesday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/exit-polls-predict-bjp-win-in-tripura-party-to-consolidate-position-in-meghalaya-nagaland-34274">Exit polls predict BJP win in Tripura, party to consolidate position in Meghalaya, Nagaland</a>

Two exit polls today predicted that the BJP will dethrone the Left front from power in Tripura. According to the exit polls, the BJP will also consolidate its position in two other northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-providing-materials-to-syria-chemical-weapons-factories-un-experts-34279">North Korea &#39;providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories&#39;: UN experts</a>

North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts. The materials include acid-resistant tiles, valves and pipes, reports say.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-rules-immigrants-can-be-held-indefinitely-34277">US Supreme Court rules immigrants can be held indefinitely</a>

The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants can be detained indefinitely without bond hearings, in a setback for immigrant rights.

 
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Sridevi, Indian cinema's first woman superstar, to be cremated today The body of Bollywood icon Sridevi, whose sudden death triggered a frenzy of grief, disbelief and searching questions, was flown back to Mumbai Tuesday after Dubai authorities determined that she had accidentally drowned in her hotel bathtub. Bihar hit-and-run case: Suspended Bihar MLA Manoj Baitha surrenders Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Baitha, whose vehicle was reportedly involved in an accident that killed nine school children on Saturday in Muzaffarpur district, surrendered before the Bihar Police on Wednesday. Exit polls predict BJP win in Tripura, party to consolidate position in Meghalaya, Nagaland Two exit polls today predicted that the BJP will dethrone the Left front from power in Tripura. According to the exit polls, the BJP will also consolidate its position in two other northeastern states of Meghalaya and Nagaland. North Korea 'providing materials to Syria chemical weapons factories': UN experts North Korea has been sending equipment to Syria that could be used in chemical weapons manufacturing, US media report, citing findings by UN experts. The materials include acid-resistant tiles, valves and pipes, reports say. US Supreme Court rules immigrants can be held indefinitely The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that immigrants can be detained indefinitely without bond hearings, in a setback for immigrant rights.

WION Morning News Brief, February 28, 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/india-successfully-launches-nuclear-capable-dhanush-missile-from-naval-ship-33812" target="_blank">India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Dhanush missile from naval ship</a>

India today successfully&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/agni-v-test-fired-successfully-10-things-about-the-nuclear-capable-missile-29955">test-fired&nbsp;the nuclear-capable</a>&nbsp;ballistic missile &#39;Dhanush&#39; from a naval ship off Odisha coast. An anti-ship missile, Dhanush is a variant of &nbsp;Prithvi III developed by the Indian Navy.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-equipping-soliders-with-us-style-digital-combat-gear-along-india-border-report-33829" target="_blank">China equipping </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-equipping-soliders-with-us-style-digital-combat-gear-along-india-border-report-33829" target="_blank">soliders</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-equipping-soliders-with-us-style-digital-combat-gear-along-india-border-report-33829" target="_blank"> with </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-equipping-soliders-with-us-style-digital-combat-gear-along-india-border-report-33829" target="_blank">US style</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-equipping-soliders-with-us-style-digital-combat-gear-along-india-border-report-33829" target="_blank"> digital combat gear along India border: Report</a>

After reports of China upgrading its&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-upgrading-air-defence-in-tibet-to-counter-india-threat-says-state-media-33664">air defence along the Line of Actual&nbsp;</a>Control (LAC), a report said it has equipped one its Army branch stationed at the border with US-style integrated individual soldier combat system to prepare for &quot;informatised warfare&quot;.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/now-india-pak-afghan-officials-bond-over-tapi-gas-pipeline-33808" target="_blank">Now, India, Pak, Afghan officials bond over TAPI gas pipeline</a>

India&#39;s minister of state for external affairs M J Akbar today joined Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to open Tapi gas pipeline section in Afganistan.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-space-for-those-who-misuse-religion-for-political-motives-separatism-pm-modi-33799" target="_blank">No space for those who misuse religion for political motives &amp; separatism: PM Modi</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-bulldozed-scores-of-rohingya-villages-since-november-human-rights-watch-33823" target="_blank">Myanmar bulldozed scores of Rohingya villages since November: Human Rights Watch</a>

Satellite imagery shows Myanmar authorities have bulldozed at least 55 Rohingya villages in northern Rakhine in recent months, Human Rights Watch said Friday, condemning the government for erasing evidence at sites where troops are accused of atrocities.

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India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Dhanush missile from naval ship India today successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable ballistic missile 'Dhanush' from a naval ship off Odisha coast. An anti-ship missile, Dhanush is a variant of Prithvi III developed by the Indian Navy. China equipping soliders with US style digital combat gear along India border: Report After reports of China upgrading its air defence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), a report said it has equipped one its Army branch stationed at the border with US-style integrated individual soldier combat system to prepare for "informatised warfare". Now, India, Pak, Afghan officials bond over TAPI gas pipeline India's minister of state for external affairs M J Akbar today joined Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to open Tapi gas pipeline section in Afganistan. No space for those who misuse religion for political motives & separatism: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday. Myanmar bulldozed scores of Rohingya villages since November: Human Rights Watch Satellite imagery shows Myanmar authorities have bulldozed at least 55 Rohingya villages in northern Rakhine in recent months, Human Rights Watch said Friday, condemning the government for erasing evidence at sites where troops are accused of atrocities.

WION Evening News brief, February 23, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/canadian-mp-randeep-sarai-takes-responsibility-for-inviting-khalistani-terrorist-jaspal-atwal-33716" target="_blank">Canadian MP Randeep Sarai takes responsibility for inviting Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to India</a>

As the controversy over invitation to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/khalistani-terrorist-should-never-have-been-invited-to-our-event-canada-33696">Punjab&nbsp;pro-Khalistani terrorist&nbsp;Jaspal&nbsp;</a>Atwal continued, the ministry of external affairs(MEA) said it was seeking information on how a visa was granted to Atwal.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/i-never-said-give-guns-to-teachers-says-trump-33729" target="_blank">&#39;I never said give guns to teachers,&#39; says Trump</a>

President Trump today denied that he said teachers should be given guns to protect students from shooters. &quot;I never said give teachers guns,&quot; the president tweeted.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-saudi-arabia-turkey-blocked-us-move-to-place-pak-on-terror-financing-watch-list-report-33707" target="_blank">China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey blocked </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-saudi-arabia-turkey-blocked-us-move-to-place-pak-on-terror-financing-watch-list-report-33707" target="_blank">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-saudi-arabia-turkey-blocked-us-move-to-place-pak-on-terror-financing-watch-list-report-33707" target="_blank"> move to place Pak on terror-financing watch list: Report</a>

A report in the Wall Street Journal(WSJ) said three countries -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-moves-motion-to-place-pakistan-on-a-global-terrorist-financing-watchlist-at-fatf-32787">China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey</a>&nbsp;blocked the US efforts to place Pakistan on the &nbsp;Financial Action Task Force(FATF) watchlist.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-army-on-modernisation-path-under-general-bajwa-33721" target="_blank">Pak army on </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-army-on-modernisation-path-under-general-bajwa-33721" target="_blank">modernisation</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-army-on-modernisation-path-under-general-bajwa-33721" target="_blank"> path under General Bajwa</a>

Pakistan Army has formulated a training policy for next three years starting from July 1st, 2017. The latest move is being seen as Pakistan&#39;s attempt to create a territorial army.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-secretary-assault-case-aap-mlas-sent-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-33728" target="_blank">Delhi Chief Secretary assault </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-secretary-assault-case-aap-mlas-sent-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-33728" target="_blank">case :</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-secretary-assault-case-aap-mlas-sent-to-judicial-custody-for-14-days-33728" target="_blank"> AAP MLAs sent to judicial custody for 14 days</a>

Canadian MP Randeep Sarai takes responsibility for inviting Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal to India As the controversy over invitation to Punjab pro-Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal continued, the ministry of external affairs(MEA) said it was seeking information on how a visa was granted to Atwal. 'I never said give guns to teachers,' says Trump President Trump today denied that he said teachers should be given guns to protect students from shooters. "I never said give teachers guns," the president tweeted. China, Saudi Arabia, Turkey blocked US move to place Pak on terror-financing watch list: Report A report in the Wall Street Journal(WSJ) said three countries - China, Saudi Arabia and Turkey blocked the US efforts to place Pakistan on the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) watchlist. Pak army on modernisation path under General Bajwa Pakistan Army has formulated a training policy for next three years starting from July 1st, 2017. The latest move is being seen as Pakistan's attempt to create a territorial army. Delhi Chief Secretary assault case : AAP MLAs sent to judicial custody for 14 days

WION Evening news brief, February 22, 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/india-news/74-polling-in-tripura-assembly-elections-ec-33265" target="_blank">74% polling in Tripura assembly elections: Election Commission</a>

The total voter turnout stood at 74 per cent in the single-phase Tripura Assembly polls Sunday, 17 per cent less than the last Assembly election when the polling percentage was recorded at 91.82.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/do-not-test-israel-netanyahu-tells-iran-brandishing-drone-piece-33252" target="_blank">&#39;Do not test Israel&#39;, Netanyahu tells Iran, brandishing drone &#39;piece&#39;</a>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran on Sunday over aggressions by what he called Iran and its &quot;proxies&quot; in Syria, while showing what he claimed was a piece of an Iranian drone shot down in Israeli airspace.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-airline-retracts-toll-of-66-dead-in-plane-crash-media-33250" target="_blank">Iran airline retracts toll of 66 dead in plane crash: Media</a>

Iran`s Aseman Airlines on Sunday retracted its statement that all 66 people aboard a passenger plane had died after it crashed, as rescue teams struggled to find the wreckage.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-arrested-bank-officials-refusing-to-cooperate-say-cbi-sources-33238" target="_blank">PNB scam: Arrested bank officials refusing to cooperate, say CBI sources</a>

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources Sunday said the Punjab National Bank officials (PNB) arrested are not co-operating in the investigation of the fraudulent transaction scam of Rs 11,400 crore.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/iran-nuclear-deal-must-survive-former-us-secretary-of-state-john-kerry-33261" target="_blank">Iran nuclear deal must survive: Former US Secretary of State John Kerry</a>

Former US Secretary of State John Kerry recently noted the significance of the Iran nuclear deal expressing that it is &quot;absolutely critical&quot; that the deal survives although the Trump administration is highly sceptical about the 2015 deal.&nbsp;

74% polling in Tripura assembly elections: Election Commission The total voter turnout stood at 74 per cent in the single-phase Tripura Assembly polls Sunday, 17 per cent less than the last Assembly election when the polling percentage was recorded at 91.82. 'Do not test Israel', Netanyahu tells Iran, brandishing drone 'piece' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Tehran on Sunday over aggressions by what he called Iran and its "proxies" in Syria, while showing what he claimed was a piece of an Iranian drone shot down in Israeli airspace. Iran airline retracts toll of 66 dead in plane crash: Media Iran`s Aseman Airlines on Sunday retracted its statement that all 66 people aboard a passenger plane had died after it crashed, as rescue teams struggled to find the wreckage. PNB scam: Arrested bank officials refusing to cooperate, say CBI sources The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources Sunday said the Punjab National Bank officials (PNB) arrested are not co-operating in the investigation of the fraudulent transaction scam of Rs 11,400 crore. Iran nuclear deal must survive: Former US Secretary of State John Kerry Former US Secretary of State John Kerry recently noted the significance of the Iran nuclear deal expressing that it is "absolutely critical" that the deal survives although the Trump administration is highly sceptical about the 2015 deal.

WION Evening 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/india-news/want-to-develop-railway-relations-between-india-and-iran-president-rouhani-33173" target="_blank">Iran, India ink nine pacts after &#39;substantive&#39; dialogues on wide range of issues</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhan held bilateral talks today during which trade, investment, energy, defence, security among other issues were discussed. The two sides also inked nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-not-conspiring-to-help-scamsters-flee-but-catching-them-instead-nirmala-sitharaman-33179" target="_blank">PNB scam: Sitharaman drags in Abhishek Singhvi, who says &#39;I&#39;ll sue you&#39;</a>

The BJP on Saturday alleged that the multi-crore PNB scam involving billionaire jewellery designer Nirav Modi happened during the UPA rule and the Congress was spreading lies.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajasthan-9-killed-in-lpg-cylinder-blast-33188" target="_blank">Rajasthan: 9 killed in LPG cylinder blast</a>

At least nine people were killed and 18 others sustained injuries after two LPG cylinders exploded at a wedding ceremony in Beawar in Rajasthan`s Ajmer district,&nbsp; reports said quoting police sources.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/suspected-boko-haram-suicide-blasts-kill-19-in-nigeria-33169" target="_blank">Suspected Boko Haram suicide blasts kill 19 in Nigeria</a>

Three suicide bombers killed 19 people at a fish market in Konduga, northeast Nigeria, civilian militia leaders said on Saturday, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/america-will-regret-its-decision-if-it-violates-nuclear-agreement-president-rouhani-33189" target="_blank">America will regret its decision if it violates &#39;nuclear&#39; agreement: President Rouhani</a>

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is currently on a three-day visit to India, expressed his opinion on the Trump administration noting that the Iranians had long had their destiny in the hands of the US.&nbsp;

Iran, India ink nine pacts after 'substantive' dialogues on wide range of issues Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhan held bilateral talks today during which trade, investment, energy, defence, security among other issues were discussed. The two sides also inked nine pacts, including one on double taxation avoidance. PNB scam: Sitharaman drags in Abhishek Singhvi, who says 'I'll sue you' The BJP on Saturday alleged that the multi-crore PNB scam involving billionaire jewellery designer Nirav Modi happened during the UPA rule and the Congress was spreading lies. Rajasthan: 9 killed in LPG cylinder blast At least nine people were killed and 18 others sustained injuries after two LPG cylinders exploded at a wedding ceremony in Beawar in Rajasthan`s Ajmer district, reports said quoting police sources. Suspected Boko Haram suicide blasts kill 19 in Nigeria Three suicide bombers killed 19 people at a fish market in Konduga, northeast Nigeria, civilian militia leaders said on Saturday, in an attack blamed on Boko Haram jihadists. America will regret its decision if it violates 'nuclear' agreement: President Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is currently on a three-day visit to India, expressed his opinion on the Trump administration noting that the Iranians had long had their destiny in the hands of the US.

WION Evening News brief, February 17, 2018

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-no-one-shall-be-spared-says-govt-32982">PNB scam: &#39;No one shall be spared,&#39; says govt</a>

The government Thursday promised &quot;swift action soon&quot; in the PNB scam. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad added that &quot;no one shall be spared&quot;.&nbsp;

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/scam-began-in-2011-bank-discovered-it-in-january-2018-pnb-md-32969">Scam began in 2011, bank discovered it in January 2018: PNB MD</a>

Punjab National Bank MD Sunil Mehta said Thursday that the massive Rs 11,400 crore scam his bank finds itself in began in 2011 but that the bank &quot;detected it in the third week of January (2018).&quot;&nbsp;

Mehta added that &quot;we promptly investigated it for 3-4 days, we went to CBI on 29 Jan and FIR was booked on (Jan) 30.&quot;&nbsp;

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pnb-scam-nirav-modi-left-india-on-january-1-say-officials-32966" target="_blank">PNB scam: Nirav Modi left India on January 1, say officials</a>

Billionaire jewellery designer Nirav Modi had left the country on January 1 much before the CBI received a complaint from Punjab National Bank on January 29 about a Rs 280-crore fraud, officials said.

His brother Nishal, a Belgian citizen, also left the country on January 1, while wife Ami, a US citizen, and business partner Mehul Choksi, the Indian promoter of Gitanjali jewellery chain, departed on January 6, the officials said.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/15-feared-trapped-after-building-collapses-in-bengaluru-32988" target="_blank">One killed as under construction building collapses in Bengaluru</a>

One labourer was killed and many injured when a four-storey under construction building collapsed on Jail Road at Kasavanahalli in Bengaluru on Thursday afternoon, news reports said.

 
<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/2-air-force-pilots-killed-in-aircraft-crash-in-assam-32979" target="_blank">2 AIF pilots killed in aircraft crash in Assam</a>

An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft on Thursday crashed near Majuli river island district of Assam, killing two pilots.

PNB scam: 'No one shall be spared,' says govt The government Thursday promised "swift action soon" in the PNB scam. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad added that "no one shall be spared". Scam began in 2011, bank discovered it in January 2018: PNB MD Punjab National Bank MD Sunil Mehta said Thursday that the massive Rs 11,400 crore scam his bank finds itself in began in 2011 but that the bank "detected it in the third week of January (2018)." Mehta added that "we promptly investigated it for 3-4 days, we went to CBI on 29 Jan and FIR was booked on (Jan) 30." PNB scam: Nirav Modi left India on January 1, say officials Billionaire jewellery designer Nirav Modi had left the country on January 1 much before the CBI received a complaint from Punjab National Bank on January 29 about a Rs 280-crore fraud, officials said. His brother Nishal, a Belgian citizen, also left the country on January 1, while wife Ami, a US citizen, and business partner Mehul Choksi, the Indian promoter of Gitanjali jewellery chain, departed on January 6, the officials said. One killed as under construction building collapses in Bengaluru One labourer was killed and many injured when a four-storey under construction building collapsed on Jail Road at Kasavanahalli in Bengaluru on Thursday afternoon, news reports said. 2 AIF pilots killed in aircraft crash in Assam An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlight aircraft on Thursday crashed near Majuli river island district of Assam, killing two pilots.

WION Evening News Brief, February 15, 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/india-news/73-of-wealth-in-india-rests-with-richest-1-oxfam-report-30281">Richest 1% own 73% of India&#39;s wealth: Report</a>

According to an international study published by the Oxfam group, close to 73% of India&#39;s wealth was cornered by India&#39;s richest 1%.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cji-led-bench-of-supreme-court-to-hear-justice-loya-death-case-today-30275">CJI-led bench of Supreme Court to hear Justice Loya death case today</a>

The Supreme Court will today hear pleas filed by three petitioners seeking probe by a Special Investigation Tribunal (SIT) into the alleged mysterious death of CBI judge Justice BH Loya in 2014.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-leave-for-davos-today-for-world-economic-forum-30284">PM Modi to leave for Davos today for World Economic Forum</a>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today leave for Davos, Switzerland for the 48th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/turkish-troops-tanks-enter-syria-to-fight-kurdish-militia-30274">Turkish troops, tanks enter Syria to fight Kurdish militia</a>

Turkish troops and tanks entered Syria on Sunday to push an offensive against Kurdish militia as rockets hit border towns in apparent retaliation and the United States urged Ankara to show restraint.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-senate-postpones-vote-on-ending-shutdown-to-noon-monday-30288">US Senate postpones vote on ending shutdown to noon Monday</a>

The US Senate adjourned late Sunday without reaching a deal on re-opening government, as the Republican leadership postponed a vote on ending the shutdown until noon on Monday.

Richest 1% own 73% of India's wealth: Report According to an international study published by the Oxfam group, close to 73% of India's wealth was cornered by India's richest 1%. CJI-led bench of Supreme Court to hear Justice Loya death case today The Supreme Court will today hear pleas filed by three petitioners seeking probe by a Special Investigation Tribunal (SIT) into the alleged mysterious death of CBI judge Justice BH Loya in 2014. PM Modi to leave for Davos today for World Economic Forum Prime Minister Narendra Modi today leave for Davos, Switzerland for the 48th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. Turkish troops, tanks enter Syria to fight Kurdish militia Turkish troops and tanks entered Syria on Sunday to push an offensive against Kurdish militia as rockets hit border towns in apparent retaliation and the United States urged Ankara to show restraint. US Senate postpones vote on ending shutdown to noon Monday The US Senate adjourned late Sunday without reaching a deal on re-opening government, as the Republican leadership postponed a vote on ending the shutdown until noon on Monday.

WION Morning News Brief, January 22, 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/south-asia/at-least-40-dead-140-wounded-after-massive-suicide-bomb-explosion-rocks-kabul-30897">At least 63 dead, 151 wounded after massive suicide bomb explosion rocks Kabul</a>

An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and wounding 151 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/kasganj-clash-49-people-arrested-section-144-to-continue-30912">Kasganj clash: 49 people arrested, section 144 to continue</a>

Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh&#39;s Kasganj district after the cremation of a youth, who lost his life in firing during a clash between two groups on Friday.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/caroline-wozniacki-beats-simona-halep-to-win-australian-open-30913">Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open</a>

Caroline Wozniacki claimed her maiden grand slam title with a 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 win over top seed Simona Halep in the Australian Open final on Saturday.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/iplauction-2018-live-30884">IPL 2018 auction LIVE: Sunrisers Hyderabad retains Rashid Khan for 9 crores</a>

The IPL 2018 auction is taking place in Bengaluru today where a total of 578 players went under the hammer.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/eight-dead-as-us-strike-hits-iraq-forces-30899">Eight dead as US strike hits Iraq forces</a>

Eight Iraqis were killed on Saturday, most of them security personnel, in a US air strike that apparently targeted them by mistake, a provincial official said.&nbsp; 
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At least 63 dead, 151 wounded after massive suicide bomb explosion rocks Kabul An explosives-packed ambulance blew up in a crowded area of Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 63 people and wounding 151 others, officials said, in one of the biggest blasts to rock the war-torn city in recent years. Kasganj clash: 49 people arrested, section 144 to continue Violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district after the cremation of a youth, who lost his life in firing during a clash between two groups on Friday. Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open Caroline Wozniacki claimed her maiden grand slam title with a 7-6(2) 3-6 6-4 win over top seed Simona Halep in the Australian Open final on Saturday. IPL 2018 auction LIVE: Sunrisers Hyderabad retains Rashid Khan for 9 crores The IPL 2018 auction is taking place in Bengaluru today where a total of 578 players went under the hammer. Eight dead as US strike hits Iraq forces Eight Iraqis were killed on Saturday, most of them security personnel, in a US air strike that apparently targeted them by mistake, a provincial official said.

WION Evening News Brief, 27 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

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