<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-negotiates-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-russia-wants-chinas-inclusion-in-talks-307961">US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks</a>

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US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-negotiates-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-russia-wants-chinas-inclusion-in-talks-307961">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-retaliation-for-us-curbs-on-propaganda-outlets-307922">China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets</a>

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China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-threatens-retaliation-for-us-curbs-on-propaganda-outlets-307922">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeking-indefinite-extension-in-iran-arms-embargo-via-un-resolution-307924">US seeking indefinite extension in Iran arms embargo via UN Resolution</a>

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The United States&nbsp;has shared a draft resolution with members of the United Nations Security Council that would extend an arms&nbsp;embargo&nbsp;on Iran indefinitely, according to diplomats. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seeking-indefinite-extension-in-iran-arms-embargo-via-un-resolution-307924">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serbian-tennis-ace-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-307966">Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19</a>

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In another major blow to the tennis world, Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/serbian-tennis-ace-novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-307966">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-counter-china-us-and-australia-need-to-boost-cyber-security-report-307932" hreflang="en">To 'counter' China, US and Australia need to boost cyber security: Report</a>

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Australia needs to boost its cyber security in cooperation with the United States in order&nbsp;to ''counter'' China, according to a recent report. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-counter-china-us-and-australia-need-to-boost-cyber-security-report-307932">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-seen-reinstalling-border-loudspeakers-satellite-pictures-show-liaison-office-standing-but-damaged-307886" hreflang="en">North Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers; satellite pictures show liaison office standing but damaged</a>

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North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South's military to explore similar moves, a South Korean military source said on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-seen-reinstalling-border-loudspeakers-satellite-pictures-show-liaison-office-standing-but-damaged-307886">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reform-h-1b-visa-system-move-towards-merit-based-immigration-trump-to-officials-307865" hreflang="en">Reform H-1B visa system; move towards merit-based immigration: Trump to officials</a>

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US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reform-h-1b-visa-system-move-towards-merit-based-immigration-trump-to-officials-307865">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-saudi-arabia-to-hold-very-limited-hajj-this-year-307851" hreflang="en">Amid coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj this year</a>

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Saudi&nbsp;Arabia has announced it will hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already present&nbsp;in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-coronavirus-pandemic-saudi-arabia-to-hold-very-limited-hajj-this-year-307851">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-deplore-decision-made-by-china-trudeau-slams-beijing-after-canadians-charged-with-espionage-307836" hreflang="en">'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage</a>

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Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at&nbsp;China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-deplore-decision-made-by-china-trudeau-slams-beijing-after-canadians-charged-with-espionage-307836">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-imposes-local-lockdown-after-virus-outbreak-at-meat-plant-307944" hreflang="en">Germany imposes local lockdown after virus outbreak at meat plant</a>

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The premier of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia said on Tuesday he was putting the Guetersloh area back into lockdown until June 30 after a coronavirus outbreak at a meatpacking plant there. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-imposes-local-lockdown-after-virus-outbreak-at-meat-plant-307944">Read more</a>

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US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February.

US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February. Read more China threatens retaliation for US curbs on 'propaganda' outlets China threatened Tuesday to retaliate against new US restrictions on Chinese state media, escalating tensions between the two superpowers as they crack down on each other's news outlets. Read more US seeking indefinite extension in Iran arms embargo via UN Resolution The United States has shared a draft resolution with members of the United Nations Security Council that would extend an arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, according to diplomats. Read more Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic tests positive for COVID-19 In another major blow to the tennis world, Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has tested positive for coronavirus. Read more To 'counter' China, US and Australia need to boost cyber security: Report Australia needs to boost its cyber security in cooperation with the United States in order to ''counter'' China, according to a recent report. Read more North Korea seen reinstalling border loudspeakers; satellite pictures show liaison office standing but damaged North Korea is reinstalling loudspeakers blaring propaganda across the border in its latest step away from inter-Korean peace agreements, prompting the South's military to explore similar moves, a South Korean military source said on Tuesday. Read more Reform H-1B visa system; move towards merit-based immigration: Trump to officials US President Donald Trump has directed his administration to reform the H-1B visa system and move in the direction of merit-based immigration, White House officials have said. Read more Amid coronavirus pandemic, Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj this year Saudi Arabia has announced it will hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already present in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual. Read more 'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. Read more Germany imposes local lockdown after virus outbreak at meat plant The premier of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia said on Tuesday he was putting the Guetersloh area back into lockdown until June 30 after a coronavirus outbreak at a meatpacking plant there. Read more

Top 10 world news today: US negotiates with Russia, China threatens US and more

The death toll due to coronavirus in China passes 100 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Pentagon confirmed that the military plane which crashed in Afghanistan was a US Bombardier E-11A aircraft.

Here are the top ten world news stories of the day.&nbsp;

No indication US plane crash caused by enemy fire: Pentagon denies Taliban's claim

The Pentagon confirmed today the military plane which crashed on Monday in Afghanistan's Ghazni province was a US Bombardier E-11A aircraft.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/no-indication-us-plane-crash-caused-by-enemy-fire-pentagon-denies-talibans-claim-277066">Read More</a>

China virus death toll passes 100 as US, Canada issue travel warning

The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning as the death toll from the spreading coronavirus passed 100, with tens of millions stranded during the biggest holiday of the year and global markets rattled. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-virus-death-toll-passes-100-as-us-canada-issue-travel-warning-276958">Read More</a>

US stops weapons delivery to Iraq amid tensions with Baghdad: Reports

The United States stopped all weapons deliveries to Iraq in the midst of the growing tensions with the government in Baghdad, the US-based Inside Defense news site reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-stops-weapons-delivery-to-iraq-amid-tensions-with-baghdad-reports-277061">Read More</a>

Alabama marina: 8 killed and 7 injured in enormous fire

At least 8 people were killed and 7 injured in an enormous fire that engulfed 35 boats in the lakefront marina in Alabama on Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alabama-marina-8-killed-and-7-injured-in-enormous-fire-276992">Read More</a>

Impeachment trial of Donald Trump: All-Star Defence team scared of going near Bolton

Donald Trump's impeachment trial was expected to be a mere formality, but the Republican-dominated Senate has virtually ruled out removing their President. Or so it seemed before Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton dropped a bombshell in the form of evidence that cuts directly at the root of Trump's defence.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/impeachment-trial-of-donald-trump-all-star-defence-team-scared-of-going-near-bolton-276987">Read More</a>

Prince Andrew provided 'zero cooperation' in Epstein probe: US prosecutor

Geoffrey Berman, the US prosecutor in charge of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case has accused Prince Andrew of providing ''zero cooperation'' in the probe on Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-provided-zero-cooperation-in-epstein-probe-us-prosecutor-276984">Read More</a>

Coronavirus outbreak: Deadly virus continues to spread outside China

Coronavirus has been spreading fast and generated an atmosphere of fear. Authorities in several nations across the world are working towards controlling the outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-outbreak-deadly-virus-continues-to-spread-outside-china-276966">Read More</a>

China confident of winning battle against 'demon' coronavirus: Xi Jinping tells WHO

China is confident of winning the battle against "demon" coronavirus, country's President Xi Jinping said during a meet with the head of the World Health Organisation.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-confident-of-winning-battle-against-demon-coronavirus-xi-jinping-tells-who-277098">Read More</a>

Won't ban Huawei in Europe but will impose strict rules: European commissioner Breton

European commissioner Thierry Breton told the members of European Parliament that it will lay down strict rules but will not impose a blanket ban, however he said that that the European body will impose strict 5G rules.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-not-to-ban-huawei-in-europe-but-to-impose-strict-rules-european-commissioner-breton-277078">Read More</a>

Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance'

President Donald Trump said alongside visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that his Israeli-Palestinian peace plan has a "chance" -- despite being flatly rejected by the Palestinians.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-israeli-palestinian-plan-has-a-chance-276949">Read More</a>

The death toll due to coronavirus in China passes 100 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Pentagon confirmed that the military plane which crashed in Afghanistan was a US Bombardier E-11A aircraft.

The death toll due to coronavirus in China passes 100 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Pentagon confirmed that the military plane which crashed in Afghanistan was a US Bombardier E-11A aircraft. Here are the top ten world news stories of the day. No indication US plane crash caused by enemy fire: Pentagon denies Taliban's claim The Pentagon confirmed today the military plane which crashed on Monday in Afghanistan's Ghazni province was a US Bombardier E-11A aircraft. Read More China virus death toll passes 100 as US, Canada issue travel warning The United States warned against travel to China on Monday and Canada issued a more narrow travel warning as the death toll from the spreading coronavirus passed 100, with tens of millions stranded during the biggest holiday of the year and global markets rattled. Read More US stops weapons delivery to Iraq amid tensions with Baghdad: Reports The United States stopped all weapons deliveries to Iraq in the midst of the growing tensions with the government in Baghdad, the US-based Inside Defense news site reported. Read More Alabama marina: 8 killed and 7 injured in enormous fire At least 8 people were killed and 7 injured in an enormous fire that engulfed 35 boats in the lakefront marina in Alabama on Monday. Read More Impeachment trial of Donald Trump: All-Star Defence team scared of going near Bolton Donald Trump's impeachment trial was expected to be a mere formality, but the Republican-dominated Senate has virtually ruled out removing their President. Or so it seemed before Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton dropped a bombshell in the form of evidence that cuts directly at the root of Trump's defence. Read More Prince Andrew provided 'zero cooperation' in Epstein probe: US prosecutor Geoffrey Berman, the US prosecutor in charge of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case has accused Prince Andrew of providing ''zero cooperation'' in the probe on Monday. Read More Coronavirus outbreak: Deadly virus continues to spread outside China Coronavirus has been spreading fast and generated an atmosphere of fear. Authorities in several nations across the world are working towards controlling the outbreak. Read More China confident of winning battle against 'demon' coronavirus: Xi Jinping tells WHO China is confident of winning the battle against "demon" coronavirus, country's President Xi Jinping said during a meet with the head of the World Health Organisation. Read More Won't ban Huawei in Europe but will impose strict rules: European commissioner Breton European commissioner Thierry Breton told the members of European Parliament that it will lay down strict rules but will not impose a blanket ban, however he said that that the European body will impose strict 5G rules. Read More Trump insists Israeli-Palestinian plan has a 'chance' President Donald Trump said alongside visiting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that his Israeli-Palestinian peace plan has a "chance" -- despite being flatly rejected by the Palestinians. Read More

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus in China, Trump's Impeachment, Afghanistan plane crash, and more

Hong Kong on Saturday declared coronavirus epidemic as an "emergency" in the city. In China, the death toll&nbsp;rose to 41 while over 1,200 have been infected from the mystery virus.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Iraq,&nbsp;security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square and&nbsp;fired live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators.

Here are the top ten world news stories of the day.&nbsp;

China can 'win the battle' against coronavirus epidemic: President Xi Jinping

China can "win the battle" against the coronavirus that has killed 41 people and has infected over 1,200 across the country, President Xi Jinping said on Saturday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-can-win-the-battle-against-coronavirus-epidemic-presidnet-xi-jinping-276528">Read more</a>

Coronavirus outbreak: Hong Kong declares virus emergency as 41 die in China

Hong Kong on Saturday declared Coronvirus outbreak as an "emergency" in the city as the mystery virus killed 41 in China.

Under the measures Lam took to limit the infection spreading, all schools will remain closed until February 17; while all official visits to mainland China have also been cancelled.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-declares-coronavirus-emergency-halts-official-visits-to-mainland-china-276488">Read more</a>

Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square on Saturday, firing live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators who have camped out there for months, Reuters reporters said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iraqi-security-forces-raid-baghdads-main-protest-camp-shoot-at-demonstrators-276532">Read more</a>

London braces for Republic Day protest by Pakistan-backed groups

In two days from now, a number of protests and demonstrations are expected to take place in London coinciding with India's Republic Day.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/london-braces-for-republic-day-protest-by-pakistan-backed-groups-276458">Read more</a>

At anti-abortion rally, Trump assails Democrats, draws applause

Donald Trump became the first US president to attend the annual March for Life in Washington on Friday, unleashing a fierce attack on his Democratic rivals during a rally in an election-year show of support for opponents of abortion rights.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-anti-abortion-rally-trump-assails-democrats-draws-applause-276481">Read more</a>

Nepal offers to play role of mediator between India and Pakistan

Nepal on Saturday became the first South Asian nation to offer to "mediate" between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism with a Nepal government source underlining the importance of dialogue between the two arch-rivals to resolve their differences that could also lead to the revival of the SAARC.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nepal-offers-to-play-role-of-mediator-between-india-and-pakistan-276509">Read more</a>

34 US troops injured in recent Iranian strike: Pentagon

Nearly three dozen US troops suffered traumatic brain injuries or concussion in this month's Iranian air strike on a military base in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Friday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/34-us-troops-injured-in-recent-iranian-strike-pentagon-276470">Read more</a>

Radio reporter says Pompeo cursed at her after testy interview

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cursed at a National Public Radio reporter and repeatedly "used the F-word" in a shouted diatribe after she questioned him about Ukraine and the ousted American ambassador to Kiev in an interview on Friday, the reporter said.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/radio-reporter-says-pompeo-cursed-at-her-after-testy-interview-276466">Read more</a>

PM Johnson signs agreement for Britain to leave European Union

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed Britain's EU divorce agreement on Friday after Brussels' top two officials earlier did likewise at a ceremony behind closed doors.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pm-johnson-signs-agreement-for-britain-to-leave-european-union-276448">Read more</a>

Two Rohingya women killed in Myanmar shelling

Two Rohingya women were killed and seven others injured in shelling the Myanmar military and insurgents blamed on each other, days after the UN's top court ordered the country to protect the beleaguered Muslim minority. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/two-rohingya-women-killed-in-myanmar-shelling-276499">Read more</a>

 
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Hong Kong on Saturday declared coronavirus epidemic as an "emergency" in the city. In China, the death toll rose to 41 while over 1,200 have been infected from the mystery virus.

Hong Kong on Saturday declared coronavirus epidemic as an "emergency" in the city. In China, the death toll rose to 41 while over 1,200 have been infected from the mystery virus. Meanwhile, in Iraq, security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square and fired live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators. Here are the top ten world news stories of the day. China can 'win the battle' against coronavirus epidemic: President Xi Jinping China can "win the battle" against the coronavirus that has killed 41 people and has infected over 1,200 across the country, President Xi Jinping said on Saturday. Read more Coronavirus outbreak: Hong Kong declares virus emergency as 41 die in China Hong Kong on Saturday declared Coronvirus outbreak as an "emergency" in the city as the mystery virus killed 41 in China. Under the measures Lam took to limit the infection spreading, all schools will remain closed until February 17; while all official visits to mainland China have also been cancelled. Read more Iraqi security forces raid Baghdad's main protest camp, shoot at demonstrators Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's main protest site at Tahrir Square on Saturday, firing live rounds and tear gas at anti-government demonstrators who have camped out there for months, Reuters reporters said. Read more London braces for Republic Day protest by Pakistan-backed groups In two days from now, a number of protests and demonstrations are expected to take place in London coinciding with India's Republic Day. Read more At anti-abortion rally, Trump assails Democrats, draws applause Donald Trump became the first US president to attend the annual March for Life in Washington on Friday, unleashing a fierce attack on his Democratic rivals during a rally in an election-year show of support for opponents of abortion rights. Read more Nepal offers to play role of mediator between India and Pakistan Nepal on Saturday became the first South Asian nation to offer to "mediate" between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and cross-border terrorism with a Nepal government source underlining the importance of dialogue between the two arch-rivals to resolve their differences that could also lead to the revival of the SAARC. Read more 34 US troops injured in recent Iranian strike: Pentagon Nearly three dozen US troops suffered traumatic brain injuries or concussion in this month's Iranian air strike on a military base in Iraq, the Pentagon said on Friday. Read more Radio reporter says Pompeo cursed at her after testy interview US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo cursed at a National Public Radio reporter and repeatedly "used the F-word" in a shouted diatribe after she questioned him about Ukraine and the ousted American ambassador to Kiev in an interview on Friday, the reporter said. Read more PM Johnson signs agreement for Britain to leave European Union British Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed Britain's EU divorce agreement on Friday after Brussels' top two officials earlier did likewise at a ceremony behind closed doors. Read more Two Rohingya women killed in Myanmar shelling Two Rohingya women were killed and seven others injured in shelling the Myanmar military and insurgents blamed on each other, days after the UN's top court ordered the country to protect the beleaguered Muslim minority. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus outbreak, Hong Kong declares emergency, Iraq protests and more

Chinese authorities on Thursday lockdown two cities - Wuhan and Huanggang - as the SARS-like coronavirus continued to spread. Beijing went a step further to cancel the much-awaited Lunar New Year events to contain the spread of the virus even as more countries reported cases of the deadly coronavirus which has already claimed 17 lives in China.

Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice(ICJ) pronounced its verdict in the Rohingya genocide case ordering Myanmar to take "all measures within its powers" to prevent alleged genocide against Rohingyas. Gambia had filed a lawsuit at the ICJ last November requesting emergency measures to large scale atrocities reported against the Rohingyas.

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Beijing cancels Lunar New Year events over spread of SARS-like coronavirus

After Wuhan, second Chinese city Huanggang was placed on lockdown as the SARS-like coronavirus continued to spread in China. The city authorities said train services to the city will be stopped from midnight and all vehicles would be checked. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-wuhan-china-places-second-city-on-lockdown-as-sars-like-coronavirus-spreads-276129">Read more</a>

International Court of Justice raps Myanmar in Rohingya genocide case

Rohingyas remain extremely vulnerable, the world court said while adding that Myanmar failed to present concrete evidence to the international court. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/international-court-of-justice-raps-myanmar-in-rohingya-genocide-case-276135">Read more</a>

Mass shooting leaves one dead, several injured in Seattle

The incident took place after an argument outside a McDonald's restaurant snowballed into a firefight. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-news-mass-shooting-leaves-one-dead-several-injured-in-seattle-276032">Read more</a>

Democrats accuse Trump at impeachment trial of corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine

During the impeachment trial, US Representative Adam Schiff said Trump had pushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's son on unsubstantiated corruption charges. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrats-accuse-trump-at-impeachment-trial-of-corrupt-scheme-to-pressure-ukraine-276105">Read more</a>

University of Minnesota student jailed in China over critical tweets on President Xi

Reports said China sentenced 20-year-old Luo Daiqing for six months in prison for "denigrating a national leader’s image" and creating "a negative social impact". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/university-of-minnesota-student-jailed-in-china-over-critical-tweets-276148">Read more</a>

&nbsp;Arrested Hong Kong protesters stuck in limbo as cases grind forward

Tai, a 21-year-old philosophy student was one of the first protesters to be arrested in Hong Kong. Five months later, he was charged with unlawful assembly, a crime that carries a sentence of up to three years in jail. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arrested-hong-kong-protesters-stuck-in-limbo-as-cases-grind-forward-276100">Read more</a>

Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation, seeks $50 mn over 'Russian asset' comment

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tulsi-gabbard-sues-hillary-clinton-for-defamation-seeks-50-mn-over-russian-asset-comment-276125">Read more</a>

First US patient of coronavirus being treated by robot

The patient was admitted to a unit in a hospital in Everett, Washington on Monday which specializes in treatment of pathogens. He was recently diagnosed with the virus in Seattle soon after he had returned from a trip to China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-known-us-patient-of-coronavirus-being-treated-by-robot-276107">Read more</a>

Islamic State resurgence possible if America leaves Iraq: US General

US Major General Alexus Grynkewich said the Islamic State "certainly still remain a threat" although he did not see the threat of an immediate IS comeback. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-resurgence-possible-if-america-leaves-iraq-us-general-276003">Read more</a>

Heat from eruption of Mount Vesuvius 'turned victim's brained to glass'

According to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so catastrophic that no remains were found in the form of flesh and blood. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heat-from-eruption-of-mount-vesuvius-turned-victims-brained-to-glass-276041">Read more</a>

Chinese authorities on Thursday lockdown two cities - Wuhan and Huanggang - as the SARS-like coronavirus continued to spread. Beijing went a step further to cancel the much-awaited Lunar New Year events to contain the spread of the virus even as more countries reported cases of the deadly coronavirus which has already claimed 17 lives in China.

Chinese authorities on Thursday lockdown two cities - Wuhan and Huanggang - as the SARS-like coronavirus continued to spread. Beijing went a step further to cancel the much-awaited Lunar New Year events to contain the spread of the virus even as more countries reported cases of the deadly coronavirus which has already claimed 17 lives in China. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice(ICJ) pronounced its verdict in the Rohingya genocide case ordering Myanmar to take "all measures within its powers" to prevent alleged genocide against Rohingyas. Gambia had filed a lawsuit at the ICJ last November requesting emergency measures to large scale atrocities reported against the Rohingyas. Here are the top world news of the day: Beijing cancels Lunar New Year events over spread of SARS-like coronavirus After Wuhan, second Chinese city Huanggang was placed on lockdown as the SARS-like coronavirus continued to spread in China. The city authorities said train services to the city will be stopped from midnight and all vehicles would be checked. Read more International Court of Justice raps Myanmar in Rohingya genocide case Rohingyas remain extremely vulnerable, the world court said while adding that Myanmar failed to present concrete evidence to the international court. Read more Mass shooting leaves one dead, several injured in Seattle The incident took place after an argument outside a McDonald's restaurant snowballed into a firefight. Read more Democrats accuse Trump at impeachment trial of corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine During the impeachment trial, US Representative Adam Schiff said Trump had pushed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and Biden's son on unsubstantiated corruption charges. Read more University of Minnesota student jailed in China over critical tweets on President Xi Reports said China sentenced 20-year-old Luo Daiqing for six months in prison for "denigrating a national leader’s image" and creating "a negative social impact". Read more Arrested Hong Kong protesters stuck in limbo as cases grind forward Tai, a 21-year-old philosophy student was one of the first protesters to be arrested in Hong Kong. Five months later, he was charged with unlawful assembly, a crime that carries a sentence of up to three years in jail. Read more Tulsi Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton for defamation, seeks $50 mn over 'Russian asset' comment The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. Read more First US patient of coronavirus being treated by robot The patient was admitted to a unit in a hospital in Everett, Washington on Monday which specializes in treatment of pathogens. He was recently diagnosed with the virus in Seattle soon after he had returned from a trip to China. Read more Islamic State resurgence possible if America leaves Iraq: US General US Major General Alexus Grynkewich said the Islamic State "certainly still remain a threat" although he did not see the threat of an immediate IS comeback. Read more Heat from eruption of Mount Vesuvius 'turned victim's brained to glass' According to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so catastrophic that no remains were found in the form of flesh and blood. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus outbreak, ICJ verdict on Rohingya genocide case and more

US President Donald Trump said America has regained its stride and rediscovered its spirit at World Economic Forums at Davos, meanwhile the death toll in SARS-like coronovirus in China rose to six.

US President Donald Trump said America has regained its stride and rediscovered its spirit at World Economic Forums at Davos, meanwhile the death toll in SARS-like coronovirus in China rose to six. Here are the top world news of the Day. American dream is much bigger and better now, says Trump at World Economic Forum in Davos US President Donald Trump during a special address at the World Economic Forum(WEF) in Davos said America had regained its stride and rediscovered its spirit. Read more. Read more Death toll in the new SARS-like coronavirus in China rises to six The death toll in the new China virus that is transmissible between humans rose to six, the mayor of Wuhan said in an interview with state broadcaster CCTV on Tuesday. Read more Boeing seeks more than $10 billion in loans after 737 Max setback Boeing Co is in talks with banks to facilitate a $10 billion loan or more as costs continue to rise, in the midst of two crashes involving the 737 Max jetliner, Reuters reported. Read more Titanic to receive extra protection by a new agreement that prohibits exploration of the hull UK's Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani confirmed during a Tuesday Visit to Belfast that the world's most famous shipwreck, the RMS Titanic will be rigorously protected under an international agreement. The agreement will be restricting exploration of the sunken vessel's decaying hull. Read more In a first, US Navy names aircraft carrier after an African-American war hero US Navy will honour Doris Miller, an African American hero of World War II by naming a new aircraft carrier after him, the BBC reported. This will be the first carrier to be named after an African American. Read more Pakistan to focus on buying more team as it hold meetings with FATF in Beijing The meeting between Pakistan and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) begun in Beijing on Tuesday and according to reports, things might not be looking good for the country as it is heading to the meeting with a 400% surge in cases against eight globally banned organisations. Read more Asian shares dip as China virus spreads Asian shares took a sudden turn for the worse on Tuesday as mounting concerns about a new strain of coronavirus in China sent a ripple of risk aversion through markets. Read more Trump's impeachment trial to begin in US Senate, his defence team calls for immediate acquittal The United States President Donald Trump yesterday rejected the impeachment charges against him and called for their immediate dismissal by the Senate, where the case is due very soon. Read more Sex scandal shocks Mexico: The Vatican must probe cover-up of child sexual abuse Ten years after the Vatican took it over, the Legion of Christ religious order is in crisis again. This religious order in Mexico founded in 1941 was once powerful influential. But it now faces an existential crisis. Read more Prince Harry starts new life with Meghan in Canada Prince Harry was spending the first full day of his new life in Canada on Tuesday after jetting in from Britain to join his wife Meghan following their shock exit from their royal roles. Harry, 35, landed at Vancouver International Airport on a British Airways flight from London Heathrow shortly after 7:00 pm on Monday (0300 GMT Tuesday). Read more

Top 10 world news today: Trump at World Economic Forum, coronavirus, US impeachment trial and more

SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries apart from China while in another development in world news, International Monetary Fund on Monday slashed its 2020 global growth forecast due to the slowdown in India and other emerging markets.

SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries apart from China while in another development in world news, International Monetary Fund on Monday slashed its 2020 global growth forecast due to the slowdown in India and other emerging markets. Meanwhile, Iran said today that it would consider "withdrawing from Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) treaty" if the nuclear dispute reaches the UN Security Council. Here are the top world news of the Day. Responding actively, made strict prevention plan: China on spread of SARS-like coronavirus After the SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries, China on Monday said it was "responding actively" and had made "strict prevention and control plans". Read more Sharp slowdown in India drag on world economy, says IMF The International Monetary Fund on Monday slashed its 2020 global growth forecast due to the slowdown in India and other emerging markets. The sharp drop for India "accounts for the lion's share of the downward revisions," the IMF said. Read more Iran could consider withdrawing from NPT if nuclear dispute referred to UNSC: Zarif Iran said today that it would consider "withdrawing from Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) treaty" if the nuclear dispute reaches the UN Security Council. Read more Africa's richest woman has been amassing wealth at the cost of her own country: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of ex-Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, has been amassing wealth at the expense of her own country as per the confidential documents of her empire that have just been leaked. Read more 'Internal armed conflict': Govt-appointed panel finds no 'genocide' against Rohingya in Myanmar A government-appointed panel found no 'genocide' against the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar's Rakhine state. Describing the situation as 'internal armed conflict' the panel, blamed Rohingya militants for attacking 30 police posts and "provoking" the crackdown. Read more Wheat crisis deepens in Pakistan: People eat more bread in November-December, says minister Pakistan is facing a massive food crisis. Wheat flour shortage has hit the people of the country which has, in turn, resulted in anger amongst the public against the Imran Khan government. Read more Vladimir Putin replaces powerful top prosecutor Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday removed the powerful Prosecutor-General Yury Chaika and nominated a replacement, the Kremlin said. Read more We had 'no other option' than to step back as royals: Prince Harry Britain's Prince Harry on Sunday expressed sadness over his decision to step down from royal duties. "It brings me great sadness that it has come to this," the Duke of Sussex said. Read more British counter-terror police list Extinction Rebellion as 'key threat', PETA also under watch Extension Rebellion, a series of protests against climate change have been labelled as a ''key threat'' by a police force in London. The decision was made based on counter-terrorism assessment mechanisms that allegedly led to ''intelligence tip-offs'', The Guardian reported. Read more China struggles in new diplomatic role, trying to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar In a sharp departure from its official policy of non-interference in the affairs of other countries, China has positioned itself as the key mediator in resolving the protracted crisis. The main sticking point is a disagreement over whether the refugees will be safe in Myanmar. Read more

Top 10 world news today: Coronavirus, Iran warns of NPT withdraw, no 'genocide' against Rohingya and more