Judges at the International Criminal Court on Monday (July 8) convicted Bosco Ntaganda, a former Congolese military leader, on charges of atrocities including murder, rape and conscripting child soldiers.

Court convicts Congo's Ntaganda of war crimes

Hong Kong protesters not appeased by Lam's 'word games.' Demonstrators vow to organize more protests. Protesters said that Lam din't use word 'withdraw in her speech.' Watch this video to know more.

Hong Kong Protesters Reject Lam's Declaration

Hong Kong media boss and democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai met U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday to discuss concerns about the former British colony’s autonomy amid widespread protests over legislation that would allow the extradition of alleged criminal suspects to mainland China, their aides said.

A day after Kowloon protest, Jimmy Lai Meets Pence, Pompeo on Hong Kong Issues

A flash flood warning has been issued for the Washington, D.C., metro area until 1:45 p.m. Monday by the National Weather Service. In one hour, some spots just west of the nation's capital saw over 3 inches of rain, especially along the Potomac River.

Flood wreck havoc in Washington DC

Jeffrey Epstein is facing sex trafficking charges. The alleged victims were as young as 14. He was taken into custody on Saturday. He is old friend of U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has fondly spoken about Jeffrey Epstein. Watch this video to know more.

A sex scandal that should worry Trump

Judges at the International Criminal Court on Monday convicted Bosco Ntaganda, a former Congolese military leader, on charges of atrocities including murder, rape and conscripting child soldiers. Ntaganda, 45, was convicted for acts committed while he was military operations chief at the Union of Congolese Patriots (UPC) militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2002-2003.

African Leaders Launch Free-Trade Zone, $3.4 Trillion economic bloc to be created.

WION Wallet: African Leaders Launch Free-Trade Zone

Deutsche Finally takes a Restructuring call. Bank aims to reduce $19b billion through restructuring

Deutsche Finally takes a Restructuring call

Senior British politicians have defended the country's ambassador to the US in an escalating scandal over leaked diplomatic cables that described President Donald Trump as "inept," "insecure" and "incompetent."

Another Controversy Hits Donald Trump

Here's A Factcheck On The Myth Of A Great U.S. In 2016, Trump's slogan was to 'Make America Great Again'. Now as the U.S. gets ready for another elections, the slogan is going to be to 'Keep America Great'. But slogans apart, is the U.S. a great superpower? In which parameter do they lead the world? Palki takes a look at the question in #WionEdit

Gravitas: WION Edit: Is the US. a world leader?

Washington D.C. Witnesses Grand Military Parade Donald Trump's dream is finally coming true. U.S. witnesses a military parade . It's a grand spectacle. But no one really knows how much money was spent on this, and more importantly who foots the bill? Palki gets the story

Gravitas: US showcases military might on Independence day

Is The U.S. Military Parade A Celebration Of America's Freedom Or Is It An Attempt By Trump To Garner Political Mileage Forget the cost of the event, the U.S. military parade is viewed as an attempt by Donald Trump to garner political mileage in an election year. Is this a photo-op at the taxpayers' expense? Palki with an analysis

Gravitas: US military parade: Why the criticism?

The Strong Currency Has Often Been The Catalyst In The Rise Of The United States How did the dollar become the currency of choice? What is the future of the dollar? Here's a report tracing the rise of the most easily tradeable currency in the world, the U.S. dollar

Gravitas: Dollar's rise to the top: The story of the US Dollar

How The U.S. Weaponises Its Dollar U.S. President Trump has got what he wanted, a grand parade. But is the U.S. losing its edge on its most potent weapon, the $? Palki summarises the story of the U.S. dollar.

Gravitas: America's most potent weapon, $ is losing its edge!

Legendary British Economist John Meynard Keynes Famously Said 'In The Long Run, We Are All Dead'. But There Is An Exception To The Rule In the long run, we are all dead, unless we are cockroaches. Now research shows that the species will continue to exist for the times to come. In fact, cockroaches exemplifies Darwin's theory of evolution (Survival of the Fittest). Take a look

Gravitas: Survival of the fittest: Cockroaches

Memorable lines from the Union Budget 2019. Sangam literature, life principles and more; here are some of the quotable quotes from Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget.

Gravitas: Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden Budget: Quotable quotes

Major breakthrough in the political crisis in the Sudan. After months of unrest, the Sudan might finally be staring at some peace. We get you a ground report from Patrick Oyet at Juba in South Sudan and we also give a detailed break-down of the power-sharing deal between the military and opposition.

Gravitas: Power-sharing deal between military & opposition in the Sudan

There are some major revelation of the Libyan crisis in the UN report. The crisis itself is not self-inflicted. But no global power wants to address it. Former U.S. President Barack Obama even admitted that Libya was the biggest mistake of his career. Palki says that the Libyan crisis and the international reaction resembles a famous nursery theme - Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall!

Gravitas: Migrants attacked in Libya: Major revelations in UN report

Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget has not brought in any changes in income tax limits; but there are crucial changes. Surcharge on the super-rich rises while commodities like Gold & fuel get dearer. Palki summarises.

Gravitas: Budget 2019: The taxation picture

All you need to know about Union Budget 2019. It was not a populist budget, but Nirmala Sitharaman covered a host of areas in her maiden budget. Palki sums up the key areas of focus in Budget 2019.

Gravitas: Budget 2019: Key areas of focus

From harnessing India's space prowess to setting up social stock exchange to incentivising the transition to electric vehicles to making availability credit easier for MSMEs, here's Palki summing up some of the unique elements in Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden budget.

Gravitas: What's unique about Budget 2019

Atrocities against minorities in Pakistan is a matter of grave concern. The issue flared up after the forced conversion of 2 Hindu girls in Pakistan. Now the Indian government takes up the issue with Pakistan. Palki sums up the development.

Gravitas: Forced conversion of Hindu girls: India takes it up with Pakistan

Did Trump use independence day parade as a political prop? Here's a report on all the action from the U.S. independence day celebrations.

Gravitas: Independence day parade: Trump's 'Salute to America'

Know about the Innovative ways to beat water crisis.

WION Wallet: Auto Industry innovates to combat water crisis

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

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the morning - July 07th, 2019

Sri Lankan said, No bilateral agreement against national interest. This deal will allow U.S troops free access to SL ports. Watch this video to know more.

Sri Lankan Prez Sirisena: Will not conclude proposed U.S military deal

An explosion obliterated a vacant restaurant at a shopping center in South Florida on Saturday, injuring at least 21 people and showering the parking lot with debris. Firefighters found a ruptured natural gas line, but authorities said the cause of the explosion in Plantation, Florida, about six miles west of Fort Lauderdale, was still under investigation. Video shows the force of the blast blew out several windows at a nearby L.A. Fitness gym, sending patrons running for the exits. Two people suffered serious injuries and were taken to the trauma center at a local hospital, Joel Gordon, the city's deputy fire chief, said at a news conference.

Florida Blast: At Least 23 Nearby Complexes Sustain Significant Damage

Political uncertainty in Karnataka as 12 rebels resigns. Congress flies out MLAs a special plane. Resort politics returns to Karnataka. Watch this video to know more.

Karnataka: 12 more MLAs resign in 225 member house

''Democracy such as India must support Hong Kong,'' says Hong Kong activist. Pro-democracy activist says China hurting autonomy. Joshua Wong is 22-year old pre-democracy activist. Watch this video to listen-in what he talks with WION.

'China eroding Hong Kong autonomy,' Hong Kong activist speaks to WION

In Budget 2019, Re 2/litre increased on petrol and diesel each, custom duty on gold hiked #Budget2019 #UnionBudget2019 #IndiaBudget2019 #Budget

Budget 2019: Re2/litre increased on petrol and diesel each, custom duty on gold hiked

Will Congress lose it sole in southern India. Federal front talks set to fizzle out. Will Congress go solo in upcoming polls? Watch this video to know more.

Big Setback To Congress After Lok Sabha Polls

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