Six of the seven accused in the brutal rape and murder case of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir were convicted by a special court here on Monday. This includes police officers Deepak Khajuria and Parvesh Kumar as well as Sanjhi Ram, the head priest of the temple where the ghastly crime took place. One other accused - Vishal, son of Sanjhi Ram - was let off by the court. Watch this video to know more.

Kathua rape case verdict: Six accused convicted

Six of the seven accused in the brutal rape and murder case of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir were convicted by a special court here on Monday. Watch this video to know more.

Kathua case verdict: J&K political leaders welcome judgement

Six out of seven accused convicted in Kathua rape case

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Kathua case verdict: Three policemen among those convicted

Verdict in the case of rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua has been delivered by a special court. Watch this video to know more.

Kathua case verdict: 6 accused convicted

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-is-confident-mexico-will-try-very-hard-to-enforce-new-immigration-deal-225578">Trump says he is confident Mexico will 'try very hard' to enforce new immigration deal</a>

US&nbsp;President Donald Trump on Saturday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum program and boost security on its southern border to stem Central American migrants trying to reach the United States.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-is-confident-mexico-will-try-very-hard-to-enforce-new-immigration-deal-225578">Sudan protest group calls nationwide 'civil disobedience'</a>

A key protest group on Saturday announced a nationwide "civil disobedience" campaign in Sudan. The campaign would run until Sudan's ruling generals transfer power to a civilian government, the protest group said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-envoy-in-interview-does-not-rule-out-israeli-annexation-in-west-bank-225577">US envoy, in interview, does not rule out Israeli annexation in West Bank</a>

The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an&nbsp;Israeli&nbsp;move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, land that the&nbsp;Palestinians&nbsp;seek for a state, in an interview with the New York Times published on Saturday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-business-as-usual-at-mexicos-southern-border-despite-trump-deal-225581">It's business as usual at Mexico's southern border despite Trump deal</a>

On Saturday, at the busiest crossing point along Mexico`s porous southern border with Guatemala, evidence of Mexico`s promised crackdown on waves of new arrivals trying to reach the United States was nowhere to be seen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-in-sri-lanka-today-will-be-personally-received-by-sri-lankan-counterpart-wickremesinghe-in-colombo-225582">PM Modi in Sri Lanka today, will be personally received by Sri Lankan counterpart Wickremesinghe in Colombo</a>

After a day-long visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a state visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday.&nbsp;The prime minister will be personally received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo today.&nbsp;

 
 
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Trump says he is confident Mexico will 'try very hard' to enforce new immigration deal US President Donald Trump on Saturday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum program and boost security on its southern border to stem Central American migrants trying to reach the United States.

Trump says he is confident Mexico will 'try very hard' to enforce new immigration deal US President Donald Trump on Saturday predicted Mexico would strongly enforce a new deal under which it agreed to expand a controversial asylum program and boost security on its southern border to stem Central American migrants trying to reach the United States. Sudan protest group calls nationwide 'civil disobedience' A key protest group on Saturday announced a nationwide "civil disobedience" campaign in Sudan. The campaign would run until Sudan's ruling generals transfer power to a civilian government, the protest group said. US envoy, in interview, does not rule out Israeli annexation in West Bank The US ambassador to Israel did not rule out an Israeli move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, land that the Palestinians seek for a state, in an interview with the New York Times published on Saturday. It's business as usual at Mexico's southern border despite Trump deal On Saturday, at the busiest crossing point along Mexico`s porous southern border with Guatemala, evidence of Mexico`s promised crackdown on waves of new arrivals trying to reach the United States was nowhere to be seen. PM Modi in Sri Lanka today, will be personally received by Sri Lankan counterpart Wickremesinghe in Colombo After a day-long visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a state visit to Sri Lanka on Sunday. The prime minister will be personally received by his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo today.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Watch this week's West Asia Post as we talk about how hospitals, crops are war targets in Syria and also know about Fauda, a controversial Israeli Tv series launches its third series amid critics. For more such stories, keep watching the west Asia post, every Friday at 8:30 PM, only on WION.

The West Asia Post - Episode 28

Following the reports of violence from West Bengal in which 4 people were reportedly killed on Saturday, Centre has expressed deep concern over the continuing violence in the state even after the conclusion of the Lok Sabha polls and issued an advisory to the State Government on Sunday.

MHA issues advisory to West Bengal government over continuing violence

Preserving history is an important mission here in west Asia..both intangible and tangible heritage are taken very seriously..in Damascus, thanks to some people, vestiges of Syria’s past have been kept safe -- inside private homes..like this private museum in Syria’s capital city Damascus, which boasts of more than three-thousand antiquities..

The West Asia Post: Damascus Museum; Oasis in war-torn Syria

The successful and controversial Israeli TV series Fauda launches its third series.. what do Palestinians think about the Israeli elite force portrayed in the show..?

The West Asia Post: Third season of Fauda launches amid critics

A massive cross-border fully-equipped underground tunnel between Lebanon and Israel is to be destroyed soon.. but what was it for..?

The West Asia Post: Israel destroys massive underground tunnel

In Syria’s last rebel-held bastion, hospitals and crops are being deliberately hit amid a united nations security council standstill.. are Syrian civilians being left alone yet another time..?

The West Asia Post: Hospitals, crops are war targets

PM Modi addresses a public meeting at Tirupati. To know more watch the video

PM Modi returns from Sri Lanka, address rally in Tirupati

Animal rights activists splattered buckets of red liquid on a Paris monument on Saturday (June 8) to demand the closure of slaughterhouses in the country. The protesters doused the notable monument at the French capital's Place de la Republique square with red fluid which meant to symbolize the blood of animals killed to produce meat.

'Freedom can't wait': Hundreds march in Paris to call for closure of slaughterhouses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sri Lanka on his way back to India from Maldives. PM Modi is the first world leader to visit the island nation after the serial bombings on Easter left more than 250 dead. Watch full video to know more.

How is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit perceived in Sri Lanka

India in the second match of ICC World Cup 2019 will take on defending champion Australia on Sunday ( 09 June). Watch full video to know more.

ICC World Cup 2019: India to face defending champion Australia at Kennington Oval

In a letter to Modi congratulating him on his second term as the prime minister of India, Khan said talks between the two nations were the only solution to help both countries' people overcome poverty and that it was important to work together for regional development.

Imran Khan writes to PM Modi, says Pakistan wants talks with India to resolve all disputes

President Donald Trump said on Friday Mexico's government had reached a deal with the United States to avert a tariff war by pledging to take "strong measures" to contain the migration of mostly Central Americans crossing the southern US border.

Trump calls off tariffs on Mexico after deal on migration

PM Modi's visit endorsement of solidarity.PM Modi to visit areas devastated by bombings. Saint Anthony Church likely to be PM Modi's first stop. PM Modi said, ''Support Sri Lanka in fight against terror.''

PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

In this segment of WION, We exclusively in conversation With Bhaswati Mukherjee, Former Diplomat To WION.

WION Exclusive: In Conversation With Bhaswati Mukherjee, Former Diplomat To India

PM Modi addresses in Maldives' Parliament Majlis. He said, ''Maldives is one of the close friends to India.'' PM Modi gifts cricket bat to Maldivian President. 'Ardent Cricket Fan' Solih gets team India signed on bat. Cricket bat has been signed by India's World Cup Team. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives: PM Modi's Majlis Parliament Address

PM Modi has arrived at Majlis in Maldives. Majlis is the name of Parliament of Maldives. India to help develop infrastructure in Maldives. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi arrives at 'Majlis'  named Parliament of Maldives

In this segment of WION, Have A Look at PM Modi's Speeches at Foreign Parliaments in Past.

Have A Look at PM Modi's Speeches at Foreign Parliaments in Past

India to construct Cricket Stadium in Maldives. India will also help in developing Infrastructure in Maldives. PM Modi said Agreement reached on Future of Bilateral ties. Watch this video to know more.

India To Help Construct Mosque, Cricket Stadium & Developing Other Infrastructure In Maldives

PM Modi gave speech in Maldives. He said, ''Maldives is one of the close friends to India.'' PM Modi gifts cricket bat to Maldivian President. 'Ardent Cricket Fan' Solih gets team India signed on bat. Cricket bat has been signed by India's World Cup Team. Watch this video to know more.

PM Modi's Speech In Maldives; Modi says, ''Maldives is one of close friend to India''

PM Modi gifts cricket bat to Maldivian President. 'Ardent Cricket Fan'Solih gets team India signed on bat. Cricket bat has been signed by India's World Cup Team. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives: PM Modi's Cricket Diplomacy

Maldives honours PM Modi with order of Nihanizzuddeen. It is the highest ranking honour conferred by Maldives. UAE awarded PM Modi with Zayed Medal in April 2019.PM Modi also received Seoul Peace Prize in 2018. Watch this video to know more.

Maldives Honours PM Modi

Goa Airport was temporarily shut down on Saturday after a portion of the main runway caught fire after a drop tank of a MiG-29K aircraft fell down from the jet while it was taking off. The minor fire was caused due to the fuel spillage. Both the pilot and the aircraft are safe.

Operations at Goa Airport resume after fire in a fuel tank dropped by MiG-29 disrupts flights

The Chief of National Intelligence Sisira Mendis has resigned from his post with immediate effect. Mendis, Director of Sri Lanka’s Centre for National Intelligence under the Ministry of Defense, had served as DIG of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and was also head of the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) from 2008 to 2009.

Sri Lanka: National Intelligence Chief Resigns

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