US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Saturday, 16 February 2019
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
US tells European Union to recognise Guaido as Venezuela president
In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, US vice president Mike Pence said Guaido, who has declared himself interim leader and has won US and international support to replace Nicolas Maduro, deserved that "the rest of the world" recognise him, and called Maduro a dictator who must step down.
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NYT
February 16, 2019
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NYT
February 16, 2019
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February 16, 2019
Army officer martyred in IED blast in J&K's Rajouri
An Army officer was martyred and a soldier suffered injuries in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The IED was apparently planted by "enemy forces within Indian territory" in Naushera sector.
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February 16, 2019
Those who target our jawans won't be spared: PM
Continuing his tough talk in the wake of the ghastly strike that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans Thursday, PM Modi said this is a "new India" which will not tolerate those who provide guns and bombs to target security personnel. He said anger over the horrific assault in Jammu and Kashmir is palpable in the country and all eyes are moist.
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February 16, 2019
India mourns its martyrs: Thousands pay tributes to Pulwama bravehearts
As political parties on Saturday put up a united face and underlined India's determination to fight terrorism following the Pulwama terror attack, thousands of people lined the roads and many more marched with the tricolour across the country to pay their last respects to the martyrs. Tens of thousands of people paid their last respects to the martyrs.
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February 16, 2019
We must look after martyrs' families: Vijender
UK News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Indians protest British foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt's "India-administered Kashmir" phrase
“Shocked by today’s senseless and brutal act of terror in India-administered Kashmir. I offer my sincere condolences to the victims’ families. We stand with India,” Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office had tweeted.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
US tells European Union to recognise Guaido as Venezuela president
In a speech at the Munich Security Conference, US vice president Mike Pence said Guaido, who has declared himself interim leader and has won US and international support to replace Nicolas Maduro, deserved that "the rest of the world" recognise him, and called Maduro a dictator who must step down.
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February 16, 2019
Sidhu sacked from The Kapil Sharma Show
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu’s recent pro Pakistan remarks after the Pulwama attack received a lot of flak from people all across social media platforms demanding his removal from The Kapil Sharma Show. And the latest we hear is that after a lot of discussion, the makers of the show have decided to sack Sidhu.
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NYT
February 16, 2019
9 Ways to Cut Down on Plastic
NYT
February 16, 2019
You’re Addicted to Plastic. Can You Go Cold Turkey?
NYT
February 16, 2019
Judd Apatow, an Autograph Geek, Hunts for Memorabilia
NYT
February 16, 2019
Bruno Ganz, Who Played an Angel and Hitler, Is Dead at 77
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Trump confident about his second summit with Kim, says it will be "very successful one"
The two leaders had met on June 12 last year in Singapore for the first summit. Trump described his first-ever historic meeting with Kim as "really fantastic" and said they had agreed to sign an unspecified document after their "very positive" summit, aimed at normalising ties and complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
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February 16, 2019
National C'ship Live: Saina Nehwal vs PV Sindhu
World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Trump confident about his second summit with Kim, says it will be "very successful one"
The two leaders had met on June 12 last year in Singapore for the first summit. Trump described his first-ever historic meeting with Kim as "really fantastic" and said they had agreed to sign an unspecified document after their "very positive" summit, aimed at normalising ties and complete denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
India-Singapore to sign pact for skilling Indians in aviation
National Skill Development Corporation of India's (NSDC) Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic and a Singapore-based private sector firm will signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 22 to establish skill development centers.
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February 16, 2019
Pakistan has now become the second name for terror, says PM
PM Modi slammed Pakistan over the Pulwama terror strike that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel and urged people to have patience and faith in the security forces who have been given a free hand to punish the perpetrators. At a public function, where he launched a number of projects, Modi said Pakistan has become a synonym for terrorism.
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NYT
February 16, 2019
Watch Out. Tax Season Is Even More Stressful Than Usual.
NYT
February 16, 2019
Spain’s Far-Right Vox Party Sees Breakout Moment in New Election
NYT
February 16, 2019
Nigerian Candidates Urge Patience After Presidential Election Is Delayed
NYT
February 16, 2019
He’s 91 and the Post Office Threw Him a Party. For His Retirement.
NYT
February 16, 2019
Pope Defrocks Theodore McCarrick, Ex-Cardinal Accused of Sexual Abuse
NYT
February 16, 2019
American Volunteers Fighting ISIS in Syria Worry About a U.S. Pullout
NYT
February 16, 2019
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February 16, 2019
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February 16, 2019
Pulwama attack: Curfew continues in Jammu
Officials said the University of Jammu postponed all examinations scheduled for the day and mobile Internet services remained suspended across Jammu region. Srinagar-bound vehicles stranded on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to a landslide in Ramban were allowed to move forward amid tight security arrangements.
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February 16, 2019
'We stand united in fight against terrorism'
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Dismissed employee kills five co-workers in Illinois factory shooting
The assailant, identified as Gary Martin, 45, had worked at the Henry Pratt Company for 15 years before Friday’s violence unfolded at the firm’s sprawling facility in Aurora, 40 miles (65 km) west of Chicago, Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Iran asks Pakistan to move against militants who killed 27 Guards
“If Pakistan does not carry out its responsibilities, Iran reserves the right to confront threats on its borders ... based on international law and will retaliate to punish the terrorists,” Revolutionary Guards commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA.
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February 16, 2019
Muzaffarpur case: CBI probe against Nitish Kumar
World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Nigeria presidential election postponed by a week
"The commission came to the conclusion that proceeding with the election as scheduled is no longer feasible. Consequently the commissioners decided to reschedule the presidential and national assembly elections to Saturday 23 February 2019," he said.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Saudi Crown Prince's visit to Pakistan delayed
The Saudi Crown Prince will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including members of the royal family, ministers and businessmen. This will be the Saudi Crown Prince's maiden visit to Pakistan since becoming the heir to the throne in 2017. Security has been beefed up in the Pakistani capital ahead of his arrival.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Gunman kills five in mass shooting at US manufacturing facility
The shooting took place at approximately 1:28 pm (1928 GMT), at a giant manufacturing complex in Aurora, Illinois. Police said officers engaged in a firefight with the suspect, thought to be an employee before he was shot dead. He was identified as 45-year-old Gary Martin. Five police officers were shot. The White House said Prez Trump had been monitoring the situation.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Pakistan gets ready to woo Saudi crown prince
World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
US envoy says talks with China 'made headway'
World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Spain's Socialist leader calls early elections for April 28
Spain's prime minister on Friday has called an early general election for April 28. The news that Spaniards are having to go to the polls for the third in less than four years came after the minority Socialist government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, lost a budget vote in Parliament.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Crunch time as Nigeria goes to the polls
Nigeria made final preparations Friday on the eve of presidential elections, with candidates pitting continuity against reform in a battle between incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his main rival Atiku Abubakar. A total of 73 candidates are on the ballot for Saturday — the 6th election in 20 years since Nigeria returned to democracy after decades of military rule.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
British opposition leader to meet EU Brexit negotiator
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, will visit Brussels next week for talks with EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. "Mr Barnier's door is always open," an EU spokesman said, confirming a report that Corbyn would travel to European Union headquarters on Thursday.
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World News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Trump will sign border deal but will declare emergency
Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise that would avert a second painful government shutdown. But a new confrontation has been ignited — this time over President Donald Trump's plan to bypass lawmakers and declare a national emergency to siphon billions from other federal coffers for his wall on the Mexican boundary.
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February 16, 2019
Pulwama attack live: All-party meet ends
40 CRPF personnel were martyred in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. India held Pakistan directly responsible for the worst-ever terrorist attack in J&K. The government has said that terrorists will pay heavy price for attack. Stay with TOI for all the latest developments
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UK News Headlines
February 16, 2019
British opposition leader to meet EU Brexit negotiator
"Mr Barnier's door is always open," an EU spokesman said, confirming a report that Corbyn would travel to European Union headquarters on Thursday. Britain is due to leave the EU on March 29, but Prime Minister Theresa May is struggling to persuade parliament to back a divorce deal.
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UK News Headlines
February 16, 2019
British opposition leader to meet EU Brexit negotiator
The leader of Britain's opposition Labour party, Jeremy Corbyn, will visit Brussels next week for talks with EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. "Mr Barnier's door is always open," an EU spokesman said, confirming a report that Corbyn would travel to European Union headquarters on Thursday.
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UK News Headlines
February 16, 2019
UK says Brexit defeat in parliament 'a hiccup'
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Trump emergency declaration faces fights in the courts
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Top US lawmakers rally behind India, say Pulwama attack won't weaken resolve of Indians
The "terrorist attack against Indian paramilitary police is a despicable act of violence, however, I know it will not weaken the resolve of the Indian people," said Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate India Caucus.
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US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Gunman kills five in mass shooting at US manufacturing facility
The shooting took place at approximately 1:28 pm (1928 GMT), at a giant manufacturing complex in Aurora, Illinois. Police said officers engaged in a firefight with the suspect, thought to be an employee before he was shot dead. He was identified as 45-year-old Gary Martin. Five police officers were shot. The White House said Prez Trump had been monitoring the situation.
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US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
North Korea has 'tremendous' economic potential: Trump
US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Thwarted by Congress, Trump declares emergency to get money for border wall
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared a “National Emergency” that will allow him to access money to build a southern border wall by getting around US Congress’ constitutionally guaranteed spending powers. Trump chose to circumvent Congress after lawmakers gave him only $ 1.375 billion to build a wall.
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US News Headlines
February 16, 2019
Trump will sign border deal but will declare emergency
Congress lopsidedly approved a border security compromise that would avert a second painful government shutdown. But a new confrontation has been ignited — this time over President Donald Trump's plan to bypass lawmakers and declare a national emergency to siphon billions from other federal coffers for his wall on the Mexican boundary.
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