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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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DJas8T
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2BExZrv
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2GIMkGK
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2IhEE0A
February 16, 2019

We must look after martyrs' families: Vijender

Olympic medal-winning boxer Vijender Singh, employed as an officer in the Haryana Police, has donated one-month's salary to help for the martyrs' families, while condemning the ghastly terror attack.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DPe75o
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.

from UK News Headlines, Latest UK News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BG4Bku
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DJas8T
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2ttoGWF
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TY7KUd
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TY7KUd
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2V0cHMf
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DN4rZ7
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.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2DJLJ4A
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GrOLy1
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Gs9e5L
February 16, 2019

Muzaffarpur case: CBI probe against Nitish Kumar

A court here has directed the CBI to conduct an inquiry against Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and two senior bureaucrats in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2TSEkqc
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GueJ45
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2tmqcKr
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TRujtr
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2trMKJv
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2N63kHY
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2S49fOE
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.

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SPMAdA
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

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2N8hIzp
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.

from UK News Headlines, Latest UK News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DKfwdl
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.

from UK News Headlines, Latest UK News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2S49fOE
February 16, 2019

UK says Brexit defeat in parliament 'a hiccup'

MPs on Thursday night rejected by 303 votes to 258 a motion expressing support for Prime Minister Theresa May as she seeks changes to the Irish "backstop" in her Brexit deal.

from UK News Headlines, Latest UK News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BEvw02
February 16, 2019

Trump emergency declaration faces fights in the courts

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency along the southern border Friday and predicted his administration would end up defending it all the way to the Supreme Court.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SXffgH
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2IkdbLE
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TRujtr
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2toH9nl
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.

from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SPMAdA