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Former Trump adviser Roger Stone says he'll plead not guilty

Former Trump adviser Roger Stone says he believes his arrest in the special counsel's Russia probe was "politically motivated" and he's vowing to plead not guilty and fight the charges. Stone said he is "falsely accused" of making false statements to the House intelligence committee. He's been charged with witness tampering, obstruction and lying to Congress. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DySBTf

A bike accident, a $20,000 ER visit and an American scandal

After a bicycle accident last year, an ambulance transported Nina Dang to the emergency room at a public hospital in San Francisco. A few months later, the bill arrived: $20,243 dollars. The media coverage ignited a nationwide frenzy that lasted weeks. Now, the hospital has finally agreed to reduce the bill to $200. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2B7kNuV

US needs to stay out of Venezuela, says Tulsi Gabbard

A veteran of the Iraq war, she has been opposed to American interventionist policy overseas and is against the deployment of US troops in other countries. Gabbard, 37, the first Hindu elected to US Congress and a four-time Democratic lawmaker, recently announced she will run for President in 2020. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Tgw0Af

After Stone arrest, Trump says Russia probe 'greatest witch hunt in history'

Donald Trump said that the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign is the "greatest witch hunt in the history of our country! No collusion!" Stone was arrested in Florida on Friday on charges of obstruction, witness tampering and making false statements related to the release of stolen Democratic Party emails in the 2016 campaign. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2UjNDiZ

K9 with bone cancer gets final salute outside vet's office

A beloved K9 suffering from bone cancer got a final salute at the Pennsylvania veterinarian's office where he was euthanized. 9-year-old German Shephard Tazer didn't seem well after his last shift Saturday night. Sgt. Chris Martinez, his handler, took him to the vet on Tuesday and learned Tazer had bone cancer in both hind legs, and one leg was broken. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Mwn5Z2

Italy PM raps France, Germany for hypocrisy on Europe

"They are taking us for a ride," Conte said, arguing that there had been a broad agreement since the early 1990s that the seat at the UN should go to the EU as a whole, rather than to Germany. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TgdXKv

Italy PM raps France, Germany for hypocrisy on Europe

"They are taking us for a ride," Conte said, arguing that there had been a broad agreement since the early 1990s that the seat at the UN should go to the EU as a whole, rather than to Germany. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TgdXKv

White House says Stone indictment has nothing to do with Trump

"The charges brought against Mr. Stone have nothing to do with the president, has nothing to do with White House," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2S2dJcP

Greek parliament ratifies Macedonia name accord

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who hammered out the deal with his Macedonian counterpart last year, secured the parliamentary majority needed to get the accord approved with support from independent and opposition lawmakers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2G1oIN5

Donald Trump associate Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge

The seven-count indictment against Stone, a self-proclaimed "dirty trickster," is the first criminal case in months from special counsel Robert Mueller. It provides the most detail to date about how Trump campaign associates were aware in the summer of 2016 that emails had been stolen from the Hillary Clinton campaign and wanted them released. It alleges that unnamed senior Trump campaign officials contacted Stone to ask when the stolen emails might be disclosed. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2HyTv6g

White House says Stone indictment has nothing to do with Trump

"The charges brought against Mr. Stone have nothing to do with the president, has nothing to do with White House," White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2S2dJcP

Greek parliament ratifies Macedonia name accord

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who hammered out the deal with his Macedonian counterpart last year, secured the parliamentary majority needed to get the accord approved with support from independent and opposition lawmakers. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2G1oIN5

UN human rights expert to visit Turkey over Jamal Khashoggi murder

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2sKQ1TV

Pakistan receives $2 bn from UAE, Saudi Arabia

The country's central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Friday confirmed that Pakistan has received the third tranche of $1 billion as part of balance-of-payments support from close ally Saudi Arabia. On Thursday, the SBP tweeted that $1 billion has been received from the UAE. The assistance was the first part of the $3 billion assistance announced by the Gulf nation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2FP8jMB

Idea from Davos: Experts pitch for 4-day work week

The proposal evoked an instant and wide response from attendees, both on the positive and negative sides, with some experts making a strong pitch for adopting a smaller work week to reap the benefits of working less. Some companies have tried a four-day week to save costs and also to provide a better work-life balance to their employees. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2UhpWrv

CNN anchor apologises for birther tweet on Kamala Harris

Harris, 54, last week officially launched her campaign for the US presidential election in 2020 to take on President Donald Trump. If elected, she would be the first woman and woman of colour to be the president of the United States. Chris Cuomo said during an appearance on ABC's "The View" that he "screwed up" and that the tweet, which he sent Tuesday, was misinterpreted. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2RLiFU5

Greek lawmakers to vote on Macedonia name change deal

Greek lawmakers are to wrap up three days of acrimonious parliamentary debate with a vote on a deal normalizing relations with Macedonia, under which Greece's northern neighbour will rename itself North Macedonia and Athens will drop its objections to the country joining NATO. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2B20tv5

US warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

The passage by the US ships will likely be viewed in Taiwan as a sign of support from US President Donald Trump's government amid growing friction between the self-ruled island and Beijing. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WfLDKm

US warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

The passage by the US ships will likely be viewed in Taiwan as a sign of support from US President Donald Trump's government amid growing friction between the self-ruled island and Beijing. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WfLDKm

Taliban appoint co-founder as top negotiator for talks with US

The Taliban have appointed a co-founder of the movement as the new head of their political office in Doha, where talks have been held since Monday with US officials seeking to end 17 years of conflict in Afghanistan. The announcement comes as the insurgents said on Thursday they had held four straight days of talks with US officials in Doha. It was not immediately clear if the negotiations were ongoing Friday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wj8Lr9

Queen urges divided Britons to 'seek common ground'

from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2FYEQ1Q

Mexico fuel explosion death toll rises to 107

The death toll from a fiery pipeline explosion in central Mexico reached 107 Thursday, the government announced, with 40 people also injured in the blast last week. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WoYOc2

India emerged as world's most-dynamic economies: Singapore minister

India has emerged as one of the world's most-dynamic economies, developing at a great pace and keeping at the forefront of technology and social innovation, Singapore's health minister has said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2FObTqf

Macedonia: A decades-long quarrel over a name

Greek parliamentary authorities said the vote had been put back from Thursday, given the large number of lawmakers wanting to speak on the issue. Should Athens agree to the new name, that should clear the path for Skopje to join the EU and NATO. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WdVwbo

Venezuelan military: The muscle behind Maduro

The National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela pointedly reiterated their loyalty to Maduro on Thursday, a day after opposition leader Juan Guaido declared himself the country's acting president. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2S8ADPM