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North Korea has 'tremendous' economic potential: Trump

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Vatican envoy to France in sexual assault probe: Judicial source

The envoy, 74-year-old Luigi Ventura, has been based in Paris since 2009 and serves as a diplomat for Pope Francis and is covered by diplomatic immunity. He was accused of molesting a man at the Paris townhall on January 17 when mayor Anne Hidalgo gave a New Year's address to diplomats, religious leaders and civil society figures. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TPKmYQ

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

US envoy says talks with China 'made headway'

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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

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

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

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

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 Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2trMKJv

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

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina wants to retire to make way for young leaders

"It's the third consecutive term and before that, I was prime minister (1996-2001), so it's my fourth term. I don't want to continue for more (time). I think that everybody should take a break so we can accommodate the younger generation," she said in an interview with the German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) 71-year-old leader. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2tnweu4

Security tight for Bangladesh 'mini-Hajj'

However, tension has been running high ahead of this year's four-day event after violent clashes between two Bangladeshi rival factions left one person dead and dozens injured in December. The congregation, which is normally held in January, was postponed following the violence, prompting Bangladesh authorities to hold several rounds of meetings with rival factions to broker peace from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2tqM6Mk

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 World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BEvw02

Myanmar court sentences 2 to death for killing Suu Kyi aide

The court found the gunman, Kyi Lin, guilty of premeditated murder and illegal weapons possession for the Jan. 29, 2017 shooting of Ko Ni in broad daylight at the Yangon airport. An accomplice involved in planning the killing was also sentenced to death, and two other men involved in the crime received prison sentences from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2STrs67

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap national election for April 28

"Between doing nothing and continuing without the budget and calling on Spaniards to have their say, I choose the second. Spain needs to keep advancing, progressing with tolerance, respect, moderation and common sense," Sanchez said in a televised address to the nation following a cabinet meeting. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DF9YAN

US officials to meet Xi as trade talks end

The high-level engagement began Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested he may extend his March 1 deadline for China to make significant concessions on trade if enough progress was made this week in Beijing. The talks pitted a visiting delegation led by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin against one fronted by China's economic czar Liu He from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2TQ1lKt

Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe condemns Pulwama terror attack

"I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulawama district - the worst-ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives," Wickremesinghe said on Twitter from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2DFsn0r

Donald Trump puts on weight, but in 'very good health:' Doctor

Trump, who has confounded health experts with his penchant for junk food and avoidance of strenuous exercise, weighs 243 pounds (110 kg), the report said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GKy8gm

Storm creates chaos in California with flooding, mudslides

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Pulwama attack: US lawmakers extend solidarity and support

Cutting across party lines, over 50 Congressmen and Senators took to social media to express their solidarity with the people of India and called for strict action against the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and its state sponsors. The JeM has claimed responsibility for the attack that took place about 20 km from Srinagar. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2tok704

Pulwama attack: US lawmakers extend solidarity and support

Cutting across party lines, over 50 Congressmen and Senators took to social media to express their solidarity with the people of India and called for strict action against the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and its state sponsors. The JeM has claimed responsibility for the attack that took place about 20 km from Srinagar. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2tok704

Storm creates chaos in California with flooding, mudslides

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

Donald Trump puts on weight, but in 'very good health:' doctor

The presidential physician, Sean Conley, said Trump, 72, passed his medical exam last week with flying colors. "It is my determination that the president remains in very good health overall," he said in a brief statement. Trump, who has confounded health experts with his penchant for junk food and avoidance of strenuous exercise, weighs 243 pounds (110 kg), the report said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SXoQUC

Donald Trump puts on weight, but in 'very good health:' doctor

The presidential physician, Sean Conley, said Trump, 72, passed his medical exam last week with flying colors. "It is my determination that the president remains in very good health overall," he said in a brief statement. Trump, who has confounded health experts with his penchant for junk food and avoidance of strenuous exercise, weighs 243 pounds (110 kg), the report said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2SXoQUC

US experts suspect ISI role in Pulwama terrorist attack

The Pakistan-based JeM has claimed responsibility for the attack that left at least 37 personnel dead and many critically wounded. The experts said the terror strike shows the United States has failed to persuade Pakistan to act against Jaish-e-Mohammad and other terrorist groups from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2N6840i

Trump to declare 'emergency' to fund border wall

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Trump to declare 'emergency' to fund border wall

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Google, Facebook will soon have to pay creators in EU

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May suffers another damaging defeat in Brexit saga

The House of Commons rejected a government motion intended to express MPs' support for May as she continues an 11th-hour bid to renegotiate her Brexit deal with the EU. Hardline eurosceptics in her Conservative party abstained from voting on the government's non-binding motion, which they believed raised the chances of avoiding a no-deal Brexit. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2BAqzFK