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Let's move on: EU wants to keep big role after Brexit

In a text published by several European media outlets, EU commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Parliament president David Sassoli and Council president Charles Michel expressed their regrets to see Britain leave but also sounded eager to turn the page, saying the UK's departure marks "a new dawn for Europe." from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tVraBj

Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds the Senate will vote imminently to acquit without new testimony, in a matter of days. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2GEuPWN

Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts to hear more testimony and boosting odds the Senate will vote imminently to acquit without new testimony, in a matter of days. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2GEuPWN

US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200

The US advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday. The virus has infected almost 10,000 people globally in just two months, a worrying sign of its spread among people that prompted the World Health Organization to declare the outbreak a global emergency. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/31c7ODU

Dead man lies on an empty street at China's virus ground zero

A grey-haired man wearing a face mask lies dead on the pavement at ground zero of China's virus epidemic, a plastic shopping bag in one hand. AFP journalists saw the body on Thursday morning, not long before an emergency vehicle arrived carrying police and medical staff in full-body protective suits. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2OedPLe

Afghans will need billions more in aid, as US looks to leave

Afghanistan will need vast amounts of foreign funding to keep its government afloat through 2024, a US agency said Friday, even as foreign donors are increasingly angry over the cost of debilitating corruption and the US seeks a peace deal with Taliban to withdraw its troops from the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RGPTCo

Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

US secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Kiev on Friday on his first trip to Ukraine, the country at the heart of President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, is expected to highlight US support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia-backed separatists. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tfsajl

Pompeo visits Ukraine as Trump impeachment trial advances

The visit, which was scheduled for early January but then delayed because of Middle East tensions, is expected to highlight US support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia-backed separatists, but also in its efforts to root out corruption. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tfsajl

US Senate poised for crucial vote on witnesses at Trump trial

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Longest smuggling tunnel found on US-Mexico border

The tunnel featured an extensive rail cart system, forced air ventilation, high voltage electrical cables and panels, an elevator at the tunnel entrance and a drainage system. While there were no arrests, no drugs found at the site and no confirmed exit point in the US, the length — more than 14 football fields — stunned authorities. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2RFopgu

EU seals Britain’s withdrawal by email

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Possible virus case traps 7,000 on cruise ship

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EU seals Britain’s withdrawal by email

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Along with virus, anti-China feeling spreads abroad

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China ‘isolated’ as virus toll hits 170, number of infected rises to 7,711

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Possible virus case traps 7,000 on cruise ship

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China counts 170 virus deaths, new countries find infections

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Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre

Hundreds were flown to safety this week to Tokyo, Singapore and California on government-chartered flights, but those from countries with less diplomatic clout fear they are being left behind. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U9L8TA

Coronavirus fears spark mask queues in Hong Kong

Usually clogged streets have been uncharacteristically quiet, with light traffic and crowds over the Lunar New Year holiday. But the one place Hong Kongers are still willing to gather in sizeable numbers is outside their local pharmacies, hoping to snap up rapidly diminishing supplies of surgical facemasks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2S3ZdyX

Netanyahu in Moscow to discuss US Mideast peace plan

Netanyahu told Russian President Vladimir Putin as they sat down for talks in the Kremlin that he wants to discuss the plan and hear his opinion about it. "I think there is a new opportunity here, maybe even unique opportunity, and I'd like to discuss it with you and hear your insights," he said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36BEd8g

Wary of irking China, Trump offers rosy take on virus threat

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Wary of irking China, Trump offers rosy take on virus threat

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Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit

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A ‘Banksy disciple’ sparks treasure hunts and nostalgia in Budapest

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Why American cities are stopping stores from going cashless

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Donald Trump attacks John Bolton as impeachment trial heats up

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Pakistan PM to visit Malaysia to pacify Mahathir Mohamad

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Dalai succession: US House passes bill on curbs against China officials for meddling

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More airlines drop flights to China

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Donald Trump attacks John Bolton as impeachment trial heats up

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Palestinians reject Trump Mideast plan

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Drug store fined $4.3 million for hiking price of masks

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6,061 people now infected with coronavirus in China

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Joint anti-CAA motion set for debate in European Parliament

The motion takes note of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCR) statement last month, which described the CAA as "fundamentally discriminatory in nature", and also of other UN as well as the European Union (EU) guidelines on human rights as it calls on the Indian government to "repeal the discriminatory amendments". from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2U8vVlp

US House passes bill to support Tibet, warns sanctions on Chinese officials for interfering in Dalai Lama's succession

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India asks Israel, Palestine to resolve all issues through direct negotiations

Ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has been consistently supportive of the Palestinian cause and has called for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian issue. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2UgxONl

UAE confirms first case of new Chinese virus in Mideast

The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday confirmed the first case of the new Chinese virus that causes flu-like symptoms in the Mideast. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36GEW8g

US House votes to warn China against meddling in Dalai Lama succession

A total of 392 lawmakers voted for the bill with 22, all of them Republicans plus one conservative independent, opposed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tYSIWm

US House votes to warn China against meddling in Dalai Lama succession

A total of 392 lawmakers voted for the bill with 22, all of them Republicans plus one conservative independent, opposed. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2tYSIWm

US military recovers remains from Afghanistan plane crash

On Monday, the US military said an E-11A aircraft had crashed in the province of Ghazni, but disputed claims by the Taliban militant group that they had brought it down. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2Rz6RCs

Charges against Trump politically motivated, says defence team as it concludes opening arguments By Lalit K Jha

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Donald Trump outlines his Mideast peace plan that favours Israel

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Donald Trump outlines his Mideast peace plan that favours Israel

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Defying Trump, UK grants Huawei a limited role in 5G

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Germany, Japan confirm human-to-human transmission of virus

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Xi Jinping Vows To Beat ‘Demon’ Virus

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Britain's EU Journey: When Brexit chaos ensued

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Hong Kong halts trains from mainland China as virus spreads

Hong Kong's leader announced Tuesday that all rail links to mainland China will be cut starting Friday as fears grow about the spread of a new virus. Chief Executive Carrie Lam, wearing a green surgical mask, said both the high-speed rail station and the regular train station would be closed. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/38IABmc

US bombing of Afghanistan hits 10-year high

In 2019 alone, the US dropped 7,423 separate munitions on targets in Afghanistan, where the US has been enmeshed in fighting several militant groups since it invaded the country following the September 11, 2001 attacks. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uHfRwE

US bombing of Afghanistan hits 10-year high

In 2019 alone, the US dropped 7,423 separate munitions on targets in Afghanistan, where the US has been enmeshed in fighting several militant groups since it invaded the country following the September 11, 2001 attacks. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2uHfRwE