WION Morning News brief, March 27, 2018

File photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Photograph: (AFP)

WION Web Team New Delhi, Delhi, India Mar 27, 2018, 08.54 AM (IST)

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Here are top stories of the day

Attack on ex-spy in UK : US, Europe expel over 100 diplomats, Putin expected to react soon

The United States and its European allies have expelled more than 100 Russian diplomats over the nerve agent attack on UK soil. Many nations have shown solidarity after Theresa May last week accused Russia of being responsible and ordered 23 of its diplomats to leave the country.

EC likely to announce Karnataka election dates today

The Election Commission of India is likely to announce the schedule for Karnataka assembly elections today. The term of the 224-member Karnataka assembly ends on 28 May.

Pornstar sues Trump''s personal lawyer for defamation

Stormy Daniels sued Donald Trump`s lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday for defamation, according to court documents, escalating a legal battle between the American president and the porn star that the White House was struggling to contain.

Bangladesh must punish 'lovers of Pakistan': Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the people of Bangladesh must respond to those who have been lost in their love for Pakistan and should be punished.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un reaches China in surprise visit

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has visited China, Bloomberg reported on Monday citing three unnamed sources, in what would be his first known overseas trip since taking power in 2011 and ahead of a potential summit with US President Donald Trump.