India's women's commission releases new report on crimes against women in the country

India's National Commission for Women has released a new report saying that over 28,000 complaints on crimes against women were registered in 2023.

Most of the complaints were in the right to dignity category that involves harassment other than domestic violence.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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RADIO: BURUNDIAN TROOPS IN DRC

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A United Nations report says more than 1,000 Burundian troops deployed in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have been wearing uniforms of the Congolese army and fighting against the M23 rebels in the troubled region.

The report says the troops were covertly deployed in October last year following a bilateral security agreement between the neighboring countries. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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COVID-19 cases rise in India

India reported close to 600 cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours which includes about 200 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant JN.1.

In response to the uptick, the Indian government has urged state governments to remain vigilant and prepared.  

Some states have reintroduced mandatory wearing of masks in public places.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Japan in "Battle Against Time" to Save Lives Following Quake

Japan's Prime Minister says it's a battle against time to rescue people following the earthquake that struck on New Year's day.

At least 48 people are confirmed dead.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck

CUE: An opposition leader in South Korea has been stabbed in the neck. Witnesses say a man asking for an autograph attacked the politician. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

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More court documents to be unsealed this week naming Jeffrey Epstein's associates

Several court documents regarding Jeffrey Epstein's associates are to
be unsealed this week with Former President Bill Clinton and Prince
Andrew expected to be named.
In 2019 Epstein committed suicide in his jail cell in Manhattan while
facing charges of child sex-trafficking and conspiracy.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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British Military in Red Sea Ready to Repel Houthi Attacks, Says Defence Secretary

The British Military's task force in the Red Sea is ready to repel attacks by Houthi rebels, according to the UK Defence Secretary. 

Attacks on commercial shipping in the region by Houthi forces from Yemen have escalated as a result of the conflict in Gaza. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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JAPAN AND SURROUNDING NATIONS BRACE FOR TSUNAMI AFTER EARTHQUAKE

A tsunami warning has been issued along the coast of western Japan, where residents are being evacuated after a major earthquake.

South Korea, North Korea and eastern Russia have also warned their coastal populations to be prepared.

In Japan around 36,000 homes are without power. From Tokyo, Chris Gilbert reports.

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Nigeria Deploys More Troops to Plateau State After Christmas Eve’s Attack

Military authorities in Nigeria have deployed more troops to Plateau state in the country's north central region.

This follows attacks that left over 190 persons killed and scores injured on Christmas eve.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Danish Queen announces surprise abdication

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Europe's longest reigning monarch will step down this month after a surprise abdication live on television. Denmark's Queen Margarethe will step down on January 14th after more than five decades on the throne.

Alex Cadier reports.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks on New Year's Day

Ukraine says Russia launched a record number of drones over the New Year as the countries exchanged fire overnight. One person was killed in a Russian strike on Odesa and four died in a Ukrainian attack on Donetsk. Julia Chapman reports. 

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India launched its first satellite to study black holes

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The Indian Space Research Organization has kicked off 2024 with a new satellite launch – aimed at studying cosmic bodies like black holes.

It's only the second such mission in the world after the US Space Agency NASA launched a similar mission in 2021 to study the physics of faraway astronomical objects.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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President Xi warns of “wind and rain” ahead economically for China in 2023

President Xi Jinping has warned of "wind and rain" ahead economically for China in 2024 in his New Year's address, and talked of the need for growth and stability. 

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

 

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US Navy helicopters sinks Houthi boats in the Red Sea after commercial ship attack

The United States Navy says it has sunk three boats operated by Iran backed Houthi militants after they fired on a commercial ship in the Red Sea.

US Central Command said they were responding to a distress call from the Maersk Hangzhou.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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UN condemns attack on Ukraine

The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned Russia's missile
and drone attack on Ukraine in the strongest terms.

At least 30 people died and at least 160 people were injured in one of
the largest aerial bombardments since Moscow launched its full-scale
invasion in February 2022.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Giant California waves bring evacuations, big-wave surfers

Giant waves in California have triggered flooding and evacuations along the US West Coast, with  reports of at least half a dozen injuries. 

However, for some adventurous surfers, the conditions offer a thrill-seeking opportunity. 

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Ukraine “needs funding now” says US Ambassador

Ukraine "needs funding now" to — quote — "continue to fight for freedom in 2024."

That's the plea from the United States's Ambassador to Ukraine, who posted the message to X, formerly known as Twitter.

Bridget Brink's call for additional support comes amid a wave of attacks on Ukraine on Friday, with Russia launching dozens of drones and missiles, "using nearly every type of weapon in its arsenal," according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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Boeing urges inspections on planes over possible loose bolt

Aircraft maker Boeing is urging all airlines to inspect its 737 Max planes.

The company warns that there could be a possible loose bolt in the
aircraft's rudder control system.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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India's MEA says Qatari court drops death penalty for eight Indians

India's ministry of external affairs says a court in Qatar has dropped the death sentences of eight former Indian naval officers.

The men who were handed down the death penalty in October this year were accused of spying, but neither India or Qatar confirmed these charges.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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RADIO: DRC ELECTION OBSERVER'S REPORT

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Election observers from the Catholic and Protestant churches in the Democratic Republic of Congo have released their preliminary report of the December 20th elections which cites several irregularities during the voting process. The religious leaders have asked the DRC's electoral commission to evaluate the anomalies before declaring the winner of the presidential elections. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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