Friday, September 20, 2024

India probing work environment at EY following employee's death

India is investigating the work environment at accounting firm EY following the death of a 26-year-old employee which her mother blamed on stress.

This comes as a union has called for a review of working conditions in India's IT and finance sectors.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India calls US court summons for its NSA 'unwarranted'

India has criticised a summons issued by a US district court to its NSA and former head of its foreign intelligence agency.

The summons were issued in connection with allegations that Indian officials were involved in a plot to assassinate an American Sikh separatist leader in the US.

India identified the Sikh leader - Gurpatwant Singh Pannun - as a 'terrorist' in 2020.

The summons were issued by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. It names the Government of India and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others.

It has asked New Delhi to file a reply within 21 days.

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ISRAEL HITS DOZENS OF TARGETS IN LEBANON AIR STRIKES

Israel's military says its air force hit around 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other infrastructure in overnight air strikes on Lebanon.

It follows a remote attack targeting pagers and walkie-talkies this week which Hezbollah has blamed on Israel.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Doctors protesting against sexual assault to partially end strike

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Doctors in the east Indian city Kolkata who've been protesting against the brutal rape and murder of a young medic there will partially resume service this weekend after a 41 day strike.

They say a bulk of their demands have been met but their broader fight for justice continues until the perpetrators are punished.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Thursday, September 19, 2024

EU and China pledge increased dialogue amid trade tensions

European Union and Chinese trade representatives have agreed to
intensify efforts to resolve a dispute over electric vehicles.

The EU has imposed tariffs of up to 35 percent on electric vehicle's
from China accusing Beijing of imposing unfair subsidies and flooding
the European market.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UN says Israel continues to defy International Law

The United Nations says Israel continues to defy International Law
despite court orders and Security Council resolutions.
UN Security Council members convened again on Thursday to discuss the
unfolding situation in the Middle East,
with some member states voicing their continued frustration at the
council's inaction.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Fresh polls stateside paint picture of tight election

The race for the White House remains too close to call. 


New polls out today in the United States show Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are deadlocked, with just weeks to go until the election. 


The former US President and current Vice-President are tied nationally, and at each other's heels in the handful of key battleground states that'll decide the outcome of November's contest. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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US accuses Iran of sending stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign

Iran sent stolen materiał from Republican former President Donald Trump's campaign to people involved in Democratic President Joe Biden's then re-election campaign, according to US investigators.


In a joint statement the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence said that this malicious cyber activity is part of Iran's attempts to interfere in US elections.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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US holiday retail sales expected to beat 2023

The summer's barely over but there are already predictions that this
holiday season's US retail sales will beat 2023's figures.

Companies are expected to go heavy on deals as a way to attract
money-conscious shoppers.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.K Govt. To Establish Battery Recycling Plant in Nigeria

The U.K government says it has plans to establish a five million dollar battery recycling company in Nigeria.


The company is to be situated in Ogun state, south west of the country.


Tesem Akende reports.


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Northern Italy hit by severe flooding from Storm Boris


Parts of northern Italy have been hit by severe flooding as Storm Boris moves southwards.

The huge weather system has already wreaked havoc in central and eastern Europe, killing at least 24 people.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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RADIO: DEMAND FOR JUSTICE

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Dozens of women activists in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo are demanding justice for women who were raped at the Makala Central Prison in the capital Kinshasa earlier this month. The female prisoners were raped as hundreds of inmates tried to escape from the detention facility. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Blackouts in Ukraine causing more Ukrainians to leave

Russia's recent attacks on Ukraine's energy grid led to a rise in departures from the country over the summer months, according to a UN report published on Thursday. The report said nearly half of Ukrainians interviewed at the border cited power cuts as their reason for leaving. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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China and EU officials meet for EV talks

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao is meeting Thursday with his
counterpart at the European Union.

Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is top of the agenda after the EU
imposed duties of up to 35 percent on some manufacturers.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is on a two day official visit to Pakistan

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The Russian Deputy Prime Minister is in Pakistan for a two-day visit for discussions on trade, energy, and connectivity. 

This marks the first visit by a Russian leader to Pakistan since April 2021 - and comes as Islamabad looks to address a growing energy crisis with potential oil supplies from Moscow.  

Hira Mustafa has more.

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PM Orban says Hungary is ready for possible flood

Hungary is bracing for record flooding. Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned Thursday that the situation remains critical despite ongoing flood defense efforts. Pablo Gutierrez reports


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Modi in Kashmir after record turnout in first phase of polling

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is campaigning in Indian-administered Kashmir, a day after the region held its first election in a decade.

Two more phases of polling will be held before results are announced in early October.

Modi's visit comes hours after Pakistan 'rejected' the elections in Kashmir, saying elections are 'no substitute for the Kashmiri people's right to self-determination'.

Kashmir is governed in parts by India and Pakistan but claimed in full by both.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India confirms case of Mpox in Kerala

A man who travelled from the UAE to India has been confirmed as having Mpox.

This is the second case that has been reported in India in the past couple of weeks.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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ISRAEL: 'NEW PHASE' IN WAR

Israel says it's moving to a 'new phase in the war' and shifting resources towards its north.

It comes after at least 20 people were killed in a second wave of explosions of communication devices in Lebanon.

The UN and US have called for calm, and the UK government has described the situation in Lebanon as "deeply disturbing".

Israel hasn't commented on the explosion of walkie-talkies used by armed group Hezbollah.

Pete Warren from the Cyber Security Research Institute says intelligence agencies believe Israel is behind it.

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China hits 9 US firms with property freeze over weapons sales to Taiwan

INTRO: China announced steps against nine US military-linked firms over US weapons sales to Taiwan, freezing their property within China.

It's the latest move to put added pressure on the United States to halt its arms sales to the island. Laura Westbrook reports.

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