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speedy trial —— the rain and murder of the 31—year—old trainee doctor in kolkata.he protesters, they spend hours together as you hospital, dare not save even there, where can women be safe and despite the law haven't come into place. they are not effective on the ground. most of the protest is that i have spoken to over the last few days have told me that there are lows but there are not effective. the government needs to put in place of essential law against any runners levelled at that at them and secondly, also make it more saferfor women at at them and secondly, also make it more safer for women at work places and outside. despite right laws, violence against women has only you go violence against women has only you 9° up violence against women has only you go up to live by a government that it is, over the last year, it has gone up by 4%. this is something the politicians, the government and the public need to sit up and take notice of. let's speak to dr r.v. asokan, national president of the indian medical association. thank you so much forjoining us on the p
speedy trial —— the rain and murder of the 31—year—old trainee doctor in kolkata.he protesters, they spend hours together as you hospital, dare not save even there, where can women be safe and despite the law haven't come into place. they are not effective on the ground. most of the protest is that i have spoken to over the last few days have told me that there are lows but there are not effective. the government needs to put in place of essential law against any runners levelled at...
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india stage a strike over safety concerns — following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a kolkataospital. the african union's health agency says over 18,000 mpox cases have been detected across 13 countries this year. and as ukraine persists in its counter—offensive against russia, two people have been injured by a russian missile strike in the city of sumy. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. we start with the latest developments in the middle east. lebanon says at least 10 people have been killed in an israeli strike on a residential building in the southern city of naba—tieh. the lebanese state news agency says two children were among those killed. israel said it was targeting a his brother weapons depot. lebanese media say his brother has fired more than a0 rockets into northern israel in retaliation. also on saturday, an israeli strike on central gaza killed at least 15 people, according to hospital officials. they said the missile hit a house and warehouse sheltering displaced people. as the fighting continues, the talks in qatar go on. two days of ceasefire and hostage release
india stage a strike over safety concerns — following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a kolkataospital. the african union's health agency says over 18,000 mpox cases have been detected across 13 countries this year. and as ukraine persists in its counter—offensive against russia, two people have been injured by a russian missile strike in the city of sumy. hello, i'm catherine byaruhanga. we start with the latest developments in the middle east. lebanon says at least 10 people...
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tens of thousands of people joined demonstrations, after the rape and murder of a doctor in a kolkata
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just want to take you live to india now, in kolkata _ perform.rm. just want to take you live i to india now, in kolkata where there are strikes going on right now with doctors holding a national strike, escalating their protests against the rape and murder of a female colleague, this is in the west bengal city, more than1 million people are expected to join the strikes as hospitals and clinics around the country turned away nonemergency patients. the indian medical association described last week's killing as a crime of barbaric scale due to the lack of safe spaces for women in the country and asked the country to support its struggle forjustice. to tyler now and the new prime minister says that she will take steps to improve their economy, job problems and improve universal health care. she was speaking shortly after this x free accepting the king's endorsements. she invited the third several to form a cabinet. this comes on the same day that the former prime minister's parole relating to crimes against corruption in office. hong kong has said i
just want to take you live to india now, in kolkata _ perform.rm. just want to take you live i to india now, in kolkata where there are strikes going on right now with doctors holding a national strike, escalating their protests against the rape and murder of a female colleague, this is in the west bengal city, more than1 million people are expected to join the strikes as hospitals and clinics around the country turned away nonemergency patients. the indian medical association described last...
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protest, promising to look urgently at their safety following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a kolkata hospital. the african union's health agency confirms more than 18,000 mpox cases have been detected across thirteen countries this year. and after ukrainian troops destroy a strategically important bridge in russia's kursk region, russia attacks the border city of sumy. hello. lebanon says at least ten people have been killed in an israeli strike on a residential building in the southern city of nabatieh. the lebanese state news agency says two children were among those killed. israel said it was targeting a hezbollah weapons depot. lebanese media say hezbollah has fired more than a0 rockets into northern israel in retaliation. also on saturday, hospital officials say an israeli strike in central gaza killed at least 15 people. they say a house and warehouse sheltering displaced people was hit. as the fighting continues, ceasefire and hostage release talks continue in qatar. wyre davies has more from jerusalem. images and reports from across the region show that there are still huge o
protest, promising to look urgently at their safety following the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a kolkata hospital. the african union's health agency confirms more than 18,000 mpox cases have been detected across thirteen countries this year. and after ukrainian troops destroy a strategically important bridge in russia's kursk region, russia attacks the border city of sumy. hello. lebanon says at least ten people have been killed in an israeli strike on a residential building in the...
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so the atmosphere here in kolkata, despite atmosphere here in kolkata, despite a ban on protest, he wasivil society member, political parties, society member, political parties, so the local government is under pressure after this case, because the police and the government is being accused of not doing their duty properly, and even the hospital administration where the incident to places being questioned by the people and even the family members of the victim. people and even the family members of the victim-— of the victim. thank you very much for the update. _ several people have been injured after a ferris wheel caught fire at a music festival in eastern germany. videos show two carriages on the wheel alight, with smoke billowing into the air near the city of leipzig. 18 people were taken to hospital including one person who was injured in a fall and four people with burns. the cause of the fire is still being investigated. now it's time for a look at today's sport. hello from the bbc sport centre. manchester city begin the defence of their premier league title later. they play chel
so the atmosphere here in kolkata, despite atmosphere here in kolkata, despite a ban on protest, he wasivil society member, political parties, society member, political parties, so the local government is under pressure after this case, because the police and the government is being accused of not doing their duty properly, and even the hospital administration where the incident to places being questioned by the people and even the family members of the victim. people and even the family...
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and the rising that we see now on pursuant to the gang rape of the young woman in kolkata, the youngedical student... yeah. we... i should just say, for our audience, we are speaking to each other literally within 2a hours of a mass protest, mostly of women, in kolkata protesting about the terrible case of a young female student doctor who was raped and murdered, it seems, inside a hospital in kolkata. and it's revived so many women's anger about what they clearly see as a failure of the system, thejudicial system, the policing system, to offer real protection to women. so, as this movement now has been going for many years, the question is, has anything actually changed? stephen, i think it's important to understand that individual women have carried this anger and fear, but also hope. right? and it's when we coalesce together in larger numbers that, um, the rising and the voices are heard and the ability to reclaim that much more space. this is true of indian women, but this is also true of women in the united states. harvey weinstein's victims — i mean, look at what happened to th
and the rising that we see now on pursuant to the gang rape of the young woman in kolkata, the youngedical student... yeah. we... i should just say, for our audience, we are speaking to each other literally within 2a hours of a mass protest, mostly of women, in kolkata protesting about the terrible case of a young female student doctor who was raped and murdered, it seems, inside a hospital in kolkata. and it's revived so many women's anger about what they clearly see as a failure of the...
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our correpondent, kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata.ent, but first of all, the father of the victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? 50. victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? so, we soke to speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him — speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the weekend, - speaking. what has he said? so, we | spoke to him over the weekend, and he was devastated, the family are devastated, because they have not got enough time to process the grief, the loss and the horrific way
our correpondent, kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata.ent, but first of all, the father of the victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? 50. victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? so, we soke to speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him — speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the weekend, - speaking. what has he said?...
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protest took place in major cities, including kolkata, locknow, chandigar and new delhi. doctors, nurses and medical staff marched outside of the university hospitals, holding signs that expressed their anger and frustration. protesters call for investigation. the west bengal state chief minister has suspended the college principal. and set a deadline for police to make arrest. india has experienced a series of rape incidents over the past years and it calls to award death penalty to the perpetrators. the key government is facing renewed calls to stop exporting weapons to the israely regime. a protest outside of the prime minister kier starmer's office has demanded that his government impose an arms embargo on israel over its war crimes in gaza. say pura has more: emergency protest for an urgent situation. palestine solidarity demonstrators outside the british prime minister's office renewing their demands. the main demand of today's demonstration is to stop arming israel. i think they should stop all arms sales, arms transfers to israel. it's it's just because of basic h
protest took place in major cities, including kolkata, locknow, chandigar and new delhi. doctors, nurses and medical staff marched outside of the university hospitals, holding signs that expressed their anger and frustration. protesters call for investigation. the west bengal state chief minister has suspended the college principal. and set a deadline for police to make arrest. india has experienced a series of rape incidents over the past years and it calls to award death penalty to the...
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it's in protest against the brutal rape and murder of a young female colleague in a kolkata hospital cities on friday demanding justice. the violent assault on the 31—year—old has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. doctors are demanding the implementation of the central protection act, a bill to protect healthcare workers from violence. let's hear from some of those protesting on friday. translation: women of this country are — translation: women of this country are being _ translation: women of this country are being wronged i country are being wronged daily. i don't understand what we achieve after studying for so many years. whether you are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, everybody�*s fate is the same. creditors can do anything they want to women in this country. there is no justice. there is no action. translation: we justice. there is no action. translation:— justice. there is no action. translation: we want all healthcare _ translation: we want all healthcare professionals i healthcare professionals protected. they are being assault
it's in protest against the brutal rape and murder of a young female colleague in a kolkata hospital cities on friday demanding justice. the violent assault on the 31—year—old has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. doctors are demanding the implementation of the central protection act, a bill to protect healthcare workers from violence. let's hear from some of those protesting on friday. translation: women of this country are — translation: women of...
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keeps boiling over the tragic rape and the murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. w welcome to a studios here in the capital tehran, this is press tv world news, stop! israel air and artillery strikes continue to claim palestinian lives in gaza over 10 months into the genocidal campaign. in one of the latest strikes, at least two palestinians were killed following an israeli air strike on the outskirts of the town of hamad and near the southern gaza city of hanyus. the regime has also targeted several areas across the coastal territory with artillery fire, leaving an unknown number of palestinians dead. meanwhile palestinian resistance fighters are opposing stiff resistance against the israeli soldiers. the armed wing of the palestinian resistance moved hamas said is fighters managed. to detonate two anti-personnel bombs in the tel al hawa neighborhood south of gaza city, killing at least two israeli soldiers there. the israel aggression, which began in october has so far claimed the lives of more than 40,00 people, injuring over 92,500 others. the health ministry
keeps boiling over the tragic rape and the murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. w welcome to a studios here in the capital tehran, this is press tv world news, stop! israel air and artillery strikes continue to claim palestinian lives in gaza over 10 months into the genocidal campaign. in one of the latest strikes, at least two palestinians were killed following an israeli air strike on the outskirts of the town of hamad and near the southern gaza city of...
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keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder. of 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. hello everyone, welcome to press tv, world news. "israely military continues pounding the besieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as a genocidal onslot on the blockaded territory is now in its 11th month. in one latest strikes at least 15 people, including women and children were killed in the central gaza town of alzueda. several people were also injured and to the south in israely drone strike a tent for displaced palestinians killed a six-year-old child elsewhere in..." gaza two palestinians were killed in air raid on their car in kan unit death toll from 316 days of the regimes incessent onslot has already surpassed the grim milestone of 40,000 and more than 92,00 others have also been injured since early october. our gaza correspondent motiabu musab earlier joined us from the central city of dear. well to speak about the latest israely attacks on the palestinian territory, at least 28 palestinian civilians have been rewartedly killed since though now so far as a result
keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder. of 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. hello everyone, welcome to press tv, world news. "israely military continues pounding the besieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as a genocidal onslot on the blockaded territory is now in its 11th month. in one latest strikes at least 15 people, including women and children were killed in the central gaza town of alzueda. several people were also injured and to the south in...
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keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder. of a 31 year old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. 4:30 pm in euros capital taiwan, this is press tv news, it's good to have you with us. "the israely military keeps pounding the besieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as the genocidal onslot in the blockated territory is now in its 11th month. in one of the strikes, at least 15 people, including women and children, were killed in the central gaza town of alsaweda. several people were also injured. in southern gaza, an israely drone strike a tent of displaced palestinians killed a 6-year-old child. elsewhere in southern gaza, two palestinians were killed in an air raid a cart. the death though from 316 days of the regime's incessent onslot on gaza has already surpassed the grim milestone of 40,00. more than 92,500 others have also been injured since the war began in october. our gaza correspon musa earlier joined us from the city of darabala to talk about the latest israeli attacks on the palestinian territory. at least the 28 palestinian civilians have been. revortedly kill
keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder. of a 31 year old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. 4:30 pm in euros capital taiwan, this is press tv news, it's good to have you with us. "the israely military keeps pounding the besieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as the genocidal onslot in the blockated territory is now in its 11th month. in one of the strikes, at least 15 people, including women and children, were killed in the central gaza town of alsaweda. several...
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., police in india have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protests in kolkata over the rapedent has sparked massive outrage across the country. a man, a police volunteer, has been arrested. at the weekend doctors across india walked out of hospitals as part of a nationwide strike called by the indian medical association with only emergency patients being seen. medical staff have called for greater protection for female hospital workers. our reporter salman ravi has more. behind me as a mob of students protesting against the rape and murder of a medical student at the leading medical college in kolkata, west bengal. these protesters march towards the state headquarters, where the government functions from. there were skirmishes between protesters and police because the police barricaded that area, the protesters fought, the police were charging, using water cannons, students gathering from all directions, from different parts of west bengal, demanding justice for the victim, alleging that initially when the police took up the matter, they destroyed evidence. now the case has
., police in india have fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse protests in kolkata over the rapedent has sparked massive outrage across the country. a man, a police volunteer, has been arrested. at the weekend doctors across india walked out of hospitals as part of a nationwide strike called by the indian medical association with only emergency patients being seen. medical staff have called for greater protection for female hospital workers. our reporter salman ravi has more. behind me as...
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our correpondent, kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata. going to ask you about that national task force in a moment, but first of all, the father of the victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? 50. victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? so, we soke to speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him — speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the weekend, - speaking. what has he said? so, we | spoke to him over the weekend, and he was devastated, the family are devastated, because they have not got enough time to process the grief, the loss and the horrific way that their daughter died. the moment this news broke out, they have been talking to media. there are investigations going on. they said they are not able to process the grief but still they are coming out and talking to people because they wantjustice and talking to people because they want justice to and talking to people beca
our correpondent, kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata. going to ask you about that national task force in a moment, but first of all, the father of the victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? 50. victim in this case has been speaking. what has he said? so, we soke to speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him — speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke to him over the _ speaking. what has he said? so, we spoke...
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our correpondent kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata...rt decision means. we seem to be having some problems with our connection to kirti dubey, we might have to come back to her in a moment. we have her now. a decisionjust back to her in a moment. we have her now. a decision just a few hours ago in the top court in india, what does it mean for thejunior in the top court in india, what does it mean for the junior doctors? the it mean for the “unior doctors? the court said it mean for the junior doctors? iie: court said they it mean for the junior doctors? tie: court said they are deeply concerned about the safety and security situation of doctors, that means the court want a central protocol for the country to be followed by all hospitals in the country because as of now there is no central protocol to maintain the security and safety of medical staff. that is the reason the court once nine members of the panel to suggest what can be the safety measures and model to ensure that medical staff is secure and safe at the workplace. {line that
our correpondent kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata...rt decision means. we seem to be having some problems with our connection to kirti dubey, we might have to come back to her in a moment. we have her now. a decisionjust back to her in a moment. we have her now. a decision just a few hours ago in the top court in india, what does it mean for thejunior in the top court in india, what does it mean for the junior doctors? the it mean for the “unior doctors? the court said it mean for...
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the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in kolkata in west bengal,ice and better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man— who worked at the hospital has been arrested in connection with the case. according to data from the national crime records bureau, an average of nearly 90 rapes a day were reported in india in 2022. languages reporter umang poddar sent this report from delhi. chanting: we want... justice! out on the streets after launching an indefinite strike — doctors protesting in response to the alleged rape and murder of one of their colleagues, a 31—year—old trainee doctor at a hospital in the city of kolkata in west bengal. they are angry and want action. translation: our first demand is that there should _ be a judicial inquiry. the culprits should be arrested. there has been one arrest, but we don't have any further updates. and whether there were any others involved along with him. the demonstrations are spreading. they demand justice and better workplace security. many say they d
the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in kolkata in west bengal,ice and better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man— who worked at the hospital has been arrested in connection with the case. according to data from the national crime records bureau, an average of nearly 90 rapes a day were reported in india in 2022. languages reporter umang poddar sent this report from delhi. chanting: we want......
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the reclaim the night march saw women from all walks of life fill the streets of kolkata and other citieso need our independence back. and for a long time, we have suffered this sort of insecurity where we couldn't roam the streets at night, we couldn't go anywhere. even if there was some kind of emergency, we couldn't leave our homes, we had to stay inside because of this insecurity, this fear of men outside who could potentially harm us. now, as a woman, i travel by public transport every day, and i get harassed each and every day, but we have normalised this. we think that it is normal to get harassed because it will happen. we are born as biological women in this country and this will happen in our country, but i think enough is enough. now it's time to rise out in protest, rise in rage, because this cannot go on. let's speak to . kavita krishnan, a women's rights activist and member of the all india progressive women's association can you hear me? thank you for joining us. ijust mention the reaction. more generally, what has been the reaction to those protests. i want to clarify firs
the reclaim the night march saw women from all walks of life fill the streets of kolkata and other citieso need our independence back. and for a long time, we have suffered this sort of insecurity where we couldn't roam the streets at night, we couldn't go anywhere. even if there was some kind of emergency, we couldn't leave our homes, we had to stay inside because of this insecurity, this fear of men outside who could potentially harm us. now, as a woman, i travel by public transport every...
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tens of thousands of women walked through the streets of in kolkata on wednesday and thursday, and furthercities across the country. they have stopped all emergency services in the meantime. these are live pictures coming from new delhi. medical staff there all day to protest the violent death of their young colleague. india's top crime agency is investigating the rape and murder by the incident has once again brought it for the poor cd of women in all�*s most populous nation. 0ur reporter has more from them by. these chance demanding justice, there are slogans demanding safety at work places. these are the junior doctors gathered from across government hospitals in mumbai and they are angry, here to protest against the lack of safety at work places in most government hospitals. remember these are the junior doctors that handle the real patient loads and squalid hospitals, they were all ours, are underpaid, and mostly are at the forefront of any violence inflicted on health care staff. 0ne violence inflicted on health care staff. one of the biggest demands that they have is of a central la
tens of thousands of women walked through the streets of in kolkata on wednesday and thursday, and furthercities across the country. they have stopped all emergency services in the meantime. these are live pictures coming from new delhi. medical staff there all day to protest the violent death of their young colleague. india's top crime agency is investigating the rape and murder by the incident has once again brought it for the poor cd of women in all�*s most populous nation. 0ur reporter...
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the industrial action was part of ongoing prote5t5 following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkataed in city 5treet5 across the country, demanding justice. the assault on the 31—year—old medic has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. the most recent statistics show 445,000 crimes against women in 2022. on average, that's about 51 crimes every hour. among those, there were 31,000 rape5 reported or, on average, one rape is reported every 16 minutes. 0ur correspondent, archana shukla, has more from mumbai. now the largest doctors' grouping, which is the indian medical association, hasjoined into the protest. so, today, 24 hours of nationwide 5trike. the first such where both government as well as private health care institutions will stop all non—emergency service5. so all your elective surgeries as well as outpatient departments in both government and private hospitals will be closed today. and that is a mark of protest and literally amping up the protest to put pressure both on the investigative agency as well as the government to do more about
the industrial action was part of ongoing prote5t5 following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkataed in city 5treet5 across the country, demanding justice. the assault on the 31—year—old medic has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. the most recent statistics show 445,000 crimes against women in 2022. on average, that's about 51 crimes every hour. among those, there were 31,000 rape5 reported or, on average, one rape is reported every 16...
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mass demonstrations spread rapidly as tens of thousands of women, in kolkata and across west bengaljoinedarches, demanding independence and to live without fear. and in a show of solidarity, more than 8,000 doctors in the western indian state of maharashtra reportedly walked out of theirjobs at government hospitals, stopping all but emergency services. the tragedy has shined a light on sexual violence in the country, and the lack of protection for medical professionals. doctors and activists are calling for the hospital authorities to resign, adequate security for medical staff and changes to healthcare protection laws. the brutal nature of the attack has prompted comparisons with the notorious 2012 death of a young woman on a delhi bus, which sparked massive protests. the indian american actor and producer poorna jagannathan campaigns to raise awareness of gender violence and produced and starred in the play nirbhaya which focused on what happened more than a decade ago. i asked her for her reflections on this latest case. ifind it so ironic i am here speaking to you on the eve of india'
mass demonstrations spread rapidly as tens of thousands of women, in kolkata and across west bengaljoinedarches, demanding independence and to live without fear. and in a show of solidarity, more than 8,000 doctors in the western indian state of maharashtra reportedly walked out of theirjobs at government hospitals, stopping all but emergency services. the tragedy has shined a light on sexual violence in the country, and the lack of protection for medical professionals. doctors and activists...
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are on strike demanding better protection after the rape and murder of one of their colleagues in a kolkataospital. and around 100 firefighters fight a blaze at the cultural and tourist centre somerset house — in central london. now on bbc news, americast. we're going to talk about the polls. the polls are interesting. they are suggesting a real, proper change in the way this race looks. a change from trump being really ahead in not only nationally, but also, in the swing states — the ones where the election will be decided — to harris being not exactly ahead, but on level—pegging, and that is a very big change. it's a change that the democrats are celebrating. it's a change that trump and his people are worried about, and they're saying they've got their own polls they're going to see soon. we have some very good polls coming out today, ijust heard. despite all of the fake publicity about this radical left person from san francisco. how's san francisco doing? not like... booing not like north carolina. no, we have some very good polls coming out, so that's good. you know, considering the f
are on strike demanding better protection after the rape and murder of one of their colleagues in a kolkataospital. and around 100 firefighters fight a blaze at the cultural and tourist centre somerset house — in central london. now on bbc news, americast. we're going to talk about the polls. the polls are interesting. they are suggesting a real, proper change in the way this race looks. a change from trump being really ahead in not only nationally, but also, in the swing states — the ones...
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the industrial action was part of ongoing protests following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkatawere 31,000 rapes reported, or — on average — one rape is reported every 16 minutes. our correspondent, archana shukla, has more from mumbai. now the largest doctors' grouping, which is the indian medical association, hasjoined into the protest. so, today, 24 hours of nationwide strike. the first such where both government as well as private health care institutions will stop all non—emergency services. so all your elective surgeries as well as outpatient departments in both government and private hospitals will be closed today. and that is a mark of protest and literally amping up the protest to put pressure both on the investigative agency as well as the government to do more about safety. we know that the top crime agency is investigating the incident of the rape and murder of the 31—year—old trainee doctor in kolkata, and protesters are trying to amp up more and demand that a speedy trial and justice is given in that matter. and they are also demanding that the government come up w
the industrial action was part of ongoing protests following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkatawere 31,000 rapes reported, or — on average — one rape is reported every 16 minutes. our correspondent, archana shukla, has more from mumbai. now the largest doctors' grouping, which is the indian medical association, hasjoined into the protest. so, today, 24 hours of nationwide strike. the first such where both government as well as private health care institutions will stop all...
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following the killing of the 31—year—old medic, who police say was raped and murdered at a hospital in kolkata was a trainee. a police volunteer was arrested and charged with the crime. women activists say the incident has highlighted how women in india continue to suffer from sexual violence. tougher laws in india were brought in after the 2012 gang—rape and murder of a 23—year—old student on a bus in new delhi. the government has urged doctors to return to duty while it sets up a committee to suggest measures to improve protection for healthcare professionals. for more on this, i spoke to dr rakshita singh, who has taken part in some of those protests in india. i asked her how safe she feels when she goes to work. before this i have been doing a lot of night duties but to be honest, the day i came to know about this incident, i do not think the night duties will be the same any more. we do not want women to do night duties and we will reduce the number of night duties for women, but the question comes again, we are trying to promote and tell the people that women and men are the same, but no
following the killing of the 31—year—old medic, who police say was raped and murdered at a hospital in kolkata was a trainee. a police volunteer was arrested and charged with the crime. women activists say the incident has highlighted how women in india continue to suffer from sexual violence. tougher laws in india were brought in after the 2012 gang—rape and murder of a 23—year—old student on a bus in new delhi. the government has urged doctors to return to duty while it sets up a...
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so the atmosphere here in kolkata, is really bad, because everywhere there are protests, despite a banhe streets, activists, civil society members, political parties, so the government here, the state government, the local government is under pressure after this case, because the police and the government is being accused of actually not doing their duty properly, and even the hospital administration where the incident took place is being questioned by the people and even the family members of the victim. french film star alain delon has died, at the age of 88. the actor was part of the golden era of french cinema, known for his tough—guy persona on screen in hits including the samurai and borsalino. his family say he died peacefully at home, surrounded by his children and family. in the last few hours president macron has paid his tribute — posting on x "alain delon played legendary roles and made the world dream. lending his unforgettable face to shake up our lives. melancholic, popular, secret, he was more than a star: a french monument." film and culture critic ashanti 0mkar has mo
so the atmosphere here in kolkata, is really bad, because everywhere there are protests, despite a banhe streets, activists, civil society members, political parties, so the government here, the state government, the local government is under pressure after this case, because the police and the government is being accused of actually not doing their duty properly, and even the hospital administration where the incident took place is being questioned by the people and even the family members of...
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protests spread rapidly as tens of thousands of women, in kolkata and across west bengaljoined the "reclaimtest, demanding "independence "and to live without fear". and in a show of solidarity, more than 8,000 doctors in the western maharashtra state reportedly walked off theirjobs at government hospitals, stopping all but emergency services. the tragedy has shined a light on sexual violence in the western maharashtra state reportedly walked off theirjobs at government hospitals, stopping all but emergency services. the tragedy has shined a light on sexual violence in the country, and the lack of protection for medical professionals. doctors and activists are calling for the hospital authorities to resign, adequate security for medical staff and changes to healthcare protection laws. joining me live is poorna jagannathan, an indian american actor and producer, who campaigns to raise awareness on gender violence worldwide. after the 2012 gang rape in the indian capital, she produced and starred in the play nirbhaya, which focused on what happened. thanks forjoining us. first i would like to
protests spread rapidly as tens of thousands of women, in kolkata and across west bengaljoined the "reclaimtest, demanding "independence "and to live without fear". and in a show of solidarity, more than 8,000 doctors in the western maharashtra state reportedly walked off theirjobs at government hospitals, stopping all but emergency services. the tragedy has shined a light on sexual violence in the western maharashtra state reportedly walked off theirjobs at government...
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year—old trainee doctor, who police say was raped and murdered at a hospital in the eastern city of kolkatahousands ofjunior doctos across the country, which have disrupted hospital services for almost a week. 0ur correpondent kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata. just bring it up to date on the situation there.— situation there. following a nationwide _ situation there. following a nationwide protest, - situation there. following a nationwide protest, after i situation there. following a nationwide protest, after a| situation there. following a - nationwide protest, after a doctor being murdered during a night shift, today the supreme court chief justice and the bench of three judges listened to the matter and they said that they have founded a national task force, and the role of this task force will be to create a national protocol to be established for doctors especially women doctors because this incident happened when the doctor was on her night shift, and saying that women are always in jeopardy due to their gender due to the lack of security measures in public places and espec
year—old trainee doctor, who police say was raped and murdered at a hospital in the eastern city of kolkatahousands ofjunior doctos across the country, which have disrupted hospital services for almost a week. 0ur correpondent kirti dubey, from bbc hindi, is in kolkata. just bring it up to date on the situation there.— situation there. following a nationwide _ situation there. following a nationwide protest, - situation there. following a nationwide protest, after i situation there....
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so we've driven a couple of hours outside of kolkata, and we're now deep in the jungle in the sundarbans, and i'm here to meet some of the last survivors of the bengal famine of 1943. this woman was nine when her father put her on his shoulders and took her to calcutta. on that train ride, she witnessed harrowing scenes. in calcutta, many people were begging forfood or money. soon shejoined them. whether it's taking food wherever they go, remembering an act of kindness, or grief, for those who survived, this isn't history. there is no memorial to the three million people who died, but 80 years on, those who survived the famine never forgot it. the kremlin has stepped into the row over the arrest of the russian—born founder of the messaging app telegram saying that france should not allow �*political persecution.�* pavel durov, who is a french citizen, has been placed underformal investigation in france, after being detained last weekend. the judge said he was suspected of being complicit in allowing illicit transactions, including images of child sex abuse, and drug trafficking, on teleg
so we've driven a couple of hours outside of kolkata, and we're now deep in the jungle in the sundarbans, and i'm here to meet some of the last survivors of the bengal famine of 1943. this woman was nine when her father put her on his shoulders and took her to calcutta. on that train ride, she witnessed harrowing scenes. in calcutta, many people were begging forfood or money. soon shejoined them. whether it's taking food wherever they go, remembering an act of kindness, or grief, for those who...
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the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in west bengal�*s kolkata,ent doctor. the demonstrations, demanding justice and better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man, who worked at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the case. archana schukla reports. demands of better security for health care workers at their workplace is at the core of the protests. the gruesome rape and killing of a junior doctor in a government hospital, doctors say, has shaken their trust that even hospitals are not a safe place. thousands are out on hospital premises staging in protest, saying if there is no safety, there will be no duty. junior doctors association has demanded that the country's top crime agency investigates the killing. there is speedyjustice for victims and that a central law to kerb attacks and violence against doctors be enacted. junior doctors are the main workforce handling patient loads in india's overcrowded hospitals and as they stopped work, hospitals in west bengal state have t
the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in west bengal�*s kolkata,ent doctor. the demonstrations, demanding justice and better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man, who worked at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the case. archana schukla reports. demands of better security for health care workers at their workplace is at the core of the protests. the gruesome rape and killing of a...
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keeps boiling over the tragic rape and the murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata
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protest took place in major cities, including kolkata, locknow, chandigar, and new delhi. doctors, nurses and medical staff marched outside of the university hospitals, holding signs that express their anger and frustration. protesters call for investigation. the west bengal state chief minister has suspended the college principal and set a deadline for police to make arrest. india has experienced a series of rape incidents over the past years and it calls to award death penalty to the perpetrators. with that we come to an end for this edition of world news. thanks for being with us, just bye-bye for now. perhaps the united states founding fathers could never imagine that the country whose declaration they sealed in 1776 would have a long history of atrocities at home and abroad from the korean peninsula to vietnam and onwards to iraq, afghanistan, iran and beyond, wherever there's been a conflict. for strife, the us was involved. the us is addicted to war as the war machine feeds its economy, but watch in this documentary how the rules of the game have changed as us no lo
protest took place in major cities, including kolkata, locknow, chandigar, and new delhi. doctors, nurses and medical staff marched outside of the university hospitals, holding signs that express their anger and frustration. protesters call for investigation. the west bengal state chief minister has suspended the college principal and set a deadline for police to make arrest. india has experienced a series of rape incidents over the past years and it calls to award death penalty to the...
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keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. 5:30 pm capital timehon, this is press tv news, thanks for joining us. this really military keeps pounding the basieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as the genocidal onslot on the blockader territory is now in its 11th month. in one of the strikes, at least 15 people, including women and children were killed in the central gaza town of azaweda. several people were also injured. in southern ghaza, an israeli drone strike a tent of displaced palestinians killed a 6-year-old child, elsewhere in southern gaza, two palestinians were killed in averaid a cart in hannunis. the deaththoll from 316 days of the regime's incessent onslot on gaza has already surpassed the grim milestone of 40,00, more than 92,5 others have also been injured since the war began in october. the once acting for minister ali bahari says the us cannot be neutral mediator in the gaza cease fire talks as it keeps supplying the israeli machine with weapons. earlier in our news review program we discussed the l
keeps boiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. 5:30 pm capital timehon, this is press tv news, thanks for joining us. this really military keeps pounding the basieg gaza strip with air and artillery strikes as the genocidal onslot on the blockader territory is now in its 11th month. in one of the strikes, at least 15 people, including women and children were killed in the central gaza town of azaweda. several people were also...
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keep spoiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31 year old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. a wave of nationwide protests and strikes has been held since the bloodstained body of the trainy doctor was discovered a statemon hospital on august 9th. autopsy later confirmed that she was sexually assaulted before being killed. the incident is spark nationwide outrage. thousands have held candle at visuals, with some carrying banners reading hands that heel should not bleed, and enough is enough. similar rallies took place in the capital new delhi and other major cities. the indian medical association also called for doctors or on doctors for a 24-hour walkout. india is perceived as one of the world's most dangerous countries for sexual violence against women, rape. is one of the most common crimes in india where 90 such cases are reported daily. we earlier talked to our new delhi cormar zaman about the impact of the nationwide strikes in india. here's what he had to say. this is not the first time when we have seen such horrible incident happening in the country. if we you remem
keep spoiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31 year old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. a wave of nationwide protests and strikes has been held since the bloodstained body of the trainy doctor was discovered a statemon hospital on august 9th. autopsy later confirmed that she was sexually assaulted before being killed. the incident is spark nationwide outrage. thousands have held candle at visuals, with some carrying banners reading hands that heel should not bleed, and...
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day celebrations, horrible rape and murder of a 31 year old doctor last week in the western state of kolkata sp outrage in many parts of the country with people demanding swift justice. many indians cool related the event with december 2012 gang rape of a student in bus in new delhi that galvanized the nation. prime minister modi in his independence day speech urged the state governments to prioritize women's safety and punish gender criminals on priority to restore public trust. the leader also spoke about sacrifices of the armed forces and safeguarding the nation, improving ease of living for the middle class, infrastructure development, promoting the space sector, education and employment sector. modi reiterated his government's dedication to sweeping reforms essential. south korea marked its own liberation day. the south koreans have taken to the streets to protest israel's ongoing genocide in gaza. they're called for an immediate sease fire and liberation of palestinians from israeli occupation and self-determination, just as south korea achieved independence from japan in 1945. frank s
day celebrations, horrible rape and murder of a 31 year old doctor last week in the western state of kolkata sp outrage in many parts of the country with people demanding swift justice. many indians cool related the event with december 2012 gang rape of a student in bus in new delhi that galvanized the nation. prime minister modi in his independence day speech urged the state governments to prioritize women's safety and punish gender criminals on priority to restore public trust. the leader...
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continues boiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. wave of nationwide protest and strikes have been held since blood stained body of the trainy doctor was disc a state run hospital on the 9th of august, an autopsy later confirmed she was sexually assaulted before being killed incident has spark nationwide outrage with thousands holding candelit vigil and then they carried banners reading hands that heal shouldn't bleed and enough is enough. similar rallies took place in the capital, new delhi and other major cities, the indian medical association has called on doctors for a 24-hour walkout. india is perceived as one of the world's most dangerous. countries for sexual violence against women, rape is one of the most common crimes in india where 90 such cases are reported daily. indonesia has marked it 79th independence day celebrations of the country's proposed new capital which is still under construction. now scale back event was attended by the country's outgoing president, the newly elected president and many senior governmental an
continues boiling over the tragic rape and murder of a 31-year-old junior doctor in the eastern city of kolkata. wave of nationwide protest and strikes have been held since blood stained body of the trainy doctor was disc a state run hospital on the 9th of august, an autopsy later confirmed she was sexually assaulted before being killed incident has spark nationwide outrage with thousands holding candelit vigil and then they carried banners reading hands that heal shouldn't bleed and enough is...
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part in a 24—hour strike as part of ongoing protests following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkatak ago. thousands of people have taken to the streets in cities across the country to demand justice. the violent assault on the 31—year—old has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. india's biggest medical association has called on authorities to do more to guarantee doctors�* safety. this is what some of those demonstrating had to say. translation: women of this country are bein: translation: women of this country are being wrung _ translation: women of this country are being wrung to — translation: women of this country are being wrung to daily. _ translation: women of this country are being wrung to daily. i _ translation: women of this country i are being wrung to daily. i don't i are being wrung to daily. i don't understand what we achieve after studying for so many years. whether you are a rich or poor woman, educated or uneducated, everyone's fate is the same. predators can do whatever they want to women in this country. there is nojustice, t
part in a 24—hour strike as part of ongoing protests following the rape and murder of a colleague in kolkatak ago. thousands of people have taken to the streets in cities across the country to demand justice. the violent assault on the 31—year—old has reignited national outrage at the chronic issue of violence against women. india's biggest medical association has called on authorities to do more to guarantee doctors�* safety. this is what some of those demonstrating had to say....
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. >> friday at marks one week since the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital in kolkatas across the country have stopped and are protesting. india's top crime agency is investigating. we have more from mumbai. >> [crowd chanting we want justice] >> chanting demanding justice and to slogans demanding safety in the workplace. these are the junior doctors gathered from across hospitals in mumbai. they are angry. they are here to protest the lack of safety at the workplace in most government hospitals. these are the junior doctors that work more hours, or more often underpaid and are really at the forefront of any violence inflicted towards health care staff. one of the biggest demands they have is for a central law to curb the violence against health care staff. a lot of the anger is directed towards the political establishment and government, who the protesters say has not done enough to bring safety to the workplace for women. there are laws, but they aren't effective on the ground. but now, the protests are going nationwide. they also have support from the private doctor
. >> friday at marks one week since the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a hospital in kolkatas across the country have stopped and are protesting. india's top crime agency is investigating. we have more from mumbai. >> [crowd chanting we want justice] >> chanting demanding justice and to slogans demanding safety in the workplace. these are the junior doctors gathered from across hospitals in mumbai. they are angry. they are here to protest the lack of safety at...
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the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in west bengal�*s kolkata,better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man, who worked at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the case. archana schukla reports. demands of better security for health care workers at their workplace is at the core of the protests. the gruesome rape and killing of a junior doctor in a government hospital, doctors say has shaken their trust, that even hospitals are not a safe place. thousands are out on hospital premises staging protests, saying that if there is no safety, there will be no duty. the junior doctors association has demanded that the country's top crime agency investigate the killing, that there is speedy justice for the victim and that a central law to curb attacks and violence against doctors be enacted. junior doctors are the main workforce handling patient loads in india's overcrowded hospitals. and as they stopped work, hospitals in west bengal state have taken a hit, paralysing outpatient serv
the woman's body was found with multiple injuries in a state—run hospital in west bengal�*s kolkata,better workplace security, have now spread to other parts of the country. local media reports say a man, who worked at the hospital, has been arrested in connection with the case. archana schukla reports. demands of better security for health care workers at their workplace is at the core of the protests. the gruesome rape and killing of a junior doctor in a government hospital, doctors say...
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are on strike demanding better protection after the rape and murder of one of their colleagues in a kolkataospital. now on bbc news, this cultural life: juliette binoche. juliette binoche is one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation — a bafta and academy award winner. she's known for playing complex characters on stage and screen. from three colours: blue and les amants du pont—neuf to chocolat and the english patient, across a ao—year career, her roles have been incredibly varied. she brings an intelligence and emotional intensity to many of her big—screen characters. "the heart is an organ of fire." i love that. in this episode of this cultural life, the radio 4 programme, juliette binoche reveals her formative influences and experiences, and reveals how it was seeing a play directed by peter brook that first ignited her passion for acting. i felt so much joy watching it. i remember thinking, "if you can give thatjoy, "i want to give it as well." it's tight. juliette binoche, welcome to this cultural life. it's tight. juliette binoche, welcome to this cultural life. thank you for
are on strike demanding better protection after the rape and murder of one of their colleagues in a kolkataospital. now on bbc news, this cultural life: juliette binoche. juliette binoche is one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation — a bafta and academy award winner. she's known for playing complex characters on stage and screen. from three colours: blue and les amants du pont—neuf to chocolat and the english patient, across a ao—year career, her roles have been incredibly...
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so we've driven a couple of hours outside of kolkata, and we're now deep in the jungle in the sundarbanse of191t3. this woman was nine when her father put her on his shoulders and took her to calcutta. on that train ride, she witnessed harrowing scenes. in calcutta, many people were begging forfood or money. soon shejoined them. whether it's taking food wherever they go, remembering an act of kindness, or grief, for those who survived, this isn't history. there is no memorial to the three million people who died, but 80 years on, those who survived the famine never forgot it. around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. japan has ordered more than five million people to evacuate their homes as a major storm crosses the country. typhoon shanshan has left hundreds of thousands without power after it made landfall on the island of kyushu. the storm is expected to travel up towards tokyo this weekend with japan airlines cancelled 275 domestic flights on thursday, with more disruption expected into friday. three people from the same family have already been killed in a landslide whic
so we've driven a couple of hours outside of kolkata, and we're now deep in the jungle in the sundarbanse of191t3. this woman was nine when her father put her on his shoulders and took her to calcutta. on that train ride, she witnessed harrowing scenes. in calcutta, many people were begging forfood or money. soon shejoined them. whether it's taking food wherever they go, remembering an act of kindness, or grief, for those who survived, this isn't history. there is no memorial to the three...