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the u. s. threatens new sanctions. is referendums on joining russia star and occupy parts of ukraine. q says some residents are being forced to vote. ah, no, i mary m. as in london, you watching al jazeera, also coming up on the program. at least 76 people are dead. many more missing. after a boat sinks off syria full of people fleeing the economic collapse in lebanon. ah, rival brutus in iran, amid ongoing anger over the death of a woman in police custody thousands turn out in a show of support. the government and the pound plunges after the u. k. government gambles that to sweeping tax cuts will rescue the economy from recession. ah,

hello and welcome to the program will ukrainians reporting that armed soldiers have been going door to door, getting people to vote on whether for occupied regions of eastern and southern ukraine should join russia. officials say that some people have been threat with punishment if they don't vote for de referendums or taking place in the hands. danielle is up a resume and her song that's about 15 percent of ukraine's territory gives western allies of condemned the votes as a sham, which appears to be a step towards russian annexation. gabriel alexander has more from keith in the domestic region of ukraine, a russian appointed election official tours, a polling station. this is one of 4 regents where people are voting to join the russian federation. the young broker, all sorts young, we grant the right to vote to all citizens of the done yes people's republic as well as abroad. becky is, are you in a nearby park?

people under the watchful eye of the russian state. say they welcome the referendum here. russia has always been our mother lead. without it we had no one left. you crane abandoned us long ago. languishing. yes, you must. alyssa, there are no international election monitors. only those invited by russia. media have been tightly controlled. many western analysts say it's nothing more than an exercise by the kremlin to shape how people think about russian occupied parts of ukraine. look, this is no referendum. this is no expression of will do. but at the same time, they will to say face meaning, getting observers meaning fuming stories of work when voting pulling stations, the protocols being written and so on. this is kind of an imitation of democracy bottle where pictures are important. in some areas, russian installed officials said they would be going door to door with police to invite residents to vote. critic say it's clear intimidation. laura,

under international law, it is illegal to hold referendums during conflict and where people are under threat . most countries, as well as international body, such as the european union and united nations, have said they won't recognize the results. the head of ukraine's election commission has told us the vote violates the institution or she live with us as a little with there are no legal mechanics in the ukrainian constitution to give up territories. this is completely unconstitutional under martial law that we live under. now, it is prohibited by ukrainian laws to organize any referendum on our lands. in 2014, russia held a referendum in crimea, in which it alleged 96 percent to the people voted to join the federation. 5 days later, the annexation of crimea was signed into law. it now appears that same process is

happening again, but in a much larger area, in the middle of a war. and with more at stake for both ukraine and russia. gabriel, as on bill al jazeera keith, will ukrainian president rosamille zalinski has condemned the votes and occupied areas as crimes against a nation. absolutely. with lewis, the world will react absolutely justly to suit our friends. they will be unequivocally condemned at the criminal mobilization of the occupies a company, tried to carry out in crimea, and other parts of ukraine. we say control for now. well, nato saying that it will never recognize the results of the referendums in the occupied parts of ukraine and they plan to ramp up support the cave. the alliance is called on all member states to reject what it calls a blatant attempt it territorial conquest. german politicians are also now discussing a plan to increase their level of support. is that loss report from belin?

a sham and if i elation of the un charter is what nato calls the referendums on, annexing for russian occupied regions of ukraine, describing it as a sign of weakness after losses on the battlefield. nato says it will ignore the outcome and continue to give you great military support. what we should do and we should get all the countries together that have. so for instance, that leopard tank and see that we join forces trained together, sent leopards together to ukraine, which they need right now. if they want to succeed in re conquering the territory that russia has under occupation so far, the german government has been reluctant to send battle thanks. feeling that president flooding may put in would consider a publication. but analysts say the referendum show that nato has not managed to

deter, put in from an x in regents in isa, ukraine, covering an area the size of portugal. would you call it a failure by nato? on the one hand, yes. on the other hand, you could also say that nato has been successful in avoiding a russia. nate who wore, which has always been one of nato's maitre aim. so i would say it depends on your perspective. for ukraine, it makes the situation more difficult. yes, refugees continue to arrive in germany. i know some came from supple isha, one of the regents later, ford is being held in spite of fierce fighting as things that is the biggest mistake. and it shouldn't be a toll on my territory where ukrainian and we don't need russian people at all on my country. we are very angry and we don't understand why another world

can be a little aggressive to russia. think they doing not enough? yes. not to know what 1000000 ukrainian refugees have a rise in germany and european government preparing for more to come as the war escalate. and russia mobilizes hundreds of thousands of service, not only of ukrainians, but also russian are expected to come. now germany says that those who used to fight can apply for asylum. a fight with no end in sight. these people don't know if it will be weeks, months or years before they can go home, steadfast and al jazeera berlin. well, president joe biden is saying that the us will never recognize ukrainian territory is anything other than parts of ukraine. he's one that washington in its allies prepared to impose additional sanctions on russia if it moves to antics occupy parts of a country. white house correspondent, kimberly how can,

how's one this the united states says it is prepared to move ahead with further economic costs against russia. if it moves ahead with annexation in ukraine. this is in response to russia's plant referendums and parts of easter ukraine. the white house calling these referendums, shands and illegitimate. now it is the belief of the white house according to what have press secretary coverage on here that these will be manipulated in terms of the results. as a result, the white house will not accept the outcome of these referendums and also they believe that they will very much be manipulated. now we can tell you that as a result, the white house has decided interpretation with allies to impose economic penalties . but we have not saying specifically what those penalties will be. we do know,

however, that this comes on the heels of escalating rhetoric from vladimir putin, the russian president who has threatened to use nuclear weapons. and we, i also know that the white house has said at this time that it is not adjusting its nuclear posture, its own nuclear posture. in response. it crane is also saying now that it's going to downgrade diplomatic ties with iran for allegedly providing rushes armed forces with attack drones. declining government said on friday, it's military it down for iranian made kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles. desa, the government announced it would be revoking the rhine ambassadors accreditation and ordering a significant reduction in embassy staff to iran has denied supplying drones to russia. ah,

now lebanon's transport minister saying at least $76.00 migrants have died after the boat. they were travelling and capsized off the coast of syria. 20 people rescued, but many more is still missing. survivors told officials that the boat left tripoli in northern lebanon on tuesday, bound for europe, than it went down off tar two's. more and more lebanese syrians and palestinians are risking their lives to flee lebanon, where an economic crisis is plunged, many people into extreme poverty. and hon reports him with him is in shock. the person's family was on the boat that sunk off the syrian coast on thursday. they have buried 9 year old me, and 6 year old maya. but there are 2 brothers and mother are still missing when he didn't them, they brought me the 2 kids did. what about the others? will they bring the others to me? i can't say more than this. my heart is broken. it's the deadliest migrant,

both tragedy and lebanon. in years, passengers were hoping to reach europe and a better life. families and friends waited at the border with syria, as the dead. and few survivors were brought home. why not all were lebanese somewhere palestinian and syrian refugees, but all share the same story. one of poverty and desperation telephone number, the law if i get the chance i release if there is a boat here right now, i will get on with my 2 children and i am one of them at live on economy began to spiral 3 years ago. the political elite blame for decades of mismanagement and corruption have still not agreed on a recovery plan. can i go out of the poverty is what pushed with them to sell a property and his house to go on the boat and then he lost his wife and children. our government doesn't care about the people and the living conditions. oh, just a few months ago a migrant both sank while being pursued by the lebanese navy. dozens of people

drowned. many of them are still missing. with some risk, everything knowing that there was a 70 percent chance the boat would sink. so desperate he was football. many of those who attempt the journey or from the impoverished north, which has been neglected by successive governments. despite the dangerous migrants continue to lead from the shores of northern lebanon, the united nation says the number of people who departed or try to as easily tripled since 2020. it says so far this year. the number is yearly, 3500. but security sources tell us that's a conservative estimate and it's no longer just young people. whole families are trying to escape what many hearsay is a hopeless situation center for their ultra 0 northern lebanon. iran, the army is wanting there. it'll confront what it calls enemies as protest continue

over the death of a 22 year old woman in police custody protest, as was seen confronting riot police and frank objects in the city of ammo. on friday fe tv suggested the death toll from the unrest could be as high as 35 demonstrations started last friday when master armine died after arrest for failing to adhere to headscarf or had job roles present abraham racy as ordered an investigation, but also called the demonstrations act of chaos, but been several pro government demonstrations also taking place in the country, including the capital terran. stay organized, much as a seen as a response to the last few days where have been these counter protests will some of those marching call to the execution of those protest is branding them. israel soldiers, i people have protested, and these processes have turned into, carol's, with a movement as different. for example, those who are supporting from outside separate groups, right?

among them there are, there are those who really do not care about the people themselves. and they used any shows an excuse for their riot in terms of international reaction to this, the un has said that it is concerned about reports of excessive force being used against protest, as we call insecurity forces from room to refrain from using unnecessary and disproportionate force. and appeal to all of to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation. and i would add, we call the authorities to respect the rights and freedom of expression peaceful assembly in association. we also call the authorities to respect women's rights. and to take further steps to eliminate forms of discrimination against women and girls, and implement effective measures or to protect them for from there are human rights violations. in accordance with international standards slash for you on the program

from daily bread to one of life's luxuries. italy's cost of living crisis is hitting basic goods. ha ah, giving bollywood have boost indian cinemas drawer and movie goes with $1.00 tickets after a succession of box office flops. ah . hello. there an intense weather system has brought flash flooding to eastern areas of australia, and while the weather warnings have been downgraded, there is a threat of some severe storms on the east coast, particularly for new south wales. but worst of that weather has pulled out to sea, leaving behind more settled conditions for the likes of victoria. as well as southern australia, temperatures in places like melbourne,

likely to pick up over the next few days with some warmth. coming back in before the showers on monday, and that's thanks to this system that is going to sweep its way across the byte. it will clear for perth or it remains why the cloudy until tuesday, much of the wet weather to be found in the southeast. but things are looking more settled for sydney with sunshine on sunday. and things are looking settled for the south island of new zealand. some spring sunshine coming through 15 degrees across the board. there the weather weather to be found in the north island, wellington seeing some thunder re downpours, but it is an improving the situation buys sunday, that was we moved to south east asia. we've got a system that's moving its way west across the philippines. we've got flood advisories out for news on as that heavy rain works its way west that she weather update. ah, on charleston recalls lebanese to puzzles as holdup flags to get their own sabres.

what's the way off of a financial crisis? choi, the under pressure to help poor nations with death problems. floss zimbabwe, phobos, results, old forming threat makes the cope with drugs counter crossed all elder 0. we understand the differences and similarities of culture across the world. so no matter what moves when use in current calls that matter to you, lou. ah, welcome back. look at the main stories of falling now for lost go controlled regions in easton and sell venue crying have started voting on whether to become

part of russia. ukrainian official say some residents have been threat with punishment if they don't vote lebanon's channels for ministers saying at least 76 migrants have died after the boat. they were traveling and capsized off the coast to syria. many people is still missing. so i have to say the boat left tripoli in northern lebanon on tuesday, bound for europe. and iran's army is warning, but it will confront what it calls enemies as protest continue of the death of a 22 year old woman in police custody widespread demonstrations. mock, the most serious challenge aaron's need ship is faced for some years. well here, the british pound a song to a new $3070.00 a lo against the dollar off to the u. k. government announced emergency plan to rescue the economy from recession and mini budget, which includes sweeping tags, cards, also, sponsored, sell off, and government bonds. british stock hit 6 months, 6 month lowes as a pound, slid to its lowest level against the dollar since $985.00 falling below $1.10. the

chancellor quasi quantity at the basic rate of income tax will be caught by one percentage point. the top rates of income tax, so people any more than $168000.00 a year will be scrapped all together high, false as well. the gum and call this a fiscal event as opposed to a budget, which means that it didn't require the kind of independent analysis and to what it would do to public finances, but it might otherwise have needed. but whatever you call it, this is a massive change to the regular way of doing business. when it comes to fiscal and economic policy, the government says that is what's required. old orthodoxies need to be challenged in order to stimulate growth. that is how we will deliver higher wages, greater opportunities, and crucially, mr. radio fund, public services. yeah. now and into the future. that is how we will compete successfully with dynamic economies around the world. and that is how mister speaker, we will term this vicious cycle of stagnation into

a voucher cycle of growth just over 2 weeks in office. and this new government is making pledges on spending and taxation and borrowing on a historic scale. the chancellor said that the already announced assistance for household energy bills would cost in the region of $66000000000.00 us dollars. but that is just an estimate. and it's just for the 1st 6 months, there are many analyses that suggest over time, it could go north of a $100000000000.00. as for the new taxation announcements, they're going to cost some $50000000000.00 us dollars and they'll be heavily weighted in favor of the highest honors. the basic rate of contacts will come down by a percentage point. the top rate for those earning more than a $168000.00 us dollars a year. that is to go entirely the prime minister less trust. so she's not overly worried about redistributing wealth. she is worried about growing the economy, the target 2.5 percent a year up from the current negative 0 point one percent. the opposition labor party says that the plans aren't fair and they won't work. but so achieve that sort of

role. i'm for that sort of growth to be sustainable in need a credible plan. and the truth is that this government does not have one the prime minister and chancellor. i like to desperate gamblers in a casino saying a losing run. all of this to be paid for by government borrowing at a time when government borrowing is getting only more expensive than the bank of england says it could also stimulate inflation re pressure. but it's been trying to fight through interest rate rises to the potential for a tug of war between the central bank and the government. the orthodox economists that the chancellor has been so publicly calling out are also striking back one former bank of england policy chief, the saying this could end in tears. this could end in a run on the pound that hasn't been seen since the 19 seventy's. and indeed, the pound has dipped significantly since the chancellor spoke inside the house of commons. a government has been elected by a few tens of thousands of conservative party members is making very big changes to

the way economic policy works in this country. the stakes are extremely high and out there is no mark, results have been speaking to people and grace and, and samples, england. it is by any stretch of the imagination, a huge economic gamble on the one hand slashing people's taxes on the other massively ramping up borrowing. but will it all mean as people hope that everybody in the united kingdom will have a little bit more money in their pocket to spend on bolstering the economy? or will it simply mean as the opposition maintain, that the rich will get much, much richer? the plans include cutting, national insurance corporation tax, a tax on buying property, spending tens of billions of dollars on showing up the energy sector. so the people's bills that go through the roof and also controversially on lifting a cap on bank as bonuses. i'm in the town of graves and about 30 kilometers or so from london is neither particularly rich nor particularly deprive, but it could be doing much, much better. it's got a huge concentration of independent businesses. many of these owners are looking

for the economic space to breathe. hopefully it will help because, you know, you were in difficult times at my mom every once you know, being can't really camp with them on a just to, you know, paid bills to said on the table say. and he said, we actually raising shops like to mind, for example, an is, it's difficult if you look up then high street, you can see all the shops are slowly sand to go. and if we all goes, then there isn't anybody 30 loop, it's money that they can then go spend and big shops that they're going to make their money out of. and the banks even got money gone through the bank. you're not gonna, they're not going to make money anyway, alec. so you're saying that said the economy needs to be driven, not just from the top, but from the bottom and the middle to, i think it is denisa. so saw the bottom work up. the tricks is that years of sterility the pandemic. and now, of course, the highest inflation in 40 years, and most certainly the highest amongst g 7 countries. mean people are very, very reluctant to part with their cash. battling this economic downturn for the

government will most certainly be an uphill struggle in the months and years to come or italians adding to the polls on sunday. and for the 1st time since world war 2 are far right wing coalition is expected to when george and maloney who leads the coalition is pledge to deliver 5 years of strong government. as daphne dec reports from naples, a countries economic crisis is at the forefront of people's minds. it's a routine and a recipe that has been handed down to generations. continuity has guaranteed success. but decades of hard work, i now at risk your low futrell quantity. i been a baker for 40 years. the situation as these, they are never been so bad with the gas and electricity bills, increasing the cost of raw material. becker in the series of risk of collapsing. we're sounding the lar, if there is no bread on the table. so battalions, there is

a risk about revolution. i energy prices of sort. this time last year. this was dominique was bill no one or 2, and now resource will go and increase around 600 per cent. i think to be safe. economists say it's unsustainable. a lot of only darya was going bad laura, prettily. this coming winter will be the toughest yet. the storm of the energy crisis for hitters at the end of 2021. and then with the war with ukraine, things have become far more complicated. on the side, italy is worse off than other e u. countries, as we rely more on imported energy and meaning it is more vulnerable to the fluctuations of the gas and electricity markets. one, the one misha. ah, and yet somehow, while walking around, you don't feel how bad things are. the streets here in the city center of naples are busy tourism is booming. it's very difficult to find a hotel room, but this isn't indicative of the real economic crisis that is unfolding here, affecting small family run businesses which make up around 90 percent of companies

here in italy. which basically means it's affecting everyone at the morning market . the answer is the same, just like i said, the gay, tamara, eventually we're all in this crisis together. we need at least $200.00 euros a week to buy food and that's just the basics. there's no room for any extras here . no job. and so i don't make it at the end of the month, everything has increased to gas light, everything is all right, and my pension doesn't increase loving field. we ask her if she thinks the elections will change anything in the wrong arrival door? no, i won't go to home yet. i'm telling you straight off like an apology, i will have her get selected. it's so the same mass. for now the bread continues to rise as do the bills. you're all are not a problem. our worries that will chair with political call or come to power with the selection. the problem will not be fixed. so people's anger, we bowler,

opinion polls suggest a far right wing co mission could when sunday's vote with italy's 1st female prime minister, whatever the political predictions, the economic forecast is a, this is only going to get worse and for whoever wins these elections that may have been the easy part. stephanie decker, al jazeera naples. now india has multiple film industries producing a 2000 movies a year in several languages. but the biggest and most high profile of them. bollywood is struggling after several major flocks at the box office. albany met al, has more moviegoers are in for a treat. it's national cinema jane. india ticket prices have been slashed to less than a dollar. many shows or so it out. could really i got this a good read and then giving hopkins and betsy puppy. so it's really nice that i don't have to put them on the way that i'd like to spend so much amount of money to actually go answered in the here does the watch. hindi cinema often called

bollywood is in crisis. one estimate for just 90 percent of films released in the past 4 months, have bombed at the box office, which locally shows eagerly. but lansing gentile was one of the most anticipated movies of the year adapted from forrest gump it. stars, one of india's most popular stars, armor con, poor attendance, forced theatres to cancel. hundreds of shows. in the cinema is a multi $1000000000.00 industry and one of india soft powers. it struggles a part of a global phenomenon. the pandemic has changed how and where we watch movies. many people are also cutting back on entertainment expenses because of inflation. meanwhile, streaming sites have enjoyed an increase in subscribers. there's also a growing competition from regional and global cinema. so those people who were used to best people fed up in the movies and are watching movies. and um, i'm going by the adam are watching french and spanish shows and phones. and

therefore that is a certainly broadening off piece that has happened. and certain movies which were made in a pre binding scenario for a certain type of audience that audiences change now. oh, this chart topping song and recently married couple created a bus, a master. the super hero felt is rooted in india in my thought a g. it open to mixed reviews, but back to us from us. so what happened is they are wisconsin spectacle and there was origin story kind of thing. and, you know, i think a lot of children were very interested in, you know, the coolness of a, b, c, marvel, or dc universe where there was a lot of special effects and all that kind of stuff. so there are definitely curiosity about what we produce as a filmmaker's need to take creative risk. several big budget.