"The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my 30 years of research into the feminine soul&nbsp;is, 'What does a woman want?' " Sigmund Freud had once famously said in his letter to Princess Marie Bonaparte.&nbsp;

The question still remains unanswered and debated and somewhere lost in the hubbub of gender discussions. However elusive the nature of the question may appear, the answer was never as incomprehensible as it appeared to the world. Open the hidden nods of your day-to-day life, and you may find the answers there – the anger, discomfort, hopelessness and failed expectations expressed in the words and gestures of women around us.&nbsp;

It is difficult to list out the 10 major things that women want in a world where they lack respect, space, independence, freedom of thought, expression and ideation.&nbsp;

However, here's a 10-point guideline for all men to understand what women really want (apart from the basics).&nbsp;

1. Mr Know It All

One of the greatest myths in this world is that men know it all – from understanding sports to discussing politics, managing finance, planning trips, and even changing car tyres. It is high time that society understands and remembers that women also keep a good knowledge of these things and perhaps at times, better knowledge!

2. Sharing the burden

In today's world, it is common for women to have career aspirations as well as family and children to take care of. When a woman gives birth to a child, taking care of the infant 24 hours a day does not become her sole responsibility. The burden needs to be shared by men and women must not be compelled or put under unsaid pressure to take career breaks.

3. Setting the right narrative

It has become a common practice to appreciate men for similar things women are looked down upon for. A man working till late would be called someone "providing for his family" whereas a woman will be termed a "workaholic". A man dropping a child at daycare is considered "helpful", but if a woman does the same, it is considered her job.

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4. Women "have" sexual needs

Women are judged if they openly talk about their sexual needs or their sexual preferences even in their closed groups. It is imperative to talk about women's sexual needs and understand them. This will be the baby step towards women's sexual liberation.

5. Compliments that no one wants

It has become a norm to give compliments like – 'Beauty with brains', 'You haven't aged at all', 'You are pretty for a dark-skinned girl', and 'You are a good driver, for a girl'. Well, it may seem like a compliment to a man, but for a woman, it is disrespectful and insulting remarks hidden in disguise.

6. Why an all-boys club at the C-suite level?

Representation matters. Having an all-boys club at C-suite levels indicates a lack of representation in the company. In the workplace, blatant sexism by not giving equal opportunities to married women exists. Interestingly, a man’s marital status has zero effects on his job prospects.

7. No health insurance to cover women's reproductive healthcare?

There is a need to provide health insurance that covers reproductive healthcare for women and not just cold and flu. Interestingly, lot of insurance companies still do not consider reproductive healthcare as necessary to be ‘covered’ under their regular plans which directly denies women of their basic rights.

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8. No sexist humour at work

Google "sexist casual jokes at the workplace" and you will find articles that tell women how to respond to or deal with sexist jokes or remarks at the workplace. This is how prevalent the situation has been. Sexist remarks and wife jokes are definitely not what women want in the workplace.

9. Being a woman is not a disability. They don't need crutches.

Men believe that it is their birthright to protect women, spend on them and keep a watch on them. Women are strong enough to take care of themselves. Their independence and space should be respected and men should stop acting like crutches.

10. Stop celebrating Women's Day

Women – the birth giver, the housemaker, the workplace leaders – need to be serenaded all through the year. A single day in a year just won't suffice!

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"The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my 30 years of research into the feminine soul is, 'What does a woman want?

"The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my 30 years of research into the feminine soul is, 'What does a woman want?' " Sigmund Freud had once famously said in his letter to Princess Marie Bonaparte. The question still remains unanswered and debated and somewhere lost in the hubbub of gender discussions. However elusive the nature of the question may appear, the answer was never as incomprehensible as it appeared to the world. Open the hidden nods of your day-to-day life, and you may find the answers there – the anger, discomfort, hopelessness and failed expectations expressed in the words and gestures of women around us. It is difficult to list out the 10 major things that women want in a world where they lack respect, space, independence, freedom of thought, expression and ideation. However, here's a 10-point guideline for all men to understand what women really want (apart from the basics). 1. Mr Know It All One of the greatest myths in this world is that men know it all – from understanding sports to discussing politics, managing finance, planning trips, and even changing car tyres. It is high time that society understands and remembers that women also keep a good knowledge of these things and perhaps at times, better knowledge! 2. Sharing the burden In today's world, it is common for women to have career aspirations as well as family and children to take care of. When a woman gives birth to a child, taking care of the infant 24 hours a day does not become her sole responsibility. The burden needs to be shared by men and women must not be compelled or put under unsaid pressure to take career breaks. 3. Setting the right narrative It has become a common practice to appreciate men for similar things women are looked down upon for. A man working till late would be called someone "providing for his family" whereas a woman will be termed a "workaholic". A man dropping a child at daycare is considered "helpful", but if a woman does the same, it is considered her job. ALSO READ | Explained | How women emerged as writers in 19th century colonial India 4. Women "have" sexual needs Women are judged if they openly talk about their sexual needs or their sexual preferences even in their closed groups. It is imperative to talk about women's sexual needs and understand them. This will be the baby step towards women's sexual liberation. 5. Compliments that no one wants It has become a norm to give compliments like – 'Beauty with brains', 'You haven't aged at all', 'You are pretty for a dark-skinned girl', and 'You are a good driver, for a girl'. Well, it may seem like a compliment to a man, but for a woman, it is disrespectful and insulting remarks hidden in disguise. 6. Why an all-boys club at the C-suite level? Representation matters. Having an all-boys club at C-suite levels indicates a lack of representation in the company. In the workplace, blatant sexism by not giving equal opportunities to married women exists. Interestingly, a man’s marital status has zero effects on his job prospects. 7. No health insurance to cover women's reproductive healthcare? There is a need to provide health insurance that covers reproductive healthcare for women and not just cold and flu. Interestingly, lot of insurance companies still do not consider reproductive healthcare as necessary to be ‘covered’ under their regular plans which directly denies women of their basic rights. WATCH | Gravitas: UN chief warns gender equality still 300 years away 8. No sexist humour at work Google "sexist casual jokes at the workplace" and you will find articles that tell women how to respond to or deal with sexist jokes or remarks at the workplace. This is how prevalent the situation has been. Sexist remarks and wife jokes are definitely not what women want in the workplace. 9. Being a woman is not a disability. They don't need crutches. Men believe that it is their birthright to protect women, spend on them and keep a watch on them. Women are strong enough to take care of themselves. Their independence and space should be respected and men should stop acting like crutches. 10. Stop celebrating Women's Day Women – the birth giver, the housemaker, the workplace leaders – need to be serenaded all through the year. A single day in a year just won't suffice! (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

What do women want? A 10-point guide for all men out there

Every morning, after dropping her children along with a few other kids from her village to school in Dhannipatti in the north Indian city of Mirzapur, Pragya Devi heads to the main market area to start the 'morning route' of her e-rickshaw business. She usually charges 15 rupees for one drop-off per person if the distance is within three kilometres.

If business is good in the first half of the day, she instantly buys vegetables for the family. Her passion for automobiles is what describes her the best. While this passion for women in her community is rare, it is revolutionary to see a married woman clad in a traditional Indian sari and a vermilion mark on her head riding an e-rickshaw, transporting men, women and children around the male-dominated locales of Mirzapur.

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From women being astonished when they first see her to women feeling proud of her - Pragya Devi has observed her community come to terms with this 'shock' in their environment. During one round of her e-rickshaw, a young girl, who is currently a nurse, wondered, “If she can do it, we can do it”. Pragya Devi carries the message of women's empowerment with her wherever she goes, creating a positive domino effect.

Thousands of women like Pragya Devi are today waiting for someone to help them bridge the gap between dreams and reality, even if the help is just a small amount like Rs 40,000 ($489). This is the magic wand that Rang De's founder Smita Ram and with her husband Ram NK are carrying, to empower women from these rural belts of India to rise and shine.

Rang De – an attempt at last mile financial inclusion "women"

For the burgeoning women entrepreneurs in rural areas and courageously taking a step ahead to work for themselves and their families, Rang De has emerged as a blessing, a helping hand from one woman to another.

Established in 2008, Rang De is the first social peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform in India, which is providing low-cost and affordable credit to unbanked communities.

The platform provides individuals with the opportunity to turn themselves into social investors&nbsp;by lending small amounts of money to those who have never borrowed from any bank or are financially excluded. This is done at a small interest rate and Rang De further encourages these social investors to reinvest the repayments received, thus creating an infinite loop of impact.

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Speaking about the mission of Rang De Smita Ram told WION, "What we aim to address through Rang De is to enable underbanked communities to get access to affordable credit, and also bridge the empathy gap between urban and rural India."

With 80 per cent of investees being rural women, this novel idea is helping the women of developing India break the clutches of poverty and prosper. Taking pride in lending support to such women, Smita Ram said, "We are already seeing women making great strides when it comes to building enterprises and becoming self-reliant. You invest in a woman and you will see an entire community develop".

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Every morning, after dropping her children along with a few other kids from her village to school in Dhannipatti in the north Indian city of Mirzapur, Pragya Devi heads to the main market area to start the 'morning route' of her e-rickshaw business.

Every morning, after dropping her children along with a few other kids from her village to school in Dhannipatti in the north Indian city of Mirzapur, Pragya Devi heads to the main market area to start the 'morning route' of her e-rickshaw business. She usually charges 15 rupees for one drop-off per person if the distance is within three kilometres. If business is good in the first half of the day, she instantly buys vegetables for the family. Her passion for automobiles is what describes her the best. While this passion for women in her community is rare, it is revolutionary to see a married woman clad in a traditional Indian sari and a vermilion mark on her head riding an e-rickshaw, transporting men, women and children around the male-dominated locales of Mirzapur. ALSO READ | Who is Hekani Jakhalu? Nagaland's first-ever woman MLA creates history in Northeast Elections 2023 From women being astonished when they first see her to women feeling proud of her - Pragya Devi has observed her community come to terms with this 'shock' in their environment. During one round of her e-rickshaw, a young girl, who is currently a nurse, wondered, “If she can do it, we can do it”. Pragya Devi carries the message of women's empowerment with her wherever she goes, creating a positive domino effect. Thousands of women like Pragya Devi are today waiting for someone to help them bridge the gap between dreams and reality, even if the help is just a small amount like Rs 40,000 ($489). This is the magic wand that Rang De's founder Smita Ram and with her husband Ram NK are carrying, to empower women from these rural belts of India to rise and shine. Rang De – an attempt at last mile financial inclusion "women" For the burgeoning women entrepreneurs in rural areas and courageously taking a step ahead to work for themselves and their families, Rang De has emerged as a blessing, a helping hand from one woman to another. Established in 2008, Rang De is the first social peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform in India, which is providing low-cost and affordable credit to unbanked communities. The platform provides individuals with the opportunity to turn themselves into social investors by lending small amounts of money to those who have never borrowed from any bank or are financially excluded. This is done at a small interest rate and Rang De further encourages these social investors to reinvest the repayments received, thus creating an infinite loop of impact. WATCH | Gravitas: UN chief warns gender equality still 300 years away Speaking about the mission of Rang De Smita Ram told WION, "What we aim to address through Rang De is to enable underbanked communities to get access to affordable credit, and also bridge the empathy gap between urban and rural India." With 80 per cent of investees being rural women, this novel idea is helping the women of developing India break the clutches of poverty and prosper. Taking pride in lending support to such women, Smita Ram said, "We are already seeing women making great strides when it comes to building enterprises and becoming self-reliant. You invest in a woman and you will see an entire community develop". You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

From dreams to reality - How Rang De's micro-credit drive is transforming women to entrepreneurs

Women in different parts of the world are still struggling for basic rights. This Women's Day, Molly Gambhir gets you their story.

Gravitas: Stories of women fighting for basic rights

Holi not only conveys India's values but it also plays a big role in shaping brand India. Molly Gambhir tells you how this festival adds colour to India's soft power.

Gravitas: How Holi adds colour to India's soft power

Why do people around the world play Holi? How did it all start? And when? Molly Gambhir brings you the story of Holi.

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On the occasion of Holi, WION's Johan Castell travelled to 3 temples in Mathura to get a glimpse of how the festival is celebrated in this historic pace. Here's a report on what he saw.

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Holi is not only celebrated in India, but also embraced around the world. This year was no different, from Karachi to Kathmandu, thousands celebrated the festival of colours. Molly Gambhir takes you to heart of the festivities.

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that a draft law will be placed forward by his government enshrining the right to abortion in the French constitution in the months ahead.

Macron said that he supports the inclusion of abortion rights in the Constitution and that the move would send a message of solidarity to women around the world.

The announcement was made by Macron on International Women's Day during a ceremony to honour Tunisian-born French feminist and lawyer Gisele Halimi who died at the age of 93 in 2020. Halimi was a staunch supporter of the right to abortion.

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Macron said that his government would soon submit an amendment to the constitution in the parliament.

"This will enshrine the freedom of women to choose abortion, and be a solemn guarantee that nothing can ever limit or abolish this right because it will have become irreversible. The rights of women are always a fragile conquest," he said.

"I hope the strength of this message helps us change our constitution and enshrine in it the freedom of women to seek an abortion...so that nothing can hinder nor unravel what will be irreversible," Macron added.

This will "send a universal message of solidarity to all the women who today see this freedom crushed", the president said.

In November 2022, France's National Assembly voted in support of the constitutional change.

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This month, the plan was also backed by the French senators but the chamber, where conservatives enjoy a majority, modified the wording of the text to "women's freedom" to abort, from "women's right".

On Wednesday, Macron said that the progress achieved in parliamentary debates "will allow, that is my wish, to include in our basic law this freedom as part of a draft law that would revise our constitution and that will be prepared in the coming months".

(With inputs from agencies)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that a draft law will be placed forward by his government enshrining the right to abortion in the French constitution in the months ahead.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said that a draft law will be placed forward by his government enshrining the right to abortion in the French constitution in the months ahead. Macron said that he supports the inclusion of abortion rights in the Constitution and that the move would send a message of solidarity to women around the world. The announcement was made by Macron on International Women's Day during a ceremony to honour Tunisian-born French feminist and lawyer Gisele Halimi who died at the age of 93 in 2020. Halimi was a staunch supporter of the right to abortion. ALSO READ | In a first, five pregnant women sue the state of Texas over abortion ban Macron said that his government would soon submit an amendment to the constitution in the parliament. "This will enshrine the freedom of women to choose abortion, and be a solemn guarantee that nothing can ever limit or abolish this right because it will have become irreversible. The rights of women are always a fragile conquest," he said. "I hope the strength of this message helps us change our constitution and enshrine in it the freedom of women to seek an abortion...so that nothing can hinder nor unravel what will be irreversible," Macron added. This will "send a universal message of solidarity to all the women who today see this freedom crushed", the president said. In November 2022, France's National Assembly voted in support of the constitutional change. WATCH | WION Speed News | France: Day of protests against pension reforms This month, the plan was also backed by the French senators but the chamber, where conservatives enjoy a majority, modified the wording of the text to "women's freedom" to abort, from "women's right". On Wednesday, Macron said that the progress achieved in parliamentary debates "will allow, that is my wish, to include in our basic law this freedom as part of a draft law that would revise our constitution and that will be prepared in the coming months". (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Macron says will put abortion rights in French constitution in 'coming months'

China on Wednesday said that it is willing to "play a positive role" in helping Sri Lanka tackle bankruptcy and emerge through its debt crisis after the former agreed to restructure its loans.

Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis led to 22 million people facing acute shortages of fuel, food and medicine as well as runaway inflation and extended blackouts.

"China is ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to play a positive role in helping Sri Lanka cope with its current difficulties, ease its debt burden and achieve sustainable development," said foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular briefing.

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"The Export-Import Bank of China, as the official bilateral creditor, issued a financial assurance letter to Sri Lanka on March 6," she added when quizzed about the statement given by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday regarding Beijing's agreement to help.

Mao added that China "supports relevant financial institutions in actively discussing debt disposal plans with the Sri Lankan side".

The government of Wickremesinghe has been working to restore the ruined finances of Sri Lanka and trying to secure a desperately needed rescue package from International Monetary Fund (IMF).

However, the IMF bailout was held by continuous debt negotiations with China, which is the largest bilateral creditor of Sri Lanka.

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Beijing confirmed that it would assist Sri Lanka in clearing its final obstacle and securing a long-awaited International Monetary Fund bailout.

"Sri Lanka has now received financing assurances from all major bilateral creditors," IMF's Asia and Pacific Department's director Krishna Srinivasan said on Tuesday.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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China on Wednesday said that it is willing to "play a positive role" in helping Sri Lanka tackle bankruptcy and emerge through its debt crisis after the former agreed to restructure its loans.

China on Wednesday said that it is willing to "play a positive role" in helping Sri Lanka tackle bankruptcy and emerge through its debt crisis after the former agreed to restructure its loans. Sri Lanka's unprecedented economic crisis led to 22 million people facing acute shortages of fuel, food and medicine as well as runaway inflation and extended blackouts. "China is ready to work with relevant countries and international financial institutions to play a positive role in helping Sri Lanka cope with its current difficulties, ease its debt burden and achieve sustainable development," said foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular briefing. ALSO READ | Sri Lanka president Ranil Wickremesinghe says China has agreed to restructure its loan "The Export-Import Bank of China, as the official bilateral creditor, issued a financial assurance letter to Sri Lanka on March 6," she added when quizzed about the statement given by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday regarding Beijing's agreement to help. Mao added that China "supports relevant financial institutions in actively discussing debt disposal plans with the Sri Lankan side". The government of Wickremesinghe has been working to restore the ruined finances of Sri Lanka and trying to secure a desperately needed rescue package from International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, the IMF bailout was held by continuous debt negotiations with China, which is the largest bilateral creditor of Sri Lanka. WATCH | Sri Lanka expects IMF nod for $2.9 billion package after China support Beijing confirmed that it would assist Sri Lanka in clearing its final obstacle and securing a long-awaited International Monetary Fund bailout. "Sri Lanka has now received financing assurances from all major bilateral creditors," IMF's Asia and Pacific Department's director Krishna Srinivasan said on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Will play 'positive role' in helping Sri Lanka fight bankruptcy, says China

Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary.&nbsp;

Several sectyions of Israeli society have joined the weekly protests against the plans of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the ability of Supreme Court to rule against the executive and the legislature, while giving decisive powers to lawmakers in appointment of judges.&nbsp;

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Marking the International Women's Day, the women joined the protests at the popular Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while clapping and chanting "democracy".&nbsp;

&nbsp;"It's supposed to be a happy day that we celebrate our rights but now we need to protest again," said Moran Katzenstein at a demonstration in Jerusalem. "We all wear red and we show that we are drawing a red line and we will not allow this government to harm our rights,” she added.&nbsp;

The protesters waved signs reading "harming women's rights, not on our shift" and "women's struggle," as they demonstrated against the legislation, which was proposed by Netanyahu with his religious allies and right-wing groups last month.&nbsp;

On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that a compromise in the judicial overhual plan of the government could be imminent, however, opposition leader Benny Gantz said that no negotiations will take place till the legislation is halted.

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"Agreements can be reached, compromise on democracy we cannot reach," Gantz stated. Women dressed in red stood in a line at the famous Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while they clapped and chanted "democracy."&nbsp;

"We feel that every step of this reform is going to hurt women and take women's rights back," Adi Agasi-Shafir said. "We are going to be deprived of all the rights and achievements that we managed to get so far, it's really dangerous and we're not willing to accept that," Agasi-Shafir added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary.

Thousands of women, dressed in red, formed human chains on Wednesday to protest against the planned judicial overhaul of the right-wing Israeli government that would strictly limit the powers of the judiciary. Several sectyions of Israeli society have joined the weekly protests against the plans of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the ability of Supreme Court to rule against the executive and the legislature, while giving decisive powers to lawmakers in appointment of judges. ALSO READ | Six Palestinians killed during Israel military raid in West Bank Marking the International Women's Day, the women joined the protests at the popular Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while clapping and chanting "democracy". "It's supposed to be a happy day that we celebrate our rights but now we need to protest again," said Moran Katzenstein at a demonstration in Jerusalem. "We all wear red and we show that we are drawing a red line and we will not allow this government to harm our rights,” she added. The protesters waved signs reading "harming women's rights, not on our shift" and "women's struggle," as they demonstrated against the legislation, which was proposed by Netanyahu with his religious allies and right-wing groups last month. On Monday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said that a compromise in the judicial overhual plan of the government could be imminent, however, opposition leader Benny Gantz said that no negotiations will take place till the legislation is halted. WATCH | Israel president says judicial compromise 'closer' as protests escalate "Agreements can be reached, compromise on democracy we cannot reach," Gantz stated. Women dressed in red stood in a line at the famous Tel Aviv beach-front promenade, while they clapped and chanted "democracy." "We feel that every step of this reform is going to hurt women and take women's rights back," Adi Agasi-Shafir said. "We are going to be deprived of all the rights and achievements that we managed to get so far, it's really dangerous and we're not willing to accept that," Agasi-Shafir added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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A brazen diamond heist at Brussels airport appears to be becoming a near-perfect crime as almost a decade passed and the precious stones still remain missing.

On Wednesday, four more accused were acquitted, making it unclear whether the authorities will ever find the mastermind.

The heist was compared to the Hollywood movie Ocean’s Eleven for such a clinical and clean execution, which left no one hurt.

The court had convicted one person and sentenced him to five years in prison while recovering a small part of the loot which was estimated to be worth $50 million in 2013, and 18 others were acquitted in 2018.

 
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In its ruling, the Brussels appeals court said that “the elements of the investigation are not sufficiently reliable” and that they were not sufficient for convicting the last four defendants.

In 2013, eight robbers dressed as police personnel entered the Brussels international airport by cutting through the security fences, and walked towards a Swiss-bound plane where people were loading parcels of gems from the nearby Antwerp global diamond hub.

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The robbers brandished machine guns at transport security officials and pilots and took away 120 parcels. The robbery took only five minutes and none of the 29 passengers on board the plane were aware of anything that happened.

“There were so many elements that were presented as overwhelming evidence, but after a close look appeared to be deformed, and badly interpreted,” defence lawyer Benjamine Bovy said.

“The mountain gave birth to a mouse,” Bovy added.&nbsp;

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A brazen diamond heist at Brussels airport appears to be becoming a near-perfect crime as almost a decade passed and the precious stones still remain missing. On Wednesday, four more accused were acquitted, making it unclear whether the authorities will ever find the mastermind.

A brazen diamond heist at Brussels airport appears to be becoming a near-perfect crime as almost a decade passed and the precious stones still remain missing. On Wednesday, four more accused were acquitted, making it unclear whether the authorities will ever find the mastermind. The heist was compared to the Hollywood movie Ocean’s Eleven for such a clinical and clean execution, which left no one hurt. The court had convicted one person and sentenced him to five years in prison while recovering a small part of the loot which was estimated to be worth $50 million in 2013, and 18 others were acquitted in 2018. ALSO READ | First Brussels suicide bombing victim, now a Paralympian, testifies In its ruling, the Brussels appeals court said that “the elements of the investigation are not sufficiently reliable” and that they were not sufficient for convicting the last four defendants. In 2013, eight robbers dressed as police personnel entered the Brussels international airport by cutting through the security fences, and walked towards a Swiss-bound plane where people were loading parcels of gems from the nearby Antwerp global diamond hub. WATCH | EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet in Brussels The robbers brandished machine guns at transport security officials and pilots and took away 120 parcels. The robbery took only five minutes and none of the 29 passengers on board the plane were aware of anything that happened. “There were so many elements that were presented as overwhelming evidence, but after a close look appeared to be deformed, and badly interpreted,” defence lawyer Benjamine Bovy said. “The mountain gave birth to a mouse,” Bovy added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

A near-perfect crime? Diamonds still missing in Brussels heist as four more acquitted

US State Department's spokesperson Ned Price will soon vacate his position. According to the announcement made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Indian-American Vedant Patel, who is currently working as the deputy spokesperson, will take over the position of interim spokesperson.

Price, who has been applauded by Blinken for starting the daily press briefings of the department which were irregular during the Trump administration, has till now held over 200 press briefings while he was in the office, and has been appreciated for his respectful demeanour towards colleagues and journalists.

While the Biden administration has not yet announced a replacement for Price, Patel has been given the responsibility to take charge in the interim.

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Who is Vedant Patel?

Indian-American Vedant Patel, aged 33, was born in Gujarat, India. He graduated from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked on different political campaigns and been assigned various roles in the White House.

Patel worked as US President Joe Biden's Assistant Press Secretary and spokesperson, where he sharpened his skills in managing media relations and communications strategy.

Before that, Patel was the Presidential Inaugural Committee's spokesperson, where he worked in crafting the incoming administration's messaging and image.

Patel also has experience of working on various political campaigns, including those of Congressman Mike Honda and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, where he served as Communications Director.

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The experience he holds in shaping the public image of officials and political candidates has made him the Democratic Party's valuable asset.

Taking to Twitter after the announcement, Patel said, "Always have been in awe of Ned Price. In awe of his unflappability, his big heart, his deep understanding of foreign policy, his fierce loyalty to the State Department and his team. Thankful to have spent time in the foxhole with him, and so glad he’s not going far!"&nbsp;&nbsp;

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US State Department's spokesperson Ned Price will soon vacate his position. According to the announcement made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Indian-American Vedant Patel, who is currently working as the deputy spokesperson, will take over the position of interim spokesperson.

US State Department's spokesperson Ned Price will soon vacate his position. According to the announcement made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Indian-American Vedant Patel, who is currently working as the deputy spokesperson, will take over the position of interim spokesperson. Price, who has been applauded by Blinken for starting the daily press briefings of the department which were irregular during the Trump administration, has till now held over 200 press briefings while he was in the office, and has been appreciated for his respectful demeanour towards colleagues and journalists. While the Biden administration has not yet announced a replacement for Price, Patel has been given the responsibility to take charge in the interim. ALSO READ | Ned Price to step down as US State Department's spokesperson; Vedant Patel to be interim spokesperson Who is Vedant Patel? Indian-American Vedant Patel, aged 33, was born in Gujarat, India. He graduated from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked on different political campaigns and been assigned various roles in the White House. Patel worked as US President Joe Biden's Assistant Press Secretary and spokesperson, where he sharpened his skills in managing media relations and communications strategy. Before that, Patel was the Presidential Inaugural Committee's spokesperson, where he worked in crafting the incoming administration's messaging and image. Patel also has experience of working on various political campaigns, including those of Congressman Mike Honda and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, where he served as Communications Director. WATCH | Ajay Banga will start a visit to EU, Asia, Africa The experience he holds in shaping the public image of officials and political candidates has made him the Democratic Party's valuable asset. Taking to Twitter after the announcement, Patel said, "Always have been in awe of Ned Price. In awe of his unflappability, his big heart, his deep understanding of foreign policy, his fierce loyalty to the State Department and his team. Thankful to have spent time in the foxhole with him, and so glad he’s not going far!" (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Who is Vedant Patel? Indian-American to take over as US State Dept spokesperson

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