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Thousands of people took to the streets in major French cities against violence targeting women as the case of a 71-year-old woman came in limelight this year, who was raped by nearly 50 men for years.&nbsp;

France mass rape trial entered the final stage this week. In the coming week, the prosecutors will ask the court in the southern city of Avignon to sentence 51 men, including the one who drugged his wife for over a decade and dozens of others who accepted his invitations to abuse her at their home.&nbsp;

"The more of us there are, the more visible we are, this is everyone's business, not just women," Peggy Plou, a local elected official from the Indre-et-Loire region in western France who had made the trip to Paris, said during the protest.&nbsp;

Thousands of people marched in Paris, mainly women but including some men and children too.&nbsp;

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Moreover, hundreds of strong demonstrations were also held in other major cities of France including Marseille in the south, Lille in the northeast, and Rennes in the northwest.&nbsp;

Many of the protesters were seen carrying signs with the slogan "Shame must switch sides", which was popularised by the plaintiff in the Avignon trial, Gisele Pelicot.&nbsp;

The France mass rape horror has turned Gisèle into a feminist icon as she refused to keep the trial private and went ahead with opening it to the public to raise awareness.

"A law about consent must be put in place very quickly. Just because someone doesn't say something, doesn't mean that they agree" to sexual contact, said Marie-Claire Abiker, a retired nurse marching in Paris, AFP reported.&nbsp;

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Amy Bah, a member of the NousToutes (all of us women) feminist group protesting in Lille, said that in 2018, there were basically only women demonstrating. However, today, there is 30 per cent of men and that is great news.&nbsp;

"I feel like this is my business too, we each have our role to play, especially men," said Arnaud Garcette at the Marseille demonstration, where he was marching with his two children.

"We're at the source of the problem, and at the source of the solutions too," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thousands of people took to the streets in major French cities against violence targeting women as the case of a 71-year-old woman came in limelight this year, who was raped by nearly 50 men for years.

Thousands of people took to the streets in major French cities against violence targeting women as the case of a 71-year-old woman came in limelight this year, who was raped by nearly 50 men for years. France mass rape trial entered the final stage this week. In the coming week, the prosecutors will ask the court in the southern city of Avignon to sentence 51 men, including the one who drugged his wife for over a decade and dozens of others who accepted his invitations to abuse her at their home. "The more of us there are, the more visible we are, this is everyone's business, not just women," Peggy Plou, a local elected official from the Indre-et-Loire region in western France who had made the trip to Paris, said during the protest. Thousands of people marched in Paris, mainly women but including some men and children too. Also read: France mass rape trial enters final stage, victim Gisele says society must change way it looks at rape Moreover, hundreds of strong demonstrations were also held in other major cities of France including Marseille in the south, Lille in the northeast, and Rennes in the northwest. Many of the protesters were seen carrying signs with the slogan "Shame must switch sides", which was popularised by the plaintiff in the Avignon trial, Gisele Pelicot. The France mass rape horror has turned Gisèle into a feminist icon as she refused to keep the trial private and went ahead with opening it to the public to raise awareness. "A law about consent must be put in place very quickly. Just because someone doesn't say something, doesn't mean that they agree" to sexual contact, said Marie-Claire Abiker, a retired nurse marching in Paris, AFP reported. Watch | France: Gisele Pelicot Narrates Her Harrowing Tale In Court × Amy Bah, a member of the NousToutes (all of us women) feminist group protesting in Lille, said that in 2018, there were basically only women demonstrating. However, today, there is 30 per cent of men and that is great news. "I feel like this is my business too, we each have our role to play, especially men," said Arnaud Garcette at the Marseille demonstration, where he was marching with his two children. "We're at the source of the problem, and at the source of the solutions too," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Thousands protest across France after Gisele Pelicot's mass rape trial triggers nation

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A power transition is underway in the US as President-elect Donald Trump pieces together what is being described by Western media as the most controversial cabinet in the country’s history. News agency Reuters has now reported that it could be Donald Trump Jr, the incoming president’s son, calling the shots from behind. Citing several sources, including Republican donors and loyalists, the news agency reported that Trump junior is playing an instrumental role in helping his father make high-stake decisions.

According to the report, Trump junior helped his father choose JD Vance as his running mate ahead of the elections and was behind blocking former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from joining the administration. Vance is Trump junior’s close friend, who worked as his extra political capital.

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Trump junior also championed the confirmation of controversial candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the top US health official and Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

The criteria for selecting the best candidates is simple for the Junior: They must be Trump loyalists and have an anti-establishment view. He is now expected to play the role of an adviser to Donald Trump in the White House but will be kept away from day-to-day deliberations.

"The reality this time is we actually know what we're doing," Trump Junior told Fox News earlier this month. "And it's about surrounding my father with people who are both competent and loyal."

However, there have been some cases when Trump overruled Trump junior’s recommendations, for instance, preferring Senator Marco Rubio over Ric Grenell, a personal friend of Trump junior and former ambassador to Germany.

Junior is reportedly working at Mar-a-Lago round the clock to help with the transition process.

Donald Trump earlier vowed to keep his family members away from the “painful” job and has already named Susie Wiles, who helped to run the most disciplined of his election campaigns to date, as his chief of staff.

(With inputs from agencies)

A power transition is underway in the US as President-elect Donald Trump pieces together what is being described by Western media as the most controversial cabinet in the country’s history.

A power transition is underway in the US as President-elect Donald Trump pieces together what is being described by Western media as the most controversial cabinet in the country’s history. News agency Reuters has now reported that it could be Donald Trump Jr, the incoming president’s son, calling the shots from behind. Citing several sources, including Republican donors and loyalists, the news agency reported that Trump junior is playing an instrumental role in helping his father make high-stake decisions. According to the report, Trump junior helped his father choose JD Vance as his running mate ahead of the elections and was behind blocking former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from joining the administration. Vance is Trump junior’s close friend, who worked as his extra political capital. Also read: Jeff Bezos predicted Trump would lose, urged people to sell Tesla stocks: Elon Musk Trump junior also championed the confirmation of controversial candidates such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the top US health official and Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). The criteria for selecting the best candidates is simple for the Junior: They must be Trump loyalists and have an anti-establishment view. He is now expected to play the role of an adviser to Donald Trump in the White House but will be kept away from day-to-day deliberations. "The reality this time is we actually know what we're doing," Trump Junior told Fox News earlier this month. "And it's about surrounding my father with people who are both competent and loyal." However, there have been some cases when Trump overruled Trump junior’s recommendations, for instance, preferring Senator Marco Rubio over Ric Grenell, a personal friend of Trump junior and former ambassador to Germany. Junior is reportedly working at Mar-a-Lago round the clock to help with the transition process. Donald Trump earlier vowed to keep his family members away from the “painful” job and has already named Susie Wiles, who helped to run the most disciplined of his election campaigns to date, as his chief of staff. (With inputs from agencies)

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A major clash erupted between cops and a massive mob in India's Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday after officials went to conduct a&nbsp;survey of a mosque in Sambhal district. As officials arrived at the scene to conduct the survey, the mob started pelting stones at them, and the situation turned violent. In retaliation, police fired tear gas shells at the crowd. Dozens of cops sustained injuries during the showdown, whereas at least three people are believed to have been killed. In other news, Financial Times has reported that Russia has recruited hundreds of fighters from Yemen to fight in Ukraine. In return, Moscow is believed to have offered the fighters a high salary and Russian citizenship. Meanwhile, as&nbsp;PTI workers in Pakistan&nbsp;started&nbsp;descending upon Islamabad, the party’s social media handles reported ‘extreme shelling’ by the ‘fascist regime’ of PM Shehbaz Sharif.

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A major clash erupted between cops and a massive mob in India's Uttar Pradesh state on Sunday after officials went to conduct a survey of a mosque in Sambhal district.

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The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports.&nbsp;

With this decision, the pre-trial proceedings have been stayed in the Surrey Provincial Court and the case will go directly to the Supreme Court.

The four Indian citizens—Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Karan Brar—were earlier set to appear for a hearing in the Surrey Provincial Court on November 21, but now this stands cancelled, and they will appear on February 11, 2025.

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They will appear on February 11 for a case management conference, and their pretrial applications will be scheduled. The four Indian citizens have been kept in holding facilities in Canada.&nbsp;

<h2>What does direct indictment mean in Nijjar killing case?</h2>

In this case, a direct indictment means that the accused will directly go on trial without any preliminary hearing.&nbsp;

Because of this jump, a crucial stage is skipped where the defence counsel of the accused would get an opportunity to carry out the prosecution witnesses' cross-examination and understand the case against their client before the start of the actual trial.

A direct indictment is a special power that is used sparingly, as per the Canadian Criminal Code.&nbsp;

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It recognises the constitutional responsibility of the Attorney General to ensure those who need to be tried are indeed being tried.

It is generally invoked in specific circumstances of public interest, like when the safety of witnesses or their families is a concern.

On June 18, 2023, Nijjar was killed in Surrey, which led to turbulence in India-Canada ties after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made “credible allegations” of a potential link between the killing and Indian agents. Reacting to this, India called the charges "motivated" and "absurd".

(With inputs from agencies)

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports.

The government of Canada has taken the decision to go ahead with a "direct indictment" against four Indian nationals who are facing accusations of killing Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, as per Indian media reports. With this decision, the pre-trial proceedings have been stayed in the Surrey Provincial Court and the case will go directly to the Supreme Court. The four Indian citizens—Amandeep Singh, Kamalpreet Singh, Karanpreet Singh, and Karan Brar—were earlier set to appear for a hearing in the Surrey Provincial Court on November 21, but now this stands cancelled, and they will appear on February 11, 2025. Also Read: 'Ludicrous,' India dismisses Canadian report claiming PM Modi knew of Nijjar death plot They will appear on February 11 for a case management conference, and their pretrial applications will be scheduled. The four Indian citizens have been kept in holding facilities in Canada. What does direct indictment mean in Nijjar killing case? In this case, a direct indictment means that the accused will directly go on trial without any preliminary hearing. Because of this jump, a crucial stage is skipped where the defence counsel of the accused would get an opportunity to carry out the prosecution witnesses' cross-examination and understand the case against their client before the start of the actual trial. A direct indictment is a special power that is used sparingly, as per the Canadian Criminal Code. Watch: Khalistani Separatist Pannun Threatens To Attack India's Ram Temple It recognises the constitutional responsibility of the Attorney General to ensure those who need to be tried are indeed being tried. It is generally invoked in specific circumstances of public interest, like when the safety of witnesses or their families is a concern. On June 18, 2023, Nijjar was killed in Surrey, which led to turbulence in India-Canada ties after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made “credible allegations” of a potential link between the killing and Indian agents. Reacting to this, India called the charges "motivated" and "absurd". (With inputs from agencies)

Nijjar killing row: Canada pushes for 'direct indictment' against four Indians, stays pre-trial hearings

Russia has reportedly fired a senior commander over false claims regarding the progress of the war in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian military bloggers reported Sunday (Nov. 24) that Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, the commander of the South Forces Group, was sacked after he provided misleading information regarding Russia’s position in the Siversk settlement in the eastern region of Donetsk. Russia-based outlet RBC also reported the development, citing military sources.

Ukrainian military bloggers claimed that Anashkin falsely boasted to his seniors about capturing several settlements. Rybar, one of the most prominent Russian military blogs, reported on Telegram how many such victories became “synonymous with lies and unjustified losses.”

“Only the lazy did not write about the problems there: in general, it took the system about two months to respond to it properly,” Rybar said, claiming Russian authorities were too late to respond to Anashkin’s alleged fraudulent activities.

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Other bloggers claimed that the slew of distorted information coming from their own commanders cost Russia dearly, leading to heavy personnel losses in some areas.

According to the Ukrainian army chief, his troopers are facing “one of the most powerful Russian offensives” since the start of the war on the frontlines. However, Kyiv-leaning bloggers have claimed the westward advance of Russian troops has considerably slowed down over the past few weeks.

<h2>Russia’s new law to woo recruits</h2>

Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law offering debt relief to new army recruits.

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The new law says that recruits signing up for a one-year contract in the military can avail a debt relief of up to 10 million rubles ($96,000).

Russia is hoping to boost its presence in conflict zones inside Ukraine as it grapples with a shortage of fighting men, as claimed by western media sources. Russia also wants to avoid issuing any new mobilisation order, as a previous such order issued in September 2022 sparked an exodus of thousands of Russian men.

The Financial Times earlier reported that Russia has also recruited hundreds of fighters from Yemen to fight in Ukraine. In return, Moscow is believed to have offered the fighters a high salary and Russian citizenship.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.&nbsp;

Russia has reportedly fired a senior commander over false claims regarding the progress of the war in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian military bloggers reported Sunday (Nov.

Russia has reportedly fired a senior commander over false claims regarding the progress of the war in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian military bloggers reported Sunday (Nov. 24) that Colonel General Gennady Anashkin, the commander of the South Forces Group, was sacked after he provided misleading information regarding Russia’s position in the Siversk settlement in the eastern region of Donetsk. Russia-based outlet RBC also reported the development, citing military sources. Ukrainian military bloggers claimed that Anashkin falsely boasted to his seniors about capturing several settlements. Rybar, one of the most prominent Russian military blogs, reported on Telegram how many such victories became “synonymous with lies and unjustified losses.” “Only the lazy did not write about the problems there: in general, it took the system about two months to respond to it properly,” Rybar said, claiming Russian authorities were too late to respond to Anashkin’s alleged fraudulent activities. Also read: Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul says Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for troops Other bloggers claimed that the slew of distorted information coming from their own commanders cost Russia dearly, leading to heavy personnel losses in some areas. According to the Ukrainian army chief, his troopers are facing “one of the most powerful Russian offensives” since the start of the war on the frontlines. However, Kyiv-leaning bloggers have claimed the westward advance of Russian troops has considerably slowed down over the past few weeks. Russia’s new law to woo recruits Meanwhile, the Washington Post reported Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law offering debt relief to new army recruits. Also read: Xi Jinping calls for Ukraine peace and Gaza ceasefire during Brazil visit The new law says that recruits signing up for a one-year contract in the military can avail a debt relief of up to 10 million rubles ($96,000). Russia is hoping to boost its presence in conflict zones inside Ukraine as it grapples with a shortage of fighting men, as claimed by western media sources. Russia also wants to avoid issuing any new mobilisation order, as a previous such order issued in September 2022 sparked an exodus of thousands of Russian men. The Financial Times earlier reported that Russia has also recruited hundreds of fighters from Yemen to fight in Ukraine. In return, Moscow is believed to have offered the fighters a high salary and Russian citizenship. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Russia fires senior commander for reporting ‘false victories’ in eastern Ukraine: Report

One of the strikes hit a house in the Zeitun neighbourhood of Gaza City in the north of the territory, killing seven persons, three of them children, and wounding 10

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Iran&nbsp;said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog.

Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of&nbsp;Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom would take place on Friday, without specifying a venue.

"A range of regional and international issues and topics, including the issues of Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, will be discussed," the spokesman said in a foreign ministry statement.

Baghaei described the upcoming meeting as a continuation of talks held with the countries in September on the sidelines of the annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

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On Thursday, the 35-nation board of governors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution denouncing&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;for what it called a 'lack of co-operation'.

The move came as tensions ran high over&nbsp;Iran's atomic programme, which critics fear is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon, something Tehran has repeatedly denied.

It also came after IAEA head Rafael Grossi returned from a trip to Tehran, where he appeared to have made headway.

During the visit,&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;agreed to an IAEA demand to cap its sensitive stock of near weapons-grade uranium enriched up to 60 per cent purity.

In response to the resolution,&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;announced it was launching a "series of new and advanced centrifuges".

Centrifuges enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at a very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235).

Watch:&nbsp;Iran-Israel War: Iran Activates 'Advanced' Centrifuges Following IAEA Censure

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"We will substantially increase the enrichment capacity with the utilisation of different types of advanced machines," Behrouz Kamalvandi,&nbsp;Iran's atomic energy organisation spokesman, told state TV.

The country, however, also said it planned to continue its "technical and safeguards cooperation with the IAEA".

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in power since July and a supporter of dialogue with Western countries, has said he wants to remove "doubts and ambiguities" about his country's nuclear programme.

In 2015,&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;and world powers reached an agreement that saw the easing of international sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program.

But the United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 under then-president Donald Trump and reimposed biting economic sanctions, which prompted&nbsp;Iran&nbsp;to begin rolling back on its own commitments.

Tehran has since 2021 decreased its cooperation with the IAEA by deactivating surveillance devices monitoring the nuclear programme and barring UN inspectors.

At the same time, it has increased its stockpiles of enriched uranium and the level of enrichment to 60 per cent.

That level is close, according to the IAEA, to the 90 per cent-plus threshold required for a nuclear warhead, and substantially higher than the 3.67 per cent limit it agreed to in 2015.

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Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog.

Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the meeting of the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany and the United Kingdom would take place on Friday, without specifying a venue. "A range of regional and international issues and topics, including the issues of Palestine and Lebanon, as well as the nuclear issue, will be discussed," the spokesman said in a foreign ministry statement. Baghaei described the upcoming meeting as a continuation of talks held with the countries in September on the sidelines of the annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York. Also Read: Tehran decries 'violent arrests' and 'inhumane and unprofessional beating' of Iranian students in Russia On Thursday, the 35-nation board of governors of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution denouncing Iran for what it called a 'lack of co-operation'. The move came as tensions ran high over Iran's atomic programme, which critics fear is aimed at developing a nuclear weapon, something Tehran has repeatedly denied. It also came after IAEA head Rafael Grossi returned from a trip to Tehran, where he appeared to have made headway. During the visit, Iran agreed to an IAEA demand to cap its sensitive stock of near weapons-grade uranium enriched up to 60 per cent purity. In response to the resolution, Iran announced it was launching a "series of new and advanced centrifuges". Centrifuges enrich uranium transformed into gas by rotating it at a very high speed, increasing the proportion of fissile isotope material (U-235). Watch: Iran-Israel War: Iran Activates 'Advanced' Centrifuges Following IAEA Censure "We will substantially increase the enrichment capacity with the utilisation of different types of advanced machines," Behrouz Kamalvandi, Iran's atomic energy organisation spokesman, told state TV. The country, however, also said it planned to continue its "technical and safeguards cooperation with the IAEA". Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in power since July and a supporter of dialogue with Western countries, has said he wants to remove "doubts and ambiguities" about his country's nuclear programme. In 2015, Iran and world powers reached an agreement that saw the easing of international sanctions on Tehran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. But the United States unilaterally withdrew from the accord in 2018 under then-president Donald Trump and reimposed biting economic sanctions, which prompted Iran to begin rolling back on its own commitments. Tehran has since 2021 decreased its cooperation with the IAEA by deactivating surveillance devices monitoring the nuclear programme and barring UN inspectors. At the same time, it has increased its stockpiles of enriched uranium and the level of enrichment to 60 per cent. That level is close, according to the IAEA, to the 90 per cent-plus threshold required for a nuclear warhead, and substantially higher than the 3.67 per cent limit it agreed to in 2015. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iran set to hold nuclear talks with France, Germany, UK

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