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Nikki Haley, after finishing in second place behind former US president Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary, refused to exit the Republican race and insisted on defeating Trump in polls ahead.

The governor of South Carolina took the pledge to move forward with her plan to carry out a rally in her home state and insisted that she still had a path.

“I have news for all of them. New Hampshire is first in the nation. It is not the last,” said Haley, to the cheering audience. “This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go, and the next one is my sweet state of South Carolina," said the former United Nations ambassador

"I'm a fighter. And I'm scrappy. And now we're the last one standing next to Donald Trump," said the Indian-American leader.

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Haley further argued that her path to beat Trump is an incremental one and further threw bombs at Trump and his electability.

“With Donald Trump, Republicans have lost almost every competitive election. We lost the Senate. We lost the House. We lost the White House. We lost in 2018. We lost in 2020, and we lost in 2022,” said Haley.

“The worst-kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump. They know Trump is the only Republican in the country who Joe Biden can defeat," she added.&nbsp;

Even before the results came, Haley's supporters and allies insisted that it had all expectations of moving ahead.&nbsp;

<h2>Haley challenges Trump for debate</h2>

Reacting further to the defeat in New Hampshire, Haley challenged Trump to a debate.

“The other day Donald Trump accused me of not providing security at the Capitol on January 6th. Now, I've longed called for mental competency tests for politicians over the age of 75...he should have no problem standing on a debate stage with me," said Haley.

Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: Donald Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire

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Taking the theme again on Tuesday (Jan 23), she said that the country needs to appoint someone in the White House who can invest eight years to bring it back on track. "Do you want two 80-year-olds running for president?" quipped Haley.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Democrat from Minnesota Rep Dean Phillips also took the vow of continuing his presidential campaign after defeat in the New Hampshire primary.

"Your votes tonight were the most meaningful votes you've ever cast in your life, and I'll make that promise to you," said Phillips, while addressing supporters on Tuesday evening in New Hampshire.

(With inputs from agencies)

Nikki Haley, after finishing in second place behind former US president Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary, refused to exit the Republican race and insisted on defeating Trump in polls ahead.

Nikki Haley, after finishing in second place behind former US president Donald Trump in the New Hampshire primary, refused to exit the Republican race and insisted on defeating Trump in polls ahead. The governor of South Carolina took the pledge to move forward with her plan to carry out a rally in her home state and insisted that she still had a path. “I have news for all of them. New Hampshire is first in the nation. It is not the last,” said Haley, to the cheering audience. “This race is far from over. There are dozens of states left to go, and the next one is my sweet state of South Carolina," said the former United Nations ambassador "I'm a fighter. And I'm scrappy. And now we're the last one standing next to Donald Trump," said the Indian-American leader. Also read: New Hampshire Republican primary: Donald Trump delivers knockout blow to Nikki Haley Haley further argued that her path to beat Trump is an incremental one and further threw bombs at Trump and his electability. “With Donald Trump, Republicans have lost almost every competitive election. We lost the Senate. We lost the House. We lost the White House. We lost in 2018. We lost in 2020, and we lost in 2022,” said Haley. “The worst-kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump. They know Trump is the only Republican in the country who Joe Biden can defeat," she added. Even before the results came, Haley's supporters and allies insisted that it had all expectations of moving ahead. Haley challenges Trump for debate Reacting further to the defeat in New Hampshire, Haley challenged Trump to a debate. “The other day Donald Trump accused me of not providing security at the Capitol on January 6th. Now, I've longed called for mental competency tests for politicians over the age of 75...he should have no problem standing on a debate stage with me," said Haley. Watch: US Elections: Donald Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire Taking the theme again on Tuesday (Jan 23), she said that the country needs to appoint someone in the White House who can invest eight years to bring it back on track. "Do you want two 80-year-olds running for president?" quipped Haley. Meanwhile, Democrat from Minnesota Rep Dean Phillips also took the vow of continuing his presidential campaign after defeat in the New Hampshire primary. "Your votes tonight were the most meaningful votes you've ever cast in your life, and I'll make that promise to you," said Phillips, while addressing supporters on Tuesday evening in New Hampshire. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also vowed a strong response to these attacks as the war approaches its third year.

<h2>Deadly Russian attacks across Ukraine</h2>

During his nightly address, Zelensky said more than 200 sites were struck, including 139 residential buildings. The early morning strikes had targeted the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with air raid sirens going off at 5:43 am (local time).&nbsp;

The eastern border city of Kharkiv suffered three waves of attacks, while Kyiv and the southern region of Kherson were subjected to constant shelling. According to Zelensky, Russia launched nearly 40 missiles of different types in “another combined strike to try to circumvent our air defence system.”

Rescue workers in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, were seen hauling survivors from smouldering piles of rubble as apartment blocks were set ablaze and toppled by the strikes, according to AFP journalists.

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Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Synehubov said eight people had been killed in the overnight barrage which also left around 50 wounded. At least four more people were injured after a fresh round of strikes on Kharkiv, on Tuesday evening.&nbsp;

Interior Minister Igor Klymenko praised rescuers who he said pulled some 27 survivors out of the rubble. Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said rescuers discovered the body of a nine-year-old girl under rubble; her mother had also been killed.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, emergency services said 22 people, including four children, had been wounded across at least three districts in the attacks which set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts.&nbsp;

“There was a very loud bang, and my mother was already running outside, shouting that we need to leave. We all went to the corridor,” said Daniel Boliukh, 21, as quoted by Reuters. “Then, we went on the balcony to have a look, and saw all these buildings were on fire.”

Residential buildings and medical and educational institutions were damaged in Kyiv, according to emergency services.&nbsp;

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief claimed that the country’s armed forces destroyed 22 of 44 missiles of various types. At least 20 were shot down over the Ukrainian capital, said Kyiv’s military administration.&nbsp;

In Kherson, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian aircraft pounded the region throughout the day. According to officials, two people had been killed in the region.&nbsp;

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-officials-claim-russian-missile-strike-damages-gas-pipeline-in-kharkiv-682912">Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv</a>

Further south, in the Ukrainian city of Pavlograd, the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor said one person had been killed and another wounded.

<h2>‘Typical terrorist state’</h2>

“Ordinary life is what Russia sees as a threat to itself. The state is a typical terrorist,” said a sombre Ukrainian president. He added, “Let them know in Russia that the Ukrainian character knows how to be far-reaching enough in response.”&nbsp;

Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told a recent international ministerial meeting on Kyiv’s defence needs that Russia was stepping up missile attacks. Moscow's&nbsp;forces had used more than 600 missiles and over 1,000 drones over the past two months, he said.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Kremlin, responding to questions from reporters about the attacks, denied that Russian forces had targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.&nbsp;

“Our military does not hit civilian facilities or residential neighbourhoods, and does not hit civilians – unlike the Kyiv regime,” said spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky.

At least 18 people have been killed and more than 130 others were injured after Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukrainian cities, on Tuesday (Jan 23), said President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian president also vowed a strong response to these attacks as the war approaches its third year. Deadly Russian attacks across Ukraine During his nightly address, Zelensky said more than 200 sites were struck, including 139 residential buildings. The early morning strikes had targeted the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and Kharkiv, with air raid sirens going off at 5:43 am (local time). The eastern border city of Kharkiv suffered three waves of attacks, while Kyiv and the southern region of Kherson were subjected to constant shelling. According to Zelensky, Russia launched nearly 40 missiles of different types in “another combined strike to try to circumvent our air defence system.” Rescue workers in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, were seen hauling survivors from smouldering piles of rubble as apartment blocks were set ablaze and toppled by the strikes, according to AFP journalists. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine war: President Zelensky vows to wreak 'wrath' on Russia Kharkiv regional Governor Oleh Synehubov said eight people had been killed in the overnight barrage which also left around 50 wounded. At least four more people were injured after a fresh round of strikes on Kharkiv, on Tuesday evening. Interior Minister Igor Klymenko praised rescuers who he said pulled some 27 survivors out of the rubble. Kharkiv’s mayor, Ihor Terekhov, said rescuers discovered the body of a nine-year-old girl under rubble; her mother had also been killed. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, emergency services said 22 people, including four children, had been wounded across at least three districts in the attacks which set buildings and cars ablaze in central districts. “There was a very loud bang, and my mother was already running outside, shouting that we need to leave. We all went to the corridor,” said Daniel Boliukh, 21, as quoted by Reuters. “Then, we went on the balcony to have a look, and saw all these buildings were on fire.” Residential buildings and medical and educational institutions were damaged in Kyiv, according to emergency services. Ukraine’s commander-in-chief claimed that the country’s armed forces destroyed 22 of 44 missiles of various types. At least 20 were shot down over the Ukrainian capital, said Kyiv’s military administration. In Kherson, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said Russian aircraft pounded the region throughout the day. According to officials, two people had been killed in the region. ALSO READ | Ukraine officials blame Russian missile strike for damage to gas pipeline in Kharkiv Further south, in the Ukrainian city of Pavlograd, the Dnipropetrovsk regional governor said one person had been killed and another wounded. ‘Typical terrorist state’ “Ordinary life is what Russia sees as a threat to itself. The state is a typical terrorist,” said a sombre Ukrainian president. He added, “Let them know in Russia that the Ukrainian character knows how to be far-reaching enough in response.” Defence Minister Rustem Umerov told a recent international ministerial meeting on Kyiv’s defence needs that Russia was stepping up missile attacks. Moscow's forces had used more than 600 missiles and over 1,000 drones over the past two months, he said. Meanwhile, the Kremlin, responding to questions from reporters about the attacks, denied that Russian forces had targeted civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. “Our military does not hit civilian facilities or residential neighbourhoods, and does not hit civilians – unlike the Kyiv regime,” said spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

At least 18 killed, more than 130 injured in Russian strikes across Ukrainian cities; Zelensky vows revenge

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In the latest,&nbsp;Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people&nbsp;aboard.&nbsp;In other news, Delhi airport is on high alert following a bomb threat call, which turned out to be a hoax. Additionally, a whopping fine of ₹1.10 crore&nbsp;approximately (USD 132,000) has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities.

Click on the headlines for more.

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Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and&nbsp;three guards.&nbsp;

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Delhi airport is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm.

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As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government.&nbsp;The fire broke out in the&nbsp;basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the&nbsp;Yushui district of Jiangxi province.&nbsp;

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (Jan 24) declared that he would ensure that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets arrested after the Lok Sabha election, scheduled this year.&nbsp;

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NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated.

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The Los Angeles Times laid off nearly 115 journalists in one go over a Zoom call&nbsp;amid the company's financial turbulence.&nbsp;

With the layoffs, the newspaper cut down 20 per cent of its newsroom staff. Its owner and billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said that the layoffs were important to make the newspaper sustainable and refused to accept that the company was in any kind of turmoil.

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Boeing, currently under intense scrutiny after the mid-air fuselage panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet flown by Alaska Airlines, encountered further trouble as the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet, operated by Delta Air Lines, dislodged and rolled away during the aircraft's lineup for takeoff at Atlanta's international airport on Saturday (Jan 20).

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Mosque complex will be made available to both the Hindu and the Muslim sides, a district court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi said on Wednesday (Jan 24) in a significant development in the ongoing case.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-aviation-regulator-imposes-hefty-fine-on-air-india-over-safety-violation-683232">Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation</a>

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Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation. DGCA, India's civil aviation regulator was&nbsp;investigating Air India following a safety report filed by an airline employee. The report alleges safety violations on certain "long-range terrain critical routes".

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A man was arrested by the police on Tuesday (Jan 23) hours after he confessed to starting a fire in a building in South Africa last year while trying to hide a murder committed by him. &nbsp;

The arson was started by the man while he was trying the get rid of the dead body of someone whom he had strangled in the rundown apartment complex's basement after receiving orders from a drug dealer. The fire in the building had killed more than 76 people.&nbsp;

In the latest, Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people aboard.

In the latest, Russia announced that a military transport plane, IL-76, crashed in the western Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukraine, resulting in the tragic death of all 74 people aboard. In other news, Delhi airport is on high alert following a bomb threat call, which turned out to be a hoax. Additionally, a whopping fine of ₹1.10 crore approximately (USD 132,000) has been imposed on Air India for safety violations amid a series of incidents of flight irregularities. Click on the headlines for more. Russia blames Ukraine after military plane carrying POW crashes, killing all 74 on board - Video Russia said on Wednesday (Jan 24) that an IL-76 military transport plane crashed in the western Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, killing all 74 on board. Russian authorities said that the aircraft was carrying at least 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members and three guards. Delhi airport on high alert following bomb threat call for Darbhanga to Delhi flight Delhi airport is on high alert after receiving a bomb threat call related to a flight from Darbhanga to Delhi on Wednesday (Jan 24). Upon investigation, it was revealed to be a false alarm. Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government. The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province. Assam CM Himanta Sarma warns he will arrest Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (Jan 24) declared that he would ensure that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gets arrested after the Lok Sabha election, scheduled this year. 'Hazard remains high': NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place. The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated. LA Times lays off 115 journalists over Zoom call amid financial turmoil The Los Angeles Times laid off nearly 115 journalists in one go over a Zoom call amid the company's financial turbulence. With the layoffs, the newspaper cut down 20 per cent of its newsroom staff. Its owner and billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong said that the layoffs were important to make the newspaper sustainable and refused to accept that the company was in any kind of turmoil. Another Boeing emergency: Nose wheel of plane detaches minutes before takeoff Boeing, currently under intense scrutiny after the mid-air fuselage panel blowout incident involving a 737 MAX 9 jet flown by Alaska Airlines, encountered further trouble as the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 passenger jet, operated by Delta Air Lines, dislodged and rolled away during the aircraft's lineup for takeoff at Atlanta's international airport on Saturday (Jan 20). Gyanvapi Mosque Case: Archaeological Survey of India's survey report made available to both sides The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Mosque complex will be made available to both the Hindu and the Muslim sides, a district court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi said on Wednesday (Jan 24) in a significant development in the ongoing case. Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation. DGCA, India's civil aviation regulator was investigating Air India following a safety report filed by an airline employee. The report alleges safety violations on certain "long-range terrain critical routes". South African man confesses to starting fire that killed 76 while trying to hide murder A man was arrested by the police on Tuesday (Jan 23) hours after he confessed to starting a fire in a building in South Africa last year while trying to hide a murder committed by him. The arson was started by the man while he was trying the get rid of the dead body of someone whom he had strangled in the rundown apartment complex's basement after receiving orders from a drug dealer. The fire in the building had killed more than 76 people.

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US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot.&nbsp;This comes as the Republican primary in New Hampshire saw Donald Trump triumphing, dealing a setback to his rival Nikki Haley.

A write-in candidate in US primary elections is one whose name is not printed on the official ballot but is instead written in by voters. In a typical primary election, voters choose from a list of pre-registered candidates who have officially declared their candidacy for a particular office. However, some states and jurisdictions allow voters to write in the name of a candidate who is not on the printed ballot.

President Biden's win in New Hampshire took shape through this write-in initiative. Voters were urged by Biden volunteers to write the president's name on the ballot. This came as the Democratic National Committee's calendar was reshuffled, where they placed South Carolina at the forefront and as Democrats' first primary.

The president's win serves as a momentum boost as he heads towards the November elections. Polls suggest a close race, with Trump holding a 1.1 percentage point lead over Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head contest, media reports said.&nbsp;

<h2>Republican primary&nbsp;</h2>

With the latest GOP primary results, it appears a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is highly probable. Nikki Haley finished second in New Hampshire.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump's commanding win in Iowa, with a 30-point lead, set the stage for a heated contest.

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Nikki Haley, in Iowa, came third and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis secured the second place. However, DeSantis ended his presidential bid later.

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The upcoming South Carolina primary will be a crucial battleground. Haley will once again be contesting against Trump.

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US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot.

US President Joe Biden secured a win as a write-in candidate in the New Hampshire Democratic primary. However, this victory will not get the US president any delegates as his name was not there on the official ballot. This comes as the Republican primary in New Hampshire saw Donald Trump triumphing, dealing a setback to his rival Nikki Haley. A write-in candidate in US primary elections is one whose name is not printed on the official ballot but is instead written in by voters. In a typical primary election, voters choose from a list of pre-registered candidates who have officially declared their candidacy for a particular office. However, some states and jurisdictions allow voters to write in the name of a candidate who is not on the printed ballot. President Biden's win in New Hampshire took shape through this write-in initiative. Voters were urged by Biden volunteers to write the president's name on the ballot. This came as the Democratic National Committee's calendar was reshuffled, where they placed South Carolina at the forefront and as Democrats' first primary. The president's win serves as a momentum boost as he heads towards the November elections. Polls suggest a close race, with Trump holding a 1.1 percentage point lead over Biden in a hypothetical head-to-head contest, media reports said. Republican primary With the latest GOP primary results, it appears a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump is highly probable. Nikki Haley finished second in New Hampshire. Also Read | US carries out strikes on Iranian-backed militants in Iraq; two dead Donald Trump's commanding win in Iowa, with a 30-point lead, set the stage for a heated contest. Also Read | New Hampshire Republican primary: Donald Trump delivers knockout blow to Nikki Haley Nikki Haley, in Iowa, came third and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis secured the second place. However, DeSantis ended his presidential bid later. Watch | Situation quite fragile: Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar on Red sea situation × The upcoming South Carolina primary will be a crucial battleground. Haley will once again be contesting against Trump. (With inputs from agencies)

Here's what write-in candidate means, the method that propelled Biden to a win in New Hampshire

An Indian-American couple, who lured their cousin to the US with promises of education and later inflicted abuse on him by forcing him to labour, has now been convicted and faces hefty penalties. This comes after a two-week trial following which a federal jury in Virginia found the couple guilty of conspiracy to commit forced labour.

The couple has a convenience store where they coerced their cousin into providing labour and services.

Thirty-year-old Harmanpreet Singh and 43-year-old Kulbir Kaur now face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release, a fine of up to USD 250,000, and mandatory restitution for the forced labour charge, media reports said.&nbsp;

Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said that the couple played their cards on the victim's trust with US education promises and subjected him to physical and mental abuse.&nbsp;

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The Department of Justice revealed that Singh and Kaur used various coercive means.

The couple kept the living conditions of the cousin poor. In terms of labour, they tried to make their profits by pushing him to work for long hours with a minimum salary.

“These defendants engaged in an egregious bait-and-switch, luring the victim with false promises of an education in the United States and instead subjecting him to gruelling hours, degrading living conditions, and a litany of mental and physical abuse,” said US Attorney Jessica D Aber for the Eastern District of Virginia.

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As per federal prosecutors, the defendants lured the victim in 2018, when he was a minor.

They enchanted him to come to the United States with deceitful assurances of assisting him in enrolling in school.

Upon arrival, they seized his immigration documents and promptly compelled him to engage in labour.

According to court records, Singh physically assaulted the victim by pulling his hair. He used to slap and kick him whenever he would ask for his immigration documents in a bid to leave.

Additionally, on three separate occasions, Singh allegedly brandished a revolver to threaten the victim for wanting to take a day off and attempting to leave.

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“Forced labour and human trafficking are abhorrent crimes that have no place in our society, and I am grateful to our team of prosecutors, agents, and support staff for ensuring that justice was done in this case,” Aber said.

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An Indian-American couple, who lured their cousin to the US with promises of education and later inflicted abuse on him by forcing him to labour, has now been convicted and faces hefty penalties.

An Indian-American couple, who lured their cousin to the US with promises of education and later inflicted abuse on him by forcing him to labour, has now been convicted and faces hefty penalties. This comes after a two-week trial following which a federal jury in Virginia found the couple guilty of conspiracy to commit forced labour. The couple has a convenience store where they coerced their cousin into providing labour and services. Thirty-year-old Harmanpreet Singh and 43-year-old Kulbir Kaur now face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, up to five years of supervised release, a fine of up to USD 250,000, and mandatory restitution for the forced labour charge, media reports said. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division said that the couple played their cards on the victim's trust with US education promises and subjected him to physical and mental abuse. Also Read | Turkey ratifies Sweden's much-delayed NATO bid, ball now in Hungary's court The Department of Justice revealed that Singh and Kaur used various coercive means. The couple kept the living conditions of the cousin poor. In terms of labour, they tried to make their profits by pushing him to work for long hours with a minimum salary. “These defendants engaged in an egregious bait-and-switch, luring the victim with false promises of an education in the United States and instead subjecting him to gruelling hours, degrading living conditions, and a litany of mental and physical abuse,” said US Attorney Jessica D Aber for the Eastern District of Virginia. Also Read | Biden wins as write-in candidate in New Hampshire Democratic primary As per federal prosecutors, the defendants lured the victim in 2018, when he was a minor. They enchanted him to come to the United States with deceitful assurances of assisting him in enrolling in school. Upon arrival, they seized his immigration documents and promptly compelled him to engage in labour. According to court records, Singh physically assaulted the victim by pulling his hair. He used to slap and kick him whenever he would ask for his immigration documents in a bid to leave. Additionally, on three separate occasions, Singh allegedly brandished a revolver to threaten the victim for wanting to take a day off and attempting to leave. Watch | US strikes three facilities in Iraq linked to Iran-backed militia for attacks on US forces × “Forced labour and human trafficking are abhorrent crimes that have no place in our society, and I am grateful to our team of prosecutors, agents, and support staff for ensuring that justice was done in this case,” Aber said. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-American couple lures cousin with false US education promises, inflicts horrific exploitation

The Indian Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar has termed the situation in Red Sea as "quite fragile". Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal exclusively, he pointed out to Indian warships deployment & recent drone attack on MV Chem Pluto. He also spoke about Chinese presence in Indian Ocean, bilateral exercises including with Thailand, Maldives ties, amoung other things.

Many issues persistent in Indo-Pacific region: Indian Navy Chief on Red sea situation

Second round of joint airstrikes by the US & UK target Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have vowed 'to respond to any attacks on Yemen.' Houthi's claim to have fired at a U.S. cargo ship in Red sea. Watch to know more!

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"Inhale...exhale" is the usual mantra to lower your stress levels and make your mind clearer. But the time-tested technique may not have been too useful to passengers on an American Airlines flight when a man 'exhaled' rather incorrectly, while not conforming to technical definition of what 'exhalation' is. In plain words, the man farted excessively inside the plane's cabin and the flight was late. The issue apparently was so bad that the man had to be taken off the plane.

The funny incident has gone viral after it was described by a passenger on Reddit and reported in media. Post was made in r/Austin subreddit by user u/Glamgalatx

According to the post, the incident took plane on January 14 on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Austin, Texas.

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“This past Sunday I was on a direct American flight from Phoenix to Austin and I was seated near the row where this situation occurred. I’m simply sharing this because it’s somewhat entertaining, and no I did not film anything,” the user wrote in the post which has got more than a thousand upvotes.

The Reddit user says that they boarded the plane and as other passengers were taking their seats, a man who was “audibly disgruntled” or "maybe hungover", as the post said, was muttering something under his breath.

After a while, without any apparent provocation, the man said, “You thought that was rude? Well how about this smell,” and farted.

“I don’t know what provoked that comment, and while kind of funny to overhear, it was uncalled for especially coming from a grown man on an airplane nonetheless,” wrote the Reddit user.

<h2>Wait, there's more</h2>

While whatever the man had done by that time was already troublesome, the matter didn't end there.

When the passengers were seated and unpacking their snacks, the man stood up and loudly declared.

“Yeah, everybody. Let’s just eat the smelliest food possible all at the same time.”

One of the fellow passengers, who were already distressed enough, said, “If you don’t like it you can fly private.”

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The flatulent man, who had started the incident in the first place, said that the other passenger's remark was, "so f***ing rude.”

After this moment, other passengers started criticising the man, the situation unfolding even as the plane was on the move to reach the runway for take-off.

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The airline staff intervened, and announced that instead of taking-off right away, the plane would return to the gate. The man was then told by one of the female staff that he will have to disembark the plane and further discussion can take place after he had done so.

“He gets up, grabs his bag, and quietly exits the plane...I think most people were on edge about what he may say or do next,” the Reddit user said.

The flight was delayed by '15-30 minutes' but the passenger (maybe literally) breathed a sigh of relief after the man was gone.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

"Inhale...exhale" is the usual mantra to lower your stress levels and make your mind clearer. But the time-tested technique may not have been too useful to passengers on an American Airlines flight when a man 'exhaled' rather incorrectly, while not conforming to technical definition of what 'exhalation' is.

"Inhale...exhale" is the usual mantra to lower your stress levels and make your mind clearer. But the time-tested technique may not have been too useful to passengers on an American Airlines flight when a man 'exhaled' rather incorrectly, while not conforming to technical definition of what 'exhalation' is. In plain words, the man farted excessively inside the plane's cabin and the flight was late. The issue apparently was so bad that the man had to be taken off the plane. The funny incident has gone viral after it was described by a passenger on Reddit and reported in media. Post was made in r/Austin subreddit by user u/Glamgalatx According to the post, the incident took plane on January 14 on an American Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Austin, Texas. Watch | Ex-Google MD learns about Beijing's exotic delicacies the hard way × “This past Sunday I was on a direct American flight from Phoenix to Austin and I was seated near the row where this situation occurred. I’m simply sharing this because it’s somewhat entertaining, and no I did not film anything,” the user wrote in the post which has got more than a thousand upvotes. The Reddit user says that they boarded the plane and as other passengers were taking their seats, a man who was “audibly disgruntled” or "maybe hungover", as the post said, was muttering something under his breath. After a while, without any apparent provocation, the man said, “You thought that was rude? Well how about this smell,” and farted. “I don’t know what provoked that comment, and while kind of funny to overhear, it was uncalled for especially coming from a grown man on an airplane nonetheless,” wrote the Reddit user. Wait, there's more While whatever the man had done by that time was already troublesome, the matter didn't end there. When the passengers were seated and unpacking their snacks, the man stood up and loudly declared. “Yeah, everybody. Let’s just eat the smelliest food possible all at the same time.” One of the fellow passengers, who were already distressed enough, said, “If you don’t like it you can fly private.” Also Read | Kolkata: Man decides not to jump off bridge after cops offer him biryani and job The flatulent man, who had started the incident in the first place, said that the other passenger's remark was, "so f***ing rude.” After this moment, other passengers started criticising the man, the situation unfolding even as the plane was on the move to reach the runway for take-off. Also Read | Doctor rescues passenger using Apple watch’s discontinued blood oxygen feature during in-flight emergency The airline staff intervened, and announced that instead of taking-off right away, the plane would return to the gate. The man was then told by one of the female staff that he will have to disembark the plane and further discussion can take place after he had done so. “He gets up, grabs his bag, and quietly exits the plane...I think most people were on edge about what he may say or do next,” the Reddit user said. The flight was delayed by '15-30 minutes' but the passenger (maybe literally) breathed a sigh of relief after the man was gone. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Excessive farting’ forces airline crew to ask man to disembark after flight delay: Reports

Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win the New Hampshire primary, according to the Decision Desk Headquarters. Nikki Haley is trailing Trump by just single digits at the time of filing this report but is in no position to fill the gap even if she wins the remainder of the votes.

The Associated Press&nbsp;called the race at 8 pm (local time), as polls closed in New Hampshire.

Donald Trump in his victory speech described&nbsp;Nikki Haley as an 'impostor'. His opponent-turned-endorser Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage after him in a remarkable show of Republican unity.&nbsp;

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Trump said: "Who the hell was the impostor that went up on the stage that went before and claimed victory?" He said. "She did very poorly actually."

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

Trump has long been the Republican Party's&nbsp;front-runner in the polls.&nbsp;New Hampshire had delivered Donald Trump his first primary victory in 2016.

Trump on Tuesday (Jan 23) thus became the first candidate in history to win New Hampshire three times and the first Republican candidate in almost 50 years to win both the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primaries since Jerald Ford in 1976.

While New Hampshire's primary was expected to be a closer race, Trump was still predicted to come out on top.

Haley, who served as the&nbsp;UN ambassador under the Trump administration and is also a former governor of South Carolina, has argued she is better suited to beat President Joe Biden in a general election. She&nbsp;pointed to Trump's defeat in the 2020 election as reason why the Republicans need new leadership.

<h2>New Hampshire Primary 2024: Nikki Haley's reaction</h2>

In a speech shortly after the race was called for Trump, Haley congratulated the former president but said that she was in the race for the long haul.&nbsp;

"This race is far from over," Haley said. "There are dozens of states left to go."

"With Donald Trump, Republicans have lost almost every competitive election," she said. "We lost in 2018, we lost in 2020, we lost in 2022. The worst-kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump."

Haley challenged Trump to face her on the debate stage, saying: "He thinks he'd do better&nbsp;than me. Maybe he would, maybe he wouldn't. But if he thinks that, then he should have no problem standing on a debate stage with me."

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win the New Hampshire primary, according to the Decision Desk Headquarters. Nikki Haley is trailing Trump by just single digits at the time of filing this report but is in no position to fill the gap even if she wins the remainder of the votes.

Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win the New Hampshire primary, according to the Decision Desk Headquarters. Nikki Haley is trailing Trump by just single digits at the time of filing this report but is in no position to fill the gap even if she wins the remainder of the votes. The Associated Press called the race at 8 pm (local time), as polls closed in New Hampshire. Donald Trump in his victory speech described Nikki Haley as an 'impostor'. His opponent-turned-endorser Vivek Ramaswamy took the stage after him in a remarkable show of Republican unity. Also watch | US Elections: Donald Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire × Trump said: "Who the hell was the impostor that went up on the stage that went before and claimed victory?" He said. "She did very poorly actually." What does it mean? Trump has long been the Republican Party's front-runner in the polls. New Hampshire had delivered Donald Trump his first primary victory in 2016. Trump on Tuesday (Jan 23) thus became the first candidate in history to win New Hampshire three times and the first Republican candidate in almost 50 years to win both the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primaries since Jerald Ford in 1976. While New Hampshire's primary was expected to be a closer race, Trump was still predicted to come out on top. Haley, who served as the UN ambassador under the Trump administration and is also a former governor of South Carolina, has argued she is better suited to beat President Joe Biden in a general election. She pointed to Trump's defeat in the 2020 election as reason why the Republicans need new leadership. New Hampshire Primary 2024: Nikki Haley's reaction In a speech shortly after the race was called for Trump, Haley congratulated the former president but said that she was in the race for the long haul. "This race is far from over," Haley said. "There are dozens of states left to go." "With Donald Trump, Republicans have lost almost every competitive election," she said. "We lost in 2018, we lost in 2020, we lost in 2022. The worst-kept secret in politics is how badly the Democrats want to run against Donald Trump." Haley challenged Trump to face her on the debate stage, saying: "He thinks he'd do better than me. Maybe he would, maybe he wouldn't. But if he thinks that, then he should have no problem standing on a debate stage with me." (With inputs from agencies)

New Hampshire Republican primary: Donald Trump delivers knockout blow to Nikki Haley

NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated.

The region has been on high alert since December due to a series of eruptions, leaving Grindavik in a precarious position.

However, the Icelandic Met Office has warned&nbsp;that the peril is far from over, with ongoing risks of fault movements, unpredictable lava flows, and the sudden emergence of new fissures.

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<h2>NASA's thermal insight into the volcanic unrest</h2>

NASA's Landsat 9 satellite captured the unfolding crisis by using&nbsp;a thermal infrared sensor. A recently released map depicts the substantial heat emanating from the fractured land surface near Grindavik. The image vividly shows&nbsp;the massive fissures filled with intensely hot lava.

Despite recent evacuations, Grindavik remains susceptible to additional fault movements and unpredictable lava flows. The NASA data, collected on January 16, reveals ground deformation of up to 1.4 metres&nbsp;(4.6 feet) beneath Grindavik due to magma movement. Experts caution that the area may experience cyclical bursts of volcanic activity, underscoring the persistent dangers.

Last month, the eruption in the Svartsengi volcanic system heightened tensions. Beginning on December 18, it prompted the evacuation of Grindavik's 4,000 residents and the closure of the popular tourist destination, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.

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<h2>Iceland's unique geological position</h2>

Positioned between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, Iceland faces heightened seismic and volcanic activity. As these two colossal plates move in opposite directions, the country remains a dynamic hotspot for geological phenomena, adding to the ongoing challenges posed by natural forces.

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NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place.

NASA has captured images of the ancient volcanic fissures in Iceland that cracked open, spewing red-hot lava and posing a significant threat to towns, particularly Grindavik, where evacuations took place. The most recent eruption on January 14 intensified fears as it engulfed homes shortly after villagers had been safely relocated. The region has been on high alert since December due to a series of eruptions, leaving Grindavik in a precarious position. However, the Icelandic Met Office has warned that the peril is far from over, with ongoing risks of fault movements, unpredictable lava flows, and the sudden emergence of new fissures. Also read | Asteroid crashes into Earth over Germany just hours after being discovered In mid-Jan. 2024, volcanic activity in southwestern Iceland released lava near the town of Grindavík. This map of thermal signatures from #Landsat 9 reveals heat emanating from Earth’s surface, highlighting the location and extent of the new fissures. https://t.co/pb6BOFSILW pic.twitter.com/JiL1Cvh3yO — NASA Earth (@NASAEarth) January 22, 2024 × NASA's thermal insight into the volcanic unrest NASA's Landsat 9 satellite captured the unfolding crisis by using a thermal infrared sensor. A recently released map depicts the substantial heat emanating from the fractured land surface near Grindavik. The image vividly shows the massive fissures filled with intensely hot lava. Despite recent evacuations, Grindavik remains susceptible to additional fault movements and unpredictable lava flows. The NASA data, collected on January 16, reveals ground deformation of up to 1.4 metres (4.6 feet) beneath Grindavik due to magma movement. Experts caution that the area may experience cyclical bursts of volcanic activity, underscoring the persistent dangers. Last month, the eruption in the Svartsengi volcanic system heightened tensions. Beginning on December 18, it prompted the evacuation of Grindavik's 4,000 residents and the closure of the popular tourist destination, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa. Also read | Massive solar flares to trigger beautiful auroras in these parts of US Iceland's unique geological position Positioned between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, Iceland faces heightened seismic and volcanic activity. As these two colossal plates move in opposite directions, the country remains a dynamic hotspot for geological phenomena, adding to the ongoing challenges posed by natural forces. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Hazard remains high’: NASA captures images of new lava-emitting fissures in Iceland

Train drivers walked off the job on Wednesday in Germany's longest rail strike yet, stranding commuters and piling pain on the country's&nbsp;economy, with both sides far from agreement.

Across Europe, transport workers have staged strikes to demand higher wages to cope with the impact of inflation.

Germany's six-day strike, the fourth and longest round of industrial action in a months-long dispute over pay and working hours, began at 2 am (0100 GMT) on Wednesday and is set to last until Monday evening.

Two weeks after a&nbsp;previous strike&nbsp;halted national rail traffic for three days, the new action prompted calls for a resumption of talks between the GDL union and state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn to try to limit the damage to Europe's largest economy.

"We believe you have to come to the table, you have to find compromises. That is the only way," a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson told reporters, pointing to the strike's "massive impact on the economy". The spokesperson also referred to "massive restrictions" on the rail network.

Drivers of freight trains are holding a simultaneous strike that began on Tuesday evening and also ends on Monday.

Industry figures and economists, who have warned of the impact on production and supply chains, said the latest strike action could cost a billion euros ($1.09 billion).

Transport Minister Volker Wissing said the strike would cost over half a billion euros if it continued through to Monday as planned.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the right to strike from calls from the conservative opposition to make it more difficult for workers in critical infrastructure to do so.

Deutsche Bahn and GDL have traded blame, as politicians push for the two sides to end their dispute.

"We have to strike longer and harder because the railway management is resistant to advice," GDL leader Claus Weselsky told broadcaster ARD.

One of the GDL's main demands is a reduction in working hours to a 35-hour week, from a current 38 hours, while retaining full pay.

Deutsche Bahn has rejected this as too costly and said it would need to employ 10% more workers to fill the gap, when industry analysts are warning of skilled labour shortages.

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Train drivers walked off the job on Wednesday in Germany's longest rail strike yet, stranding commuters and piling pain on the country's economy, with both sides far from agreement.

Train drivers walked off the job on Wednesday in Germany's longest rail strike yet, stranding commuters and piling pain on the country's economy, with both sides far from agreement. Across Europe, transport workers have staged strikes to demand higher wages to cope with the impact of inflation. Germany's six-day strike, the fourth and longest round of industrial action in a months-long dispute over pay and working hours, began at 2 am (0100 GMT) on Wednesday and is set to last until Monday evening. Two weeks after a previous strike halted national rail traffic for three days, the new action prompted calls for a resumption of talks between the GDL union and state-owned rail company Deutsche Bahn to try to limit the damage to Europe's largest economy. "We believe you have to come to the table, you have to find compromises. That is the only way," a Deutsche Bahn spokesperson told reporters, pointing to the strike's "massive impact on the economy". The spokesperson also referred to "massive restrictions" on the rail network. Drivers of freight trains are holding a simultaneous strike that began on Tuesday evening and also ends on Monday. Industry figures and economists, who have warned of the impact on production and supply chains, said the latest strike action could cost a billion euros ($1.09 billion). Transport Minister Volker Wissing said the strike would cost over half a billion euros if it continued through to Monday as planned. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has defended the right to strike from calls from the conservative opposition to make it more difficult for workers in critical infrastructure to do so. Deutsche Bahn and GDL have traded blame, as politicians push for the two sides to end their dispute. "We have to strike longer and harder because the railway management is resistant to advice," GDL leader Claus Weselsky told broadcaster ARD. One of the GDL's main demands is a reduction in working hours to a 35-hour week, from a current 38 hours, while retaining full pay. Deutsche Bahn has rejected this as too costly and said it would need to employ 10% more workers to fill the gap, when industry analysts are warning of skilled labour shortages.

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More than 70 people were killed after a tunnel collapsed at a Malian gold mining site last week, a local gold mining group leader and a local official told AFP on Wednesday.

"It started with a noise. The earth started to shake. There were over 200 gold miners in the field. The search is over now. We've found 73 bodies," Oumar Sidibe, an official for gold miners in the southwestern town of Kangaba, told AFP, of the incident on Friday.

The same toll was confirmed by a local councillor.&nbsp;

Mali's ministry of mines in a statement on Tuesday had announced the death of several miners but did not give precise figures.

The government offered its "deepest condolences to the grieving families and to the Malian people".

It also called on "communities living near mining sites and gold miners to scrupulously respect safety requirements and to work only within the perimeters dedicated to gold panning".

Mali, which is among the world's poorest countries, is one of Africa's leading gold producers.

Gold mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and authorities struggle to control artisanal mining of the metal.

Mali&nbsp;produced 72.2 tonnes of gold in 2022 and the metal contributed 25 percent of the national budget, 75 percent of export earnings and 10 percent of GDP, the then minister of mines Lamine Seydou Traore said in March last year.

More than 70 people were killed after a tunnel collapsed at a Malian gold mining site last week, a local gold mining group leader and a local official told AFP on Wednesday.

More than 70 people were killed after a tunnel collapsed at a Malian gold mining site last week, a local gold mining group leader and a local official told AFP on Wednesday. "It started with a noise. The earth started to shake. There were over 200 gold miners in the field. The search is over now. We've found 73 bodies," Oumar Sidibe, an official for gold miners in the southwestern town of Kangaba, told AFP, of the incident on Friday. The same toll was confirmed by a local councillor. Mali's ministry of mines in a statement on Tuesday had announced the death of several miners but did not give precise figures. The government offered its "deepest condolences to the grieving families and to the Malian people". It also called on "communities living near mining sites and gold miners to scrupulously respect safety requirements and to work only within the perimeters dedicated to gold panning". Mali, which is among the world's poorest countries, is one of Africa's leading gold producers. Gold mining sites are regularly the scene of deadly landslides and authorities struggle to control artisanal mining of the metal. Mali produced 72.2 tonnes of gold in 2022 and the metal contributed 25 percent of the national budget, 75 percent of export earnings and 10 percent of GDP, the then minister of mines Lamine Seydou Traore said in March last year.

More than 70 dead after Mali gold mine collapse

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government,&nbsp;

The fire broke out in the&nbsp;basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the&nbsp;Yushui district of Jiangxi province.&nbsp;

"At 3:24 pm (0724 GMT) on January 24, a fire broke out on the below-ground level at a store&nbsp;in Xinyu, Jiangxi,"&nbsp;the country's state broadcaster CCTV reported.

"As of 6:40 pm (1040 GMT), 25 people had been killed in the accident, and other injured people were being treated in the hospital," it added earlier.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping released a statement, calling for "resolute containment" of deadly accidents in the country.&nbsp;

The video clips of the incident have gone viral on Chinese social media websites. One of the footage shows several fire trucks and other emergency response teams and their vehicles, lined up across the street from the place of the accident.&nbsp;

According to authorities, search and rescue operations are underway and the cause of the fire is being probed. While later reports said 39 have been confirmed dead, the local government is yet to provide an estimate on the number of people injured in the accident.&nbsp;

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The incident comes days after a similar fire at a school in central China's Henan province killed 13 students.&nbsp;The Yingcai School where the accident took place, provides kindergarten and primary grade education.&nbsp;

According to residents, the school&nbsp;took a break once every two weeks but the students were present at school on the weekend of the deadly blaze.

According to one of the teachers at the school, all the victims were from the same third-grade class of nine and 10-year-olds.

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The incident took place on January 20 but so far, no official explanation of the precise cause of the blaze has been provided by the authorities. Although some domestic media reports have suggested it was related to an electric heating device.&nbsp;

The Henan province has set up an incident management team to carry out an investigation and the afterwards handling of the incident.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government, The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province.

As many as 39 people have died after a fire broke out in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in China on Wednesday (Jan 24), according to the local government, The fire broke out in the basement of a shopping area in the afternoon, as per officials of the Yushui district of Jiangxi province. "At 3:24 pm (0724 GMT) on January 24, a fire broke out on the below-ground level at a store in Xinyu, Jiangxi," the country's state broadcaster CCTV reported. "As of 6:40 pm (1040 GMT), 25 people had been killed in the accident, and other injured people were being treated in the hospital," it added earlier. Chinese President Xi Jinping released a statement, calling for "resolute containment" of deadly accidents in the country. The video clips of the incident have gone viral on Chinese social media websites. One of the footage shows several fire trucks and other emergency response teams and their vehicles, lined up across the street from the place of the accident. According to authorities, search and rescue operations are underway and the cause of the fire is being probed. While later reports said 39 have been confirmed dead, the local government is yet to provide an estimate on the number of people injured in the accident. Watch | China: PLA Generals, Rocket Fire force Chiefs sacked × Previous incident The incident comes days after a similar fire at a school in central China's Henan province killed 13 students. The Yingcai School where the accident took place, provides kindergarten and primary grade education. According to residents, the school took a break once every two weeks but the students were present at school on the weekend of the deadly blaze. According to one of the teachers at the school, all the victims were from the same third-grade class of nine and 10-year-olds. Also read | China: 13 killed in fire at school dorm in Henan province The incident took place on January 20 but so far, no official explanation of the precise cause of the blaze has been provided by the authorities. Although some domestic media reports have suggested it was related to an electric heating device. The Henan province has set up an incident management team to carry out an investigation and the afterwards handling of the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

Fire in China’s Jiangxi province kills at least 39, rescue operation underway

Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people including 65 prisoners of War has crashed near the Ukrainian Border in Russia's Belgorod region. Investigators and emergency workers are on the scene.

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China underwent scrutiny of its human rights record at a U.N. meeting on Tuesday, with mostly Western countries calling for protections for Xinjiang Uyghurs and greater freedom in Hong Kong which Beijing dismissed as guidance based on lies.

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