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Feb 1-15, 2024 - Vol 4, Issue 13
Russian plane shot down by Ukraine’s armed observed the launch of two forces killing over 70 Ukrainian missiles." Wednesday blamed Ukraine for downing the Ilyushin II-76 transport plane, saying Kiev used an anti-aircraft missile system to shoot the plane. Kiev has so far made no comment on Moscow's claims, which Russian officials have been reporting since shortly after news of the crash broke, media reports said.
Kiev, Jan 24 (IANS) A Russian Ilyushin II-76 transport plane carrying missiles and soldiers was shot down by Ukraine's armed forces in Belgorod region, killing all 74 people onboard, the media reported. Russia, however, claimed that the plane was carrying Ukraine armed forces POWs and not missiles. Russia's Defence Ministry on
The Russian Defence Ministry said: "Today, at 11.15 a.m., the Kiev regime committed a terrorist act as a result of which a Russian military transport aircraft was shot down, flying along the route Chkalovsky-Belgorod airfield to transport Ukrainian military personnel for exchange. "The plane was destroyed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the area of Liptsy, Kharkiv region, using an anti-aircraft missile system," the ministry said. "The radar equipment of the Russian Aerospace Forces
While Russia claims the flight was carrying prisoners of war, Ukraine claims it had missiles. But reports said Russian media had reported that a military plane with 74 people on board crashed in the Belgorod region of Russia, near the Ukrainian border. The region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said all those on board were killed. But, there are conflicting reports about who or what was on board. Russian state media reported that 65 Ukrainian servicemen were on the plane, being flown to Belgorod ahead of a prisoner swap. Ukraine says the plane was carrying missiles for the S-300 air defence system, according to the official Ukrainian information service, quoting a source in the Ukrainian armed forces. Meanwhile, CNN reported it was unable to independently verify either claim. It reached out to Ukraine for comments on allegations it shot down the plane.
World Court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza, but doesn’t demand ceasefire
United Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) The World Court on Friday ordered Israel to ensure that its military does not commit any actions that could be genocide in its campaign in Gaza against Hamas, but it did not dictate a ceasefire. The court, formally known as the International Court of Justice, also ordered Israel to immediately allow “urgently-needed basic services and humanitarian assistance” to the Palestinians of Gaza. Citing inflammatory rhetoric from some Israeli leaders, the court also ordered Israel to punish and prevent incitement to genocide. The court, which is based in The Hague, has no way of enforcing its judgments and countries can – and do – flout them. It also turned down the request of South Africa to order a ceasefire, while considering whether a genocide had been committed. The interim judgment delivered by the court’s President Joan Donoghue spoke at length about the sufferings of the people of Gaza and the long-term effects of Israeli action. “The court is acutely aware of the
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extent of the human tragedy that is unfolding in the region and is deeply concerned about the continuing loss of life and human suffering,” it said.
Although its rulings are legally binding, the court does not have the power to enforce its rulings and countries can scoff at them with no consequences.
The court reserved judgment on the crux of the case whether Israel had committed genocide, but said that “in the court’s view, at least some of the acts and omissions alleged by South
The 15 judges of the court were joined by two ad hoc judges each appointed by South Africa and Israel under its procedures.
Africa have been committed by Israel in Gaza appear to be capable of falling within the provisions of the [genocide] convention”. South Africa, with searing memories of apartheid and the suppression of the majority by the White minority rulers, took on the Palestinian cause, and brought the case against Israel to the court. South Africa invoked the international convention on preventing genocide to allege that Israel was committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, where Israel launched a counterattack after Hamas had attacked it killing about 1,200 people and taking about 240 hostage on October 7. Israel’s counterattack has led to the killing of about 25,000 people, many of them women and children, and the displacement of about 85 per cent of Gaza’s population of about 2 million. The judgement noted both the attacks. The court functions totally independently of the UN, with none of its bodies like the Security Council or the General Assembly having a say other than electing the judges.
The court issued a set of six orders, four of them relating to preventing what could constitute genocide, and two on procedural matters. Fifteen judges, including Dalveer Bhandari of India, agreed with all the orders of the court, while Israel’s Judge Ahron Barak dissented on some of them and Julia Sebitunde on all of them. The two judges did not issue formal dissents. South Africa cited the deaths of about 25,000 people – most of them women and children – in the Israeli counterattacks and asserted that they "are genocidal in character because they are intended to bring about the destruction of a substantial part of the Palestinian national, racial and ethnical group".
39 killed, 9 injured in China building fire of a six-story commercial and residential brick-concrete structure. The flame quickly spread to shops on the first and second floors.
Nanchang, Jan 25 (IANS) Thirtynine people were killed and nine others injured after a building fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in the city of Xinyu in east China's Jiangxi Province, local authorities said. The fire broke out in the building at around 3 p.m. in the Yushui District of Xinyu, the local fire response emergency headquarters was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying. The rescue operations by nearly 120 firefighters concluded at 8:50 p.m., with no remaining people trapped. Among the injured, eight are in stable condition, while another one is being rescued. The fire started in the basement
Israeli leaders have reacted with outrage at the suggestion of genocide as the Jewish people were victims of the crime by Nazis in Europe and have found refuge in Israel.
Neither does the UN Secretary General has any role in it.
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A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire was caused by the illegal use of fire by workers for the refurbishment of cold storage inside the basement. The thick smoke quickly engulfed up to the second floor, which was occupied by training facilities and a hotel. The public security authorities have already placed 12 responsible people in custody. The provincial authorities vowed to hold those responsible accountable in accordance with the investigation results. Also, they ordered a "blanket" inspection to identify hidden safety dangers in street shops, schools and crowded places such as scenic spots and shopping malls.
21 Israeli soldiers killed in single attack in Gaza grenade at a nearby tank on Monday, triggering a premature explosion that resulted in the collapse of the buildings while the soldiers were either inside or nearby, Xinhua news agency reported. Tel Aviv, Jan 23 (IANS) At least 21 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza while fighting Hamas, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday. Addressing a press briefing, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said soldiers were preparing explosives to demolish two buildings when militants launched a rocket-propelled
Offering condolences to the families of the soldiers who died, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted on X: " I wish to strengthen the dear families of our heroic warriors who fell on the battlefield. I know that for these families, their lives will be changed forever. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the millitary has launched an investigation into the incident.
Missing Indian student found dead on Purdue University campus in US Upon arrival, a "college-aged male" was found deceased outside Maurice J Zucrow Laboratories on Purdue's campus, the Fox59 news channel reported, citing the coroner.
Israel countered South Africa’s allegations saying that it has the right to self-defence and that it took steps to protect civilians by warning them about bombings in advance so they can move out of harm's way and even abandoning some sorties when civilians are in danger.
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New York, Jan 30 (IANS) An Indian studying at Purdue University has been found dead outside a building on the campus after he went missing last week, a county coroner in the US confirmed. According to the Tippecanoe County Coroner's Office, officials were called around 11.30 a.m. on Sunday to 500 Allison Road in West Lafayette for a possible body.
"Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to the family, and we hope they are respected during such a difficult time," Coroner Carrie Costello said, adding that an autopsy is due to take place. According to The Purdue Exponent, the university's student-run newspaper, Acharya was a double major in computer science and data science at the John Martinson Honors College. Chris Clifton, the university's Computer Science head told The Exponent that he received an email from the Office of the Dean of Students confirming Acharya's death on Monday.
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