Podcasts about Tigray

Stock markets around the world have declined as news of a new Covid-19 variant emerged. With the UK and others banning flights from the affected southern African countries, travel and tourism shares have fallen most sharply, and we assess the potential impact on the sector with Helen Tustin, founder of Wellbeing Travel. Also in the programme, on the shopping festival Black Friday, we get a sense of how toymakers are affected by global supply chain problems from Steve Finch, founding owner of toy company Bopster. And we get wider context from Andy Mulcahy, head of strategy at the UK e-commerce association IMRG. As the World Chess Championship gets under way in Dubai, we hear about the financial side of the game from Ilya Merenzon, chief executive of World Chess. Plus, amid concern that the conflict in Ethiopia could be about to escalate, we examine how the country's economy has been affected by the ongoing dispute between Tigray state in the north and the national government. Samuel Getachew is a business journalist in Addis Ababa, and tells us how before the fighting began, Ethiopia had become something of an economic miracle. The US is threatening to kick the country out of the AGOA preferential trade programme, and Rohit Nair, vice-president of garment maker Epic Apparel explains such a step could mean the closure of his business. And we also get the perspective of Zemedeneh Negatu, global chairman of the Fairfax Africa Fund, which invests in and owns companies across Africa. Today's edition is presented by Fergus Nicoll, and produced by Joshua Thorpe and Faarea Masud.

In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan discuss the Biden Administration's Summit of Democracy,   German Chancellor-designate Olaf Scholz and what changes may be afoot, and the tapping of strategic oil reserves. They also talk about the increasing threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine's and the civil conflict in Ethiopia.

A little over two years since winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Abiy Ahmed is leading a country at war. Rebels from the northern Tigray region have taken increasing territory over the past few months. Thousands have died and more than two million have been pushed from their homes. The international community is showing increasing concern about the situation. Many countries have told their citizens to leave. So, how did it all come to this? #AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporter: Beverly Ochieng (@beverlyochieng)

Processo de Bornito de Sousa contra ativista em Portugal "ridiculariza" Angola, diz Orlando Castro. Em Angola, emigração em direção à Namíbia aumentou e está a causar mortes. Primeiro ministro da Etiópia já está na frente do campo de batalha e são muitas as reações.

John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss the results of the Ahmad Aubrey case. George Koo, journalist, social activist, and international business consultant, also joins us in this segment to discuss China. He analyzes a Global Times editorial summarizing how the US and China have a lot of common economic interests, and how much the US needs China's help to solve its problems. The article then goes on to say things will not work out for the US if the Biden administration continues the brutal "decoupling" strategy of the Trump era. Laith Marouf, broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, joins us to discuss the Middle East. Israel's ex-prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood trial this week over corruption charges in Jerusalem. One of his former spokespersons testified in court yesterday. calling Netanyahu a media "control freak."Dan Lazare, author, investigative journalist and author of "America's Undeclared War," joins us to discuss the rehabilitation of Syria's government and how Damascus has a chance to become the next arena for geopolitical competition between the region's Arab power centers and Iran." Aslo, there are reports that US officials believe that a recent attack on a US military base last month was retaliation for recent Israel strikes.Scott Ritter, former UN weapon inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Russia. An RT article posits that the recent disturbances in Russian-Ukrainian relations, along with the increasing involvement of the US, could prove to be "among the most significant milestones in the history of Europe since the end of the Cold War, over three decades ago."Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss Ethiopia. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with media outlets on Friday, saying that the war in Tigray has put Ethiopia on a "path of destruction," that could have effects throughout east Africa. He also stated that Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, must fulfill "his responsibility and end violence in the region." The Biden administration sanctioned Eritrea's military and political party for "their involvement in the ongoing crisis in northern Ethiopia.Dr. Jemima Pierre, an associate professor of Black studies and anthropology at the University of California, joins us to discuss Haiti. Dr. Pierre analyses an editorial in Haiti Liberte that describes the "shameful spectacle" of imperialist and neocolonial forces celebrating on the anniversary of the Battle of Vertieres, the interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry's September 11 Musseau Agreement. Minister Ariel is described as "under the thumb" of the United States.Dr. Jack Rasmus, professor in economics and politics at St. Mary's College in California, joins us to discuss the economy. Dr. Jack discusses the infrastructure of the Build Back Better Bill along with Biden's reasons for reappointing Jerome Powell of the Federal Reserves Chair.Wyatt Reed, Sputnik News Analyst, joins us to discuss Honduras. Wyatt discusses imperial double standards for elections. He also discusses a Global Times report about an online disinformation campaign against Honduras that is probably orchestrated by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed - a Nobel Peace Prize winning politician - has said he'll lead troops who are fighting rebels in the Tigray region of the country in what he's calling "the final fight" to save Ethopia. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is warning of a potential humanitarian crisis there that could destabilize the entire region. Plus, the rise of vegan Thanksgiving. And, the story of the first Thanksgiving - 1200 miles south of Plymouth, Massachusetts. Guests: Axios' Zach Basu, Ben Montgomery and Russell Contreras. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, Sabeena Singhani, Lydia McMullen-Laird, David Toledo and Jayk Cherry. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Derek open with an update on Danny's COVID and then segue into a discussion of the border conflict in the Caucasus, the migrant crisis in Eastern Europe, and this week's big Biden-Xi summit. Derek is then joined by the University of Florida's Terje Østebø, who takes us through the roots of Ethiopia's year-long civil war and assesses where things stand now. Check out Terje's book: https://bit.ly/3kRZrbK Become a patron today! www.patreon.com/americanprestige

In this week's show: a worrying state of emergency continues in Ethiopia where UN staff are being held – the Secretary-General wants them released immediately – a pharma deal that gives a lot more people a chance to get COVID-19 antivirals than ever before, and tough words for the tobacco industry, from the World Health Organization (WHO). And in this week's interview - with UN communications chief Melissa Fleming – why it's crucially important that the Organization should do more to listen to what young activists are saying, for everyone's sake.

Even the most seasoned observers have been stunned by Ethiopia's recent twists and turns. The first shock came in 2018, when the country saw a peaceful transfer of power to a coalition led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. For some, this promised a turning point for a country that had long struggled to open its political space and find a workable political model that balanced its strong state with regional demands for ethnic autonomy. This optimism did not last. Ethiopia has since been plunged into a deadly civil war that threatens the very integrity of the state. Only weeks ago, Tigray forces captured towns in the direction of Addis Ababa, leading some foreigners to evacuate the capital.This week, Alan is joined by Ethiopia expert Christopher Clapham, an author on the Horn of Africa and retired professor at the University of Cambridge, to take a deep dive into the country's complex history. They discuss the legacy of Ethiopia's imperial past, Ethiopia's exceptional resistance to European colonial rule, the lingering effects of the Derg's violent revolution, and the contradictions inside former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's vision for ethnic federalism. They also talk about the breakdown of the Ethiopian regime after Meles's death, the “miracle” of Abiy's ascent, the slide into civil war and the possible scenarios for Ethiopia's political future as the military tide turns against the government.You can find more of Crisis Group's work on our Ethiopia page. Make sure to check out Professor Clapham's latest book The Horn of Africa: State Formation and State Decay for more fascinating insights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia's prime minister, launched an attack on the restive region of Tigray in his country's north last November, he promised it would be a swift victory for his forces. The goal, Abiy said, was to punish leaders of the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) for an attack on a federal military installation. A year later, the Prime Minister's confidence in his troops looks misplaced. The conflict is still raging and there is no end in sight.

Included in this episode: 1. Ethiopia's Tigray Conflict Demands International Attention. Time Is Running Out 2. Astronauts Take Shelter Aboard ISS After Russian Anti-Satellite Test, U.S. Says 3. Biden Nominated a New Food and Drug Administration Head…Finally 4. U.S. Journalist Danny Fenster, Sentenced in Myanmar to 11 Years, Is Freed 5. Review: Netflix's Live-Action Cowboy Bebop Misunderstands What Made the Original a Classic .

Assumpta Massoi anakuletea jarida hii leo ambapo kama livyo ada Jumatatu ni mada kwa kina, tunakupeleka Congo-Brazaville kumulika adha ya kukosa utaifa. Pia utapata fursa ya kusikia habari kwa ufupi, miongoni mwa utakayosikia ni pamoja na Umoja wa Mataifa watoa fedha kwenye mfuko wake wa dharura kusaidia Ethiopia, WHO wasaidia kupunguzwa bei za vipimo vya haraka vya Kaswende na Virusi vya UKIMWI -VVU, na katika kipindi cha janga la COVID-19 zaidi ya watoto 45,000 waliokuwa wameshikiliwa wameachiliwa huru.   

L'esercito di liberazione del Tigray si sta avvicinando alla capitale Addis Abeba, mentre il Premier Abiy Ahmed ha chiesto alla popolazione di armarsi. L'analisi del giornalista Marco Trovato.

Kate Adie presents reporters' despatches from Ethiopia, the Cop26 climate summit, Switzerland, Georgia and Brazil. The conflict in Ethiopia has left the country's northern Tigray region largely cut off, with millions facing starvation. Among the many combatants now on manoeuvres are the “Oromo Liberation Army” – the Oromo being a people who live mostly in the centre and south of the country. Catherine Byaruhanga was given a rare invitation to meet them. Ethiopia is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change - the subject of the Cop26 summit in Glasgow. Among those attending were the BBC's David Shukman, a veteran of ten previous Cops, and someone who has watched at close hand the long battle to see the dangers of climate change. The ski industry is already preparing for warmer temperatures, with predictions that the snow at many resorts will regularly melt, or never form in the first place. So what can these resorts do to stay in business? Simon Mills reports from Switzerland. After former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili was smuggled back into the country, and then chucked in prison, he went on a hunger strike leading to protests in the street. What exactly is happening is still unclear, but then Rayhan Demytrie says that when it comes to Saakashvili, it has always been hard to separate myth from reality. The pandemic meant that Sao Paulo's bars and restaurants were forced to shut – and yet there was one kind of food outlet which was permitted to say open, deemed an essential part of Brazilian life. They are called lanchonetes, local eateries with a tradition going back more than a hundred years. Andrew Downie explains why he is a lanchonete fan.

Friday on the NewsHour, negotiations go down to the wire at the global climate summit but meaningful agreements remain elusive. Then, the regional war in Tigray spills over into the rest of Ethiopia, ensnaring innocent civilians. And, Jonathan Capehart and Gary Abernathy discuss the climate in Congress and the political implications of ongoing inflation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The United Nations says the Ethiopian government promises to ease its de facto blockade on the northern territory of Tigray, where hundreds of thousands are facing famine after a year of conflict. Nick Schifrin has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of Revolt Black News Weekly, Eboni K Williams and panelists examine the Astroworld travesty and if Travis Scott's career is truly over. Derrian Perry, LaToya Evans, and Morten Thanning Vendelo join for perspective on the events, while looking back at previous debacles... were other music artists able to bounce-back historically?In the trial of the three white men who plead not guilty to charges of murder, aggraved assault, and false imprisonment in the death of Ahmaud Arbery, only 1 of 12 Jurors are Black. As the trial heads into Day 6, this panel dissects how that jury representation will or won't equate to justice. Criminal Defense attorney Bernarda Villalona, Transformative Justice Coalition Founder Barbara Arnwine, and Brunswick Activist Triana Arnold James join.RBN Special Correspondent Kennedy Rue McCullough takes us through this week's Entertainment Round-Up which includes a reimagining of The Preacher's Wife, the ‘Atlanta' Season 3 trailer, and Ye's Drink Champs interview that broke the internet. Daryl Archie and Blue Telusma join in conversation.The conflict between the Ethiopian Federal Government and Tigray's Regional State has surpassed one-year. The government is now allegedly asking retired soldiers to arm-up, while TPLF are reportedly miles away from the capital city of Addis Ababa. As the panel examines the conflict and its impending escalation in the capital, the Guests will address the question - what exactly is this region on the brink of? Ethiopian-American journalist Hermela Aregawi, Community Organizer Nebiyu Asfaw, and Professor of Political Science at UCLA Edmond J. Keller join. Our final segment will tease our “Black Safety” panel for the Revolt Summit in Atlanta this week, where victims' families who've lost loved ones to violence will share personal stories as we try to get to solutions to make Black safety first a priority. The conversation will air in its entirety on RBNW next week. 

The war in Ethiopia started just over a year ago. The conflict between forces from the northern Tigray region and the federal government has escalated in recent weeks. It's been caused by various recent political issues. But it also has it's roots in modern history…events that go back more than 100 years. So, to understand Ethiopia's present, do we have to look to the past? #AfricaDaily Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Guests: Yohannes Woldemariam

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 15-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, from Sunday through Thursday. Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman join host Jessica Steinberg on today's podcast. On today's show, we open with a look at the intensifying war in Ethiopia and its impact on Israel. After reports that Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed angrily complained in a phone call with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that some of those airlifted to Israel were officers involved in war crimes, Israel promised to send back those found to have committed such crimes. We look at how Israel got into the mess, and how it hopes to get out of it. We assess the impact of claims that cellphones belonging to at least six Palestinian rights activists were hacked using the contentious Israeli cyber-surveillance firm NSO Group's Pegasus software, and the international criticism of Israel after the government outlawed six Palestinian rights groups, accusing them of acting as fronts for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror group. We analyze the alleged Iranian-linked drone attack on the Iraqi prime minister and ask how destabilization in the country is seen by Israel. And finally, we hear an update on the recent strikes in Syria attributed to Israel. Discussed articles include: Israel said to promise to return Ethiopian immigrants who committed war crimes Ethiopian PM said to complain 4 war criminals among those airlifted to Israel Report: Palestinian activists' phones hacked with controversial NSO Group tech Europeans on Security Council criticize Israeli blacklisting of Palestinian NGOs Iran-backed militia launched drone attack targeting Iraq's PM Drone strikes Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria – report ‘Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on iTunes, Spotify, PlayerFM, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. PHOTO: Tigrayan forces ride in a truck after taking control of Mekele, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. (AP Photo) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Mittwoch – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Belarus: Maas droht Schleusern mit Strafmaßnahmen Der geschäftsführende deutsche Außenminister Heiko Maas ist für Sanktionen gegen alle, die sich an der Schleusung von Flüchtlingen nach Belarus beteiligen. Niemand dürfe sich ungestraft an menschenverachtenden Aktivitäten beteiligen, sagte er mit Blick auf Machthaber Alexander Lukaschenko. Dies gelte für Herkunfts- und Transitstaaten, aber auch für Fluglinien, die den Transport von Menschen nach Belarus ermöglichten. Die EU sei bereit, "klare Konsequenzen zu ziehen". Die EU wirft Lukaschenko vor, gezielt Migranten ins Land zu holen, um sie dann an die Grenze zum EU-Land Polen zu bringen. UN fordern von Äthiopien Freilassung von inhaftierten Beschäftigten Die Vereinten Nationen haben von Äthiopien die sofortige Freilassung von festgesetzten einheimischen UN-Beschäftigten verlangt. In der Hauptstadt Addis Abeba seien ohne Nennung von Gründen 22 lokale Beschäftigte verschiedener UN-Agenturen inhaftiert worden, sagte ein UN-Sprecher in New York. Sechs von ihnen seien inzwischen freigelassen worden, aber 16 seien noch immer in Gewahrsam. Die Festnahmen erfolgten offenbar im Zusammenhang mit dem Vorgehen von Sicherheitskräften in Addis Abeba gegen Angehörige der Volksgruppe der Tigray. Macron kündigt Bau neuer Atomkraftwerke an Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron hat den Bau einer neuen Generation von Atomkraftwerken angekündigt. In einer Fernsehansprache begründete Macron dies unter anderem mit dem Kampf gegen den Klimawandel und der Sorge um eine zuverlässige Energieversorgung. Zugleich solle aber auch die Entwicklung erneuerbarer Energien fortgesetzt werden. Frankreich gehört zu den Staaten, die seit langem auf Atomenergie setzen und auch dabei bleiben wollen. Derzeit sind dort 56 Reaktoren in Betrieb. Bereits im Oktober hatte Macron Investitionen in Höhe von einer Milliarde Euro in die Atomkraft angekündigt. Frankreichs Senioren bekommen Geimpft-Status nur noch mit Booster-Impfung Wegen steigender Corona-Zahlen erhöht der französische Präsident Emmanuel Macron den Druck beim Impfen. Menschen über 65 Jahren gelten ab Mitte Dezember nur noch als geimpft, wenn sie eine Booster-Impfung nachweisen können. Sechs Monate nach der Impfung verringere sich die Immunität und das Risiko einer schweren Corona-Erkrankung steige, sagte Macron in einer Ansprache an die Nation. Die Lösung sei eine weitere Impfdosis. Die Booster-Impfung solle demnächst für alle über 50 zugänglich sein. Zudem sollen Kontrollen des Gesundheitspasses in Gaststätten, Zügen und Kulturzentren verschärft werden. Neue Gedenkmauer für Österreichs Holocaust-Opfer in Wien In Wien ist eine neue Gedenkstätte zur Erinnerung an die mehr als 64.400 österreichischen Jüdinnen und Juden eingeweiht worden, die während der NS-Diktatur ermordet wurden. Ihre Namen sind auf 160 Granittafeln eingemeißelt und stehen als ovale "Namens-Mauer" in einem Park im Zentrum der Hauptstadt. Eine Gedenktafel erinnert zudem an andere Opfer des Nazi-Regimes. Bundeskanzler Alexander Schallenberg erinnerte an den schwierigen Umgang des Landes mit seiner Rolle in der NS-Ära. Die Menschen in Österreich hätten zu lange weggeschaut, bis sie sich ihrer Rolle als Täter bewusst geworden seien. Mehrere Verletzte nach Hauseinsturz in der Türkei Beim Einsturz eines zweistöckigen Gebäudes im Osten der Türkei sind mindestens elf Menschen verletzt worden. 13 Menschen seien von Rettungskräften aus den Trümmern des Hauses in der Stadt Malatya befreit worden, acht weitere hätten sich selbst in Sicherheit bringen können, sagte der stellvertretende türkische Innenminister Ismail Catakli. Nach Angaben der Regionalbehörden wurde am Abend niemand mehr vermisst. Einsatzkräfte setzten ihre Such- und Rettungsaktion dennoch fort. Zunächst war von mindestens zehn Vermissten die Rede gewesen. Ursache des Einsturzes war demnach eine beschädigte Wand. Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Malala hat geheiratet Die pakistanische Friedensnobelpreisträgerin Malala Yousafzai hat geheiratet. Das teilte die 24-Jährige per Twitter mit. Das Paar habe eine kleine traditionelle islamische Hochzeitszeremonie mit seinen Familien zuhause im englischen Birmingham abgehalten, so Yousafzai weiter. Malala Yousafzai erhielt 2014 für ihren Einsatz für das Recht aller Kinder auf Bildung als bislang jüngste Preisträgerin überhaupt den Friedensnobelpreis. Im Oktober 2012 hatte sie ein Attentat überlebt, nachdem Taliban-Kämpfer im Norden Pakistans ihren Schulbus gestoppt hatten.

Ethiopia's deadly war in Tigray province is now threatening to engulf the entire country as rebels move toward the capital and a humanitarian crisis intensifies. Reporter Zecharias Zelalem explains how the conflict got to this point and where it could go from here.

Angola: António Venâncio reage após nulidade da sua candidatura à liderança do MPLA. Moçambique: Maputo completa 134 anos, mas sobram críticas à edilidade. Etiópia: Mais violações dos direitos humanos são registadas no conflito de Tigray.

COVID-19 pandemic brings global syringe shortage into sharp focus Ethiopia: Future of Tigray and Horn of Africa ‘in grave uncertainty'  Thousands flee conflict uptick in DR Congo 

Analistas angolanos apontam crise sem precedentes no seio da UNITA. Infraestrutura da saúde na província angolana do Cuando Cubango é precária. União Africana acredita numa oportunidade para pôr fim ao conflito em Tigray, na Etiópia.

Sul de Angola vive "tragédia humana" por causa da fome. Na Etiópia, manifestantes saíram às ruas de Adis Abeba em apoio ao Governo e contra as forças de Tigray. Em entrevista exclusiva à DW, Angela Merkel fala sobre os seus 16 anos como chanceler da Alemanha. Novo capítulo da radionovela Learning by Ear - Aprender de Ouvido.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 8th November 2021.Transcript at: send7.org/transcripts Today: UK COP 26. Germany stabbing. Italy Mafia trial. Sierra Leone tanker explosion. Ethiopia Tigrayan advance. US festival disaster. Nicaragua elections. India fire. Iraq assassination attempt. And Musk's billion dollar vote.Send your opinion or experience by email to podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at send7.org for us to broadcast. With Stephen Devincenzi.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English. This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

Tigray Rebels close in on Ethiopia's capital. US Embassy evacuates staff, 'State Of Emergency' The Duran: Episode 1131 Ethiopians Told To Defend Capital As Tigray Rebels Encroach; US Embassy Evacuating Staff Amid 'State Of Emergency' https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ethiopians-told-defend-capital-tigray-rebels-encroach-us-embassy-evacuating-staff-amid

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Samstag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.UN-Sicherheitsrat besorgt über Kämpfe in Äthiopien Der Sicherheitsrat der Vereinten Nationen hat ein Ende der Gewalt im Krisenland Äthiopien gefordert. In einer gemeinsamen Erklärung verlangte das mächtigste UN-Gremium von den dortigen Konfliktparteien, einen dauerhaften Waffenstillstand auszuhandeln. Der bereits seit einem Jahr andauernde Konflikt zwischen der Regierung und der Rebellengruppe "Volksbefreiungsfront von Tigray" (TPLF) hatte sich in den vergangenen Tagen deutlich verschärft. Die USA und andere Staaten riefen ihre Bürger in Äthiopien auf, das nordost-afrikanische Land so bald wie möglich zu verlassen. Repräsentantenhaus billigt Bidens Infrastrukturpaket Nach monatelangem Ringen hat der US-Kongress eines der innenpolitischen Kernvorhaben von Präsident Joe Biden beschlossen. Einige Wochen nach dem Senat verabschiedete auch das Repräsentantenhaus ein großes Investitionsprogramm, mit dem die Infrastruktur der Vereinigten Staaten modernisiert werden soll. Insgesamt hat das Paket einen Umfang von mehr als einer Billion US-Dollar. Es wurde schließlich mit einer komfortablen Mehrheit verabschiedet: Mehr als ein Dutzend Republikaner schlossen sich Bidens Demokraten bei der Unterstützung des Gesetzes an. Österreich verschärft Corona-Schutzmaßnahmen Angesichts zuletzt stark gestiegener Corona-Infektionszahlen hat Österreich massive Einschränkungen für Ungeimpfte beschlossen. Von Montag an erhalten nur noch Geimpfte und Genesene Zutritt zu Restaurants, Cafés, Hotels, Freizeiteinrichtungen oder körpernahen Dienstleistern, wie Bundeskanzler Alexander Schallenberg mitteilte. Auch bei Veranstaltungen mit mehr als 25 Menschen gilt in Österreich künftig die sogenannte "2G"-Regel. Diese solle einen "starken Anreiz" schaffen, sich impfen zu lassen, erläuterte der österreichische Regierungschef in Wien. Airport von Mallorca vorübergehend gesperrt Ein ungewöhnlicher Zwischenfall hat den Flughafen von Palma de Mallorca für drei Stunden lahmgelegt. Eine Maschine einer marokkanischen Fluggesellschaft legte auf dem Weg von Casablanca nach Istanbul wegen eines medizinischen Notfalls eine unplanmäßige Zwischenlandung ein. Als ein Krankenwagen an der Maschine eintraf, um einen angeblich unter einem Diabetesschock stehenden Reisenden abzuholen, liefen etwa 20 andere Passagiere auf das Flugfeld und flüchteten. Laut Medienberichten gehen die Behörden davon aus, dass es sich um eine gezielte Aktion handelte, um nach Spanien zu gelangen. Brasilien trauert um Sängerin Marília Mendonça Die brasilianische Grammy-Gewinnerin Marília Mendonça ist bei einem Flugzeugabsturz ums Leben gekommen. Die 26-Jährige war auf dem Weg zu einem Konzert, als das Kleinflugzeug im brasilianischen Bundesstaat Minas Gerais nahe der Stadt Caratinga abstürzte, wie die Behörden mitteilten. Auch ein Onkel, ihr Produzent und die beiden Piloten starben. Mendonça war 2019 mit dem Latin Grammy für das beste "Sertanejo"-Album mit brasilianischer Country-Musik ausgezeichnet worden. Die Künstlerin war äußerst beliebt, auf Youtube folgten ihr 22 Millionen Fans. Auf Instagram hatte sie 40 Millionen Follower. Astronaut Maurer muss noch länger warten Der Start des deutschen Astronauten Matthias Maurer zur Internationalen Raumstation ISS verzögert sich weiter. Zunächst sollten an diesem Wochenende vier Astronauten von der ISS zurück zur Erde geholt werden, teilte die US-Raumfahrtbehörde NASA mit. Danach sei der frühestmögliche Termin für Maurer und seine drei amerikanischen Kollegen am Mittwochabend Ortszeit in Florida. Der ursprünglich für das letzte Oktober-Wochenende geplante Start des 51-Jährigen wurde schon mehrfach verschoben - unter anderem wegen schlechten Wetters und eines "kleineren medizinischen Problems" eines Crew-Mitglieds.

It was a big week for elections around the nation. Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia gubernatorial election. Michelle Wu became the first-ever person of color to be elected mayor of Boston.The Centers for Disease Control approved the COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11. The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse began this week. Rittenhouse is accused of murdering two protesters in Wisconsin during protests over racial justice.The government of Ethiopia declared a state of emergency this week as rebels from the Tigray region near the capital of Addis Ababa. Authorities have called on citizens to "arm themselves."At the COP26 summit, India pledged to work to be carbon-neutral by 2070. And as Afghanistan's economy continues its freefall, the Taliban have made the decision to ban the use of foreign currency.We discuss all this and more during the News Roundup. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

The United Nations says it has evidence to back up human rights violations including possible war crimes from parties to the Tigray conflict.

Packed into this week's 15-minute show: potential war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ethiopia's Tigray; we hear from the UN rights office which has spoken to victims and their families; an urgent appeal for Afghanistan's ‘broke and broken', and, news from COP26 in Glasgow, where countries have been reminded they need to spend a lot more on climate emergency adaptation measures...Stay with us too, for poetic closing thoughts from the show's regular guest, Solange Behoteguy-Cortes.   That's all coming up, in this week's UN Catch-Up Dateline Geneva. Thanks for listening. 

A year since war broke out in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, conflict in the country is intensifying. In this episode, we talk to two experts about the worsening humanitarian situation in Tigray and the international community's response to the conflict.Featuring Emnet Negash, a PhD candidate at Ghent University in Belgium who is tracking the food situation in Tigray, and Mukesh Kapila, professor emeritus of global health and humanitarian affairs at the University of Manchester in England and a former UN official.In our second story, we hear from Alejandro Gallego Schmid, senior lecturer in circular economy and life cycle sustainability assessment at the University of Manchester, about his findings that reusable food containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones. (Listen at 32m25)And Nicole Hasham, environment and energy editor at The Conversation in Australia, recommends some analysis tied to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. (Listen at 43m30)The Conversation Weekly is produced by Mend Mariwany and Gemma Ware, with sound design by Eloise Stevens. Our theme music is by Neeta Sarl. You can sign up to The Conversation's free daily email here. Full credits for this episode available here. Further readingDecades of progress gone in one year: Tigray's healthcare system has been destroyed, by Berhe W Sahle, Deakin University and Mulu A Woldegiorgis, Swinburne University of TechnologyFollowing the Tigray conflict, the rocky road to peace in Ethiopia, by Mukesh Kapila, University of ManchesterReusable containers aren't always better for the environment than disposable ones - new research, by Alejandro Gallego Schmid and Adisa Azapagic, University of Manchester and Joan Manuel F. Mendoza, Ikerbasque FoundatioScott Morrison attends pivotal global climate talks today, bringing a weak plan that leaves Australia exposed, by Frank Jotzo, Australian National UniversityGlobal emissions almost back to pre-pandemic levels after unprecedented drop in 2020, new analysis shows, by Pep Canadell, CSIRO and colleagues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Abiy Ahmed was speaking at an event marking the first anniversary of the war in Tigray. Also: the US blacklists an Israeli company that makes powerful spyware, and scientists think they know why people are getting taller.

In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked consideration of a voting rights bill for the fourth time this year. The U.N. human rights office is blaming Ethiopia's government and Tigray's rebels for extreme brutality in their civil war. The U.S. military warned that China's nuclear force is growing much more rapidly than expected. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The United Nations and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission have released a report, following a joint investigation, saying all sides in the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region may have committed war crimes. Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the report had found no evidence of genocide. Also in the programme: reaction to elections in America; and the possibility of a carbon tax. (Picture: Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, speaks to the media about the Tigray, joint investigation into alleged violations of international human rights. CREDIT: EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI)

The Gambia and South Africa - two different countries facing the same dilemma - how to finance their carbon-free ambitions. The findings of the only human rights investigation allowed in Ethiopia's blockaded Tigray region are published today. We hear details from the UN human rights commission. At COP 26, we ask the president of Kenya if he trusts the promises of wealthy nations in regard to financing greener economies.

Ethiopia's government has declared a state of emergency as the Tigray People's Liberation Front gains ground in Addis Ababa. Andrew Mueller explains how we got here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you hear about war and conflict as a news consumer, it can be easy to overlook the human toll; but not in Ethiopia, where a hard-hitting UN rights office report has uncovered the very real impact on ordinary people in Tigray.  That's where Government troops and their supporters have been fighting regional opposition forces since November 2020, and it's led to serious rights violations that may amount to crimes against humanity and war crimes.  To explain the report's key findings, here's Françoise Mianda from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights – she's Section Chief for East and Southern Africa. She spoke to UN News's Daniel Johnson. 

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A report into Ethiopia's year long Tigray conflict says it has been marked by extreme brutality. Also: a shock result for the Democrats as a Republican becomes Virginia's Governor, and China's me too moment as a tennis star accuses a top ranking communist official.

Noch-Bundesgesundheitsminister Jens Spahn (CDU) möchte so bald wie möglich allen Menschen in Deutschland ein Boosterimpfangebot machen. Das hat er heute auf einer Pressekonferenz noch mal bekräftigt. In den USA beginnen diese Woche außerdem die Impfungen für Kinder ab fünf Jahren. ZEIT-ONLINE-Gesundheitsredakteur Ingo Arzt erklärt im "Was jetzt?"-Podcast, auf welche Daten die Stiko noch wartet, um eine solche Empfehlung für Deutschland auszusprechen. Weitere Themen: Vor etwa einem Jahr brachen in Tigray, einer Region im Vielvölkerstaat Äthiopien, Kämpfe zwischen einer regionalen Armee und der Zentralregierung aus. Ein Bericht der Vereinten Nationen stellt nun schwere Menschenrechtsverletzungen fest. Auf der Klimakonferenz in Glasgow haben sich Costa Rica, Kolumbien und Panama darauf geeinigt, eins der größten Meeresschutzgebiete der Welt einzurichten. Was noch? Ein Mathelehrer aus Taiwan unterrichtet in sozialen Medien – und auf einer Pornoplattform. Moderation und Produktion: Fabian Scheler Mitarbeit: Ole Pflüger Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Sie erreichen uns unter wasjetzt@zeit.de Links mit weiteren Informationen zur Folge: Jens Spahn: "Die Pandemie ist alles andere als vorbei" (https://www.zeit.de/gesundheit/2021-11/jens-spahn-rki-corona-winter-booster-impfungen-lothar-wieler) Äthiopien: Regierung wirft Rebellengruppe Massaker an Jugendlichen vor (https://www.zeit.de/politik/ausland/2021-11/aethiopien-regierung-rebellen-tplf-massaker-vorwurf-tigray-amhara) Themenseite zur Klimakonferenz in Glasgow (https://www.zeit.de/thema/klimakonferenz)

A joint investigation by the Ethiopian and United Nations human rights bodies includes evidence of human rights violations by all parties in the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia. We hear the latest from the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, and speak to UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet. Also in the programme: As the COP26 climate conference continues in Glasgow, we look at the prospects for international cooperation on climate change with American economist Jeffrey Sachs. And why has Facebook decided to abandon facial recognition technology? (Photo: UN Human Rights report on Tigray region of Ethiopia discussed at press conference at United Nations in Geneva. Credit: EPA/MARTIAL TREZZINI)

Trainiere dein Hörverstehen mit den Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Mittwoch – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Republikaner Youngkin gewinnt Gouverneurswahl in Virginia Der Republikaner Glenn Youngkin hat laut Hochrechnungen der US-Fernsehsender die Gouverneurswahl im US-Bundesstaat Virginia gewonnen. Youngkin schlug demnach bei der Wahl am Dienstag mit 2,7 Prozentpunkten Vorsprung knapp seinen Rivalen Terry McAuliffe von der Demokratischen Partei. Die Gouverneurswahl galt als Stimmungstest für US-Präsident Joe Biden und seine Demokraten. Die Niederlage McAuliffes im bislang demokratisch regierten Virginia ist eine schwere Schlappe für die Demokraten. Der 64-jährige McAuliffe hatte in Umfragen lange klar vor Youngkin gelegen, zuletzt hatte Youngkin aufgeholt. USA starten Corona-Impfungen für 5-11-Jährige In den USA starten die Corona-Impfungen für Kinder im Alter zwischen fünf und elf Jahren: Nachdem die Gesundheitsbehörde CDC eine Impfempfehlung für diese Altersgruppe mit dem Vakzin von Biontech/Pfizer ausgesprochen hatte, wurden noch am selben Abend die ersten jüngeren Kinder geimpft. Präsident Joe Biden sprach von einem "Wendepunkt" im Kampf gegen die Pandemie. Die US-Arzneimittelbehörde FDA hatte dem Impfstoff Ende vergangener Woche eine Notfallzulassung für diese Altersgruppe erteilt. Die Regierung begann daraufhin bereits, weitere Impfstoffdosen ins ganze Land auszuliefern. IS bekennt sich zu Anschlag in Kabul Bei einem Angriff auf ein Militärkrankenhaus in der afghanischen Hauptstadt Kabul sind mindestens 19 Menschen getötet und 50 weitere verletzt worden. Dies teilte ein Vertreter des Gesundheitsministeriums der radikalislamischen Taliban mit, die seit August in Afghanistan an der Macht sind. Der afghanische Ableger der Dschihadisten-Miliz Islamischer Staat bekannte sich zu dem Anschlag. Nach der Machtübernahme der Taliban hat die mit ihnen verfeindete IS-Miliz bereits mehrfach Anschläge verübt. Äthiopien ruft landesweiten Ausnahmezustand aus Nach dem Vormarsch der Volksbefreiungsfront von Tigray hat Äthiopiens Zentralregierung für sechs Monate einen landesweiten Ausnahmezustand ausgerufen. Er gibt den Behörden unter anderem die Möglichkeit, Straßensperren zu errichten sowie Verkehrs- und Kommunikationsverbindungen zu unterbrechen. Auch die Übernahme der Verwaltung durch das Militär in bestimmten Bereichen ist damit möglich. Zuvor hatten die Behörden der Hauptstadt Addis Abeba die Bewohner zu den Waffen gerufen. Die Rebellen hatten zuletzt die Einnahme zweier strategisch wichtiger Städte gemeldet und mit einem Vormarsch auf die Hauptstadt gedroht. Facebook gibt Gesichtserkennungs-Funktion auf Facebook schafft die Gesichtserkennungs-Funktion ab, mit der Nutzer automatisch in Fotos markiert werden konnten. Gespeicherte Daten zur Identifizierung der Gesichter von mehr als einer Milliarde Menschen werden gelöscht, wie das Online-Netzwerk ankündigte. In der Gesellschaft gebe es Sorgen um den Einsatz von Gesichtserkenungs-Technologien - und Regulierer seien immer noch dabei, Regeln dafür zu entwickeln, hieß es zur Begründung. Facebook sehe aber weiterhin Einsatzmöglichkeiten für die Technologie etwa für die Anmeldung bei einem Account oder das Entsperren eines Geräts. Niederländer müssen wieder Masken tragen Die Niederlande haben wegen steigender Ansteckungszahlen die Corona-Maßnahmen erneut verschärft. Regierungschef Mark Rutte kündigte in Den Haag unter anderem eine Ausweitung der Maskenpflicht an. Auch der Corona-Pass wird für mehr Orte verpflichtend. Bürger sollen wieder den Sicherheitsabstand von 1,5 Meter wahren. Erst vor gut einem Monat hatte das Land viele Maßnahmen aufgehoben und etwa die 1,5 Meter-Regel abgeschafft. Daraufhin waren die Infektionszahlen schnell gestiegen. Bayern und Juve erfolgreich bei der Champions League Qualifikation Bayern München hat dank eines überragenden Robert Lewandowski frühzeitig und locker das Minimalziel Achtelfinale in der Champions League erreicht. Bei der Rückkehr des zuletzt an Corona erkrankten Trainers Julian Nagelsmann gewann der deutsche Fußball-Rekordmeister gegen Benfica Lissabon klar mit 5 : 2. Auch Juventus Turin konnte sich vorzeitig qualifizieren. Der italienische Fußball-Rekordmeister setzte sich gegen Zenit St. Petersburg mit 4 : 2 durch.

More than 100 nations sign up to a 30 percent cut by 2030. It is one of the most potent greenhouse gases and responsible for a third of current warming from human activities. Also: An exclusive report from deep inside rebel held territory in Ethiopia -- but it's not in Tigray. And the strange musical talent we share with Lemurs.

In our news wrap Monday, 6% of New York City's workforce went on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated. Rebels from Ethiopia's Tigray province appeared to be advancing toward the capital, Addis Ababa, and claimed they seized two key cities along a major highway over the weekend. American Airlines has cancelled nearly 2,300 since Friday, blaming bad weather and a shortage of workers. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The COP26 climate change summit has started with activists and world leaders in the Scottish city of Glasgow. Focus on Africa's Peter Okwoche is there and he's been speaking to Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera who is amongst the African leaders present. Also, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed calls on Ethiopians to arm themselves to fight in Tigray against the TPLF. Plus, the Sudan Professionals Association says tens of thousands of civilians will not stop protesting against the military coup in the country.

Senior executives of the multinational oil industry have been giving evidence to the Oversight Committee of the US Congress. They face claims that they misled the public and government over the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming, and repeatedly misrepresented the science, as far back as 1977. The oil representatives have denied that they or their companies misled anyone. Also in the programme: in Ethiopia, the war between federal government forces and their allies and the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front rages in two towns in Amhara region - we hear from a senior TPLF spokesman in Tigray; and, over a year after the blast in the port of Lebanon's capital killed over two hundred people, the judge leading the investigation faces continuing obstructions. (Image: Darren Woods, Chairman, CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation speaks during a news conference at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., March 1, 2017 / Credit: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)

Previous bombardments in the Tigray region have focused on the regional capital, Mekelle. Also: Palestinians condemn Israeli settlement plans in West Bank, and the Friends actor, James Michel Tyler, dies aged 59.

It follows a government airstrike which forced a UN plane to abort its landing. Also: the actor Alec Baldwin says he's heartbroken by the fatal film set shooting of a cinematographer, and a US whistleblower is given a two-hundred million dollar reward.