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Modi's alliance to win big in India election, exit polls project

By: Al IMRAN on June 01, 2024 / comment : 0 , ,

 

Modi's alliance to win big in India election, exit polls project




NEW DELHI, June 1 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is projected to win a big majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, TV exit polls said, suggesting it would do better than expected by most analysts.

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Most exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could win a two-thirds majority in the 543-member lower house of parliament, where 272 is needed for a simple majority. A two-thirds majority will allow the government to usher in far-reaching amendments in the constitution.

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Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback

By: Al IMRAN on June 01, 2024 / comment : 0 , , ,

 

Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback


The governing party must form a coalition government but some opposition parties want the president out of the picture first.
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With nearly all votes counted, the ANC has won about 40 percent of the mandate, followed by the principal opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, with 21 percent. In third place is the big success story of the election: Former President Jacob Zuma’s uMKhonto we Sizwe (MK) party, which has ravaged the ANC’s core voting base, looks poised to form the government in KwaZulu Natal province, and could prove critical in determining whether the ANC forms the next government under Ramaphosa. The MK party has won almost 15 percent of the national vote, and 45 percent of the vote in KwaZulu Natal, Zuma’s home province.( )

Already, the MK, whose senior leadership — including Zuma himself — consists of many politicians with ANC roots, has ruled out a deal with the governing party unless it sacks Ramaphosa first. After leading the ANC to its worst-ever electoral performance, Ramaphosa will face intense pressure to stand aside, said analysts.( )

“They’ve lost the majority and they’ve lost it badly,” said Richard Calland, Africa director at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. “That represents a very significant defeat.”

The ANC is still South Africa’s largest political formation, and it is almost impossible for the next government to be formed without the party, so it will be in a position to drive coalition negotiations, said Callard. “The question is whether Ramaphosa will lead those negotiations or whether he will resign or be ousted in the very short term.”( )

Those questions are magnified by the limited options that Ramaphosa and the ANC face, as they try to pull together a coalition that can rule.

Zuma vs Ramaphosa: A bitter history

If the ANC and the MK were to team up, they would have a clear majority in parliament. ANC support would also help the MK get across the halfway mark in KwaZulu Natal, giving Zuma’s party a chance to form a government on its very first try: The party was only formed late last year.( )

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Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war

By: Al IMRAN on June 01, 2024 / comment : 0 , , ,

 

Biden unveils Israeli proposal to end Gaza war


US President Joe Biden has urged Hamas to accept a new Israeli proposal to end the conflict in Gaza, saying that "it's time for this war to end".

The three-part proposal would begin with a six-week ceasefire in which the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would withdraw from populated areas of Gaza.

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There would also be a "surge" of humanitarian aid, as well as an exchange of some hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

The deal would eventually lead to a permanent "cessation of hostilities" and a major reconstruction plan for Gaza.

Hamas said it views the proposal "positively".

Speaking at the White House on Friday, Mr Biden said that the first phase of the proposed plan would include a "full and complete ceasefire", the withdrawal of IDF forces from populated areas and the exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

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"This is truly a decisive moment," he said. "Hamas says it wants a ceasefire. This deal is an opportunity to prove whether they really mean it."

The ceasefire, he added, would allow more humanitarian aid to reach the beleaguered territory, with "600 trucks carrying aid into Gaza every single day".

The second phase would see all remaining living hostages returned, including male soldiers. The ceasefire would then become "the cessation of hostilities, permanently."

Among those who have urged Hamas to agree to the proposal was UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who said on X that the group "must accept this deal so we can see a stop in the fighting".

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"We’ve long argued a stop in the fighting can be turned into a permanent peace if we are all prepared to take the right steps," Lord Cameron added. "Let’s seize this moment and bring this conflict to an end."

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also welcomed the development in a post to X, formerly known as Twitter. He said the world had "witnessed too much suffering [and] destruction in Gaza" and said it was "time to stop".

"I welcome [President] Biden’s initiative [and] encourage all parties to seize this opportunity for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, guaranteed unhindered humanitarian access [and] ultimately a durable peace in the Middle East," he added.

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In his speech, Mr Biden acknowledged that negotiations between phases one and two would be difficult.

As recently as a few days ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was letting it be known that he was implacably opposed to agreeing to end the war as part of a ceasefire deal - making Mr Biden's reference to the war's end particularly significant.


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India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis

By: Al IMRAN on June 01, 2024 / comment : 0 , , , ,

 

India’s scorching heat and lack of water leave Delhi’s poor to suffer worst of climate crisis


There’s no fresh water in the slums of Delhi’s Chanakyapuri neighborhood. It’s 49.9 degrees Celsius, or 121 Fahrenheit – the hottest temperature on record.
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The sun belts off the tin roofs of the shanties. Desperate people wait for drinking water to be delivered.

When it arrives, there’s chaos.

Dozens of people run to the truck, some even climbing on top of it to throw pipes in, pushing in to get their containers filled with water. It’s first come first served, and many people miss out.

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Mother-of-six Poonam Shah is one of those people.

“There are 10 people in my family – six kids, me and my husband, my in-laws, relatives come over sometimes – can we all bathe in one bucket of water?” she asks.

Today her family may not even have one bucket. Poonam was working her street food stall when the water truck arrived. She tried to run back for it – but it was too late, the water had run out.

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What are we supposed to do? There’s no water. I work in a shop, there’s no water there. But forget about the shop, we don’t have water for our kids.”

She’ll now look to buy water – it’ll cost up to half of the $3 she usually earns in a day selling samosas and other snacks.

As record heat grips northern India, the Delhi government has been forced to ration these free water deliveries. Previously, Poonam’s neighborhood received two to three tanker deliveries per day. Now it’s just the one.

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Temperatures in Delhi have been hovering above 40 degrees Celsius over the last week and on Tuesday they hit an all-time high of 49.9 degrees Celsius in one area of the capital, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.

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Item of Interest: NICHD Leads Summer Workshops on Women’s Health

By: Al IMRAN on May 31, 2024 / comment : 0 , , ,

 

Item of Interest: NICHD Leads Summer Workshops on Women’s Health


The month of May 2024 includes notable women’s health-related observances, including Women’s Health Month, National Women’s Health Week, Preeclampsia Awareness Month, and Menstrual Hygiene Day. NICHD has a more than 60-year history of leading and supporting research on women’s health.

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As May concludes, we invite you to continue prioritizing health topics that are unique to women. In June and July, NICHD is co-hosting several workshops and virtual meetings. Please consider registering to participate in discussions and to help shape future research and care.

Workshop on Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS): Present and Future

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PAS, a condition when the placenta fails to detach from the uterine wall during delivery, poses a serious risk of morbidity and mortality for pregnant individuals. Timely and accurate diagnosis of PAS, along with effective management strategies such as determining the right time for delivery, preoperative planning, intraoperative approach, and postoperative care, are essential steps to improve maternal outcomes. This workshop convenes experts, health care providers, and stakeholders, including representatives from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, the Pan-American Society for the Placenta Accreta Spectrum, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, to collaborate on shaping future research in the field of PAS.

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Following the Mediterranean Diet May Help Women Live Longer

By: Al IMRAN on May 31, 2024 / comment : 0 , ,

 

Following the Mediterranean Diet May Help Women Live Longer



.In a study involving over 25,000 female participants, researchers found that those who adhered more strictly to the Mediterranean diet were nearly 25% less likely to die from all causes, cancer, or heart disease.( )

The Mediterranean diet, which includes seafood, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, is well-known for its beneficial effects on health and wellbeing. Research suggests that following this diet plan can reduce the risk of heart disease, metabolic diseases, and cancer.

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Scientists believe that most of these health benefits are due to the diet's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its potential to help manage weight and prevent diabetes.

Now, a new study suggests that this diet inspired by the cuisines of regions around the Mediterranean Sea may help women reduce the chance of dying from cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other causes.

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The research, published on May 31 in JAMA Network Open, examined the food intake and biomarkers of 25,315 female healthcare professionals in the United States involved in the Women's Health Study from April 1993 to January 1996.

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The researchers collected baseline data on 33 blood biomarkers, including lipoprotein, inflammation, insulin resistance, and metabolism measurements. They also gathered dietary information from food-frequency questionnaires and calculated the participants' Mediterranean diet scores, ranging from zero to nine, with nine reflecting the highest adherence.

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During a 25-year follow-up, the scientists tracked health outcomes and deaths among the participants.

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