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Paul Adams reports from Jerusalem.
Paul Adams reports from Jerusalem.
Paul Adams in Jerusalem. So after the latest swap, what are the prospects for the second stage of the ceasefire? A question for our Middle East regional editor, Sebastian Usher.
Paul Adams in Jerusalem. So after the latest swap, what are the prospects for the second stage of the ceasefire? A question for our Middle East regional editor, Sebastian Usher.
Sebastian Asher, our Middle East regional editor. The six-week Kumbh Mela is a huge religious festival in India. Tens of millions of Hindus have already visited this year. Many more hope to do so before it ends on the 26th of February. But with large crowds come risks. Last month, at least 30 people died in a stampede.
Sebastian Asher, our Middle East regional editor. The six-week Kumbh Mela is a huge religious festival in India. Tens of millions of Hindus have already visited this year. Many more hope to do so before it ends on the 26th of February. But with large crowds come risks. Last month, at least 30 people died in a stampede.
Now pilgrims travelling to or from the festival have been caught up in a crush at the main train station in the capital, New Delhi. At least 15 people are reported to have been killed, including three children. The deputy commissioner of Delhi Police, KPS Malhotra, said the station was overcrowded.
Now pilgrims travelling to or from the festival have been caught up in a crush at the main train station in the capital, New Delhi. At least 15 people are reported to have been killed, including three children. The deputy commissioner of Delhi Police, KPS Malhotra, said the station was overcrowded.
I got more details from our South Asia regional editor, Anbarasan Etirajan.
I got more details from our South Asia regional editor, Anbarasan Etirajan.
Now, the Kumbh Mela has been going on for several weeks. There has already been one deadly crush at the scene there. Why weren't the authorities prepared to stop this kind of thing happening at a train station that they would have known was going to be busy? Well, it's the Indian capital.
Now, the Kumbh Mela has been going on for several weeks. There has already been one deadly crush at the scene there. Why weren't the authorities prepared to stop this kind of thing happening at a train station that they would have known was going to be busy? Well, it's the Indian capital.
Our South Asia regional editor, Anbarasan Etirajan.
Our South Asia regional editor, Anbarasan Etirajan.
Why the humble US one cent coin may soon be on the way out.
Why the humble US one cent coin may soon be on the way out.
There's been an outbreak of looting in the city of Bukavu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after rebels entered the city on Friday. Reports say there was little resistance from the Congolese army as the M23 fighters swept in. African Union leaders have been discussing the conflict at their summit in Ethiopia. More details from Richard Hamilton.
There's been an outbreak of looting in the city of Bukavu in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after rebels entered the city on Friday. Reports say there was little resistance from the Congolese army as the M23 fighters swept in. African Union leaders have been discussing the conflict at their summit in Ethiopia. More details from Richard Hamilton.
The world number one men's tennis player, Yannick Sinner, has accepted a three-month ban over two positive drug tests. It was reduced from two years after negotiations with the anti-doping agency, prompting outrage from some. Charlie Eccleshare is a tennis writer for The Athletic. He's been talking to Lee James.
The world number one men's tennis player, Yannick Sinner, has accepted a three-month ban over two positive drug tests. It was reduced from two years after negotiations with the anti-doping agency, prompting outrage from some. Charlie Eccleshare is a tennis writer for The Athletic. He's been talking to Lee James.