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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire

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40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire

In 1984, highly toxic gas leaked from the Union Carbide factory.Bhopal: Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste remains in a shed of the now defunct Union Carbide despite Rs 126 crore being given to the Madhya Pradesh government by the Centre for disposal, social activists said on Monday.In the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate (MIC) leaked from the Union Carbide factory, killing 5,479 people and maiming more than five lakh others.Another 1.1 million tonnes of contaminated soil is lying in and around the plant, due to which water sources have also been affected, said ND Jayaprakash, co-convener of Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsha Sahayog Samiti and an intervener in a writ pe...

Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone

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Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone

A case was registered and a hunt is on for the boy. (Representational)Nagpur: An 18-year-old boy allegedly threatened his mother with a sword after she refused to give him Rs 10,000 to buy a phone, a Nagpur police station official said on Monday.The incident happened on Sunday evening, the Jaripatka police station official added."When the woman returned home from work, the boy asked Rs 10,000 to buy a phone. When she refused citing her poor financial condition, he abused her, threatened her and his sister with a sword and then vandalised the house," the official said.On the complaint of the woman, a case was registered and a hunt is on for the boy, who fled from his house some time after the incident, the official added.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff...

Explained: How Volkswagen Group Allegedly Evaded Billions In Taxes In India

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Explained: How Volkswagen Group Allegedly Evaded Billions In Taxes In India

New Delhi: The Volkswagen Group, which include the brands Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, Porche, and Lamborghini has been accused by Indian authorities of evading $1.4 billion (Rs 118.6 billion) in taxes, which is roughly Rs 11,865 crore.The companies within the Volkswagen Group accused of import duty manipulation include the Indian unit Skoda Auto Volkswagen and the models of cars involved in the alleged scam include Audi's A4 and A6 sedans and Q5 and Q7 SUVs. It also includes Skoda's Octavia and Superb sedans, its Kodiaq SUV, and Volkswagen's Tiguan SUV.Relevant authorities in India have claimed after detailed scrutiny that Volkswagen has deliberately and "wilfully" manipulated its import in such a way that it evaded a higher tax slab by categorising pa...

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Video | Bangladesh Violence BREAKING: Chinmay Das Prabhu के Lawyer पर हमला, Hospital में चल रहा है इलाज़, हालत गंभीर

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Video | Bangladesh Violence BREAKING: Chinmay Das Prabhu के Lawyer पर हमला, Hospital में चल रहा है इलाज़, हालत गंभीर

Chinmay Das Prabhu Lawyer Attacked: बांग्लादेश में इस्कॉन के पुजारी रहे चिन्मय दास का केस लड़ रहे वकील रमन रॉय पर जानलेवा हमला हुआ है. रमन रॉय पर यह हमला चट्टोग्राम स्थित उनके घर पर किया गया. जहां हमलावरों ने न सिर्फ उनके घर में तोड़फोड़ की, बल्कि उन्हें बुरी तरह घायल कर दिया. वकील रमन रॉय की स्थिति गंभीर है और उन्हें अस्पताल के आईसीयू में भर्ती कराया गया है.Source link...

Video | Farmer Protest News: सड़क से हटे किसान, Noida के दलित प्रेरणा स्थल पर गुजारेंगे रात

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Video | Farmer Protest News: सड़क से हटे किसान, Noida के दलित प्रेरणा स्थल पर गुजारेंगे रात

अपनी मांगों को लेकर संसद घेराव के इरादे से आगे बढ़े नोएडा के किसानों ने आज जमकर प्रदर्शन किया। प्रदर्शनकारियों को दिल्ली-नोएडा बॉर्डरों पर रोकने की कोशिश की गई। घंटों के प्रदर्शन और रोड जाम के बाद रास्ते तो खुल गए लेकिन अब काफ़ी तादाद में प्रदर्शनकारी किसान, नोएडा के दलित प्रेरणा स्थल में मौजूद हैं।Source link...

Video | World में किन प्रभावशाली देशों ने AdanI Group के साथ कारोबार को बताया बेहतर और अमेरिका को कठघरे में खड़ा किया?

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Video | World में किन प्रभावशाली देशों ने AdanI Group के साथ कारोबार को बताया बेहतर और अमेरिका को कठघरे में खड़ा किया?

Adani Group Case: जिस अमेरिका की कानून व्यवस्था पर उसके राष्ट्रपति को भरोसा नहीं, उसी व्यवस्था के लगाए आरोपों पर हमारे यहां संसद ठप कर दी जा रही है। जबकि संसद ठप करने और हंगामा करने वालों को जापान और इजरायल जैसे देश नहीं दिखते जो अदाणी ग्रुप पर लगे आरोपों को बेबुनियाद मानते हैं। इतना ही नहीं, तमाम अंतरराष्ट्रीय फाइनांस कंपनियां भी अदाणी ग्रुप में निवेश करने को तैयार रहती हैं।(Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)Source link...

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‘Pragati’ platform fast tracked over 340 projects: Oxford University study | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The ‘Pragati’ platform fast tracked more than 340 projects worth over Rs 17.3 lakh crore by June 2023, including some delayed by 20 years, an Oxford University study stated, highlighting that by embracing digital tools and fostering collaboration across all levels of govt, “India has charted a path that other emerging economies can emulate”.The digital platform was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2015 for reviewing progress of infrastructure projects and key central government schemes.“India’s experience accelerating large infrastructure projects may offer lessons for global leaders who also seek to make infrastructure a game changer for economic development,” the study, titled ‘From Gridlock to Growth’, released on Monday stated.The meeting for the web-based multi-modal ‘Pragat...

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Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to ‘why did you and Biden lie’ about pardon: ‘Because of…’ – Times of India

Karine Jean Pierre who repeatedly said Joe Biden would not pardon his son reacted after Biden announced the pardon. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre came under fire Monday after President Joe Biden announced pardon to his son Hunter Biden -- a move any hint of which was consistently shot down by the White House. And the press secretary, whenever asked whether Bidne would pardon his son, said no. On Monday, Jean-Pierre was asked aboard Air Force One why she persistently lied about the issue to which the press secretary reacted by saying: "The president took an action because of how politically infected these cases were."“The system doesn’t get corrupted by politics for people whose name is not Biden?” a reporter asked. “You’re twisting and misrepresenting what I’m saying. I’m ...

Court Accepts Petition Against Shamsi Shahi Mosque In UP’s Budaun, Says Lawyer

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Court Accepts Petition Against Shamsi Shahi Mosque In UP’s Budaun, Says Lawyer

In yet another controversy over religious structures, a court in UP has accepted the petition against Shamsi Shahi mosque in Budaun, Advocate Vivek Render said on Monday. Vivek Render, the petitioner's advocate, said that the petition was filed before the UP court in 2022 and added that the court has accepted that the plea is maintainable. "The matter is that the property in dispute was actually a temple of Neelkanth Mahadev... The petition was filed on August 8, 2022. The court has accepted the petition... The court also accepted that the application is maintainable... Our main demand is that we must be granted permission to offer prayers at Neelkanth Mahadev temple just like it was done in earlier times," Render told news agency ANI. ALSO READ | Discussion Over Sambhal Violence To Take ...

2 Indians Among 12 Arrested After Methanol-Laced Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Tourists In Laos

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2 Indians Among 12 Arrested After Methanol-Laced Alcohol Poisoning Kills 6 Tourists In Laos

Authorities in Laos have arrested 12 individuals, including two Indian nationals, following a methanol poisoning incident that claimed the lives of six foreign tourists, prompting a nationwide ban on Tiger-branded spirits. The arrests include the owner of a factory near Vientiane, which produced Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whiskey. Eight employees of Nana Backpackers Hostel, where some of the victims stayed, have also been detained, including two Indian men aged 24 and 30, and a 35-year-old Filipino woman, UK's GB News reported. The factory has been shut down, and its operations will remain suspended until safety standards are met, according to the Ministry of Health's Department of Food and Drugs in Laos. The victims included two Australian teenagers, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, Dan...

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Farmers’ march: Protesters stop at Delhi-Noida border, give 7-day ultimatum to fulfill demands | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Farmers from across Uttar Pradesh, demanding fair compensation for land acquired by the government, staged a massive protest at the Noida-Delhi border on Monday. They were eventually stopped at the Noida-Delhi border, where they staged a sit-in protest and warned that if their demands were not met within seven days, they would resume their march to the national capital.The agitation, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), was part of a "Delhi Chalo" march aimed at drawing Parliament’s attention during its Winter Session.Raising slogans of “Bol Kisan, Halla Bol,” the farmers began their march from the Dadri-Noida link road around 11:30 am, converging at the Mahamaya flyover. Despite heavy barricading and security deployment by the Uttar Pradesh Police, the protesters pushed forwa...

Video | American President को न्याय व्यवस्था पर भरोसा नहीं तो India में संसद ठप क्यों कर रहे Rahul और Congress

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Video | American President को न्याय व्यवस्था पर भरोसा नहीं तो India में संसद ठप क्यों कर रहे Rahul और Congress

Donald Trump On Hunter: अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति जो बाइडन ने कानून से दोषी साबित हो चुके अपने बेटे हंटर बाइडन को माफी दे दी है। बाइडन ने अपने विशेषाधिकार के इस्तेमाल से अपने बेटे को बचा लिया लेकिन नवनिर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रंप ने इसे न्याय का गर्भपात बता दिया। अब जिस अमेरिकी न्याय व्यवस्था में अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति को ही भरोसा नहीं है, उसी न्याय-व्यवस्था के फ़ैसले को लेकर भारत में हंगामा मचाया जा रहा है। अदाणी समूह के लोगों के ख़िलाफ़ अमेरिका में लगाए जा रहे आरोपों पर यहां कांग्रेस और उसके नेता संसद चलने नहीं दे रहे हैं।(Disclaimer: New Delhi Television is a subsidiary of AMG Media Networks Limited, an Adani Group Company.)Source link...

Alia Bhatt To Star In Dinesh Vijan’s Upcoming Supernatural Thriller ‘Chamunda’: Report

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Alia Bhatt To Star In Dinesh Vijan’s Upcoming Supernatural Thriller ‘Chamunda’: Report

New Delhi: Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in Jigra alongside Vedang Raina, is gearing up for a new project after her upcoming ventures YRF's ‘Alpha’ with Sharvari Wagh and ‘Love And War’, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Alia is now concentrating on two big forthcoming projects, despite the fact that her last film ‘Jigra’ bombed at the box office. There is a fascinating new development about her next endeavour. Pinkvilla reports that Alia Bhatt has committed her bulk dates to 'Love and War' until November 2025 and is currently searching for a movie to work on after that. A source close to the development revealed, “Alia has always discussed multiple feature films with Dinesh Vijan and is now on the verge of collaborating with the producer. The actress has loved a psychological supernatur...

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PV Sindhu set to begin a new chapter with December 22 wedding | Badminton News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu, who recently clinched the title at the Syed Modi International tournament in Lucknow, is set to get married on December 22 in Udaipur.Sindhu will tie the knot with Hyderabad-based Venkata Datta Sai -- an executive director at Posidex Technologies."The two families knew each other but it was only a month ago that everything was finalised. This was the only possible window as her schedule will be hectic from January," Sindhu's father, PV Ramana, told PTI."So that is the reason the two families decided to have the marriage ceremony on December 22. The reception will be held in Hyderabad on December 24. She will start her training soon after as the next season is going to be important."The wedding festivities will commence on December 20...

Waqf Bill: Mamata’s ‘Two-Third Majority’ Reminder To Modi Govt, Asks ‘Why Targeting Muslims?’

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Waqf Bill: Mamata’s ‘Two-Third Majority’ Reminder To Modi Govt, Asks ‘Why Targeting Muslims?’

Kolkata, Dec 2 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims. She also expressed doubts on its passage in Parliament. Touching upon the reduction of the minority Hindu population in Bangladesh and the ongoing unrest in the neighbouring country, she questioned the Centre's alleged inaction in the matter. The chief minister, during a debate in the West Bengal assembly on a resolution opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of "fostering divisiveness, neglecting Constitutional norms, and mishandling issues like Bangladesh's minorities, the NRC, UCC, and CAA". Banerjee alleged that the Centre had "bypassed" st...

Rural areas affected by the release of water from Sathanur, Veedur Dams in T.N.

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Rural areas affected by the release of water from Sathanur, Veedur Dams in T.N.

Residents look on as Sankaraparani river overflows at Villianur in Puducherry on Monday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The opening of Sathanur dam in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on Monday led to a flood-like situation in the rural villages of Bahour, Arachikuppam, Sooriankuppam, Manamedu and Irulansanthai. The District Administration has deployed the Army unit, NDRF teams and Puducherry Fire and Rescue Service personnel in the rural areas for evacuation and rescue, said a Revenue official. “Water started entering these villages after the dam shutters were opened. We are trying to evacuate people from these villages but residents hesitate to move out of their homes. Still, we have shifted about 300 ...

Security tightened after protesters enter Bangladesh mission in Agartala, MEA says ‘deeply regrettable’

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Security tightened after protesters enter Bangladesh mission in Agartala, MEA says ‘deeply regrettable’

Guwahati: A peaceful protest outside the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala against alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh turned chaotic when a group of demonstrators stormed into the building and brought down the Bangladesh national flag, Tripura Police told ThePrint Monday. A rally was taken out at about 2 pm by members of Hindu Sangharsh Samity—an affiliate of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP)—near the Bangladesh assistant high commissioner’s office, demanding the immediate release of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das, who was arrested by the Dhaka Police on 25 November. Police said a group of about 50 people were staging a protest outside the high commissioner’s office when some “miscreants” barged into the premises and created trouble. Protesters chanted “Jai Shri Ram” slogans and...

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Watch: Vehicles swept away, villages submerged as massive floods wreck havoc in Tamil Nadu | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu faced unprecedented flooding on Monday despite Cyclone Fengal losing strength, as relentless heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across the state. Inundated roads and bridges cut off access to villages and residential colonies, while vast stretches of standing crops were submerged. The deluge also disrupted rail and road traffic, leaving passengers stranded for hours.Visuals from Krishnagiri’s Uthangiri bus station showed several buses and vehicles submerged in floodwaters. In some instances, buses and cars were swept away by the rapidly flowing waters. Footage showed vehicles, including those operated by local tour operators, being dragged off roads in Uthangarai and into low-lying areas. Connectivity between Uthangarai and nearby towns such as Krishnagiri and Tiruvannamala...

Nitin Gadkari Gets Seat Next To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh To Sit Next To PM Modi

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Nitin Gadkari Gets Seat Next To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha, Rajnath Singh To Sit Next To PM Modi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been allocated seat number one in the Lok Sabha chamber, while the seat opposite to him on the other side of the semicircular front row has been earmarked for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari was earlier allocated division number 58 in the second column, but has now been given seat number four next to Home Minister Amit Shah, according to a circular issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has got division seat number two, next to the Prime Minister Modi. ALSO READ | Discussion Over Sambhal Violence To Take Place In Parliament On Tuesday, Says Samajwadi Party MP Another prominent opposition leader, Akhilesh Yadav, who heads the Sama...

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Gautam Gambhir heads back to Australia, to reunite with team on Tuesday | Cricket News – Times of India

Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has flown back to Australia and will rejoin the squad on Tuesday ahead of the second Test at Adelaide Oval, starting December 6. Gambhir had briefly returned home for 'personal reasons' following India's victory in the first Test in Perth.Gambhir was absent during India's two-day warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI in Canberra. The warm-up game at Manuka Oval was shortened to a 46-overs-a-side game due to bad weather.Gambhir had left Australia on 26th November 26th after the conclusion of the Perth Test where India secured a commanding 295-run win.#LIVE: India vs Australia, Pink-Ball Test: Rohit Sharma's batting position, the ideal attack & moreThe second Test match of the Bord...

PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh

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PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh

PM Modi will be accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (File)Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three new criminal laws on Tuesday at Chandigarh.The three criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- came into effect on July 1, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively."Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws -- "Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- on December 3, at 12 noon at Chandigarh," said an official statement on Monday evening.T...

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Fardeen Khan says Feroz Khan gave him Rs 50,000 allowance for a year after his debut film ‘Prem Aggan’ flopped | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Fardeen Khan recently opened up about the tough period following the failure of his debut film, Prem Aggan (1998), and the support he received from his father, legendary actor-director Feroz Khan.Speaking in an interview with Mashable India, Fardeen revealed that after the film bombed, his father promised to provide him with a monthly allowance of Rs 50,000 for a year to help him regain his footing in the industry.Reflecting on his early struggles, Fardeen shared that Prem Aggan’s failure forced him to return almost Rs 1 crore in advances for projects that were shelved after he was written off as a leading man. "I was out of work, and my father told me, 'I will support you for one year. You’ll get Rs 50,000 a month and a roof over your head. After that, you’re on your own.' Just before the...

Surprised by Pakistan’s naval expansion, it’s choosing weapons over welfare, says Navy chief

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Surprised by Pakistan’s naval expansion, it’s choosing weapons over welfare, says Navy chief

New Delhi: Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi Monday hit out at Pakistan’s cooperation with China in relation to its “surprising” naval expansion, saying Islamabad was choosing “weapons over welfare”. However, he added that the Indian Navy was tweaking its operational plans to take this expansion into account. Admiral Tripathi was speaking at a press meet in New Delhi. On Pakistan’s military preparedness despite its dire economic condition, he said: “Seeing the economy of Pakistan, it is surprising how they are building or getting ships and submarines. Obviously, they have decided to choose weapons over welfare of their people.” Show Full Article On Pakistan’s efforts to bolster its forces, he said that a lot of the neighbouring country’s ships and submarin...

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WWE Monday Night Raw Preview & Live Streaming: Where and How to watch in India and USA? | WWE News – Times of India

WWE Monday Night Raw returns tonight with an action-packed episode, following the thrilling Survivor Series Premium Live Event. As WWE builds momentum towards 2025, fans can expect raw action in tonight's episode.Match card and segments for the WWE Monday Night Raw December 2, 2024 episode- CM Punk opens the show with a significant segment- The New Day marks its 10th anniversary with a celebratory event- The Women’s Intercontinental Championship tournament kicks off with a triple-threat match featuring Dakota Kai, Katana Chance, and Shayna Baszler- Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane) takes on Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in a tag team clash- R-Truth goes head-to-head with Pete Dunne in an ongoing rivalryCM Punk to open the show at Raw on December 2, 2024In tonight's opening segment, ...

Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium

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Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium

At least 56 people were killed in a devastating stampede during a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government confirmed. The tragedy unfolded during a match between Nzérékoré and Labé, reportedly sparked by a contested decision from the referee that led to chaos both on and off the pitch. The events escalated when the referee sent off two Labé players and awarded a controversial penalty kick, angering the visiting team's supporters, BBC reported. According to local media, the crowd hurled stones onto the pitch, prompting police to deploy tear gas, which added to the panic. "It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch," a witness told news agency AFP. Guinea: About 100 people were killed in a football match in ...