common ground the headline stories this hour, the haitian prime minister caves into a mounting pressure to resign. as his nation re opals from widespread gang violence of local stables like celebrated by an influx of weapons. a multi polar display of shirts, security puts them on the list of label, joints, naval drills between hosts or rather, and russia and china with several other countries, ultimate palestinians, any serious lemme q. there's really forces of, quote, abusive actions of the idea prevents many most than from entering the locks and mosque during the problem of done. one of his loves the depression choose. it's the next president's later this week,

early voting kicks off for citizens in the countries. the regents, as well as the just after mid day in moscow this tuesday, march the 12th wells come forever for the globe. you're catching the news hour from today. the the prime minister of hate. he hasn't noticed his resignation, made rump and going violent, ripping the car to be in country already l all rate who's currently not on haitian soil. so he's he will remain in office until a new government is for in my my views. yeah. after the council of ministers tonight accepted to put into place a transitional presidential council, the members of the council will be picked after agreement with different sectors of the national. while the government i am running, will remember to sell on the mediately,

after the stablish rent of the senate council for he says he wants the transitional counsel to be put in place. this is something that power comb which is the caribbean body. it's an economic and political body of around 15 nation states in the caribbean says it's going to look at implementing straight away. and he says that is when he will fully step down from being the into him prime minister. let's be clear though i real henry was never elected. he took office back in 2021. he did so of the haitian pro, a president was assassinated at the time. he has been repeatedly accused of being corrupted as being repeatedly accused of delaying elections. hate to have what happened election since 2016. and this is the reason why the gang subsided, but they won't take him out. they said that if he remained in power, they would cause a civil war and they would be genocide in the country. so we're hearing from arrow,

henry says nope, donation. so at the moment he's being banned from re entering the country that he will resign when this transitional counselor setup. and we understand that that will be starting soon on the ground itself. charlotte, the violence has been extraordinary the scenes at recently, but they go back many, many years. why is that on rest, on finding so hard to rein in? well, i think many people have she feel this has been the failure of the international community. let's start with the u. n. u, and had a peacekeeping mission in haiti from 2004 to 2017 completely failed to keep a lid on the violence. in fact, the situation has become worse since the peace keep this less. one of the reasons they have to leave is because they were accused of perpetrating a cold or outbreak that killed tens of thousands of individuals. this was just a year off. the hazy stuff with this huge catastrophic, a quake that killed over 200000 individuals. it took 6 years, b, u, n,

to admit culpability in not color outbreak. the fact that they didn't do anything to assist the individuals of hate to actually twine so that then we go, the us, we just heard from us secretary of state or to be blinking about money that will go to haiti. let's have a listen 1st. what she had say, given this increasingly urgent need, i'm announcing today that the united states department of defense is doubling its approve support for the admission from a 100000000 dollars to 200000000 dollars. and that brings the total us support to $300000000.00 for this effort. and i'm also renouncing additional humanitarian assistance for the people of $8033000000.00 to further support their health and food security. it sounds like a lot of money, but there's a history here over how that money will be spent. specifically relating to when hillary clinton was the secretary of state in the us and also relating to her

husband who is also part of the clinton foundation. and he blinked and also, you know, sort of a way from a bit of a monk k because of course he was in the state department and the hillary clinton vehicle. i just the pick off on up because i remember after the or a quick the state department on the clinton foundation to particular said ok, we're going to send a we're going to look after the haitian people. so might many accusations after that of that a not getting through of being siphoned off in many albany. so we absolutely, in fact it's been shown that opened 90 percent of the billions and billions that were raised don't go to the haitian government, did not go directly to the haitian people, it actually was slicing don't buy international bodies. in fact, also point the us state department, which we build hundreds of millions of dollars for sending us troops to haiti and that water and vases cost. so many issues. if i don't go on the island,

you in both these would give him money for doing with that, then that'll change the floor. doing. we also had private companies who with size single money, these even the accusations and evidence that shows and loveless private contracts with keeping those contracts because they were friends of bill and hillary clinton . and this is where the foundation comes into. and bill clinton was appointed as one of the co chairs of the 40 that was going to be filling out the funds. these occupations that let me in funds and contracts with different to friends of the clinton says really at close to much fury on the island. um, in addition to that, there was a whole yeah, so this is the, the tower co, industrial park. again, this was another initiative by the state department on the bill and hillary clinton foundation. this was some $300000000.00 and we spend on a factory to produce close extent produce some to 1000 jobs on the island. what they did is they forced hundreds of farmers off the land,

which caused problems for them, and that families only $8000.00 jobs created. and what we sold, who's the money was being used to create close for companies. big companies like target and know safety in the us. it was them who were lining the pockets and know ation on this. the legacy of that is not just gun violence that we're seeing on the street sits opposite anger with people's livelihoods on their hopes, with the futures that what did they say? well that's why we put 90 percent of people in hey she, when living below the poverty, the purse nation. and it's hard to be the poor station. we are being one of the ports of nations in the world. they say that few is not just with the international community, but also the local power comb. this is the caribbean body. and if we have what people and the crowns say, they don't want any more interference from outside as well. when we talk about caring home, have they even done anything for haiti? all haitians need to work together to see if we can save the country. those

countries always hated in a situation where we end up finding each other. the com cannot do anything for us. it is like when you run from the rain and end up falling in the mud, the only thing i can say is that aerial henry is out forever. he cannot do anything for us anymore. what, hey, shouldn't say they wouldn't and what they be consistently denied for is a democratic elections. and that is what people the haitian calling for, according to the opportunity to sort these programs out themselves to not have continued problems from the colonial power should have been involved in that country since before it's research conception, which okay, nope, just falls, but also the us russia, china under run and have launch joint naval drills off the lot her countries coast, they're not the only nations attending the large scale exercises thrive this week, as ortiz use up to loudly reports. if one has called it and it fits

a me of multiple, i already in the military domain, in a monumental display of naval prowess. russia and china are set to embark on an expansive naval drill, encompassing a vast 17000 square kilometers, ex expanse, across the persian gulf, the sea of a man and the northern reaches of the indian ocean. dope maritime security, bel 2024. this exercise will what test the convergence of surface an aerial units from the trio aiming to showcase their maritime capabilities. while fortifying security cooperation within the region is the 5th iteration of such a large scale collaboration among the 3 navies, which will see surface and aerial units from the as womic republic of air on navy. along with naval assets from china and russia are cooperating and simulated war scenarios, representatives from man, azerbaijan, cuz like stand pakistan and south africa will also attend without deploying naval

equipment, the warranty, and maybe says the key objectives of this exercise includes safeguarding the international shipping lanes combat in piracy and maritime terrorism, as well as fostering knowledge exchange on the participating navy's into strategic revival in the pacific region. this region host over half of the world's maritime oil trends that through critical 12 points slide the hormones, bob and mended, and milan coast rates together forming what's known as the golden triangle of global trade. one has emphasized that'd be presence of expert to rhetorical forces like the u. s. navy only surface to destabilize the regions st. gets off to the regional states, to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the security of regional waterways. and this sentiment is forced to resonate strongly during the upcoming try lateral drill, underscore and get message of free general economy and stability or all right.

another story we are across today. tensions are running high in jerusalem as muslims celebrate the holy month of ramadan is really forces have rump top security measures, preventing many palestinians from entering the locks and mosque to pray. seeing not directly, here's ortiz, middle east, corresponding rif lashonda. on the walk of the wall today, a traditionally as the holy month of ramadan approaches, the streets, shops and markets in jerusalem is all the city where i am right now, decked out with lanterns lights and ornamental papers. but this here breaks the norm. no celebrations in solidarity with the people of gaza, where more than 31000 lives have been lost in and is really offensive that sees no signs of ending. this is how the old city looks lost here on the 1st day of roma. john the and this

is today doing so in the old cities, located in its eastern era part that is supposed to become the capital of a future palestinian state. the majority of residents here, i'm mostly the pain of gas and they say is they are pain because the here use of min garza isn't inseparable part of the land of palestine. just an hour drive from jerusalem and you and you guys were connected by blood. we are one peebles and dozens and east jerusalem residents, a farm out listing. and let's see, this is definitely a more of extermination happening there. and everyone agrees on that as a how to be not a self defense awareness as we keep hearing and decide enough. because of the guys of war security and the old city has been tightened. it's here at top of the temple mount sacred for the jewish people that sits on lock so most and his law mccully shrine. that is also a symbol of national and religious identity for palestinians. israel has long been

limited access to the most for palestinians. is claims for security reasons. ad intentions to these really palestinian conflict. have mass called its attacks on southern israel. on october, the 7th operation, alex, a flood in defense of the most, they were talks about limiting the number of worshippers this year. it was eventually nouns, but all is really arabs to get in. well, the number of palestinians, worst were sick to $15000.00 for the whole month of ramadan. and only those about the age of $55.00. hundreds of police officers and security forces are deployed in jerusalem is all c t, as you can see behind me, to provide security for worshippers arriving to august. the 3rd hole is placed for most hands or to impede the access. it was the 1st night of ramadan, crowds of movements try to make the way to alex and men women. these really police

violently pushed people away as they cd with circulating on line shows. police were accused of the 9 and to to some error. this really is in violation of a promise made by prime minister netanyahu to enable free access to move the citizens flashes erupt, force refused to disperse, the crowds as no, no, no. and what we hear in the media is different from what is happening on the ground . and there are abusive actions from the soldiers and police. do not treat people, mainly would treat them with violence and assault might be pub, know enough for beds. family has been living in jerusalem for generations before israel was established in 1948. his silver number is how they used to go freely to . i'll access something that has changed the following to intifada is massive. palestinian uprising was against is really occupational. and most recently, the guys a conflict, i bet is 67. he says he's likely to be granted access. but his sons and

grandchildren, he complains, can not go while we talk a bed signing, i will use as best as by i bad breath the door. they ask us for our id to prove where, where from where i live, just a few meters away from the l at some loss, right at the door step. here's my son. hello my son. how are you a bu, did they let you into l. x a to go and pray. no, it's still for business and it gets forbidden to go in the room and every day we try as much as we can for on the done. we always end up doing what they want. i mean us, we decide small, they decide police auto, we come to the mosque and they are the ones that prevent us from entering the audio and, and then there's on. we follow the father to the afternoon prayer down the narrow, cobbled streets of the old 15 at the gate to on x. i'm only goes smoothly for the old man. a casino night. if you want to check a few minutes ago he was on lock. couldn't you stay need a check point for

a while watching these really office so it looks friendly. so it's everybody saying happy rema down the arabic checking ninety's and papers if you could just say, what are you typing when you check in the documents? but some people you don't allow them because they are palestinians staying feeling for the group of young arabs who sent away centers who died extenders, who go to another gate and middle age man in the red hat to almost go inside. but the seconds later, after the officer checked something on the computer, he was called back and also sent away to mess curse. and when you check in documents, what do text if she has questions so she can post them to the police. i'm not

answering questions from reporters. ok, i am sorry, but i am banned from doing so. sorry. when the afternoon prayer was over, we accidentally met abra, uses again on the palestinian and he managed to enter alexa today. while he explained how twinned we were suddenly interrupted, as i was able to answer because the policeman knows me. otherwise they wouldn't let me in. and here comes the soldier to chase us away. the police told us we are in the way of worshippers coming out of a like some and should immediately clear the way we didn't want to on to and left during our time in the old city we didn't see or hear about new clashes. we've seen many is really police officers, rather polite tenants. they are on high alert. they know that this fragile come, can change at any moment. if an ocean all to you from jerusalem's own city,

russia is gearing up for its 1st presidential election to be held over multiple days. it officially all gets going on friday night are to international will bring you special coverage of the lawn market. the bottles, tens of millions of russians prepared to cast their ballots in the presidential elections later this week. early voting, in fact, is already underway in the countries in buffalo, new regions. many soldiers are among those having their se before returning to the ongoing fighting on the front door lights of this footage, released by the russian defense ministry, shows a number of combat veterans testing your pilots in the done yet republican mobile of hosting stations, helping roads out across the under fire regions ortiz marine,

the customer that brings us more now on the countries 1st presidential election. since the outbreak of the frame comes from russia is the biggest country in the world wide territory spending from europe and well across asia. it has a 144000000 people read over it who haven't time zones, not so long, especially considering that the majority of russians are planning to vote. but it's never been easier to do just that. in fact, people already catch them their ballots in the current presidential election and early vote and option is currently available to those who are abroad or in remote locations. that's before the majority of paul's open. later this month, 740000 votes have been collected so far across 32 regions, as well as 600 from russians living abroad. early voting has already begun. russians are voting and australia, libya, cyprus, and other countries. the total number of people who have already voted exceeds 600

. it seems like a small number, but this is just the kind of situation where every vote counts. there's also the option to devote online, which is the new for also, but it is when it comes to these presidential election this year, the online voting system faces a real challenge. after all, such a large scale electronic fold, such as the russian presidential election has never been held before. we expect that the march election will be very popular among voters. so we have provided for the special algorithm in the online voting system. warranty regents will have this opportunity including rushes for newest territories, which are of course targets for the key. originally, it is not that we are not afraid of provocations. we are ready for them. we have already held a referendum and local elections, so we are fully prepared for the presidential election slow. so likes to vote that so there's no way they can, of course, head to one of the poland stations and this time around,

they're not even bound by the home address. so they can both anywhere like here and big brother will be watching them. do just start to avoid potential violations. $40000.00 locations across $89.00 regions will be fitted with cameras so that everyone can see what's going on. over 200 international observers, representative of 35 countries have confirmed their participation in the event to ensure a fair and transfer and selection. so all that's left to do, if you're registered, russian voter is to cast your balance. now, or during the main period between the 15th and 17th of march after that, so they'll take 2 days to tally the votes from the regions and the week to process all the data. then the results will be posted on line within 3 days. but why do i need to get more than 50 percent of the votes? otherwise they enter around $23.00 weeks later, 4 candidates are in the race and whoever wins will be in power for the next 6 years

. but we make sure you don't miss any of the key developments us citizens in the world's biggest country, head to the oppose this week. and archie will be hearing from people, pundits, politicians a like. and you can follow the build up to the presidential palace on our website on social media channels as well. the. okay, we mentioned the republic of don't boss and often yes, before, let's move there or not because of this where the russian m o. d. at say's its troops are on the offensive after keeps forces recently lost a significant ground. the 1st person frontage from the defense ministry shows that typed in action on the

bottom of the vehicle's crew or veterans who have been fighting personally non stop for the past 18 months. they carry out several such emissions every day. video from a drone also shows several ukrainian and the 3 vehicles coming under fire on the road as they attempt to flee a long day to chief shelf, done french president. among whom am i chrome? suggestion of the block should consider deploying troops to ukraine. yet in stilton berg say, such a move by individual members would impact the alliance as a whole. nato has no plans to send troops to ukraine. a nato is not potty to the conflict, nor on nato allies. i think it is important that we consult and that we have a common approach to these important topics because they match it for all of us. well, the defense minister of nato members, fluffy, has pitched a solution to avoid sending troops to ukraine. robert kellen, i suggested that

t as western allies, should persuade mail you training and refugees to return home. just of the rings asked him if there's a boy and i the trip, almost nothing would help the ukrainian army more than the return of the ukrainian men of draft age and capable of fighting a little war to them, that they are sufficiently patriotic. so we have to motivate them and provide resources to these young men were able to serve and the ukrainian army to go back and do so, which surely better than sending our own soldiers their topic to the phone with us . we do host on political commentator garland nixon saves talk. all of sending troops to ukraine appears to be a western bargaining ship. it is difficult to believe that they are serious about sending troops to ukraine, particularly in light of the revelations that have been made all over the you about the lack of insanity, an issue. there's a real thing for you to ukraine, but they won't have the immunization that they need to protect themselves. that the,

the nato at the block is not currently prepared militarily to defend itself if it needed to. i think it is a pretty absurd. i kind of feel as though this may be somewhat of a bluff. i feel as though the people in power recognized that their ukraine project is collapsing. and they may be trying to blow off a rush or a bit. they may be trying to pretend as though they're ready to militarily engage, so that that will give them a little bit of leverage when it comes to negotiating. some kind of a, an in ukraine does not have the wherewithal to maintain the fight. and we're seeing that happened bit by bit now that the political collapse is, seems of, you know, has been immune it for a while. and by imminent i don't mean within a day. but i do mean within months that the support, even in ukraine for the conflict is waning here in the united states,

as you probably know, i year i've worked in washington dc every day. i can tell you that the support for this conflict is significantly dist, decreased. in fact the binding ministration can even get money for ukraine anymore . so certainly they're not going to be in a position to get a to send, you know, troops or to get kinetically involved in this day of the citizens in the regions, the voltage in a referendum to join the russian federation. in 2022 are returning to polling stations this week to again cast a ballot. but nowadays, to have their say in a russian presidential election for the very 1st time that we speak to one regional leader about the upcoming vote on what it means for the people. the

the in 1943 at the height of world war 2, bengal was hit by famine. a year before japanese troops drove the rate is out of neighboring vermont and came close to the indian possessions of the british empire . london's response to the threat was completely inadequate. the british actively used the scorched earth policy. while retreating, they turned everything around them into an untruth, deserts having no mercy on other people's territory. food in large amounts was exported to great britain from the starving provinces. boats used for fishing and

transporting food along the river system more confiscated from the local population, the barbaric actions of the colonial administration. let the monster its consequences. can a year up to 3800000 people die from starvation and disease caused by mail nutrition. though great britain itself had enough resources to overcome the disaster. at the same time, 170000 tons of australian wheat made its way bass, starving in the debris. it is aisles. i hate indians. they are a beasley. people, live up. beasley, religion. the famine was their own fault for breeding like rabbits. british prime minister, winston churchill commented on the reports of the tragedy. the famine of 1943 became the climax in the british policy of genocide against the indian population. according to historians, from 12 to 29000000 people overall died from starvation alone during the reign of

the british in india, the a diesel. you know, they should at least you deluxe, which is you ought to say what mr. per sheila, in 2024 is a highly significant year for all the residents of don bass and the genetic peoples republic. this is the year of the liberation of our occupied territories and the elections. of course, there is still a lot to be done this year and we will try to talk about with all of this in today . and i will probably start with the vote. the 1st russian presidential election in history for all the netflix it is. it is probably difficult to under estimate the importance of these elections for every network citizen. i'd like to hear your take on how the people don't necessarily feel about these elections. but, but it's such a kind of data which involved to deal with. i mean, you can only imagine it had been a dream for a very long period with no concrete prospect,

suicide like chat to return home. i see i to attend to russia, needs to become part of russia. again, switching and now it has come true woburn, of course, the elections with best presidential elections in our lives. one of the important, not only from about practical point of view, much someone but also emotional engage. and of course, yeah, it's a residential done. bass. we treat this with juvenile and the tip, i'm technically on what everything is, right? you can just click, i have of course the enemy will try to create a problem to support with various provocation levels. if i look up, i mean, maybe there will be disruptive phone calls again. beach because unfortunately i can't read aloud showing either who they've been one but we are preparing for event child is cereals and increasing security where possible. it was more of them for reform, for leaving the revolting beginning of february 20 see it was what it's.