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Major Argentine labor unions, organizations launch general strike against gov't austerity measures

STORY: Major Argentine labor unions, organizations launch general strike against gov't austerity measures SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Buenos Aires CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the general strike STORYLINE: Argentina's main labor unions, social organizations and progressive groups launched a 12-hour strike Wednesday noon to protest austerity measures proposed by President Javier Milei's government. The strike, which included a march to Congress in the capital city of Buenos Aires, was organized by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), among other workers' groups. The largest union-led protest in Argentina within four years was aimed at deterring the government from implementing a slew of belt-tightening measures and reforms to deregulate the economy. Presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni called the strike "absolute nonsense." Milei admits the proposed reforms are painful, but says they are necessary to rehabilitate the country's troubl

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CORRECTED: U.N. chief announces climate change summit in Sept. 2023

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks at a press conference, announcing at UN headquarters in Ne York on Dec. 19, 2022, that he will convene a climate-change meeting for political and business leaders in September 2023. Guterres vowed the meeting will be a "no-nonsense" summit with no room for "greenwashers, blame-shifters or repackaging of announcements of previous years."

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Asashoryu crushes Tokitenku at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu (L) produces another no-nonsense win as he crushes compatriot Tokitenku to sit one win off the lead at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 11.

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Asashoryu stays hot in pursuit

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu stays hot in pursuit with his ninth victory in a no-nonsense victory over Kotomitsuki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20.

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Musoyama marches on

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Musoyama (R) produces a no-nonsense win over veteran maegashira Takanonami as the leading pack of wrestlers narrowed down to three at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15.

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Musashimaru kicks off Kyushu sumo with easy win

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Musashimaru kicked off his bid for a fourth Emperor's Cup of the year with a no-nonsense win over Mongolian komusubi Kyokutenho on the opening day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 10.

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Asashoryu stays hot in pursuit

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu stays hot in pursuit with his ninth victory in a no-nonsense victory over Kotomitsuki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 20. (Kyodo)

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The Mentalist (2008)

Robin Tunney & Simon Baker Characters: Teresa Lisbon, Patrick Jane Television: The Mentalist (TV-Serie) Usa 2008-2015, 23 September 2008 THE MENTALIST stars Simon Baker as Patrick Jane, a detective and independent consultant with the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI), who has a remarkable track record for solving serious crimes by using his razor sharp skills of observation. This new drama series will be broadcast ___________ (____________ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Robin Tunney stars as no-nonsense Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon, who openly resists having Jane in her unit and alternates between reluctantly acknowledging Jane's usefulness and blasting him for his theatrics, narcissism and dangerous lack of boundaries. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

A poster (R) in Pyongyang says, "Completely driving out sanctions resolutions (against North Korea)," on Sept. 22, 2017. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the same day that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

A sign in Pyongyang says, "The entire U.S. mainland is within our range," on Sept. 22, 2017. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned the same day that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

People watch news on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un releasing a statement on a large screen in front of Pyongyang Station (back) on Sept. 22, 2017. Kim warned that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

People watch news on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un releasing a statement on a large screen in front of Pyongyang Station on Sept. 22, 2017. Kim warned that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

People watch news on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un releasing a statement on a large screen in front of Pyongyang Station on Sept. 22, 2017. Kim warned that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

People watch news on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un releasing a statement on a large screen in front of Pyongyang Station on Sept. 22, 2017. Kim warned that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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N. Korean leader warns Trump of "highest-level" of retaliation

People watch news on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un releasing a statement on a large screen in front of Pyongyang Station on Sept. 22, 2017. Kim warned that he could take the "highest-level" of retaliatory action against U.S. President Donald Trump following his recent "unprecedented rude nonsense" speech to the United Nations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Musoyama marches on

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Musoyama (R) produces a no-nonsense win over veteran maegashira Takanonami as the leading pack of wrestlers narrowed down to three at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 15. (Kyodo)

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Musashimaru kicks off Kyushu sumo with easy win

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Musashimaru kicked off his bid for a fourth Emperor's Cup of the year with a no-nonsense win over Mongolian komusubi Kyokutenho on the opening day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 10. (Kyodo)