** Japanese autoparts company Takata files bankruptcy in light of ‘largest and most complex safety recall’ in US history

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Ashlyn Messier, Fox Business

*** Cyprus Saturday 23 November

The transport ministry was set to begin an investigation on Friday into recall procedures for cars equipped with defective Takata airbags and a decision that effectively exempted used cars from recall requirements.

On Thursday, the House transport committee discussed a bill addressing future sales and imports. “It’s not a solution, but it’s a start,” MP Nikos Sykas told CyBC.

The issue of drivers unknowingly or knowingly using cars with defective airbags remains a significant problem. Sykas emphasised the need for a dedicated webpage allowing citizens to check if their vehicle is affected.

On Friday, Sykas was scheduled to meet with the department of road transport (TOM) to address 4,500 car owners who were notified about defective airbags but failed to respond to recall notices.

According to Sykas, the lack of follow-up with these owners over the years was a serious oversight by the department.

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On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the color orange is used to represent a brighter future, free from violence against women and girls.

PHOTO: UN Women

The United Nations General Assembly passes a resolution designating November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The resolution, which was introduced by the Dominican Republic, marked the anniversary of the death of three sisters, Patria, …read more

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Article Title

First International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Author History.com Editors

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HISTORY

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https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/international-day-to-eliminate-violence-against-women

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November 24, 2022

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November 30, 2021

Original Published Date

November 13, 2009

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