Новости за 22.06.2018

2018-06-22 22:58 EN NW GRAB PHILIP CROWTHER FROM22H

The US Olympic Committee expects to have a new chief executive within weeks and results by summer's end from an independent investigation into its handling of a gymnastics sex abuse scandal. USOC chairman Larry Probst and acting chief executive Susanne Lyons updated the status of the situations Friday after a USOC board of directors meeting in Washington, where another hearing before US lawmakers is expected next month in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal. "We're in a period of transition and evolution," Lyons said. Читать дальше...

Everyone is still talking about Melania’s ‘I really don’t care do you?’ jacket during a visit to a facility housing migrant children and what message she was trying to send. Others used the jacket to make their own comments about the Trump administration’s border policy. Meanwhile in the World Cup football fans are in a frenzy over Neymar’s dramatic dive.

2018-06-22 22:31 EN NW GRAB SARAH MORRIS 22H

A last-minute Xherdan Shaqiri breakaway goal handed Switzerland victory Friday as they came from behind to defeat Serbia 2-1 in Kaliningrad.

Buying a Harley Davidson might soon become even more expensive for Europeans.The motorcycle is among the products slapped with a 25 percent tax in a tit for that response to american tariffs on aluminum and steel.SOT Henri Sterdyniak, OFCE Economist "The taxes will make a difference when it comes to some products. People who absolutely want a harley davidson for example, will see a 25 percent price increase.The same goes for other imported goods like bottled juice."The measure was voted unanimously by the 28 EU member states. Читать дальше...

In Venezuela the rule of law is virtually nonexistant - that''s the conclusion of a new report by the UN''s office of human rights.The report details witness accounts of what it says are extrajudicial killings by govenment security forces during and after mass anti-government protests - many of which were staged to look like the victims were caught in the crossfire.SOT Glory, Parent of victim of arbitrary killings: "They killed my children and my nephews in less than 30 minutes. And now its been... Читать дальше...

Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson declared his side were still in the race for a place in the World Cup last 16 despite Friday's 2-0 loss to Nigeria. Iceland's fate is no longer in their own hands, however, as Nigeria will join Croatia as qualifiers from Group D if they beat Argentina on Tuesday. But any other result in that match could see Iceland squeeze through with a victory against familiar opponents Croatia at the same time. Iceland went through ahead of Croatia in UEFA qualifying to reach... Читать дальше...

Slovak farmers on tractors joined thousands of anti-government protesters in the capital Bratislava on Friday, in the latest of a string of demonstrations triggered by the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak who exposed alleged high-level corruption. Kuciak's murder and his last explosive report plunged the eurozone country of 5.4 million people into crisis, sparking weekly mass protests that forced the government to resign in March. The article included allegations that several million euros in EU farm subsidies had been lost to fraud... Читать дальше...

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival in Sunday's polls on Friday challenged the Turkish strongman in a mass rally in the capital Ankara, inviting him for a television debate as a "last chance." "Tomorrow is the last evening. If you have the courage, confront me," Muharrem Ince, a fiery lawmaker from the secular Republican People's Party (CHP), hundreds of thousands of people in Ankara. "Look, that's my last proposal to you ... If you want, I can even cancel my Istanbul rally for you. Come, confront me, let's debate on tv," he said. Читать дальше...

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley on Friday urged Russia to pressure its Syrian ally to uphold a ceasefire in southwest Syria following a surge of fighting in rebel-held areas. Jordan, Russia and the United States agreed last year to set up a de-escalation zone for the region that includes Daraa, Quneitra and Sweida. The area borders Jordan and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights. "The Syrian regime's violations of the ceasefire in southwest Syria need to stop," said Haley in a statement. "We... Читать дальше...

2018-06-22 21:41 EN NW GRAB Q1+Q2 SAMIM AKGONUL FROM 20H30 FOR 21H V2

SOT Donald Trump, US PresidentIn Texas alone within he last seven years more than a quarter of a million criminal aliens have been arrested and charged with over 600,000 criminal offenses - you don''t hear that ... I always hear that oh no the population is safer then the people that live in the country. You''ve heard that fellows right? You''ve heard that I hear it so much and I say is that possible? The answer is it''s not true. You hear it''s like they''re better people then what we have then our citizens. Читать дальше...

In the United States, the Trump administration has gone back on its decision to separate migrant children from their parents at the border. But confusion still reigns over the fate of the 23-hundred kids detained. Can this situation be remedied? Also on the programme, Turkish President Erdogan is likely to win Sunday's presidential elections.The government's human rights violations and lack of freedom of the press are well known abroad. Is the government a dictatorship?

A fresh take on big and bizarre news in the newspapers, on news websites, blogs and social media. France 24 also looks at stories about how the media functions and how it''s evolving in today''s society

2018-06-22 21:29 EN NW GRAB ALL DAVID SMITH FROM 21H FOR 21H30

Roger Federer stepped up his grass game as the start of Wimbledon looms, holding off Australian Matthew Ebden 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 in their quarter-final at the ATP Halle tournament on Friday. With his world number one ranking on the line, the Swiss is sparing no effort to make sure he lifts a tenth title at the event on Sunday. He will next play US qualifier Denis Kudla who beat Yuichi Sugita 6-2, 7-5. The victory was the 19th in a row on grass for the 36-year-old Federer, who last lost on his favourite... Читать дальше...

2018-06-22 21:12 EN NW GRAB Q1+2 SAMIM AKGONUL TURKEY FROM 20H30 FOR 21H

The leader of Romania's ruling party on Friday said he would not resign despite being sentenced to jail for a second time. "I intend to go all the way", Liviu Dragnea told reporters after a closed doors meeting with leading members of his left-wing Social Democrat Party (PSD). "We must not hesitate in finishing the fight to normalise the justice laws (and) penal codes," he said. Romania's high court on Thursday sentenced Dragnea, widely acknowledged as the most powerful politician in the country... Читать дальше...

2018-06-22 19:12 The World This Week

Saudi Arabia has said it has confiscated more than 12,000 pirating devices in the country, after rival Qatar's beIN Media accused broadcasters in the kingdom of bootlegging its World Cup broadcasts. "The number of confiscated devices was 12,000... in recent months, although the actual figure in my opinion is much higher," Saud al-Qahtani, an adviser to powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, told AFP. "Saudi Arabia respects the issue of protecting intellectual rights and abides by international conventions in this regard," he added. Читать дальше...

2018-06-22 21:03 EN NW GRAB KETHEVAN ON BRAZIL VICTORY FROM20H 22H

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A delighted Lewis Hamilton made it 'double top' for Mercedes on Friday when, powered by an upgraded new engine, he outpaced his rivals in an eventful second practice at this weekend's French Grand Prix. The four-time world champion was quickest in both the morning and afternoon sessions, ending up seven-tenths clear of in-demand Australian Daniel Ricciardo who was second for Red Bull. "The new engine feels clean and fresh," said Hamilton. "But we won't really know its full potential until tomorrow when everyone gets to turn their engines up. Читать дальше...