Новости за 18.03.2022

The IRGC, one of the most powerful forces in Iran, was officially branded a "foreign terrorist organization" by the administration of president Donald Trump in 2019, a move that came on top of his decision the previous year to repudiate the 2015 six-party accord that put limits on Iran's nuclear program Sources close to the negotiations in Vienna have said that one of Tehran's conditions to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was the removal of the largely symbolic designation... Читать дальше...

Russia’s crackdown on journalists, dissidents and critics of the war in Ukraine is pushing many people to flee the country, fearing arrest. FRANCE 24 spoke to four Russians who found refuge in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, after voicing their opposition to Vladimir Putin’s war.

Red Bull's Dutch driver clocked 1min 31.936sec before Leclerc managed a fastest lap that was 0.087s off the pace, with Ferrari team-mate Sainz jumping to third later on at 0.584 sec. Mercedes' George Russell was fourth while Fernando Alonso was fifth for Alpine. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, hampered by a brake problem, was ninth fastest. The seven-time world champion wound up 1.2 seconds adrift of Verstappen who ended the Briton's reign at last season’s furious finale in Abu Dhabi. Earlier France's... Читать дальше...

"Like all high-stakes matches, the higher the stakes, the longer the week before because there is a lot of excitement and desire to be on the field. But you also have to enjoy these last moments together," the scrum half and world player of the year told a press conference ahead of Saturday's final-round clash at Stade de France. If France lose, Ireland could still pip them to the title. If they win, they will clinch a 10th French Grand Slam. "I think we all play this sport to live these emotions, these moments, and to win titles. Читать дальше...

Jones, already the world's most-capped player with 161 appearances, including 12 for the British and Irish Lions, is set to reach the new landmark after being named in the Wales starting XV to play Italy in the Six Nations in Cardiff on Saturday. It will be the 36-year-old lock's first appearance for more than four months after he underwent two operations following a shoulder injury during Wales' 54-16 loss at home to New Zealand in October. Jones surpassed former New Zealand captain Richie McCaw's... Читать дальше...

Shakib hit 77 off 64 balls as Bangladesh made 314 for seven after being sent in – their highest total in ten one-day internationals in South Africa. Bangladesh have yet to win a match in any format in South Africa. Shakib's sparkling innings came six days after he changed his mind about missing the South African tour. The veteran shared a free-scoring fourth-wicket stand of 115 off 83 balls with rookie Yasir Ali, whose only two previous one-day international innings had produced just one run. The sturdily-built Yasir hit 50 off 44 balls. Читать дальше...

"It cannot be that an autocrat attacks a sovereign country which has the right to the integrity of its territory." That's the firm response directed at Russia from the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. Speaking exclusively to FRANCE 24 about the war in Ukraine, the EU leader added that "democracy is standing up against autocracy and therefore we stand as one".

European champions Chelsea are operating under a special licence allowing them to fulfil fixtures despite the UK government sanctions placed on owner Roman Abramovich in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine for his alleged ties to Vladimir Putin. However, the Blues have not been allowed to sell tickets to fans and initially requested that their clash with Middlesbrough was played behind closed doors on sporting integrity grounds. That request was quickly withdrawn amid a backlash from politicians... Читать дальше...

With its ornate architecture and striking sea views, Odessa has been called the "Pearl of the Black Sea". Now though, the Ukrainian city has been "turned into a fortress", according to its mayor, as residents prepare for a possible assault by invading Russian forces, with barricades, anti-tank obstacles and sandbags scattered throughout the once bustling streets to protect the city's treasured monuments.

Igor Zhovkva is the deputy head of the office of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and also his chief diplomatic adviser. In an interview with FRANCE 24, Zhovkva underlined Zelensky's willingness to talk to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a bid to end the war in Ukraine, but stressed that Russia had until now rejected such an offer. Zhovkva also said that Ukraine wants "guarantees" from the United States and major European powers regarding its future security.

After the talismanic all-rounder's entertaining 120 helped lift the tourists to a first innings total of 507 for nine declared on day two, Stokes claimed the important wicket of Nkrumah Bonner in the morning session and would have also accounted for Jermaine Blackwood had England opted for a review of a not out umpire's verdict to an lbw appeal. Struggling to cope with the late inswing of England's seamers, Blackwood survived to the interval on seven while at the other end, West Indies captain Kraigg... Читать дальше...

The 32-year-old Irish jockey has become the first woman rider to win the Champion Hurdle -- which she won for a second time on Tuesday -- the Grand National and the Gold Cup. Trainer Henry de Bromhead repeated his feat of last year by training the first two horses to finish as defending champion Minella Indo was second. For Blackmore it made up for last year's disappointment as she had chosen A Plus Tard ahead of Minella Indo and had to give second best. Her joy was unconfined as she crossed the... Читать дальше...

The International Criminal Court started a formal investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine after Russia invaded its smaller neighbour on Feb. 24. The chief prosecutor said on Wednesday he insisted on "zero tolerance" of sexual and gender-based crimes and crimes against children as fighting intensifies in Ukraine.

Kanievsky had the ear of Israeli premiers and was regarded by his followers as "the Prince of Torah", the Hebrew word for the Old Testament. His family announced his death in a short statement, while local media said his funeral would be held on Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett mourned the passing of a "giant of his generation". "He was a true public leader, who from his humble home in Bnei Brak led tens of thousands of the people of Israel -- with wisdom, common sense and rare skill," Bennett said in a statement. Читать дальше...

Belgium had previously aimed for a complete phase out of nuclear power by the end of 2025 but record high power prices and concerns about a supply squeeze led to a reevaluation.

US Ambassador to UN Thomas-Greenfield delivered a joint statement on behalf of Albania, France, Ireland, Norway, the UK, and the United States. The western diplomats accuse Russia of lying about Ukraine having bio-weapons laboratories supported by the United States.

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on a video call on Friday about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Chinese media said Xi underlined that such conflicts are in no-one's interests FRANCE 24's Chief Foreign Editor Rob Parsons tells us more.

Poland's border guards said Friday that more than two million refugees had crossed into the EU member from neighbouring Ukraine since the February 24 Russian invasion.

Kyiv city authorities on Friday said 222 people had been killed in the capital since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, including 60 civilians and four children. FRANCE 24's James André reports from Kyiv, Ukraine.

With the 60th anniversary of the Evian accords, we look at France’s poisonous legacy in Algeria. The former occupier was allowed to continue its nuclear tests in the Algerian Sahara until 1967, and de Gaulle managed to negotiate a secret deal with the new Algerian state to allow chemical weapons tests until 1978.

Why did the meeting between rebel Tuareg factions and Bamako fail? FRANCE 24's Terrorism Specialist Wassim Nasr explains.

Troubled holders Chelsea were drawn against 13-time winners Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Friday, while Manchester City will take on Atletico Madrid.

Three weeks into Russia's devastating assault that has drawn further condemnation from the EU for alleged "war crimes," France 24 is joined by William Julié, a Franco-British Lawyer specializing in Human Rights and International Criminal Law. "Pressure is mounting" on Russia, explains Mr. Julié: In addition to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) war crimes investigation, "we also just had a decision rendered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) [...] urging Russia to stop the invasion."... Читать дальше...

Rescue workers searched desperately for any survivors buried beneath the rubble of Mariupol's bombed-out theatre Friday, as Russia's forces pounded residential areas across Ukraine, stoking allegations of war crimes.

Russia canceled a UN Security Council vote on a "humanitarian" resolution on Ukraine, scheduled for Friday, due to a lack of support from its closest allies, diplomats said. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier reports from New York.