Новости за 03.12.2022

Dwarfed by the vast Giza necropolis -- their imposing ridges illuminated by white light for the show -- models showcased the collection titled "Celestial". Saturday's show was the second by a European fashion house to use Ancient Egyptian heritage sites as a backdrop this year. In October, Italian designer Stefano Ricci showcased his most recent collection at the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor. Egypt's Giza necropolis, just west of the capital Cairo, has in recent years played host to ever-grander events... Читать дальше...

There was no immediate claim for the attack, the first in a month according to the army. However, one of Gaza's larger armed factions, Islamic Jihad, had threatened to retaliate after Israeli troops killed two of its leaders in the West Bank town of Jenin on Thursday. Witnesses said the Israeli army swiftly riposted by firing on two observation posts east of Gaza City, operated by the territory's Islamist rulers Hamas. The rocket attack came as a surge in bloodshed in the occupied West Bank sparked... Читать дальше...

Burkina Faso on Saturday ordered the immediate suspension of Radio France Internationale (RFI) broadcasts, accusing it of putting out a "message of intimidation" attributed to a "terrorist chief".

The decision was announced Friday at the park in the city of Manzanillo where 50 years earlier, at a gathering of "young troubadours," the movement was sparked by singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez and guitarist and singer Pablo Milanes, who died recently. Deputy culture minister Fernando Leon said Nueva Trova is being recognized "in order to contribute to the sustainability, viability and visibility of this important cultural expression." Drawing inspiration from US folk and protest musicians like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez... Читать дальше...

The Lusail Stadium in Doha, which will host the World Cup final on December 18, and the Aspire Tower next to the Khalifa Stadium, were adorned with pictures of Pele in his famous number 10 shirt. On the Corniche, the Qatari capital's seafront promenade, the dozens of drones that come alive each night drew a Brazil shirt with Pele's name and number 10 on the back. Pele was admitted to hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this week for what doctors said was a "re-evaluation" of the chemotherapy he has been... Читать дальше...

A clinical Netherlands ended the United States' World Cup dream on Saturday, sweeping into the quarter-finals with a ruthless 3-1 victory.

Israeli-Persian actress and singer Liraz Charhi, whose song “Zan Bezan” (“Women, Sing” in Farsi) has turned into an Iranian protest anthem, secretly collaborated with Iranian artists in Istanbul on her latest album, “Roya”. The recording challenges the Tehran regime, which forbids cooperation between Israelis and Iranians.

The Freiburg forward has played a crucial role as a substitute in Qatar, scoring the equaliser in Japan's shock wins over both Germany and Spain, which helped them top Group E. Doan took four minutes to find the net after coming on against Germany and just two after entering as a half-time substitute against Spain. He believes Japan's options on the bench can help them go even further as they seek to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. "It's 11 against 11 but as players we talk... Читать дальше...

Bridge, 27, headed to France earlier this month from Canterbury and crossed just after the break as his club, the Top 14 champions, stayed in fifth place in the table. Ex-France fly-half Jules Plisson kicked 14 points at Stade Marcel-Michelin for the hosts, who moved up to eighth with their first win in four games. Clermont led 6-3 at the break as Plisson slotted two penalties as Louis Foursans responded for the visitors before Bridge gave the southern outfit the lead on 44 minutes. Foursans... Читать дальше...

First-half goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind and a late strike from Denzel Dumfries sealed a deserved victory as the Dutch handed out a painful lesson in finishing to their American opponents. The Netherlands, bidding to win their first World Cup after losing in three previous finals, will face Argentina or Australia in the last eight. Veteran coach Louis van Gaal's men were worthy victors in Saturday's last-16 clash at the Khalifa International Stadium. Although the USA enjoyed long periods... Читать дальше...

Protests have swept Iran since the September 16 death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian of Kurdish origin arrested by the morality police for allegedly flouting the sharia-based law. Demonstrators have burned their head coverings and shouted anti-government slogans. Since Amini's death, a growing number of women have not been observing hijab, particularly in Tehran's fashionable north. "Both parliament and the judiciary are working (on the issue)" of whether the law needs any changes... Читать дальше...

The cargo was discovered on Thursday "during a flag verification boarding", the Bahrain-based United States Fifth Fleet said in a statement, noting it was the "second major illegal weapons seizure within a month" along the maritime route. "This significant interdiction clearly shows that Iran's unlawful transfer of lethal aid and destabilising behaviour continues," Vice Admiral Brad Cooper said. "US naval forces remain focused on deterring and disrupting dangerous and irresponsible maritime activity... Читать дальше...

President Kais Saied last year sacked the government and suspended parliament, then this year extended his power grab with a constitutional referendum marred by an official turnout of barely 30 percent. "We head into these elections which have neither taste nor colour, stemming from a constitution that was not participatory and was not approved by a majority", Noureddine Taboubi said. The new constitution severely limits the power of parliament, previously dominated by the Islamist inspired Ennahdha party... Читать дальше...

The demonstrations, the latest by Islamist factions in recent weeks, came one day after military leaders and a key civilian bloc announced plans to sign an initial deal. Political turmoil has gripped Sudan since army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan led an October 2021 military takeover, derailing a fragile transition to civilian rule installed after the 2019 ouster of long-time Islamist autocrat Omar al-Bashir. Near-weekly anti-coup protests, a spiralling economic crisis and a rise in ethnic clashes... Читать дальше...

Tunisia's powerful labour union attacked the president's political and economic agenda on Saturday, including elections this month, saying it will no longer accept what it called a threat to democracy in its clearest challenge to him yet.

French President Emmanuel Macron said there was no reason to panic about possible power cuts this winter, but he called on citizens to use less energy and on state utility EDF to restart nuclear reactors to prevent outages in case of cold weather.

President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday hailed Iran's Islamic Republic as a guarantor of rights and freedoms, defending the ruling system amid a crackdown on anti-government protests that the United Nations says has cost more than 300 lives.

There is arguably no more thrilling player at this World Cup than Kylian Mbappe, who leads France into their last-16 clash on Sunday with a Poland side whose own hopes of pulling off a famous upset will depend to a large extent on Robert Lewandowski.

Pressure is mounting for Ramaphosa to quit or be forced from office over a cash burglary at his farm which he allegedly covered up. The African National Congress (ANC) will hold a "special session of its National Executive Committee" at 1200 GMT Sunday, the party said Saturday. The committee met briefly in Johannesburg on Friday before telling journalists it would look more closely at the facts of the case against the president. Ramaphosa has been under fire since June, when a former spy boss... Читать дальше...

Over the past four years, para sports have come a long way in Togo. Today, dozens of athletes are training in different sports. Some of them have also participated in international competitions such as the 2019 African Games in Morocco and the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

More than a billion people across the world live with some form of disabilty. There are several initiatives in France to improve inclusiveness, but visibility remains low in several sectors – including the fashion industry. As the UN on Saturday marks International Day for Persons with Disabilities, FRANCE 24 takes a sneak peak behind the scenes at a fashion show that has placed people with disabilities centre stage.

The Koreans' tournament looked to be over until substitute Hwang Hee-chan popped up in injury time to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over already qualified Portugal on Friday in Qatar. That propelled them into the knockout rounds and a daunting date with Brazil, one of the pre-tournament favourites. But skipper Son, who has been playing in a mask following surgery last month for a fracture around his left eye, said they are not ready to go home just yet. After what has been a tournament of surprises... Читать дальше...

For decades, celebrated Iranian-American Author, Professor and Activist Azar Nafisi has been "at the forefront' in the fight for democracy and human rights. She joins FRANCE 24 to offer analysis and perspective on the unprecedented civil uprising in Iran that began in September, following the death of Mahsa Amini.

Just as he did in Friday's second round, the world number 36 Scott eagled-putted the 18th to finish three-under 67 for 11-under 201. Scott, the 2014 US Masters champion, played conservatively on the testing Victoria Golf Club sandbelt course to finish with an eagle, two birdies and a bogey. "It's a good way to finish the round and put myself in that final group and have a lead going into tomorrow's final round," Scott said. "I was happy with the way I played, it was the most solid of the three days so far. Читать дальше...

It is a sobering thought that Mbappe, not 24 until later this month, may not yet be at the peak of his powers but he has already scored seven goals in 10 appearances at the World Cup. That tally includes one in the 2018 final when he was still a teenager as France beat Croatia in Moscow. His mission now is to help his country become the first to retain the World Cup since Brazil, with an even younger Pele, did so in 1962. Mbappe has already scored three times in Qatar, including a brace in a 2-1... Читать дальше...