Новости за 12.12.2022

2022-12-12 21:16 'Castillo's supporters show no signs of letting up'

Since assuming office in August, Colombia's leftist President Gustavo Petro has vowed to negotiate with armed groups in a marked shift from the more bellicose approach to ending decades of violence adopted by his conservative predecessor Ivan Duque. Talks resumed in Venezuela last month for the first time since 2019 -- when Duque broke off all negotiations with the ELN, Colombia's last recognized rebel group -- following a car bomb attack on a police academy in Bogota that left 22 people dead. ... Читать дальше...

The websites were shut down after a FIFA representative identified sites being used to distribute copyright-infringing content without the authorization of the soccer world governing body, the department said in a statement. FIFA holds exclusive rights to the World Cup, which has reached the semi-final stage. "While many may believe that such websites do not constitute serious threats, the infringement upon rights holders of any intellectual property is a growing threat to our economic viability,"... Читать дальше...

Tens of thousands of people sleep rough on Los Angeles streets every night, in an epidemic that shocks many visitors to one of the wealthiest urban areas on the planet. Mental health problems and substance abuse issues are rife among the population, whose tents and rusting RVs scar the city. Mayor Karen Bass, who was sworn into office Sunday, used her first full day in the job to declare a state of emergency. "I will not accept a homelessness crisis that afflicts more than 40,000 individuals and affects every one of us," she said. Читать дальше...

Beira's Place is billed as a free support and advocacy service run by women for women in Edinburgh and the surrounding area who have experienced abuse. Rowling, who lives in the Scottish capital and is helping to fund the centre, has spoken in the past of being a survivor of domestic violence. But the launch comes as debate rages in the UK about recognition of gender identity, which has seen Rowling the target of militant transgender rights supporters. In 2020, she was accused of transphobia for mocking the phrase "people who menstruate"... Читать дальше...

The president of the European Parliament warned members Monday that alleged bribery by a foreign power was an attack on democracy, after Belgian investigators charged a senior MEP with corruption, adding that MEPs would receive “no impunity” in the corruption probe.

In February this year, MCC, the owners of Lord's in northwest London, announced the fixtures between the elite fee-paying schools and England's two oldest universities would no longer be guaranteed to be staged at the 'Home of Cricket' from 2023 onwards. Both matches have been played at Lord's since the 19th century. That decision was met with a furious reaction from a hard core of the club's 23,000 members, who secured a Special General Meeting (SGM) in September with the aim of overturning the decision in a ballot. Читать дальше...

As Croatia prepare to face Argentina in Tuesday's first semi-final, the outstanding Livakovic as well as his Dinamo teammates Bruno Petkovic and Mislav Orsic can all expect to play a key role. The influence of Dinamo on the current team, and the one that reached the World Cup final four years ago, cannot be overstated -- eight other players in the squad in Qatar, including Croatia's greatest ever player Luka Modric, were developed by the club. Goalkeeper Livakovic has been a national hero ever... Читать дальше...

Roberta Metsola, the president of the EU Parliament, didn't hide her fury in a speech in a speech at the parliament as it met in Strasbourg. She said the European Union and its democracy were under attack. She talked about malign actors and autocratic players, alleged weaponsiation of NGOs and vowed that there would be no impunity. France 24's Europe editor Armen Georgian provides more details in the video.

Indian and Chinese troops engaged in a fresh "face-off" on their disputed Himalayan border last week, leaving several injured on both sides, sources said Monday.

Iran carried out its second execution linked to the anti-government protests challenging the country’s theocracy on December 12. Our Observer, Hadi Ghaemi, who works as the Executive Director of the ‘Centre for Human Rights in Iran’, told us this “killing spree” to crush protests is likely to shift into “high gear” very soon. At least 11 protesters are currently on death row. Meanwhile, 28 others, including children, are facing charges that carry the death penalty.

"Yesterday (Sunday) I had a crash during my motocross training and I suffered a little fracture on my left hand," the 2021 world champion announced on social media with a photo of himself with a cast up to the elbow. "No surgery needed, time to recover," Quartararo, 23, added. The accident comes less than two months after the French rider broke a finger during a fall in the last free practice session before the Malaysian Grand Prix. The Yamaha rider lost his world title last season after finishing... Читать дальше...

The European Union's top official called Monday for the creation of an independent ethics body covering all of the bloc’s institutions and said allegations of corruption targeting a vice president of the EU legislature were of “utmost concern." Belgian prosecutors investigating possible influence peddling at the European Parliament charged four people over the weekend with corruption, participation in a criminal group and money laundering. Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili of Greece was relieved of her duties.

Peru's new President Dina Boluarte gave in to protesters' demands early Monday, announcing in a nationally televised address that she would send Congress a proposal to move up elections after thousands of protesters again took to the streets demanding she resign.

Moroccan women came out in number to celebrate their team’s victory in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. Earlier in the day, their presence was felt in cafes, restaurants and in the fan zones around the country. A public more feminine than ever seen before in Morocco, as FRANCE 24’s Sophie Lamotte reports.

The European Parliament scrambled Monday to get ahead of the widening scandal of alleged huge cash bribes from figures working on behalf of World Cup host Qatar. One of the assembly's vice presidents, Greek socialist Eva Kaili, has been charged with corruption by Belgian prosecutors and her assets have been frozen by her homeland. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Armen Georgian tells us more.

Kaili, 44, was the highest-profile target remanded in custody on Sunday over allegations of bribery by World Cup host Qatar, after investigators found "bags of cash" at her home. The socialist MEP had her powers as a vice president suspended on Saturday over the claims, following her arrest the day before. She is one of four suspects to have been charged with participating a criminal organisation, money laundering and corruption. Kaili had already raised hackles when she told the parliament in... Читать дальше...

Tensions were high in northern Kosovo on Sunday, with Serbs blocking roads as shots and explosions rang out and the Serbian president warned that Serbian troops are ready to defend their “homeland” if peace doesn't prevail. The roads in Serbia's former province of Kosovo, which proclaimed independence in 2008, were blocked with heavy vehicles and trucks a day after Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he would ask the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo to permit the deployment of 1,000 Serb troops in the Serb-populated north of Kosovo. Читать дальше...

2022-12-12 14:11 'The execution took place this morning in the city of Mashhad'

A European Parliament vice president, Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili, was charged with corruption and remanded in custody on Sunday after Belgian investigators found "bags of cash" in her home. Belgian police are investigating allegations that figures working on behalf of Qatar, the Gulf monarchy and World Cup host, have paid European politicians huge bribes to influence the Brussels policy debate. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels.

The 61-year-old, appointed until after Euro 2024, has coached Spain's youth teams since 2013, most recently the U23 side. De la Fuente replaces Luis Enrique after the former Barcelona coach was sacked following Spain's shock World Cup last 16 defeat by Morocco. "I was a professional player for 15 years," De la Fuente told a press conference. "I won titles, I was an international (at youth level) apart from with the national team. "I have (coached) 16 players who were in the Spain squad at the World Cup. Читать дальше...

Iran on Monday executed a second prisoner detained and convicted amid nationwide protests challenging the country's theocracy, airing footage on state television it claimed shows him stabbing two security force members to death and running away. The public hanging of Majidreza Rahnavard, less than a month after he allegedly carried out the fatal stabbings — purportedly angry about security forces killing protesters — shows the speed at which Iran now carries out death sentences handed down for those... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that he was pushing back his presentation of a major pensions overhaul denounced by labour unions, citing recent leadership changes at two opposition parties.

European Union foreign ministers expressed dismay on Monday over a Belgian investigation into allegations that World Cup host Qatar had lavished cash and gifts on European Parliament officials to influence decision-making.

Visitors to Bali will not be put at risk by Indonesia’s newly ratified criminal code, the island’s governor said, dismissing concerns that revised laws which include articles criminalising sex outside marriage may scare away tourists from its shores.