Новости за 30.12.2022

Two cars approached a checkpoint in a residential neighbourhood of the city and two armed assailants opened fire at the policemen, the security source said. The policemen responded, killing one of the assailants while the other fled. The source said the attack was likely a "terrorist act", describing it as the first of its kind in nearly three years in mainland Egypt, which has largely been spared the deadly insurgency in the Sinai peninsula. Medical sources confirmed the casualty toll from the attack... Читать дальше...

The suit, obtained by AFP on Friday, was filed in Los Angeles under soon-to-lapse legislation that waives the statute of limitations for childhood abuse claims, and alleges sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Claimant Julia Holcomb, who is now 65, alleges "American Idol" judge Tyler was granted guardianship of her when she was 16, which he used to engage in a sexual relationship. "When Plaintiff was 16 years old, DEFENDANT DOE 1 used his role, status... Читать дальше...

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, which draws on extensive sources inside Syria, gave the toll of a dozen dead in one assault near an oil field west of Deir Ezzor. In a separate ambush near Al-Shaddadi, south of the northeastern city of Hasakeh, a fighter of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) was killed and five more wounded, the Observatory said. It blamed cells linked to the Islamic State group, which have previously carried out attacks in both areas. Syria's... Читать дальше...

France will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Tagovailoa was placed back in the protocol after experiencing symptoms of concussion after Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers. Veteran back-up Teddy Bridgewater will start at quarterback in New England for the Dolphins who could book their place in the playoffs on Sunday. Miami would be into the post-season if they beat Bill Belichick's team and the New York Jets fail to beat the Seattle Seahawks. But the absence of their starting quarterback is a major blow for McDaniel's team and has raised... Читать дальше...

US lawmakers released Donald Trump's tax returns on Friday, ending a yearslong battle by the former president to keep his finances private as he prepares for another run at the White House in 2024.

Spain will require all air passengers coming from China to have negative COVID-19 tests or proof of vaccination, the government said Friday. Health Minister Carolina Darías told reporters that Spain would be pushing for similar measures at a European level following the surge in cases in China. She said coronavirus health controls would be stepped up at Spanish airports. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Brussels Dave Keating tells us more about the actions taken by EU.

Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Al-Bab, a town controlled by rebel factions long backed by Ankara, brandishing banners reading: "The revolution is an idea, you can't kill an idea," an AFP photographer reported. "We will not reconcile, we cannot reconcile, we don't want to reconcile," said Sohbi Khabiyeh, one of the demonstrators who had been displaced from the suburbs of Damascus. The 54-year-old described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a "criminal". "We will never reconcile with the Assad regime," he added. Читать дальше...

The Rugby Football Union said Friday that Marler had been charged under the governing body's rule 5.12 -- conduct prejudicial to the game. Marler's comments, made during the first half of Tuesday's Premiership match, reportedly related to Heenan's mother. Marler will face a disciplinary hearing later Friday, with the RFU saying: "Joe Marler, Harlequins, has been charged under RFU rule 5.12 for conduct prejudicial to the game for comments made to a Bristol Bears player during the match on Tuesday 27 December. Читать дальше...

Pelé has globalized football in that he was football’s first global celebrity. He won three World Cups this has yet to be replicated. He was the prototype of the modern gamer. FRANCE 24 is joined by Jimmy Burns, Journalist and Biographer of Maradona. He tells us more about how Pele set the standard and compares him with the Argentine player Diego Maradona.

The controversial online personality and former British kickboxer Andrew Tate has been detained in Romania as part of a human trafficking and rape investigation. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more.

After winning the November 1 election, and following weeks of negotiations with ultra-Orthodox and far-right parties, Netanyahu was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, heading the most right-wing government in Israel's history. Of all the ministerial appointments announced, the one receiving the most attention on Friday was the justice portfolio handed to Yariv Levin, a close friend of Netanyahu. Yediot Aharonot, the country's top-selling Hebrew daily, said Levin's appointment "should frighten... Читать дальше...

"In tribute to Pele, Premier League clubs will remember his contribution to football during Matchweek 18 (Dec 30-Jan 1) by holding a minute's applause prior to kick-offs," said a statement on the English Premier League's Twitter feed. "Players and match officials will wear black armbands," it added. A similar announcement was made by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). "On the occasion of all the friendly matches scheduled for today, Friday December 30, and on the 16th day of the Serie A on Wednesday January 4... Читать дальше...

The Magpies head into their Premier League clash at home to Leeds on Saturday in an impressive third place in the table, seven points behind leaders Arsenal. It is nearly 70 years since Newcastle last won a major domestic trophy, but fans of the northeast side hope that drought is about to come to an end. The club's Saudi-backed owners have invested some £210 million ($252 million, 237 million euros) in the squad at St James' Park since completing their takeover in October 2021. While they are open to strengthening the squad next month... Читать дальше...

Spain has become the latest country to require travellers from China to test negative for Covid-19 or to be fully vaccinated. It follows measures in Italy requiring testing for every passenger from China, and puts more pressure on the EU to take coordinated action. Some European experts, however, don't see the point of more screening. Peter O'Brien explains.

Nearly 1,700 journalists have been killed worldwide over the past 20 years, an average of more than 80 a year, according to an analysis published by Reporters Without Borders.

The European Union should consider immediately scaling up genomic sequencing of COVID-19 infections and monitoring of waste water, including from airports, to detect any new variants given the virus surge inChina, the bloc's health chief said.

China's hospitals have been struggling to keep up amid soaring coronavirus cases after the Chinese Communist Party abruptly reversed its stringent "zero Covid" policy while the country's vaccination rate remains low. FRANCE 24 correspondents Lou Kisiela, Antoine Morel, Yan Chen and Yena Lee report from a hospital in Shanghai. This hospital is considered one of the best in China, but it is overwhelmed as Covid cases soar. Stretchers and oxygen tanks pile up in the lobby as ambulance after ambulance arrives, day and night. Читать дальше...

The 25-year-old was returning from his hometown Roorkee, a few hours north of the capital, before dawn when his Mercedes SUV crashed into the median. Police said the car immediately caught fire and the national team wicketkeeper had to break the windscreen to escape the blaze. "The car hit the median and no other person or vehicle was involved in the crash," a police officer from Roorkee, requesting anonymity, told AFP. Pant had multiple injuries and was first rushed to a nearby hospital before being shifted to a more advanced facility. Читать дальше...

A Myanmar junta court sentenced ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to seven years in prison for corruption on Friday, a legal source told AFP, ending the 18-month trial of the Nobel laureate.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declared three days of national mourning Thursday for Pele, after the legendary footballer died at age 82.

Speculation had been building over the 36-year-old's future after a run of low scores, but his 200 in searing heat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground put to bed any concerns about his form. Warner said he was in "as happy a place as I have been for a long time", adding that selectors had told him he was key to their plans for a four-Test tour of India in February-March and a five-Test Ashes campaign in England that follows. "The extra motivation for me is winning in India and completely winning a series in England," he said. Читать дальше...

With their post-season place already assured, the Cowboys retain an outside chance of taking the top seed in the NFC if they can win their final game against Washington and the Philadelphia Eagles lose their last two games. Despite their sixth straight loss, the Titans can also make the playoffs if they win their final game at the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback Joshua Dobbs was handed his first start in the NFL after Malik Willis was benched, having struggled to stand in for the injured first-choice starter Ryan Tannehill. Читать дальше...

Suu Kyi has been a prisoner since the generals toppled her government in February last year, ending the Southeast Asian nation's brief experiment with democracy. The Nobel laureate, 77, has already been found guilty on a raft of charges ranging from corruption to illegally importing walkie-talkies and breaching the official secrets act, and has been jailed for 26 years. Journalists have been barred from the proceedings, which rights groups have slammed as a sham designed to remove Suu Kyi from Myanmar's political scene. Читать дальше...

Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova clinched a thriller, saving seven set points in the first set before winning 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 at the Ken Rosewall Arena. After the Americans won the opening two rubbers on Thursday, Kvitova's victory gave her country hope in the inaugural tournament, which features two men's and two women's singles matches along with a mixed doubles. But the US clinched the tie when Tomas Machac injured his ankle against 19th-ranked Francis Tiafoe and was forced to retire hurt while down 6-3, 2-4. Читать дальше...