Новости за 12.01.2023

Days after entering office as part of Israel's most right-wing government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced last week a series of moves to allow politicians to override the Supreme Court's decisions and change the way judges are appointed. "The justice minister's new plan is not one to fix the legal system, but to crush it," Supreme Court president Esther Hayut said at a legal conference, in remarks relayed by the court administration. "This is an unbridled attack on the legal system... Читать дальше...

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.

Skittish Brazilian authorities on Wednesday spared no effort to boost security in the face of a social media flyer promoting a “mega-protest to retake power” in two dozen cities that fizzled amid preventative security measures. For more on the future of Brazil's far-right, FRANCE 24 is joined by Lauri Tähtinen, non-resident Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the founder of Americas Outlook.

Kuldeep, who was the only change in the team from India's opening win, and fast bowler Mohammed Siraj took three wickets each to bowl out Sri Lanka for 215 in 39.4 overs in Kolkata. The hosts were in trouble at 86-4, with skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli back in the pavilion, but Rahul anchored the chase with his 64 as the hosts got home in 43.2 overs to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead. Kuldeep, who has often missed out on a place in the XI to fellow spinners including Yuzvendra Chahal... Читать дальше...

"The Novel Reader," also known as "The Reading Lady," is on display at the Detroit Institute of Arts until January 22 as part of an exhibition of the impressionist painter. Brazilian Gustavo Soter said in a complaint filed Tuesday in a Michigan court that he acquired the painting in 2017 for $3.7 million. He immediately transferred possession -- but not ownership of the 1888 painting -- to a third party, according the lawsuit. "This party absconded with the painting, and plaintiff has been unaware... Читать дальше...

Atlanta Judge Ural Glanville mandated the woman write a 30-page essay on the importance of jury service after she traveled to the Dominican Republican on business and missed court, according to the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. The newspaper said the woman told the court she had attempted to alert jury services that she would be traveling. But when she didn't show during the lengthy selection process, the judge ordered officers to find her. Flaking out on jury duty can be treated as contempt of court... Читать дальше...

After Ireland had been dismissed for 114 in 19.2 overs, a four from wicketkeeper Clive Madande lifted Zimbabwe to 118-5 with 12 balls to spare in the first of a three-match T20 series. Ballance was born in Harare, making him eligible to switch international allegiance after playing 23 Tests and 16 ODIs in an England career that ended six years ago. Featuring in his first T20 international, Ballance compiled the second highest Zimbabwe score behind Sean Williams (34) after facing 29 balls and hitting one six and two fours. Читать дальше...

Haitians seeking to escape from poverty and uncertainty are flocking to the main migration office in the capital Port-au-Prince hoping to get a passport and perhaps their ticket to life in America under a new US immigration program. Under the policy announced by President Joe Biden, the United States will accept 30,000 people per month from Haiti and a handful of other countries mired in crisis, on the condition that they stay away from the overcrowded US border with Mexico and arrive by plane.

UN agencies said conflict, climate shocks, the Covid-19 pandemic and rising living costs were leaving an increasing number of children badly malnourished. "Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting -- or acute malnutrition -- and eight million of these children are severely wasted, the deadliest form of undernutrition," five UN agencies said in a joint statement. The 15 countries are Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo... Читать дальше...

The cloning of competition and thoroughbred horses has been practised in several countries since the early 2000s, particularly for genetic improvements. Born last June from a surrogate mother, "Zhuang Zhuang" was produced by the Beijing laboratory Sinogene and is a clone of a horse imported from Germany. The black animal is the first from the "warmblood" group of breeds to be born in China and to be officially approved by the China Horse Industry Association. "Warmbloods" are generally light horses with a lively temperament. Читать дальше...

The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that the head of state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company would lead this year's COP28 climate summit, fuelling activists' worries that big industry is hijacking the global response to environmental crisis.

A French hunter on Thursday avoided prison over the killing of a Franco-British man he had mistaken for a boar, disappointing relatives and friends who had wanted a stiffer penalty.

Despite a change in tack on immigration that is expected to see more deportations, the US is set to open a route for legal migration from four countries including Haiti, where people have been rushing to apply for passports in the hope of making it to the United States.

Brazil is preparing itself for more anti-government mass protests, as President Lula bolsters security forces across the capital and country. Over 1,200 people have been charged, as Brazilian authorities continue to investigate the riots that took place last Sunday, where key government offices were stormed supporters of Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

Deadly clashes have spread to Peru's tourist city of Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, where one protester was killed and more than 20 people, including six police officers, were wounded.

Benin’s main opposition on Thursday rejected the results of this week’s parliamentary election, claiming vote buying and fraud allowed allies of President Patrice Talon to win a majority of legislature seats.

The 41-year-old killed was named as Samir Aouni Harbi Aslan by the ministry, which said he was hit in the chest "by a bullet of the Israeli occupation army" in Qalandia refugee camp, near Ramallah. The Israeli military said troops had fired on people who "hurled rocks and blocks from the rooftops aiming at soldiers operating beneath". Eighteen people were arrested in overnight raids across the West Bank, the Palestinian Prisoners' Club advocacy group said. Azzam Abdel Qader, who witnessed the raid... Читать дальше...

The rare demonstration by attorneys follows the justice minister outlining proposals such as allowing politicians to override Supreme Court decisions. Wearing her black robe, lawyer Orna Sher said the "dangerous" proposals by Justice Minister Yariv Levin were a threat to democracy. "The nomination of judges will be political. Court won't be independent, but controlled by politicians," the 66-year-old said outside the district court. Around 400 demonstrators joined the rally, an AFP journalist said, some waving Israeli flags. Читать дальше...

England were narrowly knocked out in the quarter finals against the eventual runners up France, losing 2-1 after captain Harry Kane missed a late penalty. Speaking to Dortmund's website from the club's winter training camp in Spain, Bellingham, whose passes led to both of England's penalties in the match, said he still wonders what might have been. "I still think about the game at times. There was an instance in training (with Dortmund) where I had a shot and I thought that was just like the one that I had in the France game," Bellingham... Читать дальше...

Speaking on Thursday from Bayern's winter training camp in Qatar, Nagelsmann told reporters Mane was making better than expected progress in his return from the right fibula injury which ruled him out of the World Cup. "He (Mane) is an important player. When everything goes well, it could be that he's there against Paris," Nagelsmann said. "But we will see. "In my mind, I'm not counting on him for the first game against Paris." Mane has scored six goals and made three assists in the league... Читать дальше...

A young American side, led by Steve Stricker, won by a thumping margin of 19-9 at Whistling Straits for only their third victory in the last 10 tournaments. The USA will defend the title in Rome, Italy, from 29 September to 1 October. Responding to a request by Ryder Cup players, the European Tour has reintroduced a team match play tournament in the schedule. The tour had the Seve Cup and the Royal Trophy in the past, but there has been no team event since the last of the three EurAsia Cup was played in Kuala Lumpur in 2018. Читать дальше...

Unions representing French oil workers on Thursday called for strikes against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, threatening a repeat of the refinery and depot closures that caused chaos for motorists last year.

Peruvians in the southern region of Puno carried coffins through the streets on Wednesday of the 17 civilians who died in protests in the area earlier this week, the worst outbreak of violence the Andean country has seen in over 20 years, while another death was reported in clashes in the Andean city of Cusco.

City failed to produce an attempt on target at St Mary's on Wednesday as they slipped to a 2-0 quarter-final defeat, courtesy of goals from Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo. Not even the second-half introductions of substitutes Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland could spark a fightback for the visitors, who have won the competition eight times. The Premier League champions return to action against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday and Gundogan said there was no margin for error. "There's no room for any mistakes... Читать дальше...

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat with experience in both renewable energies and the oil business to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in Dubai, highlighting the balancing act ahead for this crude-producing nation.