Новости за 28.04.2023

France's foreign minister on Friday urged Azerbaijan to restore "unhindered movement" through the Lachin corridor, the only land link between Armenia and the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh enclave.

Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party and its leftist allies called on voters Friday to back President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival in the May 14 polls.

Gaza's Crossing and Border Authority said "172 students arrived in the homeland through the Rafah border crossing, as the first batch of students coming from Sudan." There were hugs and tears at the southern gateway to Gaza as relatives greeted young Palestinians fleeing fighting which broke out on April 15. "The situation was really difficult, it hit everywhere in Khartoum," university student Nasser Qishta told AFP. "The Palestinian embassy in Sudan contacted us, gathered up the students and transferred us to Gaza," added Qistha... Читать дальше...

Spaniards set the four fastest times with Dani Pedrosa, racing as a wild card for KTM in his first GP since August 2021, finishing the day third. The 37-year-old set the fastest time in the morning session and that was good enough for third overall. "It was an amazing feeling," said Pedrosa of seeing his name at the top of the leaderboard. "It was a surprise for sure." Jorge Martin was fourth on a Ducati-Pramac as many of the big names struggled as afternoon temperatures soared into the 30s. Читать дальше...

Syria's pro-government Al-Watan newspaper reported that Raisi would visit Damascus on Wednesday. "We have drawn up a programme... for a visit" by Raisi to Syria, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told a press conference at the Iranian embassy in Beirut, adding that the trip would be "in the near future". The planned visit comes in the context of "multidimensional" cooperation between Tehran and Damascus, he added, according to an official Arabic translation, calling ties between the two countries "excellent". Читать дальше...

More than 53,000 tickets have already been sold for Saturday's clash at Twickenham, surpassing the record for a stand-alone women's international of 42,579 set when England suffered an agonising 34-31 World Cup final loss to New Zealand in Auckland in November. That defeat ended a run of 30 consecutive wins for the Red Roses, who continue to lead the way in the European women's game. Rugby Players' Association general secretary Christian Day is involved in talks with the RFU over a new deal for England's women... Читать дальше...

The report, citing unnamed sources, also said the Raptors had received permission to speak with several NBA assistant coaches and planned to speak with Toronto assistant coach Adrian Griffin about the job. Hammon, named as a 2023 enshrinee into the Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this month, served as an assistant coach of the NBA San Antonio Spurs from 2014-2022. The Raptors fired Nick Nurse as head coach last week after a 41-41 season that ended with a loss to Chicago in the NBA's play-in tournament. Читать дальше...

Iranian women are turning to social media to share their “before and after” photos online with the caption, “I was born in a religious family, but then I tore the family's virtue apart." Many of them are young girls who were brought up religiously under the influence of their families. But they say they’ve now found their own way, although sometimes in spite of psychological or even physical violence.

World number two and US Open champion Alcaraz fought back to see off the 41st-ranked Finn, 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. "It was really tough. I would say I was about to lose," said Alcaraz who famously defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in Madrid last year. Alcaraz, fresh from defending his Barcelona title last weekend, will face Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov for a place in the last 16. The 19-year-old Alcaraz hit 10 aces in his 36 winners but was forced to save nine of 11 break points in the 2hr 16min clash. Читать дальше...

Not only was it his team AlphaTauri's best qualifying result of the season so far it came after a spin in practice ripping his car's rear right tyre to shreds. Tsunoda starts Sunday's race on the fourth row after qualifying in eighth. In his third term with AlphaTauri he is relishing his new role as team leader to Nyck De Vries, the Dutch rookie who planted his car's nose into the wall at turn three to bring out a red flag with 10 minutes of the first qualifying to go. Tsunoda's highest finish... Читать дальше...

Jasper, 16, relocated from Texas to Minnesota with their parents to escape from the alarming increase in bills targeting transgender youth. "I feel like this is much, much safer," says Mary, the mother of Jasper. Like them, many US families with transgender children are fleeing to this northern state bordering Canada. Minnesota recently passed a "trans refuge" law that would guarantee legal protection for trans people coming from elsewhere to access medical care.

Khalid Ali, Management Consultant and Activist, spoke to FRANCE 24’s François Picard about the current situation in Sudan, after making the long journey from Sudanese capital Khartoum to Jeddah, Ali stressing the fear of a humanitarian crisis, amid various failed ceasefire attempts, proposing that civilians should be the ones to broker peace.

Footage aired by Iranian state television showed navy commandos dropping down from a helicopter onto the deck of the Advantage Sweet which Tehran said it seized Thursday after an alleged collision with one of its vessels off the coast of Oman. Past experience shows that crew caught up in similar incidents are in "no danger", the ship's operator, Advantage Tankers told AFP. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel was being taken to port by Iran's navy because of an "international dispute", the operator said in a statement. Читать дальше...

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday decreed six new Indigenous reserves, the first after a dearth of such expansion under his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

For a long time, the island of Jolo, one of the southernmost points of the Philippines archipelago, was off limits. It was the stronghold of one of the most violent terrorist movements in the world, Abu Sayyaf. In 2000, a group of 20 tourists were kidnapped in Malaysia and taken to Jolo. Journalists who covered the kidnapping were then also captured. Negotiations for their release took several months. Today, after 30 years of fighting with the Philippine army, Abu Sayyaf is almost defeated and the island has begun to find peace. Читать дальше...

The 31-year-old flanker retired hurt early in a United Rugby Championship match in Durban last weekend, sparking fears that he could miss the World Cup in France, which begins on September 8. "After consulting numerous specialists, Siya opted for surgery in Cape Town today," said the source, who requested anonymity as he is not an official spokesman. Rachel Kolisi confirmed in a tweet that her husband had undergone surgery for a partial tear to his anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL). She said Kolisi... Читать дальше...

Fighting raged in Sudan on Friday, despite rival forces agreeing to extend a truce aimed to stem nearly two weeks of warfare that has killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction.

Alneyadi, 41, dubbed the "Sultan of Space" by his alma mater, become the first Arab astronaut to embark on a six-month space mission when he blasted off for the ISS in early March aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. On Friday, he undertook "the first Arab spacewalk in history," wearing a space suit that bears the Emirati flag, said the United Arab Emirates' Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), calling it "a new historic milestone". Footage live-streamed by NASA showed the UAE astronaut exiting an ISS hatch. Читать дальше...

The Security Council resolution passed unanimously by all 15 Council members on Thursday said a ban on women working for the world body and NGOs in Afghanistan "undermines human rights and humanitarian principles". It urged "all States and organisations to use their influence" to "promote an urgent reversal of these policies and practices". On Friday, however, the Afghan Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying the resolution failed to respect the country's "sovereign choices". "We remain committed... Читать дальше...

Captain South Africa, a star of Comic-Con Cape Town, is a far cry from her US counterpart. Unlike Captain America, the superheroine would rather tackle the country's housing crisis than beat up baddies. The black injustice warrior, who sports a bandana in the colours of the South African flag, is the brainchild of Bill Masuku, a comic book artist who divides his time between his native Zimbabwe and South Africa. "She is a political superhero, non-violent and a diplomat," Masuku, 30, explained to AFP. Читать дальше...

Congolese communities in the country's East say that successes claimed by the east african force sent in to reign in M23 rebels, have been overblown. Bunagana fell to the militants last June and the regional force say that rebels have withdrawn in line with the Luanda agreement signed last November. But, residents say they're not certain of safety. FRANCE 24's correspondants Aurélie Bazzara Kibangula and Anasthasie Tudieshe report.

Uganda's President's asked Parliament to tone down a homophobic bill that criminalises even admitting to being gay. The proposed laws would even impose the death penalty under certain circumstances. But it looks like pressure from foreign donors has prompted calls for revisions. FRANCE 24's correspondent Clement di Roma tells us more.

Sudan's army has agreed to extend a shaky truce with the rapid support forces for another 72 hours the RSF's position is still unclear. Since confllict erupted on the 15 multiple ceasefires have failed to completely stop the fighting but lulls in Khartoum have help thousands flee the capital and the country. On Thursday there were reports of violent rampages by fighters through the city of Genena in Darfur. The African union's called for international help in responding to the humanitarian crisis sparked by the war. Читать дальше...

Hundreds of migrants are stranded on the border between Chile and Peru. They are trying to return to their home country of Venezuela and cross through Peru on the way. But they don't have documents and are being blocked. FRANCE 24's Charlottes Hughes has more details on this migration crisis.

Bayern host last-placed Hertha Berlin on Sunday, but could be four points behind at kickoff should leaders Borussia Dortmund win away at relegation-threatened Bochum on Friday. Tuchel has won just two of seven games since taking over as manager after the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann in late March, a period which has included elimination from the Champions League and the German Cup. "We're very honest with each other. We're the last ones to sweep it under the carpet," Tuchel told the pre-match press conference. Читать дальше...