Новости за 13.12.2023

COP28, hosted by the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, mobilised a flurry of voluntary pledges in the lead-up to its landmark final deal calling for a "transition away" from fossil fuels.

Biden held his first in-person meeting at the White House with about a dozen family members. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also attended, the White House said. US officials say an estimated eight US hostages are still being held since Hamas militants' October 7 attack on Israel and four have been released so far. The meeting came a day after Biden, who has stood by Israel since the attacks, issued his strongest criticism yet of Israel's offensive in Gaza and said it risked losing global support... Читать дальше...

The Fed's decision to keep its key lending rate between 5.25 percent and 5.50 percent lets policymakers determine "the extent of any additional policy firming that may be appropriate," the US central bank said in a statement. The inclusion of the word "any," which was absent in November's decision, was added as "an acknowledgement that we believe that we are likely at or near the peak rate for this cycle," Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters. He added that policymakers had discussed when it... Читать дальше...

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza, Yemen's Huthi rebels have threatened to attack any ship heading to Israeli ports and stepped up their raids. On Tuesday, Huthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Norwegian-flagged tanker, an attack the Iran-backed group said was part of its military campaign against Israel. Last month, they seized an Israel-linked cargo vessel, the Galaxy Leader, and its 25 international crew. The Huthis, who control much... Читать дальше...

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society said its medics treated multiple others wounded in the military raid on Jenin, including a 27-year-old woman shot in the chest in the city's refugee camp. The Israeli military said forces "confiscated approximately 30 weapons, ammunition, military equipment and weapon parts", without commenting on those killed. "The forces dismantled six explosives laboratories, underground tunnel shafts, four observation command centres and explosive devices," a statement said. Читать дальше...

The Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to rule on restrictions imposed by a lower court on a widely used abortion pill in the latest skirmish in the battle over reproductive rights in the United States.

The historic campus in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was roiled in October by pro-Palestinian marches. The anger mirrored widespread concern among young, liberal American students over the civilian costs of Israel's war against Hamas after the militant group launched a bloody, surprise attack on October 7. However, the protests quickly sparked alarm that anti-Semitism was flourishing in Harvard and other Ivy League universities, which host top students from around the world. Protestors'... Читать дальше...

Berube, who led the Blues to their only Stanley Cup title in 2019, was axed after St. Louis lost 6-4 to Detroit on Tuesday, the team's fourth consecutive defeat and sixth in eight games. "It's not a great day, but it's a new day and now we move forward," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said Wednesday. "It was difficult to have that talk with him last night. He's a true professional... he's too good of a coach not to be in this league." The Blues squandered three leads in falling to 13-14 with one overtime loss... Читать дальше...

It bills itself as the biggest art and antiques market in the world, but Saint-Ouen’s famed flea market is also known for the vast array counterfeit luxury goods on offer. Now, with Paris set to welcome millions of visitors when it hosts the 2024 Olympics, local authorities in the suburb are cracking down on the practice in an effort to clean up the market’s image.

Argentina's government allowed the peso currency to plunge over 50 percent to 801 per dollar on Wednesday as markets cautiously welcomed the first details of President Javier Milei's plans to shock Argentina's beleaguered economy back on track. The libertarian president's administration swept to office with promises of drastic economic reforms to tackle negative net foreign currency reserves, entrenched capital controls, inflation racing towards 200% and years of economic stagnation.

Time is running out for hostages held in Gaza, family members said as they continue to call on the Israeli government to bring their loved ones home. During a week-long truce deal between Israel and Hamas late November, Hamas released 105 hostages in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners. More than 115 hostages remain in Gaza.

A 12-year-old schoolgirl threatened a teacher with a knife at a school in northern France on Wednesday, the latest in a growing number of incidents that have raised tensions in the French education system.

Israel was facing mounting international pressure Wednesday over its war in Gaza, with even key backer the United States warning Israel of losing support. US President Joe Biden told a campaign event that Israel had "most of the world supporting it" immediately after the October 7 attack, but that "they're starting to lose that support by the indiscriminate bombing that takes place". Biden's comments show rising tensions between the US and Israel, FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani said.

The leader of a Al Qaeda group in the Sahel region, Iyad Ag Ghaly, has published a video message online, speaking publicly for the first time since 2017. According to the militant organisation leader, a new phase of Jihad against the junta in the Sahel region has started for the group, FRANCE 24's terrorism expert Wassim Nasr said. Ghaly underlined his group's focus on fighting Russian mercenaries and local armies in Mali and Burkina Faso, Nasr said.

Aziza al-Shabrawi tried in vain to get the rainwater out of her family's tent, pointing to her two children living in such precarious conditions. "My son is sick because of the bitter cold and my daughter is barefoot. It's like we're beggars," said the 38-year-old. "No one cares, and no one helps." Temperatures dropped overnight as rain pummelled the war-wracked territory where many tents were swamped and many people were forced to sleep under plastic sheeting due to the lack of any better shelter. Читать дальше...

"Parts of war-ravaged Sudan are at a high risk of slipping into catastrophic hunger conditions by next year's lean season," the WFP said in a statement. It said this could happen if the UN agency is unable to expand access and deliver regular food assistance to people trapped in conflict hotspots including the capital Khartoum. On April 15, army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), turned their guns on each other. Читать дальше...

As the Israeli army pursues its offensive in Gaza, Tel Aviv is facing increasing pressure from the US and other allies. US President Joe Biden Tuesday warned Israel of losing US support over "indiscriminate bombing" in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a resolution for a ceasefire in the besieged territory. "The message is being heard ... but Israelis are determined, with their government, to pursue the ground offensive until the aim of crushing Hamas is achieved,"... Читать дальше...

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Wednesday swapped prisoners of war, a first step towards normalising relations since Baku retook control of the long-disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region in a one-day autumn offensive.

Nearly 200 countries agreed Wednesday to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels — the first time they’ve made that crucial pledge in decades of UN climate talks. Despite the breakthrough, many warned the deal still had significant shortcomings. "It does not go far enough," NGO Global Citizen Vice President Friederike Roder tells FRANCE 24's Genie Godula, adding "it's a step in the right direction but it's not the big leap that we need".

The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a call for a ceasefire in warn-torn Gaza on Tuesday. While the resolution was not legally binding, it was the strongest sign yet of eroding international support for Israel's actions. Three-quarters of the 193 member states voted in favour and only eight countries joined the United States and Israel in voting against.

Tesla is recalling just over two million vehicles in the United States fitted with its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance system to install new safeguards, after a safety regulator said the system was open to "foreseeable misuse."

Nations struck a historic deal on Wednesday at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to transition the global economy away from fossil fuels, following two weeks of hard-fought debate. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the takeaways from the COP28 climate deal, FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih is joined by Dr. Richard Blanchard, Reader in Renewable Energy and Head of Energy and Power Engineering Research in the Wolfson School in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering... Читать дальше...

Palestinian militants ambushed Israeli troops in a dense Gaza City neighbourhood, killing at least nine of them, the military said Wednesday, as Hamas put up stiff resistance in areas that Israel has isolated and pounded with airstrikes for over two months. The number of casualties represents the highest number sustained by the Israeli army since the start of the war in Gaza, FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Robert Parsons said, reporting from Tel Aviv.

The announcement came more than two months into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as international aid organisations have warned about the dire conditions in the crowded Palestinian territory. The ministry did not specify which vaccinations had run out, and its claim could not be independently verified. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Palestinian territories, Lynn Hastings, said that UNICEF was looking into the issue. "Vaccinations are one of the priority items that we are trying to bring... Читать дальше...

Nearly 200 countries agreed Wednesday to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels — the first time they’ve made that crucial pledge in decades of UN climate talks. Despite the breakthrough, many warned the deal still had significant shortcomings. "It does not go far enough," NGO Global Citizen Vice President Friederike Roder told FRANCE 24, adding "it's a step in the right direction but it's not the big leap that we need".