Новости за 10.11.2017

Somaliland's three presidential candidates have concluded their campaigns ahead of Monday's poll to elect the next leader of the breakaway region.   Muse Bihi of the ruling Kulmiye party, Faisal Ali Waraabe of the For Justice and Development party (UCID) and Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi of the Wadani party held their final rallies this week in the capital, Hargeisa. A central issue, as always, is how to win international recognition for Somaliland. Somalia, which was once governed by Italy, wants... Читать дальше...

The government of South Sudan is denying that former army chief of staff General Paul Malong has been released after six months of house arrest. "No, these media reports are not true. He is not released, he is in his house," South Sudan Information Minister Michael Makuei told VOA's South Sudan in Focus on Friday. Malong's wife, Lucy Ayak, told VOA on Thursday that Malong had been released for medical reasons. Friday, she retracted that statement, telling SSIF that her husband is closer to finalizing plans for his release. Читать дальше...

Tensions erupted Friday as French officials and residents of a Paris suburb tried to block Muslims from praying in the street - a dispute that reflects nationwide problems with mosque shortages. No one was hurt in the skirmishes in Clichy-la-Garenne, but both sides appeared to be digging in their heels in the dispute over prayer space in the town. Carrying a large banner reading "Stop Illegal Street Prayers," Mayor Remi Muzeau led more than 100 demonstrators Friday in a show of force to dissuade... Читать дальше...

United States President Donald Trump on Friday wished a happy birthday to the Marine Corps, honoring its 242nd year in existence. "On behalf of an entire nation, Happy 242nd Birthday to the men and women of the United States Marines!" Trump wrote on Twitter, in a post accompanied by several pictures of him posing with Marines. Saturday will mark the first Veterans Day of Trump's administration, and he spent Friday in Danang, Vietnam, where he met with American veterans who served in the Vietnam War. Читать дальше...

Turkey's increasingly fractious relations with some key Western allies are taking a growing financial toll amid investor concerns, analysts warn. Although the lira surged Monday on news that Turkey and the United States had resolved a dispute over the detention of some of Washington's local employees in Turkey, the currency plummeted Tuesday following apparently contradictory statements by both sides. The currency gyrations linked to diplomatic tensions are increasingly becoming the norm. In the space of a couple of months... Читать дальше...

From Britain’s Queen Elizabeth to Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton — the leak of more than 14 million documents from firms involved in offshore finance, known as the Paradise Papers, has engulfed some of the world’s most famous names. The latest revelations show U2 frontman Bono used a company based in low-tax Malta to invest in a shopping mall in Lithuania. The Irish band, well known for its campaigning against poverty, has faced past criticism for its tax arrangements. There’s no suggestion that Bono acted illegally. Читать дальше...

Japan announced Friday it would send its largest warship to join three U.S. aircraft carriers in exercises in waters near the Korean Peninsula, a display of military force meant to pressure North Korea as U.S. President Donald Trump attends an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Vietnam. "#Japan says it'll send one of its big helicopter carriers to join three U.S. aircraft carriers for exercises in waters close to #Korea peninsula," VOA Correspondent Steve Herman tweeted. Japan will... Читать дальше...

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. opposes action that would threaten the stability of Lebanon and warned other countries against using Lebanon "as a venue for proxy conflicts." In a statement released Friday, Tillerson said, "There is no legitimate place or role in Lebanon for any foreign forces, militias or armed elements other than the legitimate security forces of the Lebanese state." Tillerson also called Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri a "strong partner of the United... Читать дальше...

Three Chinese students were injured Friday when a man known to have psychiatric problems deliberately ran them over with his car near Toulouse, France, police said. French officials said the driver, 28, was known to authorities for previous minor crimes but was not on a list of known extremists. He was immediately arrested. Toulouse prosecutor Pierre-Yves Couilleau said in a statement the man has long suffered from psychological problems and was hospitalized as late as last December. "For the moment... Читать дальше...

Three Chinese students were injured Friday when a man deliberately ran over them with his car near the city of Toulouse, France, police said. The French news channel BFM reports the driver, who was immediately arrested, was known to authorities for previous crimes but was not on a list of known extremists. Toulouse prosecutor Pierre-Yves Couilleau said in a statement the man has long suffered from psychological problems and was hospitalized until December of last year. "For the moment, it is not being looked at as a terrorist incident... Читать дальше...

A man deliberately ran his car into a group of students outside a high school near Toulouse in southern France on Friday, injuring three people, two of them seriously, police sources said. The driver of the vehicle, a 28-year-old man who was known to police for committing minor offenses, was arrested at the scene, the sources said.

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Burundi's government says it will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court over its plan to investigate alleged human rights abuses in the country. The east African nation recently withdrew from the ICC charter, but the court argues the pullout does not affect its jurisdiction over crimes committed earlier. Speaking to reporters in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, Justice Minister Aimee Laurentine said the ICC has no right to conduct an investigation in her country. “Burundi, not being a state party to the ICC statute... Читать дальше...

The leaders of the United States and China offered starkly contrasting views of the direction for trade in Asia in separate speeches to regional business leaders Friday. VOA White House bureau chief Steve Herman reports from Da Nang in Vietnam.

A Swedish radio station says a pirate broadcaster briefly broke into its Friday morning show and broadcast an English-language pop song urging Westerners to join the Islamic State group. Jakob Gravestam, a spokesman for the Bauer Media group that operates the Mix Megapol station in Malmo, Sweden's third-largest city, said in a statement that the incident would be reported to police and the Swedish government agency that monitors electronic communications, among others. The 24Malmo news site said... Читать дальше...

We're gettin' down with the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending Nov. 11, 2017. After several exciting weeks, the chart falls asleep today. If you liked our last lineup, you'll love this one, too. Number 5: Imagine Dragons "Thunder" Let's open in fifth place, where Imagine Dragons holds with "Thunder." This Las Vegas band put out its first EP in 2009, and three years later hit the jackpot with its major-label debut album "Night Visions." Since 2012... Читать дальше...

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration plans to ban all illicit versions of fentanyl, the highly addictive opioid painkiller responsible for tens of thousands of deadly drug overdoses in the United States in recent years. The DEA, an arm of the Justice Department, will classify all "fentanyl-related substances" as a Schedule I drug, effectively making their sale illegal, the Department said on Thursday. The scheduling is the latest step by the Trump administration to combat an epidemic that... Читать дальше...

The missile fired at an airport in Saudi Arabia last Saturday by Houthi rebels came from Iran and showed “Iranian markings,” according to the top U.S. Air Force commander in the Middle East. Speaking at a news conference Friday in Dubai, Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian said authorities are currently investigating how the missile was smuggled into Yemen. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused Iran of committing a “direct military aggression” after the rebels launched the missile at the airport in Riyadh. Читать дальше...

The large drop in global cocoa prices has hurt African farmers, leading some to abandon their plantations. In Cameroon, however, cocoa producers are mapping out ways to encourage more local processing. At Nkog-Ekogo in the center region of Cameroon, a cocoa post-harvest processing and treatment center is inaugurated. Farmer Petronella Ndukong said that will help farmers dry and conserve their produce while waiting for prices to increase. "[It] is going to be a wonderful thing for the producers," Ndukong said. Читать дальше...

African contemporary art and design is being showcased in the French capital, Paris, this weekend, with a three-day fair that runs through Sunday. It is among a number of African artistic events taking place in France this year. The richness and diversity of African creativity, the second edition of "Also Known As Africa" — the first of its kind in France — is packed into the massive Carreau du Temple, in central Paris. This building once served as a food market in the 19th century. The goods have changed... Читать дальше...

The cancer caseload is growing in Africa, but quality treatment options remain limited. By 2030, WHO estimates that for every four deaths from HIV/AIDS on the continent, there will be three deaths from cancer. To address the emerging public health crisis, two major pharmaceutical companies have partnered with the American Cancer Society and the Clinton Health Access Initiative to steeply discount the cost of some cancer drugs to six African countries, including Uganda.

In the Indian capital, New Delhi, winter was once a season of cool, crisp winds, bracing walks and picnics under a blue sky. But as the city remained enveloped in toxic gray smog this week, authorities rolled out a series of emergency measures to combat deadly levels of air pollution. For five days starting Monday, the operation of private cars on Delhi's roads will be rationed, allowing those with odd and even number plates on alternate days. Construction and industrial activity has been banned... Читать дальше...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is considering a hiring surge that would more than double the agency’s size in the coming six years to nearly 46,000 employees, surpassing previously published estimates, according to a government contracting-related document released this week. In a “Request for Information” Wednesday seeking input from the private sector about staffing services to support such an increase, ICE stated it could hire as many as 25,700 staff members by 2023, beginning in early 2018. Читать дальше...

This week Ivory Coast signed a nearly $525 million compact grant with the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, money that will be spent over a five-year period to spur economic growth in the West African country and promote regional stability and security. The Ivorian government will contribute $22 million to the various projects designed to support growth and private investment by building up workers' skills and reducing transportation costs. “The money in education will be used to build classrooms to improve skills... Читать дальше...

Ivory Coast signed a nearly $525 million compact grant this week with the U.S. government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation. The money will be spent over a five-year period to spur economic growth in the West African country and promote regional stability and security. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports