Новости за 03.03.2023

Shot by an unidentified assailant and left bleeding on the street, Indian journalist Devendra Khare considers himself lucky to have escaped with his life. The Uttar Pradesh correspondent for News1India had been talking with friends outside his office on February 26 when two men on a motorbike pulled up next to them. One of them opened fire. Khare suffered gunshot wounds to his stomach and right hand, and says he is now under police protection. Beh Lih Yi of the Committee to Protect Journalists... Читать дальше...

Many journalists, academics and analysts expressed regret after the Slovenian Constitutional Court late last month put on hold parts of a new law on Slovenia's public broadcaster RTV that the center-left government contends would limit direct political influence in the broadcaster’s work. The court said parts of the law, prepared by the center-left government, could not be enforced until the court ruled whether they were in line with the Constitution. It did not say when it would rule on the matter, but such rulings often take months. Читать дальше...

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In the culmination of the once-prominent lawyer’s fall from grace, Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday after being convicted of murdering his wife and son. When Judge Clifton Newman asked Murdaugh if he had anything he wanted to say before sentencing him to two consecutive life terms, the South Carolina attorney maintained his innocence. "As I tell you again, I respect this court," Murdaugh responded. "But I am innocent. I would never under any circumstances hurt... Читать дальше...

Malawi's high court has sentenced a former information minister and a subordinate to six years in prison for stealing computers and generators meant for a state-owned news agency. The punishments come the same week a presidential adviser and a ruling party spokesman resigned over corruption in the current government. The sentences spotlight the government's crackdown on corruption and concerns that it’s being used to weed out rivals. Former information minister Henry Mussa and his director of information Gideon Munthali... Читать дальше...

China accused Washington on Friday of improperly attacking Chinese companies after genetics analysis giant BGI Group and 17 others were hit with curbs on access to U.S. technology on security or human rights grounds.  The Commerce Department said it saw a danger that two BGI units might contribute to the government's surveillance apparatus, which human rights groups say is trying to create a database of genetic samples that Muslims and other minorities were compelled to provide.  Other companies... Читать дальше...

The United States is taking steps to better protect public drinking water and sewer systems from cyberattacks that could cut off service or contaminate supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday issued a new memorandum, ordering all public water systems to meet a series of basic cybersecurity requirements while also making cybersecurity audits a part of regular scheduled safety inspections. "We know Americans rely on these critical services, and we know that Americans expect that... Читать дальше...

U.S. first lady Jill Biden will shine a spotlight on women who have made significant impact at great cost by bringing the International Women of Courage Awards to the White House for the first time, her office told VOA on Friday. "We wanted to bring the stories of these incredible women to the biggest stage we could," Biden said to VOA. "Girls everywhere need to know that there are women fighting for them, transforming their communities, and building a better world for all of us." The ceremony will be held March 8 at the White House. Читать дальше...

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blamed the nation's "enemies" on Friday for the recent series of incidents in which noxious fumes have sickened hundreds of schoolchildren, particularly girls, across the nation. In a speech to a crowd in southern Iran that was carried live on state television, Raisi said the nation's "foes are trying to create unrest in the various fields in the country."  He said Iran's "enemies said seek to cause problems on the streets, markets, and in schools to disappoint... Читать дальше...

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Dei Jay Jamison grew up without many adult role models and a lot of negative peer pressure. Learn how he overcame his childhood adversity and is nurturing resilience in other young at-risk kids. Reporter: Faiza Elmasry, Camera: Adam Greenbaum, Philip Alexiou, Editor: Philip Alexiou

In a White House ceremony Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden presented the Medal of Honor — the U.S. military's highest decoration — to retired Army Colonel Paris Davis for his bravery during the Vietnam War, 58 years after he was recommended for the honor. Speaking before a capacity White House East Room audience that included Davis, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and previous Medal of Honor winners, Biden called Davis “an incredible man,” “a true hero of our nation” and referred to the event... Читать дальше...

The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights has denounced as illegal the Nicaraguan government's move to strip hundreds of political opponents of President Daniel Ortega of their citizenship. "These arbitrary and disproportionate actions and measures, including those imposed retroactively, violate Nicaragua's international human rights commitments," said Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ilze Brands Kehris, who presented the high commissioner's latest update on Nicaragua... Читать дальше...

Officials say the search for survivors at the site of Greece’s deadliest train crash has ended. At least 57 bodies and human remains have been removed from the wreckage, but an undisclosed number of passengers remain missing. VOA reports on the growing anger and frustration across the nation as protests come with the end of a three-day period of national mourning. Firefighters and volunteers say a final inspection of mangled passenger rail cars would be completed by the end of Friday, before fleets... Читать дальше...

A group of African lawyers is calling for the release of a South Sudanese rights activist allegedly taken by security forces last month from his family's home in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. The family of Morris Mabior believes he was forcibly deported to South Sudan, where he was an outspoken critic of official abuses and corruption. Both South Sudanese and Kenyan authorities have refused to comment on his alleged abduction, raising fears for his safety. The Pan African Lawyers Union has filed... Читать дальше...

A report this week said Ethiopia wants to terminate a U.N.-backed investigation into abuses committed during the two-year Tigray war. Reuters news agency said Ethiopia is lobbying governments to back a resolution that would end the mandate of the commission conducting the investigation. Rights groups say stopping the probe on alleged war crimes would deny justice and undermine the credibility of the U.N. Human Rights Council. Human Rights Watch this week published a letter signed by 63 rights groups to the U.N. Human Rights Council... Читать дальше...

The U.S. space agency NASA says two U.S. astronauts, another from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and a Russian cosmonaut are safely aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after their Space-X Dragon crew capsule docked Friday with the orbiting laboratory. Video from NASA showed U.S. astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, UAE astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev being greeted warmly by ISS crew members as they entered the space station about two hours after the docking. Читать дальше...

American journalist Nate Thayer, known for his coverage of the end of the Khmer Rouge regime and the emergence of modern Cambodia, died in early January at the age of 62. A unique group of Southeast Asian refugees gathered in late February to honor him. VOA’s Chetra Chap was there. Camera:   Sisovann Pin

This month, the U.S. Commerce Department launches its first application under the CHIPS Act to build more semiconductors inside the United States. But officials in Taiwan say the U.S. push to build chips domestically could compromise their national security. VOA’s Jessica Stone reports.

U.S. officials say they are alarmed by a wave of arrests of opposition figures in Tunisia, including reports they are being targeted because they were in contact with U.S. diplomats in Tunis.     "We are alarmed by reports of criminal charges against individuals in Tunisia resulting from meetings or conversations with U.S. embassy staff on the ground," State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Thursday.   "This is the work of diplomacy … it is a practice that should not be subject... Читать дальше...

More information is coming out regarding China’s attempts to influence the past two Canadian elections. Pressure is building for the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to launch an independent investigation. The most recent revelations indicate Canadian security officials repeatedly warned the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the Chinese government was making concerted efforts to influence the 2019 and 2021 general elections in his favor. The latest information... Читать дальше...

Scientists in Egypt have discovered a 9-meter hidden corridor near the main entrance of one of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The discovery was made as part of the Scan Project that uses noninvasive technology to look into Egypt’s ancient and mysterious structures without causing any harm. The discovery was found within the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which was built as a tomb for Pharoh Khufu who reigned from 2509-2483 B.C. The antiquities authorities do not know how the chamber was used. In 2017... Читать дальше...

A Cambodian court found top opposition leader Kem Sokha guilty of treason on Friday and sentenced him to 27 years imprisonment. The Phnom Penh court said Kem Sokha had colluded with a foreign power to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Hun Sen, something Kem Sokha has repeatedly denied. The 69-year-old has a month to appeal his conviction and sentence. He was immediately placed under house arrest where he will not be allowed to meet with anyone other than his family members. Kem Sokha... Читать дальше...

Vietnamese residents interviewed by VOA in recent days have expressed doubt that the current crackdown on scandals here will solve the country’s problems. Former President Nguyen Xuan Phuc resigned in January in the wake of a series of corruption scandals involving his subordinates and their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Allegations have included accusations that officials have extorted about $200 million from expatriate Vietnamese trying to return home during the pandemic and proceedings... Читать дальше...

French President Emmanuel Macron promised $52.9 million (50 million euros) to a new global scheme to reward countries for protecting their forests and biodiversity on Thursday as he called for more concrete action on global climate commitments. The pledge was announced at the end of the two-day One Forest Summit in Gabon that aimed to assess progress made since last year's COP27 climate conference and renew targets for the preservation and sustainable management of the world's forests. "We understood... Читать дальше...