Новости за 01.05.2023

The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental regulations. The justices agreed to hear an appeal that takes aim at a 1984 case known as Chevron. The case involves the Chevron oil company, and the ruling says that when laws aren't crystal clear, federal agencies should be allowed to fill in the details. That's what agencies currently do — on environmental regulations... Читать дальше...

As the conflict in Sudan enters its third week with a shaky cease-fire, the current and former Sudanese ambassadors to Washington told VOA they hope the cease-fire will eventually lead to meaningful long-term talks for peace. Ambassador Mohammed Abdullah Idris said peace can only be realized if all parties respect the terms of the truce. “A cease-fire, truce, is a two-way traffic, so we hope that the other party will respect the truce and will respect the cease-fire, especially those elements... Читать дальше...

Almost a third of the nurses in the United States are considering leaving their profession after the COVID-19 pandemic left them overwhelmed and fatigued, according to a survey. The survey of over 18,000 nurses, conducted in January by AMN Healthcare Services Inc., showed on Monday that 30% of the participants are looking to quit their career, up 7 percentage points over 2021, when the pandemic-triggered wave of resignations began. The survey also showed that 36% of the nurses plan to continue... Читать дальше...

Uzbeks gave overwhelming approval in a referendum to constitutional changes that promise human rights reforms but that also would potentially allow the country’s president to stay in office until 2040, the country's central elections commission said Monday. More than 90% of those who cast ballots Sunday voted for the measure, which was heavily promoted by the government, according to the commission. Nearly 85% of eligible voters took part, it said. The changes include lengthening the presidential term from five to seven years... Читать дальше...

U.S. President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will run for reelection in 2024 has left voters in his own Democratic party divided and generated far less immediate enthusiasm from the party faithful than bids by other recent presidents seeking a second term. “I wouldn’t say I was surprised, but my initial reaction was disappointment,” said Jamie Leff, a musician living in Houston, Texas. “He has an extremely low approval rating and he’s so old. It just feels like he’s not the proper person to... Читать дальше...

Canada's government struck a deal with 120,000 federal workers Monday, effectively ending the country's largest public sector strike which had crippled services from passport renewals to immigration. While most strikers returned to work after almost two weeks of deadlock, more than 35,000 revenue agency workers who also walked out April 19 are still negotiating, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) union said. That deadlock will continue to slow the processing of annual tax returns. The... Читать дальше...

The United States is so far declining to back up claims by Turkey that Ankara’s forces have killed the current leader of the Islamic State terror group following an operation in northern Syria.  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the claim during an interview with broadcaster TRT on Sunday, saying IS leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi “was neutralized as part of an operation by the Turkish national intelligence organization in Syria [Saturday].”  Turkish media, citing security sources... Читать дальше...

The World Food Program said in a statement Monday that it has lifted its suspension of operations in Sudan, as the fighting there threatens millions with hunger.   The WFP said distribution of food is expected to commence in the states of Gedaref, Gezira, Kassala and White Nile in the coming days to provide the life-saving assistance that many so desperately need right now.  The agency said, “We will take utmost care to ensure the safety of all our staff and partners as we rush to meet the growing... Читать дальше...

Ten years ago, Native American photographer Matika Wilbur embarked on a road trip with an ambitious goal to document all 562 federally recognized Indigenous tribes. Her multiyear work culminated in a new book aiming to change the way people see Native Americans. She launched her book tour in her home state of Washington. VOA’s Natasha Mozgovaya has more from Seattle.

The United States is pledging support for peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia and renewing its calls for an immediate reopening of the Lachin corridor to commercial and private vehicles. Early Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds separate meetings with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Arlington, Virginia. Blinken then meets with both Mirzoyan and Bayramov for bilateral peace negotiations at the diplomatic facility near the State Department. Читать дальше...

South Africans have embraced the continent's first professional cuddling service, where customers pay for platonic intimacy. Experts say isolation during the COVID pandemic, which hit South Africa hardest, and stress from its struggling economy are just two reasons why the cuddling business is booming. Zaheer Cassim reports from Johannesburg

A nonprofit in Maryland is giving current and former prisoners a chance at a better life by training them to become auto technicians. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more. Videographer:  Adam Greenbaum

Pathologists in Kenya began performing autopsies Monday on over 100 bodies of members of a religious cult who starved themselves to death under the belief that doing so would take them to heaven. Officials found the bodies buried in shallow graves in Kenya’s Shakahola Forest. A few people were found alive, but they died on the way to the hospital. Children account for most of the recovered bodies so far, authorities say. The Christian-based cult was founded by Paul Mackenzie Nthenge, a former taxi driver. Читать дальше...

The head of the United Nations in Sudan reiterated his call for the Sudanese warring parties to stop fighting and engage in a genuine dialogue. Efforts are being made to engage representatives of the military and the rapid support forces to meet for the first time in a third country. Volker Perthes, who leads the United Nations Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan, or UNITAMS, said a genuine dialogue is the only way resolve any grievances that led to the ongoing fighting. "Up to this moment... Читать дальше...

Heather Howarth tugged at King Charles III’s ears and tittered with satisfaction.  The other ladies who gather to knit and natter in her small English village thought the ears should be bigger. But when creating a crocheted likeness of the new king, she was determined not to cause offense.  “He might not like this one,” she said reaching out to give the king a fond pat. “But he’ll love his Grenadier Guards!”  Howarth and her friends in the village of Hurst, a stone’s throw from Reading, west of London... Читать дальше...

British lawyers for jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai are calling for his case to receive more attention.  Lai, who was the owner of Next Digital, publisher of the pro-democracy Apple Daily that was forced to close, has been in prison since the end of 2020. He is facing life imprisonment if found guilty on charges under Hong Kong’s National Security Law.  Lai, who turns 76 this year, faces two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces, and one count of collusion with foreign forces under the law. Читать дальше...

Five years ago, Chinese investors began turning Sihanoukville, a sleepy coastal city with pristine beaches, into a gambling mecca rivaling Macao and Las Vegas, but that ended with a ban on online gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 200,000 Chinese workers had to return home. Casinos closed and partially built skyscrapers, resorts and condominium projects were left abandoned. One pro-government media outlet described the remaining skyline as “a stark reminder of botched investments,... Читать дальше...

The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation said Monday it had closed First Republic Bank and agreed a deal to sell its assets to JPMorgan Chase & Co and National Association, in what is the third major U.S. bank to fail in two months.  JPMorgan bank was one of several interested buyers including PNC Financial Services Group, and Citizens Financial Group Inc, which submitted final bids on Sunday in an auction being run by U.S. regulators, sources familiar with the matter said over the weekend. Читать дальше...

The warring sides in the Sudan conflict bowed to international pressure and said Sunday that the cease-fire agreement that was set to expire at midnight would be extended for another 72 hours.   A truce was already in place but was widely ignored by both sides. It was established by the two warring factions to allow people safe passage and to open up a means for the country to receive humanitarian aid, but the violence continued. Each side blamed the other for the infractions.    Britain’s... Читать дальше...

Potential misconduct by the Australian Security Intelligence Organization could stop the extradition to the United States of a former fighter pilot who is accused of training the Chinese military.   Fifty-four-year-old Daniel Duggan wants a court in Sydney to temporarily suspend the case against him until an investigation by Australia’s Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security is completed.  The United States has accused Duggan of training Chinese fighter pilots in violation of the arms export control act. Читать дальше...

Iran’s parliament voted to dismiss the minister of Industry, Mines and Trade Sunday.  Amid allegations of mismanagement and widespread dissatisfaction with rising prices, especially in the car market, Reza Fatemi Amin was forced from his position, with 162 of the 272 lawmakers present voting to oust him. There are 290 seats in parliament.  Last year, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say in major policies, criticized the high prices and low quality of home-made products, including cars. Читать дальше...

Russian fashion designer Vyacheslav "Slava" Zaitsev, dubbed the "Soviet Christian Dior," has died at the age of 85, his fashion house told AFP Sunday.    Confirming Russian media reports, a spokeswoman added that when Zaitsev had celebrated his birthday in March with friends, "we could already see he was very, very, weak."  "The couturier Vyacheslav Zaitsev has died," Russian state channel Perviy Kanal reported, paying tribute to a man who "dictated Soviet and Russian fashion for decades, an... Читать дальше...

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" led ticket sales for the fourth straight weekend in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $40 million as the global haul for the Universal Pictures release surpassed $1 billion, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Nintendo videogame adaptation dominated the month of April in theaters, smashing records along the way. Over the weekend, it faced little new competition, though that will change next week when Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" kicks off the summer... Читать дальше...

Eight farmers were killed Sunday in an attack blamed on a militant group targeting three villages in northeast DR Congo, a local official said.   Members of CODECO, or Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, attacked the villages of Duvire, Njalo and Bengi at around 5 a.m. (0300 GMT), Adubango Kivia told AFP from the district of Djugu in the Ituri province.   "We found eight bodies, including a woman. They're farmers. They were shot dead and then chopped up by machete," he added, accusing... Читать дальше...

People living along the Mississippi River watched warily Sunday as water levels rose in southeast Iowa and northwest Illinois, awaiting spring crests as floodwaters began to slowly recede and reveal damage in areas further north. The National Weather Service said many of the crests across the region this season will rank in the top 10 of all time but will remain several feet below the records set in past floods. Officials in many cities along the river are optimistic they'll be able to either keep... Читать дальше...