Новости за 05.08.2023

As the government of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi ends its second year, media around the country are evaluating its performance — largely concluding that not only have the economic objectives gone unfulfilled, but that it also has taken “regressive measures” reminiscent of the past.   In its latest edition published August 5, the Tehran-based newspaper Ham-Mihan detailed the “lack of fulfillment of most major pledges” made by the Islamic Republic's government and emphasized that “reversal... Читать дальше...

Ethiopian authorities have arrested people connected to "the security crisis in Amhara," the government said Saturday after imposing a state of emergency on the northern region following clashes between local fighters and federal troops.  The fresh unrest in Africa's second most populous country comes nine months after the end of a devastating two-year war in the neighboring region of Tigray, which also drew in fighters from Amhara.  The government said Friday that the emergency measures... Читать дальше...

Slovenia has faced the worst natural disaster in its history, Prime Minister Robert Golob said Saturday, after devastating floods caused damage estimated at half a billion euros ($550 million). Devastating floods Thursday and Friday killed three people and destroyed roads, bridges and houses in the small Alpine country. Two thirds of the territory had been affected, Golob said. The floods were “the biggest natural disaster” in Slovenia's history, Golob said Saturday after a meeting of the country's National Security Council. Читать дальше...

A baby girl who was born under the rubble of her family home destroyed by the deadly earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria six months ago is in good health, loves her adopted family and likes to smile even to strangers. The dark-haired baby Afraa survived 10 hours under the rubble after the Feb. 6 earthquake crushed her parents and four siblings to death in the northern Syrian town of Jinderis. When she was found, her umbilical cord was still connected to her mother. Her story captivated the world at the time... Читать дальше...

The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington to step in after Trump released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him. Prosecutors on Friday requested that U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan issue a protective order concerning evidence in the case, a day after Trump pleaded not guilty to charges of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss and block the peaceful transition of power. Читать дальше...

Two Israelis were arrested on Saturday after a Palestinian teen was shot dead in the occupied West Bank in an attack by Israeli civilians on a local village, Israeli police said. Residents of the Palestinian Burqa village said Israeli settlers entered their village Friday night, threw rocks and set fire to cars. The Palestinian Health Ministry said a 19-year-old died in the incident. A statement from the Israeli military said an initial investigation has found that clashes began when Israelis... Читать дальше...

Somalia reopened the National Blood Bank Saturday for the first time in more than 30 years, in a significant move to address the shortage of blood supplies and save lives. Somalia Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, who inaugurated the fresh start for the center in Mogadishu, said it’s a crucial achievement for his nation, which has been grappling with frequent disasters and violent incidents that require adequate blood supplies. The country’s health minister, Dr. Ali Haji Adam, told VOA the revival... Читать дальше...

Niger’s new military junta has asked for help from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as the deadline nears for it to release the country’s ousted president or face possible military intervention by the West African regional bloc, according to an analyst. The request came during a visit by a coup leader, General Salifou Mody, to neighboring Mali, where he contacted someone from Wagner, Wassim Nasr, a journalist and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center, told The Associated Press. He said... Читать дальше...

The United Nations' human rights office said Friday it has been forced to close its office in Uganda and that it would officially cease operations in the country Saturday. In a statement announcing the closure, Volker Türk, U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said, “I regret that our office in Uganda had to close after 18 years, during which we were able to work closely with civil society, people from various walks of life in Uganda, as well as engaging with state institutions for the promotion... Читать дальше...

Here are some Native American-related news stories and features making headlines this week: HHS to fund development of tribal produce prescription programs  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has granted $2.2 million to five tribes to support the development of produce prescription programs. Broadly, these programs provide free or discounted fruit, vegetables and other nutritious foods for patients living with food insecurity or diagnosed with certain health conditions. Healthcare... Читать дальше...

Japan scored its 14th goal of the Women's World Cup and conceded its first Saturday, beating Norway 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals for the fourth time. Hinata Miyazawa sealed the win with her fifth goal of the tournament in the 81st minute to remain the leading scorer. Risa Shimizu's 50th-minute goal followed an Ingrid Syrstad Engen own goal in the first half to help give Japan its fourth straight win of the tournament. Guro Reiten headed a superb goal for Norway in the 21st minute to end Japan's... Читать дальше...

Police arrested Pakistani former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the eastern city of Lahore on Saturday, his lawyer said, after a court sentenced him to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts. Legal experts say a conviction in the case could end Khan's chances of participating in national elections that have to be held before early November. Khan's political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said in a statement they had already filed an appeal in the country's Supreme Court over the district court case. Читать дальше...

Aitana Bonmati scored twice as Spain routed Switzerland 5-1 on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup for the first time. Spain responded emphatically to its 4-0 loss against Japan in its group-stage finale in a blowout against the Swiss in Auckland. Alba Redondo, Laia Codina and Jennifer Hermoso also scored in the win at Eden Park. Codina showed plenty of relief to score from close range after conceding an own goal in the first half. Spain coach Jorge Vilda made... Читать дальше...

Record-breaking heat in Texas is driving record-breaking energy demand as Texans crank up the air conditioning to stay cool. But in the top oil- and gas-producing state in the United States, it's solar power that's beating the heat. That's good news for climate change. The state is meeting its growing demand for electricity without burning more fossil fuels, which would make things worse. Steve Baragona has more.

The global ratings agency Fitch this week lowered its assessment of the creditworthiness of the U.S. government, announcing that it had downgraded U.S. Treasury securities from the agency's top AAA rating to a slightly lower AA+ designation. In the long term, the change could have potentially serious consequences for the United States and the broader global economy. This is because debt issued by the U.S. Treasury is a global benchmark for interest rates and has long been considered one of the safest ... Читать дальше...

Chinese Police Pressure Uyghurs to Spy on Activists Using Threats Researchers have revealed that China is employing a tactic known as transnational repression (TNR) to pressure Uyghurs living abroad into spying on human rights activists. The Chinese government allegedly uses threats against their families back home to ensure compliance and sets up communication between family members that would otherwise be impossible. One Uyghur refugee in the U.K. shared with the BBC how a Chinese police officer... Читать дальше...

Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students in Philadelphia's public schools. As a Black woman, she took pride in being a role model for many children of color. But other aspects of the job deteriorated, such as growing demands from administrators over what and how to teach. And when she retires in a few weeks, she will join a disproportionately high number of Black and Hispanic teachers in her state who are leaving the profession. "I enjoy actually teaching... Читать дальше...

Iraqi Christians have struggled since the Nineveh plains, their historic homeland of rolling hills dotted with wheat and barley fields, were wrested back from Islamic State extremists six years ago. Although the threat from IS has receded, some towns are still mostly rubble. There are few inhabited homes or basic services, including water. Many Christians have given up and left for Europe, Australia or the United States. Others are trying to follow. Now the shrinking religious minority that was... Читать дальше...

Indonesian President Joko Widowo is accelerating his plans to position his nation as a global hub in the electric vehicle production ecosystem, an ambition coming into clearer focus as he courts more Chinese investors. He and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce met with Chinese CEOs in Chengdu as part of the effort to create a downstream nickel industry. The Indonesians’ goal is to attract Chinese mining companies to establish more smelters for nickel ore. Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of nickel... Читать дальше...

Floodwaters from Typhoon Doksuri continued to deluge farms and cities in northeast China into the weekend, with the country's disaster relief systems struggling to contain the aftermath of one of the strongest storms in years. Almost 15,000 residents were moved out of the city of Shulan in corn-growing Jilin province, where one person was dead and four others missing, according to state media. Rain has fallen continuously in Shulan since Aug. 1, some areas getting nearly 49 centimeters of rainfall, five times the previous record. Читать дальше...

Federal health officials have approved the first pill specifically intended to treat severe depression after childbirth, a condition that affects thousands of new mothers in the U.S. each year. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted approval of the drug, Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. The pill is taken once a day for 14 days. "Having access to an oral medication will be a beneficial option for many of these women coping with extreme... Читать дальше...

A crowd of thousands that packed Manhattan's Union Square for a popular livestreamer's hyped giveaway got out of hand Friday afternoon, with some clambering on vehicles, hurling chairs and throwing punches, leaving police struggling to rein in the chaos. Aerial TV news footage showed a surging, tightly packed crowd running through the streets, scaling structures in the park and snarling traffic. Shouting teenagers swung objects at car windows, threw paint cans and set off fire extinguishers. Some people climbed on a moving vehicle... Читать дальше...

Texas state police officers separated migrant families along the border with Mexico by detaining fathers on trespassing charges and turning over mothers and children to federal officials, the state Department of Public Safety said Thursday.  The separations marked a shift from previous comments by Texas state police leaders who said families should stay together and be referred to federal officers. Amrutha Jindal, chief defender for Operation Lone Star Indigent Defense, told The Associated Press... Читать дальше...

Pope Francis presided over a Way of the Cross reenactment at a Lisbon park on Friday before hundreds of thousands of flag-waving pilgrims, part of a global Catholic youth festival.  The rite commemorating Jesus Christ's suffering and death is one of the highlights of World Youth Day festivities, a six-day international Catholic jamboree.  Pilgrims shrieked and waved as the pontiff, surrounded by bodyguards, slowly drove by in his popemobile to the stage set up at the hillside Eduardo VII park for the event. Читать дальше...

This week's deadly attack on a Zimbabwean opposition supporter was the work of ruling party followers, witnesses said Friday, underlining fears of a violent buildup to this month's general election. The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change, or CCC, party had publicized the death Thursday of Tinshe Chitsunge in an attack while on his way to a rally in the capital, Harare, and blamed it on supporters of the ruling ZANU-PF party. On Friday, witnesses told The Associated Press that Chitsunge... Читать дальше...