ru24.pro
News in English
Сентябрь
2024

Новости за 18.09.2024

MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-VENDOR

BigNewsNetwork.com 

(240918) -- DEIR AL-BALAH, Sept. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An elderly vendor is seen in the city of Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua)

GERMANY-BORDER-SUNSET

BigNewsNetwork.com 

(240918) -- FRANKFURT (ODER), Sept. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows a sunset view in the city of Frankfurt (Oder) in Germany near the Polish border, Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/Xinhua)

Why the Matildas are at a crossroads

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (sport) 

With a playing group in dire need of rejuvenation, it’s the right call by Football Australia to take its time with the appointment of a full-time successor to Tony Gustavsson.

Musk to deliver 'drastic' cuts to Trump government

France24.com (en) 

The world's richest person has become increasingly present in Trump's campaign, essentially putting his personal X account, with its nearly 200 million followers, at the candidate's service. Following a second apparent assassination bid on Trump Sunday, Musk questioned why Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden have been spared such attempts on their lives. He later deleted the post. Musk has also used his personal account to endorse the unfounded conspiracy theory that a community... Читать дальше...

In Colombia, a river's 'rights' swept away by mining and conflict

France24.com (en) 

The landmark decision, which came the same year the government inked an historic peace deal with the FARC guerrillas who controlled much of Choco, compelled the state to protect the Atrato river, the lifeblood of the region. A new dawn seemed possible in Colombia's poorest, conflict-scarred department, where dozens of children had died from mercury poisoning due to illegal gold mining in the river. But eight years later, the Atrato is still dotted with illegal dredging barges that churn up the riverbed in search of gold. Читать дальше...

Gold holds steady ahead of Fed decision

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Gold prices remained steady as the market anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, the first in over four years. Spot gold slightly increased to $2,572.11 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures rose to $2,598.30. The Fed's decision is expected later today amid geopolitical tensions involving Hezbollah and Israel.

UN General Assembly to vote on call for end to Israeli occupation

France24.com (en) 

The non-binding text, which Israel says will fuel violence if adopted, is based on an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice calling Israel's occupation since 1967 "unlawful." "Israel is under an obligation to bring to an end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as rapidly as possible," read the opinion, requested by the General Assembly. In response, Arab countries called for a special session of the assembly just days before dozens of heads of state and... Читать дальше...

Familiar foes LAFC, Austin FC meet again

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Kelvin Kuo-Imagn Images) Los Angeles FC and Austin FC will meet again on the West Coast on Wednesday, six weeks after a clash outside of MLS play showed just how far the gap between the two teams has grown. In a Leagues Cup match on Aug. 7, LAFC earned a 2-0 home victory over Austin FC to make their way into the Round of 16 of the tournament. Wednesday's rematch will again be played on Los Angeles' home fi

Bridget Carleton's late trey lifts Lynx over Sun

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Mary Holt-Imagn Images) Bridget Carleton sank a 3-pointer with 4.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, helping the Minnesota Lynx clinch the No. 2 seed in the WNBA playoffs with a 78-76 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday in Uncasville, Conn. DeWanna Bonner made a layup to give the Sun a brief 76-75 lead with 8.5 seconds left before Carleton converted from well beyond the 3-point arc. Connecti