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Новости за 08.08.2024

Helsinki Times 

Dear Kamala Harris

Dear VP (and, one hopes, President-to-be) Harris-

Greetings from Finland, where I’m watching the roller-coaster of American politics from ten time zones away.

TheHill.com 

6 in 10 Americans say democracy at stake depending on election results: Survey

Many Americans in a new survey said they believe democracy could be at risk depending on who wins the presidential election in November. The latest poll from The Associated Press-NORC Research Center, published Thursday, found 59 percent of Americans believe democracy could be on the ballot at the election, including 67 percent of Democrats and...

Top Stories (us) - Google News (ru) 

As Iran and Hezbollah attacks loom, why hasn’t the IDF adjusted civilian guidelines? - The Times of Israel

  1. As Iran and Hezbollah attacks loom, why hasn’t the IDF adjusted civilian guidelines?  The Times of Israel
  2. Israel Vows It Is Prepared for Retaliatory Attacks From Iran and Hezbollah: Live Updates  The New York Times
  3. Iran’s frightening new playbook for war  The Economist
  4. Tense Israel in waiting as attack threat looms  Reuters
  5. US on fourth aircraft carrier, warships react to Middle East fighting  Business Insider

Zee News (zeenews.india.com) 

Masaba Gupta: Using Elegance and Style, She Redefines Maternity Fashion

Famous fashion designer and soon-to-be mother Masaba Gupta is causing a stir in the business with her avant-garde take on maternity attire. Masaba, who is well-known for her daring and unique designs, is changing the definition of what it means to wear high fashion with comfort during pregnancy. Masaba is encouraging expectant moms everywhere to express their style with courage and originality as she welcomes this new chapter in her life.

Democracy Now! 

Israel Accused of Running "Torture Camps" as Video Emerges of Soldiers Raping Palestinian Prisoner

The Israeli human rights group B’Tselem has published a major new report documenting how the Israeli prison system has become “a network of torture camps,” where physical, psychological and sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners is normalized and routine. The report, titled “Welcome to Hell,” collects the testimony of 55 Palestinians who were detained by Israeli authorities since October 7 and later released, almost all without charges. This comes as a group of U.N. experts condemned the widespread... Читать дальше...

Modern Tokyo Times 

Art of Japan and Egrets

Art of Japan and Egrets Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times All three art pieces focus on egrets. However, the above art by Yoshu Chikanobu (Toyohara Chikanobu – 1838-1912) also focuses…

Business Standard 

PFC secures 25.5 bn yen loan from JBIC to finance wind energy project

State-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC) on Thursday said that it has secured a loan of 25.5 billion Japanese yen (around Rs 147 crore) from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for a wind energy project. This loan is part of JBIC's Global Action for Reconciling Economic Growth and Environmental Preservation (GREEN) initiative, a PFC statement said. According to the statement, PFC has secured a long-term loan of JPY 25.5 billion from the JBIC. In addition to JBIC's contribution, the... Читать дальше...