Leicester.-Jamie Vardy and Co arrived for training in high spirits on Friday morning Vardy will miss Sunday's clash after being handed extra one-game ban

The England forward will miss Sunday's crunch clash at Old Trafford after a regulatory commission handed the England international a one-game ban over his FA improper-conduct charge.

But it was business as usual for the 29-year-old star as he arrived at the club's Belvoir Drive base in his Bentley Continental GT which was understood to have been bought for £168,000.

Leicester City's star striker Jamie Vardy arrived for training in his Bentley Continental GT on Friday morning

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The striker will miss his side's potential title-clinching match at Manchester United due to his suspension 

VARDY'S BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT

Bentley Continental GT 

Cost: £168,000 

Top speed: 198mph 

0-60mph: 4.3 seconds 

Engine size: 5998cc

Max power: 582 bhp 

Fuel economy: 19.9 mpg

Cost of J9 VDY number plate: £250

The striker, who has played a starring role in his side's fairytale season by notching 22 top-flight goals, signed autographs for fans who welcomed the players to training. 

But Vardy, the former non-League striker, wasn't alone with his Leicester team-mates also being mobbed by fans eager to catch a glimpse of the potential title-winning stars.

A win at Old Trafford will secure title glory after second-place Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom on Monday night. 

Also with reason to smile, Leonardo Ulloa - who deputised for the suspended Vardy in the 4-0 win over Swansea last weekend - was more than happy to sign autographs for fans.

And Christian Fuchs, who has also enjoyed a stunning season after joining from Schalke last summer, was all smiles as he arrived for training. 

Vardy, who has notched 22 top-flight goals, signed autographs for fans who welcomed the players to training

Christian Fuchs was all smiles as he arrived for training ahead of his side's crunch clash on Sunday afternoon

Leonardo Ulloa deputised for the suspended Vardy in the 4-0 win over Swansea and is expected to start again

JAMIE VARDY'S SEASON STATS AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE 

Appearances: 34

Goals: 22

Shot accuracy: 58 per cent

Chances created: 45

Pass accuracy: 65 per cent

Yellow/red cards: 6/1

Claudio Ranieri's men will have to make do without their leading striker after Vardy was handed an extra one-game ban for his reaction to being sent off in the 2-2 draw with West Ham on April 17.

The England striker angrily pointed and swore at referee Jon Moss, who had brandished a second yellow card for diving, and the three-man panel decided it was worthy of further punishment.

Vardy missed Leicester's 4-0 win over Swansea on Sunday, watching from his executive box at the King Power Stadium, before attending the PFA awards in London and collecting a commemorative plate for scoring in a record 11 Premier League games in a row. 

But he'll undoubtedly be part of the celebrations on Sunday should the Foxes clinch the Premier League title at Old Trafford. 

Peter Soulsby, the Mayor of Leicester, hangs a 10ft Leicester City scarf around the Liberty Statue

The Mayor of Leicester poses proudly with the Foxes scarf ahead of their crunch clash with the Red Devils 

Ben Shepherd and Kate Garraway, presenters of Good Morning Britain, donned blue and white wigs on Friday

Film star Mads Mikkelsen joined in on the fun on Good Morning Britain by wearing wig with Leicester's colours 

But the city is already in party mode with Peter Soulsby, the Mayor of Leicester, hanging a 10ft Foxes scarf around the Liberty Statue.

Thousands of fans are supporting the Backing the Blues campaign with a series of events being held in Leicester on Friday in support of the players.

Even Good Morning Britain, the British breakfast programme on ITV, showed support for the Foxes with presenters Ben Shepherd and Kate Garraway donning blue and white wigs. 

Film star Mads Mikkelsen also joined in on the fun by wearing the wig with Leicester's colours during his appearance on Friday morning.

The Leicester City players celebrate after defeating Swansea 4-0 in the Premier League last weekend 

Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri is on the brink of clinching a sensational top-flight title with the Foxes

Louis van Gaal (right), who has led United to the FA Cup final, welcomes Leicester to Old Trafford on Sunday

JOANNA CRAWLEY.-David Gest's funeral is attended by pregnant Kristina Rihanoff and his CBB pals Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell in London following his death aged 62

David Gest's funeral is attended by pregnant Kristina Rihanoff and his CBB pals Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell in London following his death aged 62

David Gest's funeral took place on Friday at Golders Green crematorium in London.

The star's celebrity friends were seen arriving for the service, including his Celebrity Big Brother housemates Kristina Rihanoff, Gemma Collins, Stephanie Davis, Jeremy McConnell and Christopher Maloney.

Following the service on Friday afternoon , the star's ashes are expected to be taken to York, where David had been living on and off since 2013.

Saying their goodbyes: David Gest's friends, including his Celebrity Big Brother housemates Kristina Rihanoff and Gemma Collins arrived at the funeral of David Gest on Friday, with the service held at Golders Green crematorium in London

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma arrived at the service in black lace dress, closely followed by her Celebrity Big Brother housemates Jeremy McConnell and Stephanie Davis, who all starred with David on the Channel 5 show earlier this year.

Stephanie and Jeremy had jetted back from a holiday in Cape Verde earlier on Friday to attend the service of their close friend. 

Another CBB housemate Kristina Rihanoff was among the mourners, with the former Strictly Come Dancing pro, who is expecting her first child, greeting her ex housemates with a smile.

Dean Gaffney, David's close friend since they starred together on the 2006 series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, dressed in a black suit and tie as he arrived with a female companion.

Gone but not forgotten: The 62-year-old producer was found dead in his hotel room at the Four Seasons in Canary Wharf, east London, on April 12

Keen to be there: Jeremy McConnell and Stephanie Davis arrived with their CBB co-star Darren Day after flying home from a holiday in Cape Verde earlier in the day

Former housemate: Ex Strictly Come Dancing star Kristina Rihanoff, another of David's CBB housemate, was also seen arriving

Saying their goodbyes: Dean Gaffney, Denise Welch and Christopher Maloney were also seen at the service 

Denise Welch meanwhile chose a vibrant red cape style coat for the service, flashing a smile.

Christopher, who lived with David in the Channel 5 Celebrity Big Brother house, was accompanied by a friend as he made his way inside.

The 62-year-old producer was found dead in his hotel room at the Four Seasons in Canary Wharf, east London, on April 12 and his friends and loved ones will gather for a 'celebration of his life' on Friday. 

A source said: 'David would have wanted something uplifting, so all his friends will be there to celebrate the joy and fun he brought to their lives.'

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Friends: Lizzie Cundy was among the guests, was the star often spotted with David during his regular nights out in London

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Service: David's funeral took place on Friday at Golders Green crematorium in London. Following the service on Friday afternoon, the star's ashes are expected to be taken to York, where David had been living on and off since 2013

Support: Lizzie hugged a fellow mourner as she chatted with David's friends and family outside the London crematorium 

The decision to take his ashes to York shouldn't come as a surprise to fans, with the reality television star previously saying of the Yorkshire city: 'I've lived in New York, Beverly Hills, I still have property in Hawaii, I lived in Claridge's for two years. But here it's so special.

'When you have the Minster, all other churches fade by comparison.

'It has an elite beauty and the people are so special. I think I'd like to die here.'

Reunited: Darren Day, who also starred on David's series of Celebrity Big Brother, hugged Christopher Maloney 

Reality show friend: Darren was joined by his wife Stephanie Dooley (centre)

Made an impact: While David had to leave the CBB house after just 13 days due to illness, he clearly made a big impact on his housemates

He had been staying in a London hotel for six months, however, it seems David was planning a permanent move to York before his tragic death.

The star had previously remarked that he was attracted to the picturesque city's 'old cobbles and fudge shops' and hoped to be buried there.

Speaking to The Mirror, the star's friend Barry Silkman said: 'Last week he went to York to move his things into the new place. He was constantly back and forth.

'He was ill with a viral ­infection but sounded fine.

Good friends: Dean Gaffney, David's close friend since they starred together on the 2006 series of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, dressed in a black suit and tie as he arrived with a female companion

Standing out: Denise Welch meanwhile chose a vibrant red cape style coat for the service

Silkman also dismissed claims that his friend was a gambling addict. Instead, another friend said that he'd been focusing all his attention on his upcoming tour, David Gest Is Not Dead But Alive With Soul.

The source told the Sunday People: 'We told him it was a bad idea to call [the tour] that. It felt like a curse. He thought it was hilarious.'

David also allegedly suggested dressing up as his 70-year-old ex-wife for his funeral 'as one final laugh'.

A source told The Sun: 'David had a wicked sense of humour and because of what happened in CBB he was talking a lot about death.'

The insider continued: 'During one conversation, he said he would want to be dressed as Liza to give all of us one final laugh.

'But he made it clear he wanted his life to be celebrated with the same sort of humour in which he lived it.'

David tied the knot with singer Liza in a £2.4million ceremony in New York 2002 with his childhood best friend Michael Jackson acting as best man.

Their tumultuous relationship saw explosive rows and they split 16 months later, before finally divorcing in 2007. 

One of the people who will among the congregation on Friday is Wayne Chadwick, who owns one of David's favourite eateries, York Roast Co.

Mr. Chadwick told York Press: 'It feels pretty special. We never got chance to properly thank the man for what he did for us. He did it all with his heart, he wasn't looking for any deals or discounts, nothing like that, he actually just loved what we did. That was it.

'It's a great shame. I think York took David in, really. If you went back quite a few years, people were very sceptical about him and people got to like him through the jungle ['I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!'], and 'Celebrity Big Brother', but I think in York, the fact he was utterly accessible, he never shirked people, and would speak to anyone was appreciated.' 

David's upcoming I'm Not Dead But Alive With Soul tour was thrown into doubt following his untimely death, but the variety show's stars have vowed to go ahead as planned.

The tour is fittingly due to begin at York's Barbican in July and will feature performances by the likes of Dina Carroll, The Stylistics' Russell Thompkins Jr and Deniece Williams.

Its unusual name was a play on a misunderstanding during the last series of Celebrity Big Brother, when housemate Tiffany Pollard wrongly thought David had died during filming. 

Imad Handi, who co-produced the tour, said: 'Just like myself, all the artists were devastated when they learned David had died.

'Over the years they had become like a family together due to their close working relationship and the musicians were determined to go ahead with the tour to remember David with their music.

'Although he was known for his reality TV appearances in the UK, he lived for hosting gigs and his soul reviews were always the highlight of his year. I did think about changing the name of the tour but then I decided to keep it as it is in keeping with David’s mischievous sense of humour.

'And also it’s true, he may sadly be gone but his spirit is alive in the music he loved.'

时政风云 中国人大批准《境外NGO管理法》

中国人大常委会于本周四对充满争议的《境外NGO管理法》草案进行表决并通过。此前，不少在华运作的境外NGO以及一些西方国家政府对该草案感到忧虑，认为该法一旦通过，境外NGO将进一步被收紧管制。

(德国之声中文网)中国人大常委会周四（4月28日）批准了《境外NGO管理法》，将于2017年1月1日起开始实施。

中国人大网发表了新闻发布会的文字实录。人大常委会法工委副主任张勇表示，法律草案二审稿是在2015年4月公布的，到今天通过这部法律用了整整一年的时间。过程中也包括专门去听取了在华活动的很多境外的非政府组织的意见和建议，比如国际地质科学联合会秘书处、美国能源基金会北京办事处、英国国际救助儿童会北京代表处，还有德国工商大会、英国英中贸易协会等等。

《人民日报》记者提问说：境外有担忧，制定这部法律是否意味着中国会收紧境外非政府组织来华活动的政策？张勇表示：“这个完全没有必要担心”，“但是，我想也毋庸讳言，的确有极少数的境外非政府组织企图或者已经做过了危害中国社会稳定和国家安全的事情”。

《金融时报》记者问及国外资金来源的问题。公安部境外非政府组织管理办公室负责人郝云宏回答说：“这个方面我们不是担心什么问题”，“但是我们也注意到，也有极少数的境外非政府组织通过资金的渠道和方法，从事一些损害中国的国家安全、利益和其他违法犯罪的事情”。

法新社记者提问说，损害国家安全、损害国家利益、煽动分裂国家活动，这些概念比较模糊。您说过已经有个别国外的NGO在中国从事损害中国利益的活动，您可以详细介绍一下吗？这些NGO是什么？他们干过什么？郝云宏回答说：“任何一个国家都不允许任何组织和个人从事损害国家安全的行为。”

英国广播公司记者问说：“我还是不明白，那种损害中国国家利益的NGO是什么样的NGO？可以举个例子吗？...做关于中国人权问题的工作的组织可以在中国当NGO吗？”人大常委会法工委社会法室巡视员郭林茂回答说：“我看了法国法律有这么一个规定，任何社会团体，其宗旨不得破坏法国领土完整，不得反对共和国政体，不得违反法律和社会风俗，否则不予批准成立。所以说什么叫危害国家利益，那就是国家的领土完整、国家政权的维护及广大人大群众的利益，这就是国家利益。”

国际广泛关注 颇受争议

此前，人大常委会对该草案进行了第三次审议。根据这份草案，中国公安部门将拥有对被怀疑的境外非政府组织(NGO)进行约谈负责人、停止活动、列入黑名单这三项权力。新华社报道中称，三审稿中新增加的这三项权力，主要针对的是"危害国家安全、颠覆国家政权、分裂国家"等情形。人权组织批评该法案可允许警方在未提出正式指控的情况下将NGO工作人员关押最长15天，并没收材料设备。

这部《境外非政府组织管理法》自从两年前浮出水面以来，一直充满着争议。去年，该法律草案第二次审议期间，欧美国家的政府、商业、学术机构纷纷表达了忧虑，认为该法案一旦获通过，将极大地限制外国NGO在华的运作，进而阻碍NGO领域的国际交流，损害中国公民社会的发展。

目前，在华运作的境外NGO或境外资助的中国本土NGO有上千家，业务领域既包括体育、动物保护等领域，也涵盖人权、法治等敏感议题。许多境外NGO选择与中国的学术、社会机构进行合作，由此也游走在法律的灰色地带；这也给中国当局打击境外NGO留下了口实。

瑞典公民达林今年1月被控危害国家安全，遭驱逐出境

就在今年1月，为"中国维权紧急援助组"（Chinese Urgent Action Working Group）工作的瑞典公民达林(Peter Dahlin)被中国当局指控"危害国家安全"，在被拘押三个星期后遭驱逐出境。中国官方媒体称，"中国维权紧急援助组"长期接受"某外国非政府组织等7家境外机构的巨额资助，……在中国资助和培训无照'律师'、少数访民，利用他们搜集各类负面情况，加以歪曲、扩大甚至凭空捏造，向境外提供所谓'中国人权报告'"。

部分条款有所放宽

据新华社报道，本周人大常委会进行审议的三审草案，与二审草案相比，除了增加了公安部门的三项权力以外，还部分放宽了对境外NGO的规定。比如，境内外学校、医院等机构之间的正常学术交流不再纳入《境外NGO法》的适用范围；原先在二审稿中对境外NGO设立代表机构、驻在期限、招募志愿者和聘用工作人员的"限制"内容，在三审稿中则被删除。新华社称，这将为"合法、友好的境外非政府组织" 在我国境内开展活动提供更多便利。

而针对境外非政府组织在我国境内活动的资金来源、收付及账户管理，三审稿则作出严格规定，要求相关财务会计报告须经审计，并向社会公开。

此外，二审稿草案中，"境外非政府组织不得在中国境内发展或者变相发展会员"之条款依然在三审稿中保留，但是新增了一例外条款："国务院另有规定的除外。"新华社解释说，这是考虑到"我国有不少专家、学者都是境外科技类非政府组织的会员，国家也鼓励我国科学家加入有影响力的国际科技类组织，并担任职务"。

时政风云 特朗普要让“美国优先”

特朗普周三以自己未来的对外政策为主题发表讲话，立志要颠覆美国政府迄今的外交秩序。他表示，若当选总统，将实施"美国优先"的政策。

（德国之声中文网）美国共和党总统参选人特朗普周三在华盛顿发表电视讲话时表示，若当选总统，他将实施"美国优先"的政策，并让欧盟和亚洲盟国为各自的防务承担更多财政重担，否则上述地区将必须自行肩负起防务责任。

他承诺将撕毁某些贸易协定，改造北约以打击移民和"极端伊斯兰教"，始终将美国的利益置于所有其他因素之上。"美国优先，将是我领导的政府的核心和首要议题"，特朗普说。"美国优先"（America first）最初是二战前所谓"孤立主义者"反对美国加入世界大战时提出的口号。

特朗普称美国目前的外交政策是"一场彻头彻尾的灾难"，"让其他国家获得重建，却削弱了我们自己"，他认为中东和解进程和美国对中国的贸易逆差都是前任的败笔。

他还指出，包括北约以及日本和韩国等亚洲盟友享受美国提供的安全保障的惠及，但"我们的盟国并不为自己公平买单"。"这些受到我们保护的国家必须为此承担费用。否则的话，美国就要让这些国家自己来保护自己。"

以色列怎么办？

但于与此矛盾的是，特朗普在攻击奥巴马的中东政策时，又指责后者背弃长期的盟友以色列转而接近伊朗。"我们和最老的朋友挑起争端，现在人家开始到别处寻求帮助。这不是一件好事。"

特朗普十分明确地指出美国面临的最大威胁："制止极端伊斯兰教的扩散必须成为美国--事实上是整个世界--对外政策的一个主要目标。

美国背弃了以色列？

特朗普的此次讲话被认为是他在共和党内部竞争中争取党内传统势力支持的一次机会。美国国务院前顾问、华盛顿研究院学者波洛克（David Pollock）对法新社表示，此次讲话似乎是将特朗普原有的议题作了更温和和机智的包装，但对许多问题他还是没有给出答案。

与中国、俄罗斯重建关系

布鲁金斯研究院国际秩序和战略项目的主任莱特（Tom Wright）则表示，特朗普与共和党主流意见还相差甚远。不过这次讲话可能为共和党内部分人士，即那些不属于外交政策圈子，又一心相信特朗普能在今年11月的大选前拿出有说服力的外交政策的人士提供了一种心理安慰。

莱特指出特朗普的一些主张自相矛盾。"他说他希望成为一个可靠的盟友，要关注美国的利益，可美国同时又要发挥其作用，然后他又说如果盟国不为其防卫承担大部分支出，美国就该一走了之。"

莱特认为特朗普还是无法得到共和党内传统外交政策势力的认可，"很多人会担心他将与美国的竞争对手达成什么交易"。因为特朗普没有提及乌克兰危机，还暗示他可以同俄罗斯谈判某种新的双边关系。此外他在谈及中国的时候，仅将其视为经济上的，而非地缘政治的挑战。

ACTUALIDAD Nueva etapa en la crisis de Venezuela

“Firmazo”: colas voluntarias contra Maduro

Con nutrida participación se inició en Venezuela la recolección de firmas para poner en marcha un referéndum revocatorio contra el presidente Nicolás Maduro. (28.04.2016)  

Opinión: Dictadura de la burocracia en Venezuela

Las perspectivas de que se celebre un referendo revocatorio contra el presidente de Venezuela son inciertas. Nicolás Maduro se aferra al poder y su ejército de burócratas está bien asentado, opina Uta Thofern. (28.04.2016)  

Maduro asegura que gobernará hasta 2018

El mandatario venezolano afirmó que las acciones de la oposición para sacarlo del poder no tienen viabilidad política. (28.04.2016)  

Venezuela: opositores firman para revocar mandato de Maduro

El líder opositor Henrique Capriles espera que el referendo tenga lugar entre noviembre y diciembre de 2016. Mientras, las patronales rechazan medida de días festivos y se registran disturbios en Maracaibo. (27.04.2016)  

“The Night”: los laberintos de la oscuridad

El escritor venezolano Rodrigo Blanco Calderón ha dedicado una novela a los laberintos de la oscuridad venezolana: los frecuentes cortes de luz. Consecuentemente la ha titulado “The Night”. DW lo entrevistó. (27.04.2016)  

Opositores a Maduro dan primer paso para convocar referéndum revocatorio

El miércoles (27.04.2016) se iniciará la recolección de las casi 200 mil firmas que se necesitan para que iniciar un proceso que busca terminar con el actual Gobierno. (26.04.2016)  

Justicia bloquea enmienda para acortar mandato de Maduro

El Tribunal Supremo de Venezuela determinó que cualquier modificación constitucional no se puede aplicar al actual Gobierno, pues desconocería “la voluntad del pueblo”. (26.04.2016)  

Venezuela: oposición suspenderá marchas si activan referendo contra Maduro

El líder opositor Henrique Capriles anunció que espera “que no haya confrontación, que no pongan a reprimir" ni a policías ni a soldados. Las manifestaciones tendrán lugar el miércoles en Caracas. (25.04.2016)  

Gobierno venezolano anuncia racionamiento eléctrico por 40 días ante sequía

El racionamiento permitirá la recuperación de la represa de El Guri, cuyo nivel bajó al punto de crisis y cuya situación actual el ministro comparó con el "desierto del Sahara". (22.04.2016)  

Venezuela: diputados opositores protestan para presionar por referendo

La Fuerza Armada venezolana desalojó a un grupo de diputados opositores que se encadenaron a la sede CNE para exigir a las autoridades que les entreguen un formulario necesario para activar el referendo presidencial. (22.04.2016)  

Venezuela adelantará relojes 30 minutos para ahorrar electricidad

Esta semana Maduro dijo que impondrá un racionamiento de energía a 15 centros comerciales por no cumplir con estrictas normas de autogeneración eléctrica y decretó el lunes como feriado para el sector público y escolar. (15.04.2016)  

Venezuela: “El teatro de la democracia”

La Sala Constitucional del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela (TSJ) rechazó la Ley de Amnistía aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional por ser presuntamente “inconstitucional”. ¿Qué sigue ahora? (12.04.2016)  

ONU cuestiona la revocación de Ley de Amnistía en Venezuela

"Estamos muy sorprendidos con la decisión (del lunes) de la Sala Constitucional del Tribunal Supremo de Justicia de Venezuela contra la ley", señaló la portavoz del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos. (12.04.2016)  

Declaran inconstitucional la ley de amnistía para opositores en Venezuela

La decisión del TSJ profundiza el conflicto entre los poderes públicos del país sudamericano, al dejar sin efecto el trabajo del Parlamento. (12.04.2016)  

Venezuela: no todos quieren descansar los viernes

¿Conducirá a un ahorro de energía el decreto de Maduro que paralizará las empresas estatales los viernes? Deutsche Welle analiza la medida y recoge las opiniones de trabajadores venezolanos. (08.04.2016)  

Venezuela: cronología de la inestabilidad   

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Comienza la recogida de firmas en Venezuela # 28.04.2016 # DW Noticias # vene17d  

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Crisis política y energética en Venezuela # DW noticias # schlenker22web # 07.04.2016  

Human Rights Watch denuncia abusos y ejecuciones en Venezuela

SYRIEN-KRIEG Entsetzen über Angriff auf Klinik in Aleppo

Seit Februar gilt auf Drängen Washingtons und Moskaus in Syrien eine Waffenruhe. Aber in der stark zerstörten Stadt Aleppo wird seit Wochen gekämpft. Der Konflikt dort wird immer grausamer.

Die USA und die Vereinten Nationen haben den Luftangriff auf ein Krankenhaus in der umkämpften syrischen Stadt Aleppo mit etwa 30 Toten scharf verurteilt. Derartige Militärschläge seien in jeder Hinsicht verwerflich, sagte ein Sprecher des US-Außenministeriums. UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon erklärte, es sei unentschuldbar, mit solchen Angriffen Zivilisten ins Visier zu nehmen.

Bei dem Angriff in der Nacht zum Donnerstag waren etwa 30 Menschen getötet worden , unter ihnen Kinder und Ärzte. Die Klinik, ein wichtiges Zentrum der Kinderheilkunde, liegt nach Angaben örtlicher Helfer in einem von Rebellen kontrollierten Bezirk Aleppos.

MsF: Gezielter Angriff

Die Hilfsorganisation "Ärzte ohne Grenzen" (MsF) sprach von einem gezielten Angriff auf die von ihr unterstützte Klinik, deren Standort allgemein bekannt sei. Offen ist, wer für Luftangriff verantwortlich ist. Menschenrechtler weisen dem Regime von Präsident Baschar al Assad die Schuld zu.

Ban klagte, es habe in Syrien wieder "blindwütige Bombardierungen durch Kräfte der Regierung und der Opposition" gegeben. Er rief die Konfliktparteien auf, "unverzüglich die Feindseligkeiten einzustellen".

Helfer bergen nach dem Luftangriff einen Verletzten

Waffenruhe vor dem Aus

Der UN-Generalsekretär forderte dabei insbesondere die USA und Russland auf, ihren Einfluss geltend zu machen und die verfeindeten Parteien zu einem Ende der Gewalt zu bewegen. Eigentlich gilt in Syrien seit Ende Februar eine von den USA und Russland ausgerufene Feuerpause zwischen Regierungstruppen und Rebellen. Sie hielt bislang prinzipiell, trotz wiederholter Verstöße. Doch nun droht die Waffenruhe wegen der Eskalation in Aleppo zu scheitern.

US-Außenminister John Kerry sieht jetzt vor allem Russland in der Pflicht. Die Truppen der von Russland unterstützten Assad-Regierung griffen "offenbar absichtlich medizinische Einrichtungen" an, erklärte Kerry in Washington. Die Attacke auf das Krankenhaus in Aleppo sei "empörend", kritisierte er. "Russland hat eine dringende Verantwortung, Druck auf das Regime auszuüben", betonte Kerry. Appell an Moskau

Syrien wies jede Verantwortung für die Bombardierung zurück. Russland, dessen Luftwaffe die Regierungstruppen unterstützt, erklärte, in Aleppo in den vergangenen Tagen keine Luftangriffe geflogen zu haben. Das Verteidigungsministerium in Moskau sprach hingegen von Hinweisen, wonach ein Flugzeug der von USA geführten Koalitiion gegen die Terrormiliz "Islamischer Staat", IS, den Angriff ausgeführt habe
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AFRIQUE La société civile nigérienne marque le pas

L'appel à une journée "ville morte" lancée ce jeudi par le collectif "résistance citoyenne" n'a pas mobilisé la population. Les acteurs de la société civile voulaient ainsi protester contre le recul de la démocratie sous le pouvoir de Mahamadou Issoufou. Depuis la réélection contestée du président, la société civile dénonce des irrégularités. Mais elle peine de plus en plus à se faire entendre.

D'après les informations qui nous parviennent, le mot d'ordre du collectif "résistance citoyenne" n'a pas été beaucoup suivi. Comment expliquer cette situation? Fréjus Quenum a posé la question à Hamani Oumarou, chercheur au sein du Lasdel, le Laboratoire d'études et de recherche sur les dynamiques sociales et le développement local, à Niamey. Pour l'écouter, cliquer sur l'image !