Defense Minister Ehud Barak said that the military operation in Gaza would continue, reports Reuters. In addition, he said, Israel might give up the additional forces to the fight against militants from Hamas.
According to Barak, the operation will last as long as is necessary. "There is a time for peace, but a time for war. Now is the time to fight," - he said to journalists.
According to the latest data, the avianaleta Israeli Air Force in Gaza, which occurred on 27 December, killed at least 195 Palestinians, more than 300 injured. Such figures led AFP, referring to emergency services in Gaza.
Israel struck several dozen attacks on various targets Hamas. Eyewitnesses reported a series of explosions that occurred in Gaza. Hamas, in turn, has produced a series of missiles into Israel. As a result, the death of a woman in the town of Netivot.
The international community has condemned Israel's actions. Arab and European countries have demanded an immediate cease-fire Jerusalem. Egypt opened the border for transporting the wounded Palestinians. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, was caused by the Ambassador of Israel.
Expected that the Foreign Ministers of the Arab League to discuss the situation in the region on 28 December in Cairo.
The sharp deterioration of the situation in the Middle East took place a week after a truce between Israel and Hamas, which lasted six months.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Palestinians have fired on Israel, the Chinese rocket.
KommentariiTsel not gorami30.12.2008Operatsiya in Gaza coincided with the election race in Israel SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza31.12.2008Damask feared for the life of Khaled MashalyaRaketa launched by Palestinian militants from the Gaza Strip, and go to school class of a school Be'er Sheva in southern Israel, was made in China, the Yediot Ahronot.
This conclusion, according to the publication, came specialists Defense of Israel, studied fragments of shells.
In their view, the missile that has a few dozen kilometers to the target could be much more dangerous "Kassamov" by Palestinians, as a rule, are fired from Gaza.
According to vzryvotehnikov, the charge was equipped with a killing agent, which, when the explosion may razletatsya up to one hundred meters.
When you hit that missiles were no injuries as a result of the ban, issued by the army command, Israeli occupation in all schools within a radius of 30 kilometers from the Gaza Strip suspended.
Because of the fact that the Be'er Sheva is now also become a target for militants in the city revoked all mass gatherings of citizens, including - on the New Year on common calendar, reported The Jerusalem Post.
Meanwhile, the militants themselves say, not "surprises" for Israel, passes MigNews. According to military analysts, in particular, can expect the spread of shelling the area and the southern suburbs of major cities - Tel Aviv.
This conclusion, according to the publication, came specialists Defense of Israel, studied fragments of shells.
In their view, the missile that has a few dozen kilometers to the target could be much more dangerous "Kassamov" by Palestinians, as a rule, are fired from Gaza.
According to vzryvotehnikov, the charge was equipped with a killing agent, which, when the explosion may razletatsya up to one hundred meters.
When you hit that missiles were no injuries as a result of the ban, issued by the army command, Israeli occupation in all schools within a radius of 30 kilometers from the Gaza Strip suspended.
Because of the fact that the Be'er Sheva is now also become a target for militants in the city revoked all mass gatherings of citizens, including - on the New Year on common calendar, reported The Jerusalem Post.
Meanwhile, the militants themselves say, not "surprises" for Israel, passes MigNews. According to military analysts, in particular, can expect the spread of shelling the area and the southern suburbs of major cities - Tel Aviv.
Kim Jong Il appeared at the concert.
The leader of North Korea's Kim Jong Il visited a music concert, reported Reuters on 29 December, with reference to the official North Korean media.
"When he entered the hall, all the public are encouraged to welcome him, shouting 'yippee!'", - Reported the North Korean news agency KCNA. Where and when exactly a concert agency did not specify.
Earlier, North Korean media disseminated reports on Kim Jong Il visiting military units, factories, farms, a soccer game, the library and zoo. These messages, often with photographs, the authenticity of which has been repeatedly questioned in the western press, were to dispel rumors of ill health Korean leader.
In September 2008, Kim Jong Il did not attend the military parade in honor of the 60 th anniversary of the DPRK. According to many experts, in August Korean leader survived the stroke, but South Korean and Japanese media put forward even a suggestion that he had died.
"When he entered the hall, all the public are encouraged to welcome him, shouting 'yippee!'", - Reported the North Korean news agency KCNA. Where and when exactly a concert agency did not specify.
Earlier, North Korean media disseminated reports on Kim Jong Il visiting military units, factories, farms, a soccer game, the library and zoo. These messages, often with photographs, the authenticity of which has been repeatedly questioned in the western press, were to dispel rumors of ill health Korean leader.
In September 2008, Kim Jong Il did not attend the military parade in honor of the 60 th anniversary of the DPRK. According to many experts, in August Korean leader survived the stroke, but South Korean and Japanese media put forward even a suggestion that he had died.
Israeli medics help a wounded child from Gaza.
KommentariiTsel not gorami30.12.2008Operatsiya in Gaza coincided with the election race in Israel SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza31.12.2008Damask feared for the life of Khaled MashalyaPalestinsky boy seriously injured in the head, on 31 December was taken for treatment at a hospital in southern Israel, the Yediot Ahronot.
Six patients had been transferred to Israel the efforts of Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) - Local units of the International Red Cross.
The circumstances in which a boy was injured, has not yet been clarified.
Meanwhile, the UN agency for aid to Palestinian refugees alleges that about 25 percent of people killed in the Gaza Strip during the Israeli operation "Cast lead - it is civilians.
According to the latest information, all in the deaths of about 390 people, injured nearly 1900.
At the same time, do not stop and the firing of rockets into Israel by Palestinian militants. In the southern regions of the country suffered a few dozen people, four were killed.
In view of the evolving situation Magen David Adom in Israel has announced "unprecedented" disturbing reports The Jerusalem Post. According to the organization in full readiness given six thousand ambulances and hundreds of volunteers willing to come to the aid of doctors.
The government of Israel warned that the operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip could take "a long time."
Six patients had been transferred to Israel the efforts of Magen David Adom (Red Star of David) - Local units of the International Red Cross.
The circumstances in which a boy was injured, has not yet been clarified.
Meanwhile, the UN agency for aid to Palestinian refugees alleges that about 25 percent of people killed in the Gaza Strip during the Israeli operation "Cast lead - it is civilians.
According to the latest information, all in the deaths of about 390 people, injured nearly 1900.
At the same time, do not stop and the firing of rockets into Israel by Palestinian militants. In the southern regions of the country suffered a few dozen people, four were killed.
In view of the evolving situation Magen David Adom in Israel has announced "unprecedented" disturbing reports The Jerusalem Post. According to the organization in full readiness given six thousand ambulances and hundreds of volunteers willing to come to the aid of doctors.
The government of Israel warned that the operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip could take "a long time."
In Italy, arrested one of the 30 most dangerous criminals.
Italy arrested 37-year-old Pietro Kriako (Pietro Criaco), is included in the list of 30 most wanted Italian criminals, reported DPA.
Kriako is a member of kalabriyskoy mafia "Ndrangeta" (Ndrangheta). He is charged with murder and belonging to a criminal organization. The person arrested was wanted since 1997.
Kriako detained in the house of his relatives near the town of Reggio di Calabria. Along with the mafia have arrested three people who allegedly helped him in hiding, said La Repubblica.
In recent years, Italian police conducted a series of successful operations against the mafia kalabriyskoy, detaining dozens of suspects.
"Ndrangeta" is considered one of the most influential and brutal mafia clans Italy. Members of the clan operate mainly in the south. Revenues are estimated at 35-40 clan billion euros.
Kriako is a member of kalabriyskoy mafia "Ndrangeta" (Ndrangheta). He is charged with murder and belonging to a criminal organization. The person arrested was wanted since 1997.
Kriako detained in the house of his relatives near the town of Reggio di Calabria. Along with the mafia have arrested three people who allegedly helped him in hiding, said La Repubblica.
In recent years, Italian police conducted a series of successful operations against the mafia kalabriyskoy, detaining dozens of suspects.
"Ndrangeta" is considered one of the most influential and brutal mafia clans Italy. Members of the clan operate mainly in the south. Revenues are estimated at 35-40 clan billion euros.
Classic British design uvekovechat Marc.
Hrestomatiynye examples of British design XX century, such as the red telephone booth outdoor mini-skirt, the London subway map, a plane Concord, car Mini, decorate a series of postage stamps, which will go on sale in Great Britain 13 January 2009. That was reported by BBC News, referring to the Royal Mail service (Royal Mail).
In 2009, Royal Mail plans to mark two anniversaries: 250 years since the birth of the poet Robert Burns (a series of stamps in his honor will be released on January 22) and the 150 th anniversary of the publication work of Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection." Series in honor of the darvinovskoy designed as a puzzle. It will go on sale February 12.
Later in 2009, Royal Mail will issue a series devoted to the fabulous creatures, firefighters, the pioneer of the industrial revolution, the Tudor dynasty, plants, threatened species, said The Telegraph.
In 2009, Royal Mail plans to mark two anniversaries: 250 years since the birth of the poet Robert Burns (a series of stamps in his honor will be released on January 22) and the 150 th anniversary of the publication work of Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection." Series in honor of the darvinovskoy designed as a puzzle. It will go on sale February 12.
Later in 2009, Royal Mail will issue a series devoted to the fabulous creatures, firefighters, the pioneer of the industrial revolution, the Tudor dynasty, plants, threatened species, said The Telegraph.
The Arab countries will gather at an emergency meeting on the situation in the Gaza Strip.
The Foreign Ministers of the Arab League will meet in Cairo on December 28 at an emergency meeting on the worsening situation in the Gaza Strip, the Associated Press, referring to the League Secretary General Amr Moussa.
Earlier, leaders of Arab countries have condemned the Israeli aggression and called for Jerusalem to immediately cease attacks on Gaza. According to the latest data, as a result of the Israeli raid, on December 27, killed about 155 Palestinians, more than 200 injured.
In response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, was caused by the Ambassador of Israel. Official Cairo blamed for the deaths of people in the Israeli army and promised to exert all efforts to establish peace in the region.
In addition, Egypt has opened its border with the Gaza Strip to transport the wounded Palestinians.
In the Jordanian capital of Amman, hundreds of people gathered outside the UN to protest against Israeli actions. In addition, massive demonstrations were held in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and Syria.
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora called the Israeli attack on militants from Hamas a "criminal operation" and said that the region is waiting for a new wave of massacres.
As reported by AFP, the head of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has contacted his counterparts from Arab countries and world leaders to formulate a unified position regarding the Israeli actions.
The actions of the Israeli army also condemned Pakistan, Iran, Libya, the European Union, France, Great Britain, Austria and Russia. USA, in turn, called on Israel to avoid human casualties in the Gaza Strip and said that Hamas must stop retaliatory attacks.
Earlier, leaders of Arab countries have condemned the Israeli aggression and called for Jerusalem to immediately cease attacks on Gaza. According to the latest data, as a result of the Israeli raid, on December 27, killed about 155 Palestinians, more than 200 injured.
In response to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, was caused by the Ambassador of Israel. Official Cairo blamed for the deaths of people in the Israeli army and promised to exert all efforts to establish peace in the region.
In addition, Egypt has opened its border with the Gaza Strip to transport the wounded Palestinians.
In the Jordanian capital of Amman, hundreds of people gathered outside the UN to protest against Israeli actions. In addition, massive demonstrations were held in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon and Syria.
Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Siniora called the Israeli attack on militants from Hamas a "criminal operation" and said that the region is waiting for a new wave of massacres.
As reported by AFP, the head of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas has contacted his counterparts from Arab countries and world leaders to formulate a unified position regarding the Israeli actions.
The actions of the Israeli army also condemned Pakistan, Iran, Libya, the European Union, France, Great Britain, Austria and Russia. USA, in turn, called on Israel to avoid human casualties in the Gaza Strip and said that Hamas must stop retaliatory attacks.
150 thousand Pakistanis came to mavzoleyu Bhutto.
SyuzhetyUbiystvo Bhutto01.10.2008Skonchalsya Benazir Bhutto, the alleged organizer of the assassination of more than 150 thousand Pakistanis came to mavzoleyu Benazir Bhutto December 27, the anniversary of her death. According to the Associated Press, some of them were hundreds of miles to put flowers on the grave of former heads of government in family Tomb Bhutto family in southern Pakistan in the village of Garhi Huda Baksh.
Participants expressed outrage at the fact that for the killing of Bhutto until now no one has suffered punishment. December 26, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the need to create a special United Nations commission to investigate the crime. With the formal request of the organization previously applied to the new government of Pakistan.
Former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, whom the opposition suspected of involvement in the murder, once in office, had opposed such an inquiry. In his opinion, for this crime is one of the leaders of Pakistani Taliban Baitulla Mehsud (Baitullah Mehsud), associated with Al Qaeda. "
Benazir Bhutto, was killed 27 December 2007 at a rally of his supporters in the city of Rawalpindi. The Pakistan People's Party (PNP), the leader of Bhutto, which was subsequently won the parliamentary elections, and the husband of ex-prime minister Asif Ali Zardari became the president of the country.
Participants expressed outrage at the fact that for the killing of Bhutto until now no one has suffered punishment. December 26, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said the need to create a special United Nations commission to investigate the crime. With the formal request of the organization previously applied to the new government of Pakistan.
Former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf, whom the opposition suspected of involvement in the murder, once in office, had opposed such an inquiry. In his opinion, for this crime is one of the leaders of Pakistani Taliban Baitulla Mehsud (Baitullah Mehsud), associated with Al Qaeda. "
Benazir Bhutto, was killed 27 December 2007 at a rally of his supporters in the city of Rawalpindi. The Pakistan People's Party (PNP), the leader of Bhutto, which was subsequently won the parliamentary elections, and the husband of ex-prime minister Asif Ali Zardari became the president of the country.
Israel has declared its readiness for a ground operation in Gaza.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza30.12.2008VVS Israel struck at Hamas targets in Gaza GazeKommentariiTretya intifada28.12.2008V beginning of the Israeli military operation "Cast lead" Israel is ready to bring troops into the territory Gaza Strip, reported AFP. The representative of the Army Command Avital Leibowitz (Avital Liebovitz) said the agency that the ground forces are given in full alert and waiting for the order of the entrance to Gaza.
He noted that while Israel is attacking the militants of Hamas from the air, and naval vessels.
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said the bombardment of Gaza is only a first step, to be followed by others.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in turn, promised to use all legal means to stop the shelling of Israeli territory Hamas militants, said Bloombeg.
According to Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilanai (Matan Vilnai), which quotes AFP, Hamas has "a hundred missiles, but the movement of every day is becoming weaker. "We must completely change the situation in the south of Israel" - said Vilanai, adding that the conflict could take weeks.
Meanwhile, The Jerusalem Post reported that Vilanai declared a militant Hamas hundred missiles. "
Meanwhile, the December 30, an Israeli warship is not put to the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid from Cyprus, reported AFP. Activists "free gas" intended to break the Israeli blockade on the Palestinians and to deliver three tons of medicines, but their boat "Dignity" hit an Israeli ship.
The Israeli side insists that the incident occurred on the fault of the captain "Dignity", which has not responded to request the military.
As a result of the collision was not injured, but a ship with humanitarian aid has had to turn back.
Israeli aircraft shelled the Gaza Strip since 27 December. As a result of operations against the Hamas militants killed at least 360 Palestinians, more than a thousand injured. According to the UN, about 60 dead - civilians.
Meanwhile, in Israel since the start of the operation was launched more than 250 missiles. Killed four people - three civilians and one military. Several dozen people were injured.
He noted that while Israel is attacking the militants of Hamas from the air, and naval vessels.
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said the bombardment of Gaza is only a first step, to be followed by others.
Defense Minister Ehud Barak, in turn, promised to use all legal means to stop the shelling of Israeli territory Hamas militants, said Bloombeg.
According to Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilanai (Matan Vilnai), which quotes AFP, Hamas has "a hundred missiles, but the movement of every day is becoming weaker. "We must completely change the situation in the south of Israel" - said Vilanai, adding that the conflict could take weeks.
Meanwhile, The Jerusalem Post reported that Vilanai declared a militant Hamas hundred missiles. "
Meanwhile, the December 30, an Israeli warship is not put to the Gaza Strip, humanitarian aid from Cyprus, reported AFP. Activists "free gas" intended to break the Israeli blockade on the Palestinians and to deliver three tons of medicines, but their boat "Dignity" hit an Israeli ship.
The Israeli side insists that the incident occurred on the fault of the captain "Dignity", which has not responded to request the military.
As a result of the collision was not injured, but a ship with humanitarian aid has had to turn back.
Israeli aircraft shelled the Gaza Strip since 27 December. As a result of operations against the Hamas militants killed at least 360 Palestinians, more than a thousand injured. According to the UN, about 60 dead - civilians.
Meanwhile, in Israel since the start of the operation was launched more than 250 missiles. Killed four people - three civilians and one military. Several dozen people were injured.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
In Singapore, kidnapped hours at 5.5 million dollars.
Dear hours totaling 5.5 million dollars were stolen from the Singapore store at Christmas, tells AFP.
The store hours were represented brands Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Cartier. The cost of some hours to reach the tens of thousands of dollars.
The police said that this is one of the largest thefts committed in Singapore, which is known for its security.
In a statement the company Cortina Holdings, which owns a shop, says that this incident will have serious financial implications. However, Cortina has assured shareholders that the cash from the company's all right, and its stores operate as usual.
In 2009, Cortina plans to open five new stores in Singapore.
The store hours were represented brands Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Cartier. The cost of some hours to reach the tens of thousands of dollars.
The police said that this is one of the largest thefts committed in Singapore, which is known for its security.
In a statement the company Cortina Holdings, which owns a shop, says that this incident will have serious financial implications. However, Cortina has assured shareholders that the cash from the company's all right, and its stores operate as usual.
In 2009, Cortina plans to open five new stores in Singapore.
Hamas said the Israeli raid rocket attacks.
Continuing: Arab countries will gather at an emergency meeting on the situation in Gaza Strip
Hamas militants fired rockets into Israel in response to avianalet the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip, reported AFP.
According to the Agency in Israel were released dozens of missiles. The Jerusalem Post reported that six rockets landed in the city of Ashkelon, two more - in the town of Netivot.
One of the rockets hit a residential building in Netivot, leaving one woman died, another five people were injured.
Earlier, Hamas made on the radio to call for his colleagues to unite to respond to Israeli attacks.
According to the latest data, the Israeli Air Force raid in Gaza killed at least 155 Palestinians. The aim of these attacks have been the position of Hamas militants. Plaque day occurred on 27 December, came under attack more than 30 different sites.
Egypt has promised to open the border for transportation of the wounded Palestinians. President Hosni Mubarak condemned Israel, calling it the "military aggression of the occupying forces."
It was reported that the six-month truce between Israel and Hamas ended 19 December.
Hamas militants fired rockets into Israel in response to avianalet the Israeli army in the Gaza Strip, reported AFP.
According to the Agency in Israel were released dozens of missiles. The Jerusalem Post reported that six rockets landed in the city of Ashkelon, two more - in the town of Netivot.
One of the rockets hit a residential building in Netivot, leaving one woman died, another five people were injured.
Earlier, Hamas made on the radio to call for his colleagues to unite to respond to Israeli attacks.
According to the latest data, the Israeli Air Force raid in Gaza killed at least 155 Palestinians. The aim of these attacks have been the position of Hamas militants. Plaque day occurred on 27 December, came under attack more than 30 different sites.
Egypt has promised to open the border for transportation of the wounded Palestinians. President Hosni Mubarak condemned Israel, calling it the "military aggression of the occupying forces."
It was reported that the six-month truce between Israel and Hamas ended 19 December.
We started preparations for the evacuation of Russians from the Gaza Strip.
Russian diplomats have begun preparations to evacuate Russian citizens from the Gaza Strip. That was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press attache of the Russian Embassy in Israel Anastasia Fyodorova.
Diplomats have started to compile lists of candidates for the exit, which will then need to agree with the Israeli authorities. On the specific timing of the evacuation is not yet under way.
According to RIA Novosti, leave the Gaza Strip has expressed a desire to 30 people - 28 Russians and two citizens of Moldova. It is noted that some of the Russians in the Palestinian territories difficult to reach because of poor communication, therefore, is not all aware of the preparations to evacuate.
The majority of Russian citizens in the Gaza Strip - it is the wives and children of Palestinians uchivshihsya in the former Soviet Union.
Israel is the second day of a large-scale operation in Gaza against the militant Palestinian movement Hamas. According to the latest data, a large number of air strikes killed more than 270 people.
Diplomats have started to compile lists of candidates for the exit, which will then need to agree with the Israeli authorities. On the specific timing of the evacuation is not yet under way.
According to RIA Novosti, leave the Gaza Strip has expressed a desire to 30 people - 28 Russians and two citizens of Moldova. It is noted that some of the Russians in the Palestinian territories difficult to reach because of poor communication, therefore, is not all aware of the preparations to evacuate.
The majority of Russian citizens in the Gaza Strip - it is the wives and children of Palestinians uchivshihsya in the former Soviet Union.
Israel is the second day of a large-scale operation in Gaza against the militant Palestinian movement Hamas. According to the latest data, a large number of air strikes killed more than 270 people.
At the plant in Japan to manually disable the reactor.
Specialists Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Japan were forced to manually stop the work of one of the reactors, said Bloomberg.
As specified in the company of Chubu Electric Power Co., Serving Hamaoka, worked at the plant alarm system recorded dangerous levels of hydrogen in the sewage system, waste gas. In this regard, it was decided to manually stop the reactor.
The company assured that the review indicated no signs of leakage of radioactive substances.
Hamaoka nuclear power plant located in Shizuoka Prefecture. Last month at the plant also srabatyvala alarm system, so the reactor was shut down until December 27.
As specified in the company of Chubu Electric Power Co., Serving Hamaoka, worked at the plant alarm system recorded dangerous levels of hydrogen in the sewage system, waste gas. In this regard, it was decided to manually stop the reactor.
The company assured that the review indicated no signs of leakage of radioactive substances.
Hamaoka nuclear power plant located in Shizuoka Prefecture. Last month at the plant also srabatyvala alarm system, so the reactor was shut down until December 27.
The elections in Bangladesh, won the party of former prime minister.
At the December 29 parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, according to preliminary data, the winning party Awami League, headed by Sheikh Hasina Vazed occupied from 1996 to 2001 as prime minister. That was reported by AFP, referring to the press office of the Awami League. Final results will be until the end of the day.
The winner in the election is declared the party, which will take most seats in the National Assembly, consisting of 300 representatives.
Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party is the largest opposition party in the country and the most likely contenders for the role of government. Leaders of both parties have promised voters to reduce the prices of food and to fight corruption.
The first since 2001 elections were held in Bangladesh in 35 thousand sites. They were attended by 200 thousand observers, and 600 thousand police officers provided security. Turnout was about 70 percent. The right to vote in these elections was 81 million people from 150 million.
The winner in the election is declared the party, which will take most seats in the National Assembly, consisting of 300 representatives.
Awami League and Bangladesh Nationalist Party is the largest opposition party in the country and the most likely contenders for the role of government. Leaders of both parties have promised voters to reduce the prices of food and to fight corruption.
The first since 2001 elections were held in Bangladesh in 35 thousand sites. They were attended by 200 thousand observers, and 600 thousand police officers provided security. Turnout was about 70 percent. The right to vote in these elections was 81 million people from 150 million.
Monday, December 29, 2008
UN Security Council will hold closed consultations on the situation in the Middle East.
The UN Security Council on Saturday evening, will meet in New York for private consultations to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the agency said, citing unnamed sources at the UN. This information, referring to the official announcement by the representative of the UN agency confirms France Presse.
As the source of the agency, consultations will begin at 22:00 local time (6:00 on Sunday in Moscow). As expected, they may decide to call an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council.
Writes newspaper The Jerusalem Post, according to latest figures, as a result of massive Israeli air force bombing of the Gaza Strip, launched on Saturday morning killed more than 230 people, among whom, according to some estimates, civilians, including children.
Hamas responded with rocket shelling of southern Israel, killing 58-year-old resident of the city Netivet Beberi Vankin.
A few hours ago, Israeli media have information that Israel has begun subtend infantry and armor to the border with the Gaza Strip, it is possible that they will take part in ground operations against militants of Hamas. According to the received from unnamed representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the operation, called "Cast lead, could take several weeks.
The main purpose of the operation, Defense Minister Ehud Barak called the cessation of terrorist activities by Hamas against Israeli civilians, including the cessation of rocket attacks on Israeli towns.
On Wednesday 31 December in Cairo, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of member countries of the Arab League, then on January 2, in the Qatari capital Doha will host the summit of the organization. Representatives of Arab states earlier recall, condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza.
As the source of the agency, consultations will begin at 22:00 local time (6:00 on Sunday in Moscow). As expected, they may decide to call an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council.
Writes newspaper The Jerusalem Post, according to latest figures, as a result of massive Israeli air force bombing of the Gaza Strip, launched on Saturday morning killed more than 230 people, among whom, according to some estimates, civilians, including children.
Hamas responded with rocket shelling of southern Israel, killing 58-year-old resident of the city Netivet Beberi Vankin.
A few hours ago, Israeli media have information that Israel has begun subtend infantry and armor to the border with the Gaza Strip, it is possible that they will take part in ground operations against militants of Hamas. According to the received from unnamed representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the operation, called "Cast lead, could take several weeks.
The main purpose of the operation, Defense Minister Ehud Barak called the cessation of terrorist activities by Hamas against Israeli civilians, including the cessation of rocket attacks on Israeli towns.
On Wednesday 31 December in Cairo, a meeting of Foreign Ministers of member countries of the Arab League, then on January 2, in the Qatari capital Doha will host the summit of the organization. Representatives of Arab states earlier recall, condemned the Israeli attack on Gaza.
The Somali president has resigned.
Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, who four years as President of Somalia, announced the resignation at a special sitting of Parliament countries 29 December 2008. This is the agency France Presse. The intention to leave the post Yusuf Ahmed said another 24 December, the day after his aides denied it, but, nevertheless, the dismissal took place. Now the presidency will be the Speaker of Parliament.
December 14, Yusuf Ahmed dismissed the Transitional Government Premier Nur Hassan Hussein (Nur Hassan Hussein). Despite the opinion of members of parliament in two days the president has appointed a new prime minister - Mohammed Mohamuda Gouled. But Gouled resigned December 24, not wishing to be among the parliamentarians and the president.
The conflict between Parliament and the President of Somalia is linked to different positions on negotiations with the warring Islamic factions. Administration Yusuf Ahmed managed to control only a small enclaves in the country.
The resignation of Abdullah Yusuf can help create a wider than before, the government coalition, said the browser Reuters. However, the transition period is fraught with new bloodshed.
December 14, Yusuf Ahmed dismissed the Transitional Government Premier Nur Hassan Hussein (Nur Hassan Hussein). Despite the opinion of members of parliament in two days the president has appointed a new prime minister - Mohammed Mohamuda Gouled. But Gouled resigned December 24, not wishing to be among the parliamentarians and the president.
The conflict between Parliament and the President of Somalia is linked to different positions on negotiations with the warring Islamic factions. Administration Yusuf Ahmed managed to control only a small enclaves in the country.
The resignation of Abdullah Yusuf can help create a wider than before, the government coalition, said the browser Reuters. However, the transition period is fraught with new bloodshed.
The Palestinians broke through the border with Egypt.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza28.12.2008V result of attacks killed more than 280 chelovekKommentariiTretya intifada28.12.2008V Gaza beginning of the Israeli military operation "Cast lead" The Palestinians broke out of the Gaza Strip to Egypt, breaking the barrier at the border.
As reported on the website of the newspaper Yediot Ahronot, on Egyptian territory, hundreds of Palestinians were able to penetrate. To break down barriers, they used bulldozers. Other estimates, from crossing the border are dozens.
Haaretz said, referring to Egyptian sources, the Palestinians broke at the border, which previously came under Israeli air strike. Israel bombed the border area to destroy tunnels used to smuggle weapons and explosives. According to a source Haaretz, bloom before the Egyptian police have been withdrawn from the border.
AFP reported that Egyptian policemen fired in the air to stop a crowd of Palestinians. According to the Yediot Ahronot, the shooting did not prevent the Palestinians to break through the border.
Meanwhile, through the checkpoint in Rafiah in the Gaza Strip 12 cars entered the Egyptian Red Crescent. Earlier, the Egyptians said that the Palestinian movement Hamas controlling Gaza, not to evacuate the wounded to Egypt.
As reported on the website of the newspaper Yediot Ahronot, on Egyptian territory, hundreds of Palestinians were able to penetrate. To break down barriers, they used bulldozers. Other estimates, from crossing the border are dozens.
Haaretz said, referring to Egyptian sources, the Palestinians broke at the border, which previously came under Israeli air strike. Israel bombed the border area to destroy tunnels used to smuggle weapons and explosives. According to a source Haaretz, bloom before the Egyptian police have been withdrawn from the border.
AFP reported that Egyptian policemen fired in the air to stop a crowd of Palestinians. According to the Yediot Ahronot, the shooting did not prevent the Palestinians to break through the border.
Meanwhile, through the checkpoint in Rafiah in the Gaza Strip 12 cars entered the Egyptian Red Crescent. Earlier, the Egyptians said that the Palestinian movement Hamas controlling Gaza, not to evacuate the wounded to Egypt.
The guard was an agent of the President of Mexico, drug cartels.
Mexican authorities have accused the officer of the Presidential Security Service that he was a drug agent, said "the BBC" on Sunday, December 28.
Mayor Arturo Gonzalez Rodriguez (Arturo Gonzalez Rodriguez) placed under house arrest for 40 days during the investigation. It is suspected that he had reported drug cartels "Beltrán Leyva" of the movements of President Felipe Calderon of Mexico (Felipe Calderon). The investigation is believed that informatoru narkokartel paid 100 thousand dollars.
 The representative of the President poyasnilAssociated Press, that Rodriguez was not a personal bodyguard Calderon.
It is noted that Major was arrested in Operation Clean ", which currently hold the Mexican secret service. More than a dozen high-ranking police officers and officials from the government arrested on suspicion of having links to drug cartels.
According to Mexican prosecutors, in 2008, nearly 5400 people have been killed in so-called "drug wars".
Last week, near the city of Acapulco, police discovered the bodies of eight soldiers. The bodies were beheaded. Later, a plastic bag with the heads found at the shopping center. It is possible that the crime involved drug traffickers.
"BBC notes that President Calderon recently conducted in Mexico, a large-scale operation against the drug mafia, which involved thousands of police and military.
Mayor Arturo Gonzalez Rodriguez (Arturo Gonzalez Rodriguez) placed under house arrest for 40 days during the investigation. It is suspected that he had reported drug cartels "Beltrán Leyva" of the movements of President Felipe Calderon of Mexico (Felipe Calderon). The investigation is believed that informatoru narkokartel paid 100 thousand dollars.
 The representative of the President poyasnilAssociated Press, that Rodriguez was not a personal bodyguard Calderon.
It is noted that Major was arrested in Operation Clean ", which currently hold the Mexican secret service. More than a dozen high-ranking police officers and officials from the government arrested on suspicion of having links to drug cartels.
According to Mexican prosecutors, in 2008, nearly 5400 people have been killed in so-called "drug wars".
Last week, near the city of Acapulco, police discovered the bodies of eight soldiers. The bodies were beheaded. Later, a plastic bag with the heads found at the shopping center. It is possible that the crime involved drug traffickers.
"BBC notes that President Calderon recently conducted in Mexico, a large-scale operation against the drug mafia, which involved thousands of police and military.
Turkish Air Force aircraft attacked Kurdish fighters in Iraq.
Turkish Air Force aircraft attacked the shelter Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, AFP reported on 28 December, with reference to the representative of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
The bombing of the camps of Kurdish separatists in Iraq's districts Hvakurk and Hnera started around 12:00 Moscow time and lasted for about three hours. Representatives of the PKK said that they had no information about casualties among the rebels.
Remember, December 24, three Turkish soldiers were killed and another 17 were wounded in an attack by Kurdish fighters in the Turkish city Dzhizre near the border with Iraq. This is the third bombing of the positions of the Kurds for December: the previous was 16 December.
Remember, in November, Turkey, the United States and Iraq have agreed to combine efforts to fight extremists PKK. On the territory of Iraq, presumably there are about two thousands of Kurdish fighters.
The bombing of the camps of Kurdish separatists in Iraq's districts Hvakurk and Hnera started around 12:00 Moscow time and lasted for about three hours. Representatives of the PKK said that they had no information about casualties among the rebels.
Remember, December 24, three Turkish soldiers were killed and another 17 were wounded in an attack by Kurdish fighters in the Turkish city Dzhizre near the border with Iraq. This is the third bombing of the positions of the Kurds for December: the previous was 16 December.
Remember, in November, Turkey, the United States and Iraq have agreed to combine efforts to fight extremists PKK. On the territory of Iraq, presumably there are about two thousands of Kurdish fighters.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
In the capital of Sri Lankan suicide bomber blew up.
At least five people were killed and 15 wounded in suicide bombing, arranged on Sunday morning, a suicide bomber in the capital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Agency France Presse, citing local police.
The explosion occurred at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the city, and all were members of the civil defense forces of Sri Lanka. As the representative of the police, the terrorists managed to penetrate the location of troops in the DPP, where he led a bomb.
All the victims were hospitalized in the main city hospital Colombo. It is also known that belonged to a terrorist group the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Other details of the accident is unknown.
Recall that on the night of Sunday, the representative of the Sri Lankan Navy said that off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula ship Navy sank the ship supplies Tamil Tiger, killing four terrorists on board.
It reminds the agency, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, since its founding in 1972, fighting for an independent Tamil state in part of Sri Lanka.
The explosion occurred at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the city, and all were members of the civil defense forces of Sri Lanka. As the representative of the police, the terrorists managed to penetrate the location of troops in the DPP, where he led a bomb.
All the victims were hospitalized in the main city hospital Colombo. It is also known that belonged to a terrorist group the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Other details of the accident is unknown.
Recall that on the night of Sunday, the representative of the Sri Lankan Navy said that off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula ship Navy sank the ship supplies Tamil Tiger, killing four terrorists on board.
It reminds the agency, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, since its founding in 1972, fighting for an independent Tamil state in part of Sri Lanka.
In Afghanistan, the Tajik militants were arrested.
The leader of the offices of the Islamic Party of Turkestan (IPT) in northern Tajikistan Anvarzhon Kaumov arrested in Afghanistan. That was reported by AFP.
According to the agency gunman IPT, which is in Russia and other countries recognized terrorist organization, will be handed over to Tajik authorities. Kaumova accused of preparing attacks on police in the northern part of Tajikistan. According to AFP source at the National Security Committee of Tajikistan, Kaumov may already be issued on 27 December.
The arrest was made possible thanks to an agreement on extradition of militants, made the Tajik and Afghan authorities in early December. "The Islamic Party of Turkestan (former name - the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan) is considered one of the most extremist groups in Central Asia. It was founded in 1996 by members of banned in Uzbekistan, political parties and movements with a view to establishing a Central Asian Islamic state.
According to the agency gunman IPT, which is in Russia and other countries recognized terrorist organization, will be handed over to Tajik authorities. Kaumova accused of preparing attacks on police in the northern part of Tajikistan. According to AFP source at the National Security Committee of Tajikistan, Kaumov may already be issued on 27 December.
The arrest was made possible thanks to an agreement on extradition of militants, made the Tajik and Afghan authorities in early December. "The Islamic Party of Turkestan (former name - the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan) is considered one of the most extremist groups in Central Asia. It was founded in 1996 by members of banned in Uzbekistan, political parties and movements with a view to establishing a Central Asian Islamic state.
Israel launched a swift withdrawal to the border with the Gaza Strip.
Continuing: UN Security Council will hold closed consultations on the situation in the Middle East
Israel launched a swift withdrawal to the border with the Gaza Strip, preparing a possible ground operations, the newspaper wrote on Saturday, The Jerusalem Post, referring to unnamed representatives of the Ministry of Defense. This information, referring to Israeli television and independent sources, confirms the BBC TV
As told The Jerusalem Post Israeli armed forces, the Israeli military operation is not aimed at seizing the Gaza Strip or the overthrow of Hamas, but has three main goals: an end to rocket attacks on southern Israel, an end to the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza Strip and an end to terrorist activities by Hamas against Israel .
Styanutye to the border troops will take part in some ground operations, which will be accompanied by new avianaletami position on Hamas militants. "Our aim - to cause such a blow to Hamas, which would have forced them to stop all attacks and other attacks on Israeli citizens and members of the IDF," - words edition quoted Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
According to agency Reuters, in an interview with American television channel Fox News Barak also said that Israel "can not go to a truce with Hamas, earlier called on to do, in particular, UN, EU and Russia. "To ask us about a truce with Hamas - which is still ask you about a truce with Al Qaeda." Such a move, we simply can not "- Barak said in an interview with an American correspondent.
Earlier, remember, it was reported that on Saturday morning launched a military operation would continue for more than a week. According to the sources of The Jerusalem Post, it could stretch for several weeks.
Remember, the first massive Israeli air aviaudara on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip killed at least 228 people and wounding about 700. Hamas said the shelling of southern Israel, killing 58-year-old resident of the city Netivet Beberi Vankin.
Leaders of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashal denounced the Israeli attack, while the latter called on Palestinians to start a third intifada. Haniyeh vowed that Hamas did not give in and will continue the resistance, calling the Israeli bombardment "terrible massacre".
According to the latest data from Reuters on the Palestinian side, as a result of new avianaleta one of the bombs land in a mosque in Gaza, killing two people. Israeli sources have not yet commented on this information.
Israel launched a swift withdrawal to the border with the Gaza Strip, preparing a possible ground operations, the newspaper wrote on Saturday, The Jerusalem Post, referring to unnamed representatives of the Ministry of Defense. This information, referring to Israeli television and independent sources, confirms the BBC TV
As told The Jerusalem Post Israeli armed forces, the Israeli military operation is not aimed at seizing the Gaza Strip or the overthrow of Hamas, but has three main goals: an end to rocket attacks on southern Israel, an end to the smuggling of weapons into the Gaza Strip and an end to terrorist activities by Hamas against Israel .
Styanutye to the border troops will take part in some ground operations, which will be accompanied by new avianaletami position on Hamas militants. "Our aim - to cause such a blow to Hamas, which would have forced them to stop all attacks and other attacks on Israeli citizens and members of the IDF," - words edition quoted Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
According to agency Reuters, in an interview with American television channel Fox News Barak also said that Israel "can not go to a truce with Hamas, earlier called on to do, in particular, UN, EU and Russia. "To ask us about a truce with Hamas - which is still ask you about a truce with Al Qaeda." Such a move, we simply can not "- Barak said in an interview with an American correspondent.
Earlier, remember, it was reported that on Saturday morning launched a military operation would continue for more than a week. According to the sources of The Jerusalem Post, it could stretch for several weeks.
Remember, the first massive Israeli air aviaudara on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip killed at least 228 people and wounding about 700. Hamas said the shelling of southern Israel, killing 58-year-old resident of the city Netivet Beberi Vankin.
Leaders of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashal denounced the Israeli attack, while the latter called on Palestinians to start a third intifada. Haniyeh vowed that Hamas did not give in and will continue the resistance, calling the Israeli bombardment "terrible massacre".
According to the latest data from Reuters on the Palestinian side, as a result of new avianaleta one of the bombs land in a mosque in Gaza, killing two people. Israeli sources have not yet commented on this information.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Killer of British model found schizophrenic.
In Britain, sentenced for the murder of model Rachel Nickel (Rachel Nickell), who had been raped and zarezana 16 years ago. According to the TV channel Sky News, guilty of the crime found Neyper Robert (Robert Napper), suffering from schizophrenia.
According to the court, 42-year-old killer will be before the end of life isolated from society in a special psychiatric hospital, where criminals are held.
Rachel Nickel was killed in 1993 when gulyala a two-son London suburb. Neyper attacked the 23-year-old woman, raped her and stabbed her nearly 50 blows with a knife. The child Nikel remained alive: when he found he had kept the body of the deceased mother.
Remarkably, within a year for the crime condemned man named Colin Stegg (Colin Stagg). He spent about a year in prison, after which he was acquitted of the charge: the court concluded that investigators falsified evidence against Stegga to disclose delo.Vposledstvii innocent convict more than 10 years sought by British authorities to pay him compensation. According to Stegga, he became a pariah and, in spite of rehabilitation, his men were afraid.
The new suspect has emerged in the murder of Nikel only in 2006. Suspicions for Neypera Pali, who had already been in a psychiatric clinic: one year after the death of a model he had killed another young woman and her four-year daughter. It initiated a new investigation, and after a DNA test revealed that the killer Nickel is also Neyper.
According to the court, 42-year-old killer will be before the end of life isolated from society in a special psychiatric hospital, where criminals are held.
Rachel Nickel was killed in 1993 when gulyala a two-son London suburb. Neyper attacked the 23-year-old woman, raped her and stabbed her nearly 50 blows with a knife. The child Nikel remained alive: when he found he had kept the body of the deceased mother.
Remarkably, within a year for the crime condemned man named Colin Stegg (Colin Stagg). He spent about a year in prison, after which he was acquitted of the charge: the court concluded that investigators falsified evidence against Stegga to disclose delo.Vposledstvii innocent convict more than 10 years sought by British authorities to pay him compensation. According to Stegga, he became a pariah and, in spite of rehabilitation, his men were afraid.
The new suspect has emerged in the murder of Nikel only in 2006. Suspicions for Neypera Pali, who had already been in a psychiatric clinic: one year after the death of a model he had killed another young woman and her four-year daughter. It initiated a new investigation, and after a DNA test revealed that the killer Nickel is also Neyper.
Pakistan flag troops to the border with India.
Pakistan has begun moving troops to the border with India. For this purpose, thousands of troops diverted from the Pakistan-Afghan border, the Associated Press, referring to an anonymous source in nenazvannoy exploration.
Transfer forces linked to the worsening of relations between New Delhi and Islamabad that has emerged since the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in India are confident that in the attack were Pakistanis, he added interlocutor AP.
In total, the border with India sent 20 thousand troops to deploy in Kasure and Sialkot, settlements near the border. AP correspondent asserts that he saw about 40 military trucks from leaving for Pakistan-Afghan border.
Note that in the provinces bordering Afghanistan are serving about 100 thousand Pakistani military. Such a high concentration of troops is due to militant activity by the Taliban, operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, in some areas.
Transfer forces linked to the worsening of relations between New Delhi and Islamabad that has emerged since the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in India are confident that in the attack were Pakistanis, he added interlocutor AP.
In total, the border with India sent 20 thousand troops to deploy in Kasure and Sialkot, settlements near the border. AP correspondent asserts that he saw about 40 military trucks from leaving for Pakistan-Afghan border.
Note that in the provinces bordering Afghanistan are serving about 100 thousand Pakistani military. Such a high concentration of troops is due to militant activity by the Taliban, operating in both Afghanistan and Pakistan, in some areas.
By July 2009, will remain in Iraq only to U.S. troops.
All foreign troops except the Americans will leave Iraq by July 2009, transfers AFP. This was announced by the head of the parliamentary committee on international affairs Hamman Hammudi. Installed Government period of withdrawal of foreign troops must receive approval in the parliament of Iraq.
According to Hammudi, prepared according to schedule, foreign troops will be withdrawn within five to seven months after 1 January 2009.
The bulk of troops, who will leave Iraq, accounted for 4 thousand British soldiers. British media reported that the withdrawal of troops from Iraq will begin in March and will be almost completed by June, but representatives from the Ministry of Defense did not confirm this information, saying that a timetable for troop withdrawal would depend on the situation in Iraq.
American troops must leave Iraq by the end of 2011. This timing provides a bilateral agreement between Washington and Baghdad, which has already been approved by Parliament.
According to Hammudi, prepared according to schedule, foreign troops will be withdrawn within five to seven months after 1 January 2009.
The bulk of troops, who will leave Iraq, accounted for 4 thousand British soldiers. British media reported that the withdrawal of troops from Iraq will begin in March and will be almost completed by June, but representatives from the Ministry of Defense did not confirm this information, saying that a timetable for troop withdrawal would depend on the situation in Iraq.
American troops must leave Iraq by the end of 2011. This timing provides a bilateral agreement between Washington and Baghdad, which has already been approved by Parliament.
Russian yacht left round of the regatta due to lack of money.
Representatives of the Russian team announced the termination of participation in the round regatta Volvo Ocean Race-2008/09. Russian yacht "Kosatka will not be able to continue sailing because of a lack of money, reportedly at the regatta.
The press service of the Russian team ( "Team Russia") said that for several months did not find a sponsor that would allow the participation of "whale" in the regatta. In this regard, the yacht comes with the distance to the third stage of the regatta, which ends in Singapore.
Note that on the rules of Volvo Ocean Race team vybyvshaya at any stage, be able once again to participate in the regatta, which will decide their financial problems.
RIA Novosti said that in a similar situation 19 years ago, got the first and only in the history of the regatta Soviet Whitbread yacht "Fazisi. Her crew, however, managed to complete the journey without interruption, as well as the financing of yachts were due to charitable contributions in every port-stop.
The press service of the Russian team ( "Team Russia") said that for several months did not find a sponsor that would allow the participation of "whale" in the regatta. In this regard, the yacht comes with the distance to the third stage of the regatta, which ends in Singapore.
Note that on the rules of Volvo Ocean Race team vybyvshaya at any stage, be able once again to participate in the regatta, which will decide their financial problems.
RIA Novosti said that in a similar situation 19 years ago, got the first and only in the history of the regatta Soviet Whitbread yacht "Fazisi. Her crew, however, managed to complete the journey without interruption, as well as the financing of yachts were due to charitable contributions in every port-stop.
Belgian TV for the third time criticized for its lack of respect for Jews.
  Belgian Jewish organizations protested in connection with the jokes about the Holocaust, which were announced in the broadcast VRT television show Het Besluit. On this December 25, reports Associated Press.
21 December funster Philip Geubels, speaking at the Het Besluit, commented on the recent withdrawal from the ether VRT cooking programs about Hitler's favorite food. The transfer did not show because of the protest Jews. "What they will do if in Antwerp will be a major gas leak? Served on the city to court for provocation?" - Said Geubels. In Antwerp, there are large Jewish community.
Also Geubels noticed that the repetition of the Holocaust can not be, because over the last few years, Jews poumneli. "They are dispersed all over the world. Try to surround them now! Most of them are in America, so you can not send them by train to Germany" - explained the artist.
"What comic said, it is his job. But VRT decided to include it in the show. In this connection, you can ask a question: is the task of public service broadcasting", - said the leader of the Jewish group Joods Actueel Michael Freydlih. Freydlih said that it intends to respond to the actions of the television legal methods.
VRT has been criticized by Jews for the third time in the last two months. In addition to the program of Hitler's favorite food, television has used the image of the Fuhrer in tourism advertising programs about Berlin (on other data, it was the advertising of the same cooking show). In multiplikatsionnom video with Hitler vskinutoy hand was depicted as a striptizera. That advertisement has caused resentment not only of Jewish organizations, but the German Embassy in Belgium. The video was taken off the air.
21 December funster Philip Geubels, speaking at the Het Besluit, commented on the recent withdrawal from the ether VRT cooking programs about Hitler's favorite food. The transfer did not show because of the protest Jews. "What they will do if in Antwerp will be a major gas leak? Served on the city to court for provocation?" - Said Geubels. In Antwerp, there are large Jewish community.
Also Geubels noticed that the repetition of the Holocaust can not be, because over the last few years, Jews poumneli. "They are dispersed all over the world. Try to surround them now! Most of them are in America, so you can not send them by train to Germany" - explained the artist.
"What comic said, it is his job. But VRT decided to include it in the show. In this connection, you can ask a question: is the task of public service broadcasting", - said the leader of the Jewish group Joods Actueel Michael Freydlih. Freydlih said that it intends to respond to the actions of the television legal methods.
VRT has been criticized by Jews for the third time in the last two months. In addition to the program of Hitler's favorite food, television has used the image of the Fuhrer in tourism advertising programs about Berlin (on other data, it was the advertising of the same cooking show). In multiplikatsionnom video with Hitler vskinutoy hand was depicted as a striptizera. That advertisement has caused resentment not only of Jewish organizations, but the German Embassy in Belgium. The video was taken off the air.
In a suburb of Athens, shot a passenger train.
SyuzhetyBesporyadki Gretsii23.12.2008V in Athens was a new march protestaV the suburbs of Athens on Thursday evening, was shot a passenger train, said AFP, referring to the law enforcement authorities of Greece.
The incident, described it, occurred in Tavros - a suburb of the capital of Greece. The train was quickly stopped and the passengers evacuated. None of the train were not injured, but one of the cars were broken windows.
Law enforcement authorities do not exclude that the firing of a train of massive protests, since December 6, when in Athens, police killed 15-year-old anarchists.
American intelligence has predicted a biological attack on the United States.
According to an internal report of Ministry of National Security dollars in the next five years, the most tangible terrorist threat to America will come from the use of weapons of mass destruction: nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.
In the 38-page report, which was able to familiarize agency Associated Press, contains a forecast of terrorist activity prior to 2013. According to the forecast in the next five years, the terrorists will attempt to conduct a large-scale biological attack on the United States.
In doing so, however, that such an attack and the risk associated with the use of other types of WMD - the most serious - are also the most unlikely of all possible. This is because the force in the world terrorist organizations would be extremely difficult to find everything necessary to implement such ambitious plans resources.
Another element contained in the report is an analysis of the forecast of an increase in the number of those in the U.S. "radical Islamists." This will be due to the fact that, as expected, will increase the influx of immigrants from Iraq, Sudan and Somalia, as in these countries are fighting. At the same time, as proposed to limit the number of refugees from Africa to the United States up to 12 thousand people, it is projected that many Africans are trying to enter the country illegally through.
Among other reasons for the influx of illegal immigrants in the United States called the tightening of procedures for granting political asylum in Europe, as well as the complexity of the official immigration procedures. Predicted that under the guise of migrants in the United States might try to infiltrate the terrorist attacks of potential participants.
Remember, the prognosis of the dangers of WMD - and biological terrorist attack in particular - earlier in the year 2008 has already made a Special Commission of the U.S. Congress. His report to the broader analysis of changes in the world, also published the National Council for exploration dollars.
In the 38-page report, which was able to familiarize agency Associated Press, contains a forecast of terrorist activity prior to 2013. According to the forecast in the next five years, the terrorists will attempt to conduct a large-scale biological attack on the United States.
In doing so, however, that such an attack and the risk associated with the use of other types of WMD - the most serious - are also the most unlikely of all possible. This is because the force in the world terrorist organizations would be extremely difficult to find everything necessary to implement such ambitious plans resources.
Another element contained in the report is an analysis of the forecast of an increase in the number of those in the U.S. "radical Islamists." This will be due to the fact that, as expected, will increase the influx of immigrants from Iraq, Sudan and Somalia, as in these countries are fighting. At the same time, as proposed to limit the number of refugees from Africa to the United States up to 12 thousand people, it is projected that many Africans are trying to enter the country illegally through.
Among other reasons for the influx of illegal immigrants in the United States called the tightening of procedures for granting political asylum in Europe, as well as the complexity of the official immigration procedures. Predicted that under the guise of migrants in the United States might try to infiltrate the terrorist attacks of potential participants.
Remember, the prognosis of the dangers of WMD - and biological terrorist attack in particular - earlier in the year 2008 has already made a Special Commission of the U.S. Congress. His report to the broader analysis of changes in the world, also published the National Council for exploration dollars.
Investigators feared for the mental health of Ratko Mladic.
  Serbian law enforcement agencies have concluded that the wanted former Bosnian Serb army, General Ratko Mladic has psychological problems. This was announced on December 25, Belgrade radio B92.
The report, which was razyskivayuschie Mladic investigators, said that the mental condition of the former general is extremely unbalanced. Nerves Mladic, according to investigators, shattered by years of being in hiding.
As it became known to law enforcement agencies, Mladic, in particular, fears of poisoning and because of this suspicious of to their own security guards. It forces them to try everything brought him food, but also requires detailed records of where and how to buy food.
In the journalists report states that the former Serb leader now like time bombs. The authors fear that the Mladic case mental breakdown, which could lead to the loss of innocent lives.
Ratko Mladic is suspected of involvement in the genocide of Muslims and Croats, which took place in Bosnia during the hostilities in the early 90's. At this time of the Serbs indicted for war crimes, remain at large, only Mladic and the president of a self-declared republic of Serbian Krajina, Goran Hadzic. All other suspects, including former President of Republika Srpska Radovan Karadzic sent to The Hague. They are judged by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
The report, which was razyskivayuschie Mladic investigators, said that the mental condition of the former general is extremely unbalanced. Nerves Mladic, according to investigators, shattered by years of being in hiding.
As it became known to law enforcement agencies, Mladic, in particular, fears of poisoning and because of this suspicious of to their own security guards. It forces them to try everything brought him food, but also requires detailed records of where and how to buy food.
In the journalists report states that the former Serb leader now like time bombs. The authors fear that the Mladic case mental breakdown, which could lead to the loss of innocent lives.
Ratko Mladic is suspected of involvement in the genocide of Muslims and Croats, which took place in Bosnia during the hostilities in the early 90's. At this time of the Serbs indicted for war crimes, remain at large, only Mladic and the president of a self-declared republic of Serbian Krajina, Goran Hadzic. All other suspects, including former President of Republika Srpska Radovan Karadzic sent to The Hague. They are judged by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Recent South Korean troops have left Iraq.
The last 600 soldiers of South Korea, served on the base near the city of Irbil in northern Iraq, returned home, reports BBC News.
South Korea has introduced its troops in Iraq in 2004 at the request of its strategic partner - the United States. The initial number of troops amounted to 3.6 thousand. Korean soldiers are involved, mainly the construction and rehabilitation of destroyed buildings in the northern part of the country.
In early 2008, the South Korean Government has decided to withdraw the troops by the end of the year. December 1, was officially announced the completion Military Mission.
In the four years and three months in Iraq and Kuwait otsluzhili 18 thousand Korean soldiers. Thus, South Korea is the third country in terms of the number served in the military region after the United States and Britain.
South Korea has introduced its troops in Iraq in 2004 at the request of its strategic partner - the United States. The initial number of troops amounted to 3.6 thousand. Korean soldiers are involved, mainly the construction and rehabilitation of destroyed buildings in the northern part of the country.
In early 2008, the South Korean Government has decided to withdraw the troops by the end of the year. December 1, was officially announced the completion Military Mission.
In the four years and three months in Iraq and Kuwait otsluzhili 18 thousand Korean soldiers. Thus, South Korea is the third country in terms of the number served in the military region after the United States and Britain.
Rwandan colonel sentenced to life imprisonment for genocide.
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) sentenced to life imprisonment by the former Rwandan army colonel Theoneste Bagosora, found him guilty of organizing the genocide Tutsi and moderate Houtte in 1994.
The announcement ICTR stated that the 67-year-old Bagosora also found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Protecting the defendant was unable to convince the court that the genocide in Rwanda, where over 100 days have killed more than 800 thousand people from the Tutsi and moderate Houtte, was a "spontaneous" and spontaneously.
The court found that after the death of aviakatstrofe President Habyarimana of Rwanda Zhyuvenalya it Bagosora controlled the army and gendarmerie. He is personally liable for the murder of prime minister, four opposition leaders and the Belgian peacekeepers. A former colonel was found guilty in developing a plan for the destruction of Tutsi and the organization and training of special police squads to carry it out.
Bagosora is in custody since 1996, when he was arrested in Cameroon. The process against him began in 2002.
According to BBC News, a life sentence for organizing the genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity were two more former Rwandan army. Earlier, the tribunal sentenced him to 20 years in prison deceased son-in-law of President Protais Zigiranyirazo, on the orders of which 48 people were killed.
The International Tribunal for Rwanda based UN in November 1994 to prosecute those responsible for genocide in Rwanda and neighboring states in the period from 1 January to 31 December 1994. In addition, the UN organization committed to promote "reconciliation and the restoration of justice and the rule of law" in Rwanda.
Originally scheduled to finish the work of the tribunal in 2004, but after repeatedly extending the term of office of judges, it was decided to complete the process in 2009. The Tribunal is located in the town of Arusha, Tanzania. It was attended by the judge from the Russian Federation Sergei Yegorov.
The announcement ICTR stated that the 67-year-old Bagosora also found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Protecting the defendant was unable to convince the court that the genocide in Rwanda, where over 100 days have killed more than 800 thousand people from the Tutsi and moderate Houtte, was a "spontaneous" and spontaneously.
The court found that after the death of aviakatstrofe President Habyarimana of Rwanda Zhyuvenalya it Bagosora controlled the army and gendarmerie. He is personally liable for the murder of prime minister, four opposition leaders and the Belgian peacekeepers. A former colonel was found guilty in developing a plan for the destruction of Tutsi and the organization and training of special police squads to carry it out.
Bagosora is in custody since 1996, when he was arrested in Cameroon. The process against him began in 2002.
According to BBC News, a life sentence for organizing the genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity were two more former Rwandan army. Earlier, the tribunal sentenced him to 20 years in prison deceased son-in-law of President Protais Zigiranyirazo, on the orders of which 48 people were killed.
The International Tribunal for Rwanda based UN in November 1994 to prosecute those responsible for genocide in Rwanda and neighboring states in the period from 1 January to 31 December 1994. In addition, the UN organization committed to promote "reconciliation and the restoration of justice and the rule of law" in Rwanda.
Originally scheduled to finish the work of the tribunal in 2004, but after repeatedly extending the term of office of judges, it was decided to complete the process in 2009. The Tribunal is located in the town of Arusha, Tanzania. It was attended by the judge from the Russian Federation Sergei Yegorov.
Italian general was sentenced to two years for the events in Iraq.
Italian General Bruno Stano (Bruno Stano) sentenced to two years imprisonment suspended for having failed to protect the base in the northern Iraqi city of Nasiriya, where during a suicide bombing in 2003 killed 19 Italians. This is the website reported BBC News.
The prosecution last year was, and still two officers. One was acquitted, the other - waiting for a court decision. All three were accused of approval lapses in protecting their base in Nasiriyah.
Terrorist Attack occurred in November 2003. At the base area entered the truck with explosives and blew up. Part of the building where the men collapsed, the fire started. 12 of the 19 Italians killed were policemen, five men - soldiers, two - civilians. Killed eight people, wounding 80. It was the biggest loss of Italy as a result of hostilities since the Second World War.
The prosecution last year was, and still two officers. One was acquitted, the other - waiting for a court decision. All three were accused of approval lapses in protecting their base in Nasiriyah.
Terrorist Attack occurred in November 2003. At the base area entered the truck with explosives and blew up. Part of the building where the men collapsed, the fire started. 12 of the 19 Italians killed were policemen, five men - soldiers, two - civilians. Killed eight people, wounding 80. It was the biggest loss of Italy as a result of hostilities since the Second World War.
Every sixth person killed in road accidents has been a tourist rossiyaninom.
KommentariiEkstremalny turizm23.12.2008V car in Egypt killed 7 travelers from RossiiSorvalsya in propast17.12.2008V accidents in Israel killed 24 rossiyaninaV in 2008 in the world occurred 83 accidents, which injured tourists. Of the 285 fatalities in the accident were 47 Russians, or one sixth of the deceased, told the agency Interfax press-secretary of the Russian Union of Tourist Industry (RST) Irina Tyurina.
PCT representative recalled that, according to data collected by Union of accidents, the highest number of accidents involving tourists happened in Ukraine, where 11 accidents. But the most dangerous for Russians proved expensive Israel, where the December 16 accident killed 24 people at once.
Seven other tourists, including six Russians who died in an accident on 22 December in Egypt. In this regard, the PCT said the Baltic News Agency on 12-fold increase in road accident fatalities among tourists in Egypt. In the Union noted that in 2007 in this country in a traffic accident killed four tourists, and in 2008 - already 47 people, of whom 13 were Russians.
PCT representative recalled that, according to data collected by Union of accidents, the highest number of accidents involving tourists happened in Ukraine, where 11 accidents. But the most dangerous for Russians proved expensive Israel, where the December 16 accident killed 24 people at once.
Seven other tourists, including six Russians who died in an accident on 22 December in Egypt. In this regard, the PCT said the Baltic News Agency on 12-fold increase in road accident fatalities among tourists in Egypt. In the Union noted that in 2007 in this country in a traffic accident killed four tourists, and in 2008 - already 47 people, of whom 13 were Russians.
In Athens, fired on a car with spetsna.
SyuzhetyBesporyadki in Athens Gretsii16.12.2008V continuing massacres and clashes with politsieyUtrom on Tuesday, December 23, Gudi near the Greek capital has been under fire from a police van, reports AFP.
In the car were members of the Greek special forces, no one was hurt. The shelling of the minibus burst tire. It will investigate the anti-terrorist brigade.
The riots began in Greece on December 6 after the result of an altercation with a police officer was shot and killed 15-year-old boy. During the protests were damaged hundreds of departmental buildings, offices, shops and banks. Police arrested about 100 participants of unrest. The Greek Government has called on the opposition to resign.
The protests also affected other countries: the demonstrators tried to break into the Greek consulate in Berlin and Paris.
In the car were members of the Greek special forces, no one was hurt. The shelling of the minibus burst tire. It will investigate the anti-terrorist brigade.
The riots began in Greece on December 6 after the result of an altercation with a police officer was shot and killed 15-year-old boy. During the protests were damaged hundreds of departmental buildings, offices, shops and banks. Police arrested about 100 participants of unrest. The Greek Government has called on the opposition to resign.
The protests also affected other countries: the demonstrators tried to break into the Greek consulate in Berlin and Paris.
The President of Turkey demanded DNA to identify Armenian roots.
Member of Parliament of Turkey Janan Arytman (Canan Aritman) demanded that President Abdullah Gul has passed a DNA test, and thus proved that there are no Armenian blood. This writes the newspaper Hurriyet.
Arytman, which represents the opposition Republican People's Party, earlier hinting at is that the president's mother is Armenian. She claimed that the roots of the Armenian president may be the reason why he has not been strongly criticized the recent initiative of the Turkish intelligentsia, offering an apology for the massacre of Armenians in 1915.
Recall that in mid-December, some 200 people issued a proclamation on the Internet, calling on everyone to join the apology. Turkish authorities refuse to take the events of 1915 genocide, those who advocate such a view can be prosecuted.
Gul, commenting on this initiative, refrained from harsh criticism. He said that Turkey should develop relations with neighboring countries. "We must engage in dialogue to resolve problems which exist between us and our neighbors," - quoting his newspaper Today's Zaman. Rumors about his alleged Armenian roots, he has rejected, saying that his family and the maternal and paternal lines are the Turks.
Arytman in reply said that the tree, which cited the president can not serve as sufficient proof of its origin. It also demanded that he clearly stated that Turkey is not obliged to apologize for anything or to whom. Otherwise, she said, Gul should resign. The deputy also reported that the president planned to quit in the shoes (for example a journalist metnuvshego in the shoes of George Bush) to bring public attention to this issue.
According to the Hurriyet, many politicians, including those representing and Republican People's Party, Janan Arytman been criticized for such behavior. Her party meanwhile refrained from taking any disciplinary action.
The President, in turn, filed on obidchitsu in court for the fact that it undermines his credibility.
Arytman, which represents the opposition Republican People's Party, earlier hinting at is that the president's mother is Armenian. She claimed that the roots of the Armenian president may be the reason why he has not been strongly criticized the recent initiative of the Turkish intelligentsia, offering an apology for the massacre of Armenians in 1915.
Recall that in mid-December, some 200 people issued a proclamation on the Internet, calling on everyone to join the apology. Turkish authorities refuse to take the events of 1915 genocide, those who advocate such a view can be prosecuted.
Gul, commenting on this initiative, refrained from harsh criticism. He said that Turkey should develop relations with neighboring countries. "We must engage in dialogue to resolve problems which exist between us and our neighbors," - quoting his newspaper Today's Zaman. Rumors about his alleged Armenian roots, he has rejected, saying that his family and the maternal and paternal lines are the Turks.
Arytman in reply said that the tree, which cited the president can not serve as sufficient proof of its origin. It also demanded that he clearly stated that Turkey is not obliged to apologize for anything or to whom. Otherwise, she said, Gul should resign. The deputy also reported that the president planned to quit in the shoes (for example a journalist metnuvshego in the shoes of George Bush) to bring public attention to this issue.
According to the Hurriyet, many politicians, including those representing and Republican People's Party, Janan Arytman been criticized for such behavior. Her party meanwhile refrained from taking any disciplinary action.
The President, in turn, filed on obidchitsu in court for the fact that it undermines his credibility.
The Prime Minister of Somalia, resigned.
Prime Minister of Somalia Mohamud Mohamed Gouled (Mohamoud Mohamed Guled) submitted his resignation, reports AFP.
In his petition Gouled said that does not wish to serve the cause of discord between the president and the parliament and hopes to continue working in parliament after the adoption of the president his resignation.
Mohamoud Mohamed Gouled was appointed Prime Minister on 16 December, after President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed December 14, sacked from the post of Nur Hassan Hussein, which was in the confrontation. December 15, the parliament expressed support for Somalia smeschennomu premiere.
The reaction of Nur Hassan Hussein, holds the post of prime minister since the fall of 2007, the decision Gouled yet unknown. Hussein was one of the main participants in the negotiations with the government's Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia.
Since the overthrow of Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991, the country's continuing civil war.
In his petition Gouled said that does not wish to serve the cause of discord between the president and the parliament and hopes to continue working in parliament after the adoption of the president his resignation.
Mohamoud Mohamed Gouled was appointed Prime Minister on 16 December, after President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed December 14, sacked from the post of Nur Hassan Hussein, which was in the confrontation. December 15, the parliament expressed support for Somalia smeschennomu premiere.
The reaction of Nur Hassan Hussein, holds the post of prime minister since the fall of 2007, the decision Gouled yet unknown. Hussein was one of the main participants in the negotiations with the government's Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia.
Since the overthrow of Somali dictator Mohamed Siad Barre in 1991, the country's continuing civil war.
At the world's largest wheel stuck to see more than a hundred people.
Continuing: stuck on the giant wheel to see people lowered on ropes
Turn off electricity has resulted in stopping the world's largest wheel reviews - Singapore "Flaera", reported AFP.
The incident occurred on the evening of 23 December. At the time of the stop at the wheel is more than a hundred people. The representative of the company, serving the "Flyer", the agency reported that most of them have not yet been removed.
According to Sky News, has so far rescued five people. According to the TV, this is the third accident at the wheel since its launch.
As reported by Channel NewsAsia, before you stop the wheel sharply dernulos. One of the passengers stuck on the "Flyer", reported that some time after the stop in the cabin air conditioning stopped working, that, in the afternoon heat was a big problem.
But soon, he said, the supply of cold air resumed.
"Flyer" was launched on 11 February 2008. Its height is 165 meters. U Flaera 28 passenger cabins, all of which fit 28 people. One turnover wheel takes 30 minutes.
Turn off electricity has resulted in stopping the world's largest wheel reviews - Singapore "Flaera", reported AFP.
The incident occurred on the evening of 23 December. At the time of the stop at the wheel is more than a hundred people. The representative of the company, serving the "Flyer", the agency reported that most of them have not yet been removed.
According to Sky News, has so far rescued five people. According to the TV, this is the third accident at the wheel since its launch.
As reported by Channel NewsAsia, before you stop the wheel sharply dernulos. One of the passengers stuck on the "Flyer", reported that some time after the stop in the cabin air conditioning stopped working, that, in the afternoon heat was a big problem.
But soon, he said, the supply of cold air resumed.
"Flyer" was launched on 11 February 2008. Its height is 165 meters. U Flaera 28 passenger cabins, all of which fit 28 people. One turnover wheel takes 30 minutes.
Guinea, the junta has imposed a curfew.
Military committing a coup in Guinea, December 24 announced the introduction throughout the country, the curfew, which will operate from eight pm to six o'clock in the morning, transfer agency AFP.
Moreover, formed from the putschists National Council for Development and Democracy has chosen as its Chairman of one of the leaders of the coup - the captain Dadi Moussa Camara (Mussa Dadis Camara), who earlier spoke to the press statements on behalf of the junta.
On the streets of the capital of Guinea Conakry withdraw thousands of soldiers from a military base near Alpha Yaya Diallo (Alfa Yaya Diallo). Meanwhile, according to the AFP, could not yet be certain that troops loyal to the junta took control over all its territory.
Recall that previously the commander of the Guinean army, General Diarra Camara (Diarra Camara) stressed that the perpetrators of the coup the military does not represent the whole army and a minority within it. For its part, the acting Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Suare (Ahmed Tidiane Souare) said that the cabinet continues to work despite the junta announced the suspension of the Constitution.
The coup occurred on 23 December, after the death of Guinean President Lansana Conte (Lansana Conte), who died a day earlier. The military seized power promised, according to CNN, before the year 2010 for the country "fully transparent" democratic elections, as well as to appoint a provisional president and head of government.
Israel will hold its investigation into the collapse of the bus with the Russians.
SyuzhetyKrushenie bus with Russians in Izraile22.12.2008Vosem injured in the accident arrived in PeterburgKommentariiSorvalsya in propast17.12.2008V accident in Israel killed 24 rossiyaninaMinisterstvo transport of Israel intends to conduct its own investigation into the collapse of the bus with the Russians on their way to Eilat. That was reported by Israeli newspaper Haaretz.
According to the publication, the ad hoc committee can be established only after the completion of the first stage of the police investigation. On the one who will go to the commission, is not yet known. In the course of the investigation department plans to find out what needs improving infrastructure, and possibly review the speed limits on roads.
Immediately after the disaster, Minister of Transport Shaul Mofaz of Israel said that its cause could be a race by a two "drivers-lihachami. However, to assess the police, who leads the newspaper, the driver crashed the bus, probably not exceeding the permitted speed, but it is itself too high for this difficult section of road.
December 16, a bus carrying mostly of Russian travel agencies, fell into a deep ravine. The victims of the accident were 24 people, 25 people were injured.
According to the publication, the ad hoc committee can be established only after the completion of the first stage of the police investigation. On the one who will go to the commission, is not yet known. In the course of the investigation department plans to find out what needs improving infrastructure, and possibly review the speed limits on roads.
Immediately after the disaster, Minister of Transport Shaul Mofaz of Israel said that its cause could be a race by a two "drivers-lihachami. However, to assess the police, who leads the newspaper, the driver crashed the bus, probably not exceeding the permitted speed, but it is itself too high for this difficult section of road.
December 16, a bus carrying mostly of Russian travel agencies, fell into a deep ravine. The victims of the accident were 24 people, 25 people were injured.
In Stockholm, a casino visitor resentful wounded three people.
Visitors who are denied entrance to the casino in Stockholm, opened fire with a pistol, wounding three people, the Associated Press, referring to the Swedish news agency TT.
As the TT representative Stockholm police, the incident occurred late Wednesday evening near the casino Cosmopol. The man, who refused to skip the protection of the casino, get weapons and opened fire. Wounding two posetitelnitsy and casino security guard. The offender fled the scene.
No other details of the incident, including information about the health of victims, the representative refused to tell police.
Web gambling Cosmopol, under the control of the state, includes a casino in Stockholm, Malmo, Goteborg and Sundsvalle.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
The President of Somalia, to take a decision on the resignation.
Somali President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed has decided to resign, reports Reuters.
According to the president, Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed has already written a speech in which he announced his resignation, and planned to read to her on 27 December.
The decision, Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed to leave the presidency was preceded by the resignation of the appointed Prime Minister Mohamed Gouled and Mohamuda week standoff with the parliament in connection with the dismissal of 14 December the previous prime minister - Nury Hassan Hussein.
The Parliament of Somalia and the governments of neighboring countries welcomed the decision of Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed. According to Nicholas Bvakiry (Nicolas Bwakira), a special representative to Somalia in the African Union, the president's departure will allow the resumption of peace talks with various factions of Somalia, where more than 20 years of civil war continues.
According to the president, Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed has already written a speech in which he announced his resignation, and planned to read to her on 27 December.
The decision, Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed to leave the presidency was preceded by the resignation of the appointed Prime Minister Mohamed Gouled and Mohamuda week standoff with the parliament in connection with the dismissal of 14 December the previous prime minister - Nury Hassan Hussein.
The Parliament of Somalia and the governments of neighboring countries welcomed the decision of Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed. According to Nicholas Bvakiry (Nicolas Bwakira), a special representative to Somalia in the African Union, the president's departure will allow the resumption of peace talks with various factions of Somalia, where more than 20 years of civil war continues.
Bombs on board the ship Aeroflot did not find.
During the inspection of the aircraft A319 airline Aeroflot coming to Moscow from Athens, but forced to return to the Greek airport because of reports of bombs, explosive devices were found, RIA Novosti . It is expected that the passengers who were to arrive in Moscow on canceled flights, travel to Russia on the night of 22 to 23 December.
Anonymous call in the Call Center Athens airport reported on bomb on board the ship entered the day on 22 December. The crew of the aircraft decided to return the Greek capital in Air A319 was accompanied by the Greek Air Force fighter jets. Around 15:15 Moscow time the plane made a forced landing.
Of the 55 people on board the aircraft, no one was injured. All passengers and crew members were evacuated by ship for a few minutes after landing.
Anonymous call in the Call Center Athens airport reported on bomb on board the ship entered the day on 22 December. The crew of the aircraft decided to return the Greek capital in Air A319 was accompanied by the Greek Air Force fighter jets. Around 15:15 Moscow time the plane made a forced landing.
Of the 55 people on board the aircraft, no one was injured. All passengers and crew members were evacuated by ship for a few minutes after landing.
Montenegro has banned officials from calling on Facebook and YouTube.
The Montenegrin authorities have banned government officials come from their jobs at social network sites Facebook and videohostinga YouTube, transmits AFP. The ban will come into force on 25 December.
With the ban the Government hopes to reduce the cost of bandwidth and reduce the load on the network.
In Montenegro, as of 2007 had been connected 40 percent of residents (a few years ago there were less than 10 per cent). The country's population of 650 thousand people. Approximately 14 thousand Montenegrin internetchikov use Facebook. The number of visitors to YouTube is not known, but is growing every year.
Montenegro - not the first country that introduces limitations for civil servants. For example, in July 2008, Polish police have been banned from social network Nasza-klasa.pl, the Russian analogue of "classmates".
With the ban the Government hopes to reduce the cost of bandwidth and reduce the load on the network.
In Montenegro, as of 2007 had been connected 40 percent of residents (a few years ago there were less than 10 per cent). The country's population of 650 thousand people. Approximately 14 thousand Montenegrin internetchikov use Facebook. The number of visitors to YouTube is not known, but is growing every year.
Montenegro - not the first country that introduces limitations for civil servants. For example, in July 2008, Polish police have been banned from social network Nasza-klasa.pl, the Russian analogue of "classmates".
Monday, December 22, 2008
U.S. launched missile strike in Pakistan.
As a result of missile attack originating in the U.S. north-western area of Pakistan, killed eight people, transfers AFP. Presumably, the attack has suffered with the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs). Two missiles were aimed at the village of Karikot and Shin Varsak, which are located on the border with Afghanistan in the province of South Waziristan.
South and North Waziristan (the so-called tribal area) are known as centers of the members of the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qaida. However, the communication agency did not specify whether the casualties as a result of the missile strike members of these associations.
According to officials of the USA, two missiles were deployed in vehicles equipped with firearms. Both were in the car with their passengers were destroyed in the blast.
In August 2008 the U.S. launched more than 30 rocket attacks on positions of Islamic militants based in Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, as land and air. In November, the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari urged the U.S. to stop attacks, as such measures to combat militants contributed just hate the local population in the U.S. military.
South and North Waziristan (the so-called tribal area) are known as centers of the members of the Taliban and the terrorist organization al-Qaida. However, the communication agency did not specify whether the casualties as a result of the missile strike members of these associations.
According to officials of the USA, two missiles were deployed in vehicles equipped with firearms. Both were in the car with their passengers were destroyed in the blast.
In August 2008 the U.S. launched more than 30 rocket attacks on positions of Islamic militants based in Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, as land and air. In November, the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari urged the U.S. to stop attacks, as such measures to combat militants contributed just hate the local population in the U.S. military.
The trial of Iraqi thrower shoes will start on 31 December.
KommentariiIraksky potseluy15.12.2008Zhurnalist TV channel Al-Baghdadi "Kinula in botinkamiSud George W. Bush over the Iraqi journalist Muntazerom al-Zaydi will begin on December 31, said AFP. He will be tried for the December 14, he threw his boots to U.S. President George W. Bush visited Baghdad to farewell visit.
Al-Zaydi accused of attacking foreign heads of state during an official visit. Under Iraqi law, the journalist faces a prison term of from five to fifteen years. However, if the prosecution will retrain for "attempted assault", the reporter will be able to sentence to a term of one to five years' imprisonment.
Lawyer al-Zaydi previously requested that the case was not the Central Criminal Court of Iraq, dealing with cases of terrorism, a regular court, but proshenii he was denied.
Earlier it was reported that 29-year-old journalist, he filed a complaint against the security personnel Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who immediately after the incident metaniem shoes detained al-Zaydi. Reporter claims that he was beaten, resulting in lost teeth and received a hemorrhage in his eyes.
Al-Zaydi accused of attacking foreign heads of state during an official visit. Under Iraqi law, the journalist faces a prison term of from five to fifteen years. However, if the prosecution will retrain for "attempted assault", the reporter will be able to sentence to a term of one to five years' imprisonment.
Lawyer al-Zaydi previously requested that the case was not the Central Criminal Court of Iraq, dealing with cases of terrorism, a regular court, but proshenii he was denied.
Earlier it was reported that 29-year-old journalist, he filed a complaint against the security personnel Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who immediately after the incident metaniem shoes detained al-Zaydi. Reporter claims that he was beaten, resulting in lost teeth and received a hemorrhage in his eyes.
In Bolivia uncovered a plot to assassinate President Evo Morales.
KommentariiMezhdu Chavez and SShA15.09.2008Vnutripolitichesky crisis in Bolivia has become mezhdunarodnymBoliviyskie authorities uncovered a plot to assassinate President Evo Morales. According to the Associated Press, about this in his speech on the radio said friend and ally of Morales, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
According to him, the Bolivian leader himself telephoned him and spoke about the assassination attempt stymied. Chavez refused to disclose details, stressing that it is - the case of Bolivian authorities. The President of Venezuela, only said that he advised his friend to "be cautious".
The socialist course Morales met sharp opposition from large parts of the country's population, primarily people of mineral-rich western regions, populated mostly descended from Spanish colonizers. During 2008, these departments were widespread opposition to policies of central government and local authorities have declared their autonomy.
In August 2008, Bolivia passed a referendum on confidence in Morales. He was supported by two-thirds of the country that gave the president an opportunity to announce a referendum on changing the constitution. It is anticipated that the basic law will be written prohibitions on the admission of foreign companies in mining, the deployment of foreign military bases, as well as limit the maximum size of latifundia.
The referendum was scheduled for December 7, but then he was moved to 25 January 2009.
Morales is one of the main allies of Chavez, sharing his anti-American stance. In September 2008, Bolivian authorities accused the U.S. Ambassador in the coup and expelled him from the country.
According to him, the Bolivian leader himself telephoned him and spoke about the assassination attempt stymied. Chavez refused to disclose details, stressing that it is - the case of Bolivian authorities. The President of Venezuela, only said that he advised his friend to "be cautious".
The socialist course Morales met sharp opposition from large parts of the country's population, primarily people of mineral-rich western regions, populated mostly descended from Spanish colonizers. During 2008, these departments were widespread opposition to policies of central government and local authorities have declared their autonomy.
In August 2008, Bolivia passed a referendum on confidence in Morales. He was supported by two-thirds of the country that gave the president an opportunity to announce a referendum on changing the constitution. It is anticipated that the basic law will be written prohibitions on the admission of foreign companies in mining, the deployment of foreign military bases, as well as limit the maximum size of latifundia.
The referendum was scheduled for December 7, but then he was moved to 25 January 2009.
Morales is one of the main allies of Chavez, sharing his anti-American stance. In September 2008, Bolivian authorities accused the U.S. Ambassador in the coup and expelled him from the country.
A member of accidents in Israel denied the version of the drivers-scorcher.
SyuzhetyKrushenie bus with Russians in Izraile17.12.2008Mintrans Israel blamed for an accident at voditelyaOdin of the participants in road accidents in Israel denied the words of the Minister of Transport Shaul Mofaz that the cause of the accident was a competition for speed between the two drivers of tourist buses, reported The Haaretz.
According to the second bus driver, Rami Vase (Rami Vazana), no races were not. He explained that the bus crashed a long time went ahead, but then at the checkpoint he was detained, and he lagged behind.
The vase, for its part, continued movement gently on a small speed downhill descents in the slope. Another driver, a 39-year-old Edward Gelfond (Edward Gelfond) after undergoing CAT, apparently decided to catch up for lost time, gathered speed and went to overtake.
Bypass bus Rami vase on the left, Edward Gelfond has been unable to fit into a steep right turn, lost control and his coach, the sample fence, crashed into deep ravine about 60 meters. Falling, the bus overturned several times, leaving virtually no chance of the passengers survive.
Most of them were women, the representative of Russian travel agencies, they are going to study tour at the Red Sea resorts of Eilat. 24 people were killed, another 20 were seriously injured: rvanye abdominal wounds, skull and spine injuries.
Total bus had 51 people. Two of them - the driver Edward Gelfond and a representative of the Israeli tourism firms Giora Arkadi (Giora Arkady), organized for the visit of Russian colleagues - were citizens of Israel, the remaining Russians.
Reported that the driver, unbelted, survived. Together with other victims he sent to the hospital to break out of which it is waiting for the court. According to some sources, if the bus is not departed from the route, he would still get in an accident: in a counter-band moved another tourist bus, and razminutsya it was almost impossible.
The press in the meantime, new versions of the incident. According to the newspaper "Your Day" indirect cause of the accident could become the Israeli army exercises, which are traditionally held in the region for the New Year. In recent days, the road has been shut by military and a driver for fear of getting stuck in probke for many hours, gnal struggles.
In ski resort in Canada broken lift.
On Tuesday in the Canadian ski resort Whistler struck one of the pillars of the chair lift, resulting in two cabins, with 12 tourists povisli in the air, said AFP.
According to authorities, with the collapse of support, no one was killed, reported that at least three people with various bruises were taken to hospital. One of the booths after the collapse of support fell to the canopy above the bus stop, located inside the resort.
At this time, rescuers are trying to get stuck at an altitude of tourists. At the scene were six carriages ambulance, and rescue helicopter.
At the ski resort of Whistler, notes the agency will be competitions in the Winter Olympics in 2010.
According to authorities, with the collapse of support, no one was killed, reported that at least three people with various bruises were taken to hospital. One of the booths after the collapse of support fell to the canopy above the bus stop, located inside the resort.
At this time, rescuers are trying to get stuck at an altitude of tourists. At the scene were six carriages ambulance, and rescue helicopter.
At the ski resort of Whistler, notes the agency will be competitions in the Winter Olympics in 2010.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
The British court sentenced an accomplice attacks of 2007.
SyuzhetySgorevshy SUV at the airport Glazgo09.10.2008Zaderzhany two suspects in the teraktaBritansky Iraqi court sentenced a doctor Bilalya Abdullah to life imprisonment, reports AFP.
16 December, 29-year-old Abdullah was found guilty of organizing and carrying out suicide bombing attempt in Glasgow airport and the attempted bombing of two cars in central London in 2007.
According to SkyNews, in passing sentence, Judge MacKay said that Bilal Abdullah with his current extremist beliefs is a serious danger to the British and imprisonment - the only way to save society from him.
After 32 years of Bilal Abdullah may submit a request for release.
Second defendant in the case of Mohammed Asha, the court acquitted.
30 June 2007 in the passenger terminal of Glasgow airport crashed SUV. In Ignition car were Bilal Abdullah and his accomplice Kafil Ahmed, who later died from burns received. Police declared the accident terrorist acts and bound him with the discovery a day earlier in central London two mined cars filled with fuel tanks. As a result of unsuccessful terrorist attacks no one but the organizers themselves, was not injured.
16 December, 29-year-old Abdullah was found guilty of organizing and carrying out suicide bombing attempt in Glasgow airport and the attempted bombing of two cars in central London in 2007.
According to SkyNews, in passing sentence, Judge MacKay said that Bilal Abdullah with his current extremist beliefs is a serious danger to the British and imprisonment - the only way to save society from him.
After 32 years of Bilal Abdullah may submit a request for release.
Second defendant in the case of Mohammed Asha, the court acquitted.
30 June 2007 in the passenger terminal of Glasgow airport crashed SUV. In Ignition car were Bilal Abdullah and his accomplice Kafil Ahmed, who later died from burns received. Police declared the accident terrorist acts and bound him with the discovery a day earlier in central London two mined cars filled with fuel tanks. As a result of unsuccessful terrorist attacks no one but the organizers themselves, was not injured.
The value of barrel of oil fell to 36 dollars.
SyuzhetyHronika crisis in the stock rynke18.12.2008RTS and MICEX opened snizheniemKommentariiOstanovit oil deflyatsiyu02.12.2008OPEK not become a reduction of oil production and appealed for help to RossiiStoimost barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange NYMEX December 18 fell by 9 percent, reaching a record high of 36 dollars, transfer agency Reuters.
Moreover, said agency during the bidding for oil January futures brand WTI falls to 35.98 dollars per barrel, but at the end of the session recorded for the mark to 36.22 dollars. This fall, analysts believe, may continue in the future, because in the midst of a financial crisis, demand for oil continues to steadily decline.
Recall that on Wednesday 17 December Countries Organization - Petroleum Exporting (OPEC) decided to reduce oil production nations belonging to the cartel, to 2.2 million barrels per day compared with September 2008. The decision of OPEC was to stimulate the growth of commodity prices, but has not yet happened.
Exchange session on December 18, passes Agency France Presse, also declining closed major stock indexes.
Dow Jones Index lost 219.35 bid on the basis of points (2.49 percent), high-tech Nasdaq dropped 26.94 points (1.71 percent), while the broad market Standard & Poor's 500 - by 19.07 points (2, 11 per cent).
Moreover, said agency during the bidding for oil January futures brand WTI falls to 35.98 dollars per barrel, but at the end of the session recorded for the mark to 36.22 dollars. This fall, analysts believe, may continue in the future, because in the midst of a financial crisis, demand for oil continues to steadily decline.
Recall that on Wednesday 17 December Countries Organization - Petroleum Exporting (OPEC) decided to reduce oil production nations belonging to the cartel, to 2.2 million barrels per day compared with September 2008. The decision of OPEC was to stimulate the growth of commodity prices, but has not yet happened.
Exchange session on December 18, passes Agency France Presse, also declining closed major stock indexes.
Dow Jones Index lost 219.35 bid on the basis of points (2.49 percent), high-tech Nasdaq dropped 26.94 points (1.71 percent), while the broad market Standard & Poor's 500 - by 19.07 points (2, 11 per cent).
Saturday, December 20, 2008
British ekraniziruyut killing of a Brazilian electrician by police.
KommentariiAdres as ulika17.08.2005Brazilsky Electric paid their lives for what came out of the suspect domaBritansky channel ITV1 ekraniziruet scandalous incident with the assassination in 2005 of Brazilian electrician Jean Charles de Menezes, mistaken by police for terrorist reported The Guardian.
Hour TV drama based on the testimony, will be called "Stockwell" ( "Stockwell") - on the subway station, where he was shot and killed 27-year-old Menezes. The focus of the creators of the painting will give a series of errors made by police, as a result of which they had Menezes for a terrorist Hussain Osman.
Some filming will take place at the station "Stockwell" and in the apartment where he lived Brazilians. Movie director appointed Jonathan Radd (Jonathan Rudd), the latter of which became the documentary "The most powerful storm of Britain" ( "Britain's Biggest Storm") on the storms of 1987.
Television plans to show "Stockwell" in early 2009.
Hour TV drama based on the testimony, will be called "Stockwell" ( "Stockwell") - on the subway station, where he was shot and killed 27-year-old Menezes. The focus of the creators of the painting will give a series of errors made by police, as a result of which they had Menezes for a terrorist Hussain Osman.
Some filming will take place at the station "Stockwell" and in the apartment where he lived Brazilians. Movie director appointed Jonathan Radd (Jonathan Rudd), the latter of which became the documentary "The most powerful storm of Britain" ( "Britain's Biggest Storm") on the storms of 1987.
Television plans to show "Stockwell" in early 2009.
The Prosecutor's Office Swedish Nobel Prize committee suspected of corruption.
Swedish prosecutor's office has several investigations over alleged bribery in the Nobel Committee, reported Agency France Presse on Thursday, 18 December.
The first case involves trips to China, members of the Nobel Committee for Medicine, Physics and Chemistry. It is noted that the visit paid by Chinese authorities.
As explained by the agency Swedish prosecutor Nils Erik Schultz (Nils Erik Schultz), specializing in corruptive cases, he questions the members of the Nobel Committee over the cost of their trips, as well as on what places they visited institutions in China. Schults did not rule out that the Chinese wanted to influence the decisions of the Nobel Committee for choosing the winners. Meanwhile, the prosecutor stressed that so far no suspects anyone specifically.
Over the past three years, no citizen of China would not become Nobel laureates. Prize for medicine award Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, the winners in physics and chemistry to choose two committee at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The second investigation relates to relationships Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, which this year signed an agreement to sponsor two "Nobel" companies that are closely related to the Nobel Foundation. This company Nobel Web and Nobel Media. Nobel Prize for medicine in 2008 became a German scientist Harald Zur Hausen (Harald zur Hausen), opened papillomavirus (HPV), can cause cervical cancer. Royalties for the two vaccines against HPV is a company AstraZeneca.
According to Schulz, now he is trying to determine whether to representatives of pharmaceutical companies influence the decision of the Nobel Committee for Medicine. However, in this episode the prosecutor had not yet begun a formal inquiry procedure.
The first case involves trips to China, members of the Nobel Committee for Medicine, Physics and Chemistry. It is noted that the visit paid by Chinese authorities.
As explained by the agency Swedish prosecutor Nils Erik Schultz (Nils Erik Schultz), specializing in corruptive cases, he questions the members of the Nobel Committee over the cost of their trips, as well as on what places they visited institutions in China. Schults did not rule out that the Chinese wanted to influence the decisions of the Nobel Committee for choosing the winners. Meanwhile, the prosecutor stressed that so far no suspects anyone specifically.
Over the past three years, no citizen of China would not become Nobel laureates. Prize for medicine award Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, the winners in physics and chemistry to choose two committee at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The second investigation relates to relationships Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, which this year signed an agreement to sponsor two "Nobel" companies that are closely related to the Nobel Foundation. This company Nobel Web and Nobel Media. Nobel Prize for medicine in 2008 became a German scientist Harald Zur Hausen (Harald zur Hausen), opened papillomavirus (HPV), can cause cervical cancer. Royalties for the two vaccines against HPV is a company AstraZeneca.
According to Schulz, now he is trying to determine whether to representatives of pharmaceutical companies influence the decision of the Nobel Committee for Medicine. However, in this episode the prosecutor had not yet begun a formal inquiry procedure.
Europe in one day give Russia the four criminals.
On Friday, December 19, is scheduled transfer into the hands of Russian law enforcement bodies of four criminals, declared in different years in the international search and arrested in Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic and France, RIA Novosti.
As stated by the Interpol bureau in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Farid Abubekyarov will be extradited from Germany, from the Czech Republic - Alexander Deryabkin, from France - Stanislav Dormidonov, Sergei Bukinich already delivered from Sweden.
Abubekyarov was declared wanted for extortion, robbery and smuggling. During the summer of 2008 he was arrested in Hamburg. Deryabkina wanted for obtaining false documents for the loan of three million rubles, Czech authorities arrested him in summer 2007.
Robbery, the Dormidonova which is accused took place in Primorsky Krai in 2000. Wanted changed documents and the names, but was arrested by French police in 2005. For Bukinichem hunted law enforcement Saratov region for causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken under escort from Stockholm.
As stated by the source agency, the extradition carried out by members of the Russian bureau of Interpol and the FSIN Russia.
Eve, December 18, from Finland arrived Elena Shipilova that GUVD of the Volgograd region was wanted for theft of 8 million rubles taken as a loan.
Since the beginning of 2008 has already implemented 57 of extradition companion agency expressed hope that in 2009 the cooperation of law enforcement agencies of different countries will bring even greater results.
As stated by the Interpol bureau in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Farid Abubekyarov will be extradited from Germany, from the Czech Republic - Alexander Deryabkin, from France - Stanislav Dormidonov, Sergei Bukinich already delivered from Sweden.
Abubekyarov was declared wanted for extortion, robbery and smuggling. During the summer of 2008 he was arrested in Hamburg. Deryabkina wanted for obtaining false documents for the loan of three million rubles, Czech authorities arrested him in summer 2007.
Robbery, the Dormidonova which is accused took place in Primorsky Krai in 2000. Wanted changed documents and the names, but was arrested by French police in 2005. For Bukinichem hunted law enforcement Saratov region for causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken under escort from Stockholm.
As stated by the source agency, the extradition carried out by members of the Russian bureau of Interpol and the FSIN Russia.
Eve, December 18, from Finland arrived Elena Shipilova that GUVD of the Volgograd region was wanted for theft of 8 million rubles taken as a loan.
Since the beginning of 2008 has already implemented 57 of extradition companion agency expressed hope that in 2009 the cooperation of law enforcement agencies of different countries will bring even greater results.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Abducted Israeli soldier has become an honorary resident of Paris.
SyuzhetySpasenie Corporal Shalita04.09.2008HAMAS resume negotiations for the release of Shalit only after the lifting of the blockade with GazyPohischennogo Hamas militants of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit was awarded an Honorary resident of Paris, reported Jerusalem Post on 18 December. The decision was unanimously accepted by city council of Paris.
Expressing his gratitude, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said that "such gestures should be a signal to Hamas that their actions were unacceptable to the world community."
Recall that Shalit has dual citizenship - Israel and France. Earlier, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken active steps to rescue Shalit from captivity - in particular, indirectly involving Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Shalit was kidnapped in the Gaza Strip in June 2006. In exchange for his release Hamas demands to release from Israeli prisons 1400 his supporters, and to open crossings at the border with the Gaza Strip.
Expressing his gratitude, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said that "such gestures should be a signal to Hamas that their actions were unacceptable to the world community."
Recall that Shalit has dual citizenship - Israel and France. Earlier, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken active steps to rescue Shalit from captivity - in particular, indirectly involving Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Shalit was kidnapped in the Gaza Strip in June 2006. In exchange for his release Hamas demands to release from Israeli prisons 1400 his supporters, and to open crossings at the border with the Gaza Strip.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
North Korea accused South Korea in an effort stands a secret cult.
North Korea announced that South Korea planned to murder the leader of North Korea's Kim Jong Il and intended to found in a secret cult and undermine the foundations of the communist state. It is reported agency Reuters, referring to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). At the last site of the assassination attempt and cult is still no information.
According to reports, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security gave the DPRK KCNA commentary, which stated that the Korean named Ri was recruited by the special services of South Korea to assassinate Kim Jong Il. The alleged killer was arrested, he found the equipment with which he followed the movements of the head of the DPRK. Officially, Ri had planned to poison Kim Jong Il.
On Prevention of attempting to Kim Jong Il, previously reported agency ITAR-TASS news agency, referring to the same KCNA. All agencies and publications, mentioned about the alleged assassination attempt on the North Korean leader as a source of information indicates this is the official news agency.
According to reports, a spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security gave the DPRK KCNA commentary, which stated that the Korean named Ri was recruited by the special services of South Korea to assassinate Kim Jong Il. The alleged killer was arrested, he found the equipment with which he followed the movements of the head of the DPRK. Officially, Ri had planned to poison Kim Jong Il.
On Prevention of attempting to Kim Jong Il, previously reported agency ITAR-TASS news agency, referring to the same KCNA. All agencies and publications, mentioned about the alleged assassination attempt on the North Korean leader as a source of information indicates this is the official news agency.
The Prosecutor's Office in Moscow acknowledged that looting things hostages from Dubrovka.
Representatives of the Moscow prosecutor's office acknowledged that looting during the investigation of personal effects belonging to the hostages Theater Center on Dubrovka, transmits Interfax.
But while the prosecutor's office said that does not consider itself responsible, since all responsibility in this case has the investigative committee, which is a separate legal entity.
Moreover, as noted in the Moscow prosecutor's office, was suspected of committing the offense "officials" Lilyuhin, but in connection with the death of his investigation into the incident was discontinued.
Statements by the Moscow prosecutor's office were discussed at the meeting Zamoskvoretskogo court on December 17. The court began its consideration of two lawsuits filed by relatives of hostages at the Dubrovka, in which prosecutors were accused of looting.
The plaintiffs need to recover from prosecutors over one million rubles. Their lawyer Igor Trunov has said that the objections raised by the prosecutor's office, in particular, the desire to shift responsibility for investigating committee unfounded.
As noted Trunov, at the time of the offense was not the Investigations Committee, and prosecutors is an appropriate defendant. He also added that in the near future similar actions may file other affected during the hostage-taking at the Dubrovka.
For its part, according to the agency Interfax, "The Investigation Committee under the Russian Prosecutor's Office filed criminal charges of theft of money belonging to the hostages' Nord-Osta, perfect for the period from 29 October to 5 December 2002 from inside the theater center.
Recall that the theater center on Dubrovka was captured by terrorists in October 2002. During the operation to free hostages killed 130 people, injured more than 700.
In the attack in Baghdad killed 18 people.
The explosion of two bombs in eastern Baghdad killed 18 people and 52 wounded. The Iraqi police is confident that the attack was directed against the local road inspection reports AP.
The first explosion occurred on the morning of Dec. 17. The bomb was planted in a car. After a while, when the explosion came traffic inspection detonated a second bomb.
The U.S. military said that a few hours before the incident in the same area, another explosion occurred, but no one was injured.
The first explosion occurred on the morning of Dec. 17. The bomb was planted in a car. After a while, when the explosion came traffic inspection detonated a second bomb.
The U.S. military said that a few hours before the incident in the same area, another explosion occurred, but no one was injured.
Russia will retain the building of the Soviet trade representation in Cologne.
Russia has agreed to pay a German businessman Frans Zedelmayeru 2.9 million euros, thus avoiding the auction sales of the Soviet Union in Cologne, writes the newspaper Kommersant on 18 December, with reference to the word itself businessman.
On Wednesday before the auction in Cologne, which was exhibited part of the complex, the Russian side had reached an agreement with Zedelmayerom, resulting in the building trade representation will remain the property of the Russian Federation.
Recall during the 1990's German businessman for their money reconstructed mansion in St. Petersburg, received in 1991 for lease by 25 years of GUVD St. Petersburg as a contribution to the institution of the joint venture. However, in 1995, the building department's residence was transferred to the Office of Presidential Affairs.
Zedelmayer demanded reimbursement of their costs for the renovation of the building, and in 1998 an international commercial arbitration in Stockholm ruled in his favor to recover 2.3 million dollars. Taking into account percent in 2008, the amount was 4.9 million euros. Russia sought to repeal the decision in European courts of higher jurisdiction, but to no avail.
In response to the Stockholm court ruling, the German authorities seize Russian state property in Cologne and put up for auction part of the complex trade area of the 2 796 square meters valued at 2.84 million euros.
At the same time the Russian side denies that the payment of money, while recognizing that preserving the ownership of the building from the Russian Federation. According to the press secretary the administration of President Viktor RF Hrekova were paid only legal fees of $ 23 thousand euros.
On Wednesday before the auction in Cologne, which was exhibited part of the complex, the Russian side had reached an agreement with Zedelmayerom, resulting in the building trade representation will remain the property of the Russian Federation.
Recall during the 1990's German businessman for their money reconstructed mansion in St. Petersburg, received in 1991 for lease by 25 years of GUVD St. Petersburg as a contribution to the institution of the joint venture. However, in 1995, the building department's residence was transferred to the Office of Presidential Affairs.
Zedelmayer demanded reimbursement of their costs for the renovation of the building, and in 1998 an international commercial arbitration in Stockholm ruled in his favor to recover 2.3 million dollars. Taking into account percent in 2008, the amount was 4.9 million euros. Russia sought to repeal the decision in European courts of higher jurisdiction, but to no avail.
In response to the Stockholm court ruling, the German authorities seize Russian state property in Cologne and put up for auction part of the complex trade area of the 2 796 square meters valued at 2.84 million euros.
At the same time the Russian side denies that the payment of money, while recognizing that preserving the ownership of the building from the Russian Federation. According to the press secretary the administration of President Viktor RF Hrekova were paid only legal fees of $ 23 thousand euros.
The Turkish military aircraft attacked a camp of Kurds in Iraq.
Turkish warplanes attacked a shelter of Kurds in northern Iraq, said on Dec. 17 Associated Press. The previous day the Turkish Air Force has already produce the bombing of Kurdish areas in Iraq.
The attack suffered a neighborhood of Mount Kandil, where the base camp of the Kurdish Workers' Party and where, according to the Turkish military, Kurdish leaders in hiding and training militants.
The results of impact and potential victims of information is not available.
Turkish air force regularly carry out the bombing of Kurdish positions in northern Iraq since December 2007. In February, the Turkish army held in Kurdish areas of Iraq's eight-ground operations, which killed 240 militants and destroyed dozens of bases and training camps.
Recall that Turkey, USA and the EU recognized the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which controls areas in northern Iraq, a terrorist organization.
The attack suffered a neighborhood of Mount Kandil, where the base camp of the Kurdish Workers' Party and where, according to the Turkish military, Kurdish leaders in hiding and training militants.
The results of impact and potential victims of information is not available.
Turkish air force regularly carry out the bombing of Kurdish positions in northern Iraq since December 2007. In February, the Turkish army held in Kurdish areas of Iraq's eight-ground operations, which killed 240 militants and destroyed dozens of bases and training camps.
Recall that Turkey, USA and the EU recognized the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which controls areas in northern Iraq, a terrorist organization.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
The U.S. Embassy in Germany and Romania have received letters with white powder.
In the United States Embassy in Germany and Romania came to mail envelopes containing a suspicious white powder, said AP.
Now the contents of the letters have researched the United States and local authorities.
Berlin police reported that, according to preliminary data, letter, received the American Embassy in Germany, it was not dangerous. AP reports that the embassy in Bucharest was closed shortly after the receipt of the letter.
Now the contents of the letters have researched the United States and local authorities.
Berlin police reported that, according to preliminary data, letter, received the American Embassy in Germany, it was not dangerous. AP reports that the embassy in Bucharest was closed shortly after the receipt of the letter.
Kim Jong Il photographed in the library.
  North Korean media spread the new image DPRK leader Kim Jong Il. This was announced on 17 December agency Associated Press.
Media announced that the images were taken in a day when the head of state visited the library and a center to develop software for computers. The exact date of the visit is not called.
The last time before the North Korean media reported on the activities of Kim Jong Il, 13 December. Then it was on a visit to a poultry.
In August 2008, Kim Jong Il has ceased to appear in public, and the fall of the foreign media began to make assumptions about his illness or death. But in October, North Korean media began to report back on the appearance of the head of state in public.
According to the intelligence of different countries, in August, Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke. The authorities of DPRK leader denied that disease.
Media announced that the images were taken in a day when the head of state visited the library and a center to develop software for computers. The exact date of the visit is not called.
The last time before the North Korean media reported on the activities of Kim Jong Il, 13 December. Then it was on a visit to a poultry.
In August 2008, Kim Jong Il has ceased to appear in public, and the fall of the foreign media began to make assumptions about his illness or death. But in October, North Korean media began to report back on the appearance of the head of state in public.
According to the intelligence of different countries, in August, Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke. The authorities of DPRK leader denied that disease.
China has blocked sites BBC and the Voice of America. "
In China again blocked a number of foreign Internet resources. Chinese Net users, according to BBC News, left the Chinese version of the resource, and can not open the site of the Voice of America "(" Voice of America ").
Both of these sites have been released in China during the Olympics in Beijing in August 2008. Local authorities were forced to take this step after numerous complaints from journalists who came to cover the Olympics and did not have the opportunity to work with a number of online resources.
Note that restricting access to sites with extra information to citizens is a long-standing practice in China. At various times in that country had been denied access to resources, to criticize Beijing's official actions. In relation to the Chinese bloggers are also very strict rules, and network writers risked sit in jail for criticizing the government or a reference to events such as the suppression of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Both of these sites have been released in China during the Olympics in Beijing in August 2008. Local authorities were forced to take this step after numerous complaints from journalists who came to cover the Olympics and did not have the opportunity to work with a number of online resources.
Note that restricting access to sites with extra information to citizens is a long-standing practice in China. At various times in that country had been denied access to resources, to criticize Beijing's official actions. In relation to the Chinese bloggers are also very strict rules, and network writers risked sit in jail for criticizing the government or a reference to events such as the suppression of demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in 1989.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The British court found the doctor guilty of terrorist conspiracy in 2007.
SyuzhetySgorevshy SUV at the airport Glazgo09.10.2008Zaderzhany two suspects in the teraktaBritansky the court found a doctor Bilalya Abdullah guilty of organizing and carrying out suicide bombing attempt in Glasgow airport and the attempted bombing of two cars in central London in 2007. The second defendant in the case, also medic Mohammed Asha, found not guilty, reports BBC News.
The jury decided that the 29-year-old Abdullah took part in a terrorist conspiracy to murder and explosions. He looks forward to life imprisonment. The court found that although Mohammed Asha and was familiar with the defendants, as well as those who died in the explosion of a car at the airport in Glasgow Kafilem Ahmed, the involvement of a conspiracy he did not, and there is no evidence against him.
The convict admitted that a "terrorist" by British laws, but he said that the British government and the army could also be charged with terrorism for their actions in Iraq. " He added that wanted to "scare people rather than kill them."
Information about the terrorist plot appeared on 30 June 2007, when the passenger terminal of Glasgow airport crashed and caught fire SUV. It was Bilal Abdullah and his accomplice Kafil Ahmed, who later died from burns received. Police linked the incident with the discovery a day earlier in central London two mined cars filled with fuel tanks.
In connection with events in Glasgow airport terrorist threat level was raised to the maximum, "critical", John Lennon Airport in Liverpool was closed, U.S. authorities have also stepped up protection of its airports.
In early October, began the trial of suspects in terrorist acts, then both defendants denied their guilt. In spring 2008, another case of figures Sabil Ahmed was sentenced to a half years' imprisonment for concealing information about the suicide bombing attempt.
The jury decided that the 29-year-old Abdullah took part in a terrorist conspiracy to murder and explosions. He looks forward to life imprisonment. The court found that although Mohammed Asha and was familiar with the defendants, as well as those who died in the explosion of a car at the airport in Glasgow Kafilem Ahmed, the involvement of a conspiracy he did not, and there is no evidence against him.
The convict admitted that a "terrorist" by British laws, but he said that the British government and the army could also be charged with terrorism for their actions in Iraq. " He added that wanted to "scare people rather than kill them."
Information about the terrorist plot appeared on 30 June 2007, when the passenger terminal of Glasgow airport crashed and caught fire SUV. It was Bilal Abdullah and his accomplice Kafil Ahmed, who later died from burns received. Police linked the incident with the discovery a day earlier in central London two mined cars filled with fuel tanks.
In connection with events in Glasgow airport terrorist threat level was raised to the maximum, "critical", John Lennon Airport in Liverpool was closed, U.S. authorities have also stepped up protection of its airports.
In early October, began the trial of suspects in terrorist acts, then both defendants denied their guilt. In spring 2008, another case of figures Sabil Ahmed was sentenced to a half years' imprisonment for concealing information about the suicide bombing attempt.
In the Paris store defused five bombs.
Police evacuated staff and visitors to the Paris department store Printemps Haussmann after reports of planted explosive devices in the building. Later in the territory of the shop-explosive experts found and defused five bombs, reports AFP. Detonators found in the shop failed.
Shortly before the incident, Agency France Presse received a letter on behalf of a Revolutionary Front of Afghanistan, which was reported planted bombs.
To clarify this previously unknown group demanded the withdrawal of French troops from Afganistana.Pochemu activists of the Revolutionary Front of Afghanistan warned mining shop before the explosion, did not specify.
In the international force in the territory of Afghanistan, there are 2,5 thousand troops from France.
Shortly before the incident, Agency France Presse received a letter on behalf of a Revolutionary Front of Afghanistan, which was reported planted bombs.
To clarify this previously unknown group demanded the withdrawal of French troops from Afganistana.Pochemu activists of the Revolutionary Front of Afghanistan warned mining shop before the explosion, did not specify.
In the international force in the territory of Afghanistan, there are 2,5 thousand troops from France.
The victim of Greek anarchists became a figure of Christ-child.
SyuzhetyBesporyadki in Gretsii15.12.2008Studenty seized radio station to broadcast its lozungovKommentariiTen "black colonels" 11.12.2008V Greece to stir up passions joined the opposition and trade unions during the ongoing already ten days of unrest in Greece a new target of street hooligans has become a figure of Christ in infancy, which was stolen from vertepa on the main square of the city of Thessaloniki, announced its own agency RIA Novosti.
On Christmas crib tradition of depicting scenes of the birth of Christ and Adoration of the Magi, was set on the central square of the city of Thessaloniki. Early in the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16, about a dozen so-called "anarchists" masked podbezhali to the crib, from nurseries pulling figure of Christ and fled. Instead of stolen pieces hooligans TV set, which was nanesennaya red ink inscription "see it on TV."
Measures taken by police to find stolen figures were reported.
In anticipation of the Christmas and New Year holidays affected by the multi riots and acts of vandalism Greek cities trying to beautify and bring up their streets. Municipality of Athens announced that on the square in front of the parliament will set a huge artificial tree - members Previous burned disorder.
Disturbances and Riots in Greece began on the evening of Dec. 6, after the Athens of police bullets killed 15-year-old boy. The protests, accompanied by numerous acts of vandalism, looting and pogroms took place throughout the country and the Greek embassies in several European countries.
On Christmas crib tradition of depicting scenes of the birth of Christ and Adoration of the Magi, was set on the central square of the city of Thessaloniki. Early in the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 16, about a dozen so-called "anarchists" masked podbezhali to the crib, from nurseries pulling figure of Christ and fled. Instead of stolen pieces hooligans TV set, which was nanesennaya red ink inscription "see it on TV."
Measures taken by police to find stolen figures were reported.
In anticipation of the Christmas and New Year holidays affected by the multi riots and acts of vandalism Greek cities trying to beautify and bring up their streets. Municipality of Athens announced that on the square in front of the parliament will set a huge artificial tree - members Previous burned disorder.
Disturbances and Riots in Greece began on the evening of Dec. 6, after the Athens of police bullets killed 15-year-old boy. The protests, accompanied by numerous acts of vandalism, looting and pogroms took place throughout the country and the Greek embassies in several European countries.
Romania's new Prime resigned five days after the appointment.
Five days after the appointment of a candidate in the Prime Minister of Romania Teodor Stolozhan abandoned his post and the mandate to form a new government. Romanian President Traian Besesku appointed in his place 42-year-old leader of the liberal Democrat Emil Bock, said AFP.
According to Romanian law after the parliamentary elections, the President shall appoint a candidate for premier, to be within 10 days to form a cabinet. Then the parliament approves the candidacy of the prime minister as well as the composition of his government. At last November 30 elections with a slight superiority defeated the Social Democratic Alliance and Conservative parties.
However, President Besesku instructed the formation of a government, the second number in giving the election the party of liberal Democrats Theodor Stolozhanu, which has headed the country's government in 1991-1992. Following that decision, intensive consultations among the parties, none of which won a decisive majority in parliament, led to the signing on Sunday, December 14, the agreement "Partnership for Romania, which provides for a governing coalition of conservatives, Social Democrats and liberal democrats and the formation of the new cabinet.
After signing the agreement Stolozhan said that the new prime minister should be one of the leaders entered into a party and renounced his post. He also added that its decision wants to enable the younger generation of Romanian politicians to solve difficult problems to overcome the effects of the global financial crisis and the continuation of economic reforms.
In place of a candidate for the prime ministers of Romania president has nominated the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party Emil Bock, who is the mayor of Cluj.
According to Romanian law after the parliamentary elections, the President shall appoint a candidate for premier, to be within 10 days to form a cabinet. Then the parliament approves the candidacy of the prime minister as well as the composition of his government. At last November 30 elections with a slight superiority defeated the Social Democratic Alliance and Conservative parties.
However, President Besesku instructed the formation of a government, the second number in giving the election the party of liberal Democrats Theodor Stolozhanu, which has headed the country's government in 1991-1992. Following that decision, intensive consultations among the parties, none of which won a decisive majority in parliament, led to the signing on Sunday, December 14, the agreement "Partnership for Romania, which provides for a governing coalition of conservatives, Social Democrats and liberal democrats and the formation of the new cabinet.
After signing the agreement Stolozhan said that the new prime minister should be one of the leaders entered into a party and renounced his post. He also added that its decision wants to enable the younger generation of Romanian politicians to solve difficult problems to overcome the effects of the global financial crisis and the continuation of economic reforms.
In place of a candidate for the prime ministers of Romania president has nominated the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party Emil Bock, who is the mayor of Cluj.
Mumbayskie terrorists obvorovyvali their victims.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie attacks in Mumbai13.12.2008Zaderzhanny in Mumbai terrorist asked for help from PakistanaTerroristy aggressors of the largest Indian city of Mumbai in November 2008, stole money, mobile phones and credit cards of their victims. It is reported agency Reuters, referring to Mumbai Police Commissioner Hasan Gafoor.
According to Gafoor, mining fighters were tens of thousands of dollars and rupees. Mobile victims of the terrorists used to communicate with journalists. "We have no idea that they were going to do with the money and (credit) cards ... because they (terrorists) are dead, we can only assume that they chose the most colorful maps and stole them," - Indian police said.
The attack ten militants at Mumbai from 26-28 November 2008 killed 179 people. Militants fired at passers in crowded places, detonated several bombs, and seized hostages in hotels "Taj Mahal", "iaa" and a Jewish cultural center. Only one terrorist managed to make a living, the other bandits were destroyed during the special operation.
Indian security services believe that during the attack on Mumbai is a radical Pakistani group Lashkar-e-Tayba. " On the organization's involvement in the attack during interrogation told the arrest terrorists.
According to Gafoor, mining fighters were tens of thousands of dollars and rupees. Mobile victims of the terrorists used to communicate with journalists. "We have no idea that they were going to do with the money and (credit) cards ... because they (terrorists) are dead, we can only assume that they chose the most colorful maps and stole them," - Indian police said.
The attack ten militants at Mumbai from 26-28 November 2008 killed 179 people. Militants fired at passers in crowded places, detonated several bombs, and seized hostages in hotels "Taj Mahal", "iaa" and a Jewish cultural center. Only one terrorist managed to make a living, the other bandits were destroyed during the special operation.
Indian security services believe that during the attack on Mumbai is a radical Pakistani group Lashkar-e-Tayba. " On the organization's involvement in the attack during interrogation told the arrest terrorists.
The ships of the Northern Fleet will take a course on Havana.
Order warships Northern Fleet commits entry into the Cuban port of Havana, reported Interfax. Visiting a large anti-submarine ship "Admiral Chabanenko", the courts of "Ivan Bubnov and SB-406" will be the first since the collapse of the Soviet Union's trip to the island of Liberty Russian warships.
December 15, the ships will leave Nicaragua, where they arrived two days before, and take a course in Cuba. It is envisaged that Havana will celebrate the Russian navy on 19 December. In the Cuban capital, planned a meeting with the commander of the Navy Cuba, the Mayor, representatives of the Russian embassy. Local residents will provide the opportunity to visit the Northern Fleet warships.
According to the Navy Command of Russia, "the visits of Russian ships to Venezuela, Panama and Nicaragua will help identify a sustainable perspective for the development of relations with the naval forces of these states for the development of stability and confidence in the oceans." Assistant glavkoma Russian Navy Captain First Rank Igor Dygalo also said that "business run detachment Navy warships Russia in Havana will be a significant practical step in strengthening and developing ties between the naval authorities of two nations".
Recall that the detachment of ships the Navy Russia came to the shores of Nicaragua on Saturday. Court, was brought into the country shipment of humanitarian aid, stood at anchor at 9 miles from the port Blufilds on the Atlantic coast, in the autonomous southern Atlantic region. The Parliament of Nicaragua had not given permission to run the Russian ships, as required by the constitution. But President Daniel Ortega said that Navy ships of Russia can enter the territorial waters despite this.
December 15, the ships will leave Nicaragua, where they arrived two days before, and take a course in Cuba. It is envisaged that Havana will celebrate the Russian navy on 19 December. In the Cuban capital, planned a meeting with the commander of the Navy Cuba, the Mayor, representatives of the Russian embassy. Local residents will provide the opportunity to visit the Northern Fleet warships.
According to the Navy Command of Russia, "the visits of Russian ships to Venezuela, Panama and Nicaragua will help identify a sustainable perspective for the development of relations with the naval forces of these states for the development of stability and confidence in the oceans." Assistant glavkoma Russian Navy Captain First Rank Igor Dygalo also said that "business run detachment Navy warships Russia in Havana will be a significant practical step in strengthening and developing ties between the naval authorities of two nations".
Recall that the detachment of ships the Navy Russia came to the shores of Nicaragua on Saturday. Court, was brought into the country shipment of humanitarian aid, stood at anchor at 9 miles from the port Blufilds on the Atlantic coast, in the autonomous southern Atlantic region. The Parliament of Nicaragua had not given permission to run the Russian ships, as required by the constitution. But President Daniel Ortega said that Navy ships of Russia can enter the territorial waters despite this.
In Niger, went missing UN Envoy Robert Fouler.
In Niger missing Canadian UN Envoy Robert Fouler (Robert Fowler), reported AFP. As described on Monday by representatives of local authorities, Fouler and three of his companions on Sunday left the capital of Niger in the west.
On Monday early morning car, which was traveling Fouler, was found on a road 40 kilometers from the capital of Niger. In the car found three mobile phone, camera and clothing items.
To search for Foulera area to find his car sent troops and police. Local authorities did not rule that the diplomat could steal the rebels.
Robert Fouler from 1995 to 2000, served as Canadian Ambassador to the UN. He then became a Special UN to combat illegal arms trafficking. In Niger Fouler went as a private person, he intended to take part in the festivities on the occasion of 50 years of independence.
On Monday early morning car, which was traveling Fouler, was found on a road 40 kilometers from the capital of Niger. In the car found three mobile phone, camera and clothing items.
To search for Foulera area to find his car sent troops and police. Local authorities did not rule that the diplomat could steal the rebels.
Robert Fouler from 1995 to 2000, served as Canadian Ambassador to the UN. He then became a Special UN to combat illegal arms trafficking. In Niger Fouler went as a private person, he intended to take part in the festivities on the occasion of 50 years of independence.
Monday, December 15, 2008
UN is not allowed in Israel due to the comparison of Jews from the Nazis.
The authorities in Israel are not allowed into the country by Professor Richard Falk, who in March 2008, the UN appointed to examine human rights in the Palestinian territories. The morning of Monday, 15 December, it put on a plane flying from Israel, said the newspaper Haaretz.
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni as early as September, said that the authorities will not allow the host country Falk, a Jew by origin. The decision was taken due to the fact that in his article "crawling toward a Palestinian Holocaust" (Slouching toward a Palestinian Holocaust), published in June 2007, Falk has compared Israeli actions in the territory of the Palestinian Authority with a policy of genocide by Nazi Germany.
The Government believed that in their speeches Falk exaggerates human rights violations by Israel, and, conversely, turned a blind eye to similar actions by the Palestinians.
The Center for Protection of the Rights of the Arab minority in Israel, "Adala", with which the Falk had held a meeting, sent a letter to the Minister of Internal Affairs Meiru Shitritu and government legal adviser Menachem Mazuzu. In a letter decision to expel Falk out of the country was identified as a violation of Palestinian rights to protection by international organizations.
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni as early as September, said that the authorities will not allow the host country Falk, a Jew by origin. The decision was taken due to the fact that in his article "crawling toward a Palestinian Holocaust" (Slouching toward a Palestinian Holocaust), published in June 2007, Falk has compared Israeli actions in the territory of the Palestinian Authority with a policy of genocide by Nazi Germany.
The Government believed that in their speeches Falk exaggerates human rights violations by Israel, and, conversely, turned a blind eye to similar actions by the Palestinians.
The Center for Protection of the Rights of the Arab minority in Israel, "Adala", with which the Falk had held a meeting, sent a letter to the Minister of Internal Affairs Meiru Shitritu and government legal adviser Menachem Mazuzu. In a letter decision to expel Falk out of the country was identified as a violation of Palestinian rights to protection by international organizations.
Irish Minister witnessed the robbery.
On Monday, 15 December, Irish Minister for European Affairs Dick Roche (Dick Roche) saw an armed raid on a hotel and Naletchiki some time held him at gunpoint, reported Agency France Presse, citing sources at the local police.
Three men, one of whom was armed edged committed a robbery at the Hotel Marriott, located in County Wicklow (south of Dublin). 61-year-old Dick Roche, guests staying at the hotel and the hotel staff for short periods were at gunpoint. Taking money out of the hotel, the suspects fled on a dark car, supposedly brand Volvo. During the raid there were no casualties, and, as noted in the police, was not fired any shots.
 As explained BBC, thieves stole 20 thousand euros. The Minister was in the hotel because he attends daily pool, located in the hotel complex.
Three men, one of whom was armed edged committed a robbery at the Hotel Marriott, located in County Wicklow (south of Dublin). 61-year-old Dick Roche, guests staying at the hotel and the hotel staff for short periods were at gunpoint. Taking money out of the hotel, the suspects fled on a dark car, supposedly brand Volvo. During the raid there were no casualties, and, as noted in the police, was not fired any shots.
 As explained BBC, thieves stole 20 thousand euros. The Minister was in the hotel because he attends daily pool, located in the hotel complex.
The lawyer for Saddam Hussein to protect Iraq's thrower shoes.
Byvshy Saddam Hussein's lawyer Khalil al-Dulaim would protect journalists Muntazera al-Zaydi, metnuvshego pair of shoes to U.S. President George W. Bush. According to al-Dulaim, now it creates team of lawyers that will represent the interests of journalists in court, reported AFP.
Counsel pointed out that currently has about 200 lawyers from Iraq and other countries have expressed readiness to protect al-Zaydi free. Al Duleymi also praised the defendant has made her and said: "It was the least that could make the Iraqi Bush, tyranny and the perpetrator, ubivshemu two million people in Iraq and Afghanistan."
What exactly Iraqi authorities accuse the journalist and what punishment he faces, is not yet known. In the media found only information that the al-Zaydi inkriminiruyut "barbaric prank."
The incident occurred with the boots in Baghdad on Dec. 14. During the speech George Bush, prior to arriving in Iraq with neanonsirovannym visit, an Iraqi correspondent of the Egyptian TV channel Al-Baghdadi "metnul in the U.S. presidential their shoes, one after the other. Actions are accompanied by cries: "This is a kiss goodbye, dog!". None of the rockets did not hit the Bush: he has prignutsya, shoes and banged against the wall behind him.
Immediately after the incident, the correspondent had been detained. In knotted anti wounded press secretary Dana Perino George W. Bush. Protecting the U.S. president pushed mikrofonnuyu rack, which pleased the eye of the Press Secretary.
Counsel pointed out that currently has about 200 lawyers from Iraq and other countries have expressed readiness to protect al-Zaydi free. Al Duleymi also praised the defendant has made her and said: "It was the least that could make the Iraqi Bush, tyranny and the perpetrator, ubivshemu two million people in Iraq and Afghanistan."
What exactly Iraqi authorities accuse the journalist and what punishment he faces, is not yet known. In the media found only information that the al-Zaydi inkriminiruyut "barbaric prank."
The incident occurred with the boots in Baghdad on Dec. 14. During the speech George Bush, prior to arriving in Iraq with neanonsirovannym visit, an Iraqi correspondent of the Egyptian TV channel Al-Baghdadi "metnul in the U.S. presidential their shoes, one after the other. Actions are accompanied by cries: "This is a kiss goodbye, dog!". None of the rockets did not hit the Bush: he has prignutsya, shoes and banged against the wall behind him.
Immediately after the incident, the correspondent had been detained. In knotted anti wounded press secretary Dana Perino George W. Bush. Protecting the U.S. president pushed mikrofonnuyu rack, which pleased the eye of the Press Secretary.
The owners of the hotel "Taj Mahal" help the victims of the terrorist attack.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie attacks in Mumbai13.12.2008Zaderzhanny in Mumbai terrorist asked for help from PakistanaSobstvenniki hotel "Taj Mahal" in Mumbai, who in November became one of the main objects of a terrorist attack on the city, announced the creation of Charitable fund to assist victims of the attack, reported AFP.
According to the organizers of fund, material assistance will be provided to victims and families of those killed at the hands of terrorists throughout the city. In the future fund will assist victims in the terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other events that threaten life and property.
About the size of the Fund and the largest payment information is not available.
Hotel Taj Mahal, which is one of the landmarks of Mumbai, detained terrorists for approximately 60 hours and suffered from fires and water used to extinguish them.
Through a series of attacks of 26-29 November 2008 in Mumbai killed nearly 200 people, another 300 were injured. Earlier, the state government of Maharashtra, whose capital is Mumbai, had decided to pay compensation to the families of those killed in the amount of 500 thousand rupees, or 10400 dollars.
According to the organizers of fund, material assistance will be provided to victims and families of those killed at the hands of terrorists throughout the city. In the future fund will assist victims in the terrorist attacks, natural disasters and other events that threaten life and property.
About the size of the Fund and the largest payment information is not available.
Hotel Taj Mahal, which is one of the landmarks of Mumbai, detained terrorists for approximately 60 hours and suffered from fires and water used to extinguish them.
Through a series of attacks of 26-29 November 2008 in Mumbai killed nearly 200 people, another 300 were injured. Earlier, the state government of Maharashtra, whose capital is Mumbai, had decided to pay compensation to the families of those killed in the amount of 500 thousand rupees, or 10400 dollars.
The Prime Minister of Greece is responsible for the riots.
Prime Minister of Greece Costas Karamanlis said that the riots, continued in several cities in the country for the third consecutive day, was organized by certain extremists, reported AFP. In teleobraschenii on events in Athens, Thessaloniki and other cities, Karamanlis has promised to end the unrest, which, he said, the authorities will do so in memory of the teenagers, whose deaths and led to massive acts of protest.
 The students and anarchists staged pogroms after the law enforcement officers shot and killed a 15-year-old (on other data, yunosche was 16 years old) Alexandros Grigoropolusa, attacked a police patrol. Teenager shot dead an officer arrested. On questioning he stated that opened fire after he saw that Grigoropolus met flash fire-bombs at police.
The death of teenager sparked outrage among anarchists, as well as students who took to the streets of Greek cities. Some members protesters staged pogroms, engaged in skirmishes with police. In Athens alone, the rioters attacked the 13 police departments. The total number affected by the unrest in Greece more than 40 people.
 Attacks on the Consulate of Greece took place in London and Berlin.
 The students and anarchists staged pogroms after the law enforcement officers shot and killed a 15-year-old (on other data, yunosche was 16 years old) Alexandros Grigoropolusa, attacked a police patrol. Teenager shot dead an officer arrested. On questioning he stated that opened fire after he saw that Grigoropolus met flash fire-bombs at police.
The death of teenager sparked outrage among anarchists, as well as students who took to the streets of Greek cities. Some members protesters staged pogroms, engaged in skirmishes with police. In Athens alone, the rioters attacked the 13 police departments. The total number affected by the unrest in Greece more than 40 people.
 Attacks on the Consulate of Greece took place in London and Berlin.
Bush called for patience treat Pyongyang.
The outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush urged the participants to the six negotiating process on North Korea's nuclear program to the firmness and patience, tells AFP. At last week's talks once again reached an impasse because of the reluctance of the DPRK to make concessions.
"The key task - to be firm and patient, so that the next president or his successor has been able to solve the problem through diplomacy," - Bush told reporters aboard his plane on Monday. On Sunday the U.S. leader with unexpected visit to Iraq and Afghanistan. According to Bush, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il deliberately subjected to a strength of the negotiating process, which involves the DPRK, China, Japan, Russia, the U.S. and the UN.
The American President, January 20, who will relinquish his post on Barack Obama, I am confident that the six-party talks - the best way to solve the North Korean nuclear issue. However, Bush stressed that the process should be provided with the necessary verification measures: if the first negotiators tried to comply with the demands of the DPRK and hoped for a counter-retaliatory steps, it is now necessary to seek concessions from Pyongyang, and only then provide him with assistance.
On Friday it became known that the U.S. and other negotiators suspended fuel shipments to North Korea until Pyongyang does not sign the treaty on its renunciation of nuclear weapons, which provides the necessary checks. Russia, however, decided to continue deliveries.
"The key task - to be firm and patient, so that the next president or his successor has been able to solve the problem through diplomacy," - Bush told reporters aboard his plane on Monday. On Sunday the U.S. leader with unexpected visit to Iraq and Afghanistan. According to Bush, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il deliberately subjected to a strength of the negotiating process, which involves the DPRK, China, Japan, Russia, the U.S. and the UN.
The American President, January 20, who will relinquish his post on Barack Obama, I am confident that the six-party talks - the best way to solve the North Korean nuclear issue. However, Bush stressed that the process should be provided with the necessary verification measures: if the first negotiators tried to comply with the demands of the DPRK and hoped for a counter-retaliatory steps, it is now necessary to seek concessions from Pyongyang, and only then provide him with assistance.
On Friday it became known that the U.S. and other negotiators suspended fuel shipments to North Korea until Pyongyang does not sign the treaty on its renunciation of nuclear weapons, which provides the necessary checks. Russia, however, decided to continue deliveries.
Some Thai parliament began rioting.
SyuzhetyPolitichesky crisis Tailande15.12.2008Premer Minister of Thailand Thailand has become the leader of the opposition after the election of new Prime Minister oppozitsionera Abhizita Veydzhadzhiva (Abhisit Vejjajiva) began a protest supporters of the former government.
According to Reuters, about 200 people blocked the parliament, which held elections for a new premier and cast stone cars parliamentarians who voted for Abhizita.
According to the Thai edition of The Nation, from the actions of supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra hit the journalist and police - the stones hit his head.
The authorities have decided to strengthen the protection of Parliament, but the police hardly able to contain the protesters.
Reported that protests also started in other parts of the country.
Abhizit Veydzhadzhiva became the new prime minister after the December 2, was removed from his post as the previous head of government Sonchat Vongsavat. Until then, in September of the premiere of a court ruling left Samak Sundaravej. They are both accused of supporting policies Tanksina Chinavata, deposed in 2006 by a military coup.
Immediately after the election Abhizit said that he would not express their own future policies for the new post until prisyagnet not the King of Thailand.
However, Thaksin Shinawatra, referring to his December 13 associates, called the nation to the world. He also said that all parties must respect a new premier and allow the country to move forward.
The protracted political crisis was the result of a military coup in 2006, when Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted from the post of prime minister. The unrest in the country each time starting with the election of new Prime Minister. For example, in late August 2008, the opposition demanding the resignation of the Government, the beginning of mass protests. In September in Bangkok clashes. In the capital state of emergency was declared.
With the election of Prime Minister Sonchata Vongsavata in Bangkok have been major new clash in which two people died and hundreds were injured. Since late November, opponents blocked the two airports in Bangkok, which caused a serious blow to the economy. After the court decision Sonchat Vongsavat was removed from politics, airports reopened.
According to Reuters, about 200 people blocked the parliament, which held elections for a new premier and cast stone cars parliamentarians who voted for Abhizita.
According to the Thai edition of The Nation, from the actions of supporters of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra hit the journalist and police - the stones hit his head.
The authorities have decided to strengthen the protection of Parliament, but the police hardly able to contain the protesters.
Reported that protests also started in other parts of the country.
Abhizit Veydzhadzhiva became the new prime minister after the December 2, was removed from his post as the previous head of government Sonchat Vongsavat. Until then, in September of the premiere of a court ruling left Samak Sundaravej. They are both accused of supporting policies Tanksina Chinavata, deposed in 2006 by a military coup.
Immediately after the election Abhizit said that he would not express their own future policies for the new post until prisyagnet not the King of Thailand.
However, Thaksin Shinawatra, referring to his December 13 associates, called the nation to the world. He also said that all parties must respect a new premier and allow the country to move forward.
The protracted political crisis was the result of a military coup in 2006, when Thaksin Shinawatra was ousted from the post of prime minister. The unrest in the country each time starting with the election of new Prime Minister. For example, in late August 2008, the opposition demanding the resignation of the Government, the beginning of mass protests. In September in Bangkok clashes. In the capital state of emergency was declared.
With the election of Prime Minister Sonchata Vongsavata in Bangkok have been major new clash in which two people died and hundreds were injured. Since late November, opponents blocked the two airports in Bangkok, which caused a serious blow to the economy. After the court decision Sonchat Vongsavat was removed from politics, airports reopened.
Athens youths attacked journalists NTV.
  In Athens, about 50 drunken teenagers attacked a camera crew in Paris offices of Russian television channel NTV, reported on 10 December RIA Novosti.
On the night of December 10 youths tried to forcibly drag film crew members in the territory Politihnicheskogo Institute. According to local laws, the territory of the institution has no right to call the police, so journalists have teenagers resistance. As a result of mix-TV correspondent Vadim Glusker injured person, and the operator Eugenia Kovalev hit on the head.
Young journalists left alone as the only realized that they were Russians. The attackers returned the staff NTV deprivation chamber, previously located in destroying the tape with stories of street riots. In doing so, according to the agency, they shouted: "Russian - our friends and brothers forever."
Riots in Athens and other Greek cities began Dec. 6, after police attacked a patrol killed a teenager Athens (according to preliminary data, the bullet hit the boy rebound). Pogroms satisfied students and anarchists. They have been involved in clashes with police and set fire to buildings and cars. Greek opposition called on the Government to respond to disturbances retirement. The Prime Minister of Greece Costas Karamanlis, in turn, called the protesters "enemies of democracy."
So far, according to the Russian diplomatic mission in Athens, none of the citizens of Russia not affected by the riots.
On the night of December 10 youths tried to forcibly drag film crew members in the territory Politihnicheskogo Institute. According to local laws, the territory of the institution has no right to call the police, so journalists have teenagers resistance. As a result of mix-TV correspondent Vadim Glusker injured person, and the operator Eugenia Kovalev hit on the head.
Young journalists left alone as the only realized that they were Russians. The attackers returned the staff NTV deprivation chamber, previously located in destroying the tape with stories of street riots. In doing so, according to the agency, they shouted: "Russian - our friends and brothers forever."
Riots in Athens and other Greek cities began Dec. 6, after police attacked a patrol killed a teenager Athens (according to preliminary data, the bullet hit the boy rebound). Pogroms satisfied students and anarchists. They have been involved in clashes with police and set fire to buildings and cars. Greek opposition called on the Government to respond to disturbances retirement. The Prime Minister of Greece Costas Karamanlis, in turn, called the protesters "enemies of democracy."
So far, according to the Russian diplomatic mission in Athens, none of the citizens of Russia not affected by the riots.
Warships EU will come to the coast of Somalia for 5 days ahead of schedule.
Six warships from the countries - EU members, aiming to the coast of Somalia to combat pirates operating in the region, deployed on December 15, that is, five days ahead of schedule . They replace the 4 spacecraft previously dezhurivshih off the coast of Somalia, said <A href=http://afp.com target=_blank> AFP </ a>.
The European Union announced a military operation against the pirates, the first in the history of the EU in November 2008. The headquarters of the European Union to combat maritime piracy, started work on 4 December.
Protect civilian ships from pirates, in addition to the six warships will also be three patrol aircraft. Note that the currently off the Somali coast dezhuryat ships from various countries including USA, Russia and India, but even the military presence does not prevent the pirates to attack ships.
During 2008, pirates attacked more than 70 ships in the Gulf of Aden, several cases of seizure of ships there and away from the coast of Somalia. <A Href=http://lenta.ru/news/2008/11/17/tanker1/ target=_blank> The biggest </ a> bandits prey for all the years of attacks was the tanker "Dog Star" from Saudi Arabia, he was November 15, captured off the coast of Kenya. The vessel is capable of carrying crude oil worth 100 million dollars.
The European Union announced a military operation against the pirates, the first in the history of the EU in November 2008. The headquarters of the European Union to combat maritime piracy, started work on 4 December.
Protect civilian ships from pirates, in addition to the six warships will also be three patrol aircraft. Note that the currently off the Somali coast dezhuryat ships from various countries including USA, Russia and India, but even the military presence does not prevent the pirates to attack ships.
During 2008, pirates attacked more than 70 ships in the Gulf of Aden, several cases of seizure of ships there and away from the coast of Somalia. <A Href=http://lenta.ru/news/2008/11/17/tanker1/ target=_blank> The biggest </ a> bandits prey for all the years of attacks was the tanker "Dog Star" from Saudi Arabia, he was November 15, captured off the coast of Kenya. The vessel is capable of carrying crude oil worth 100 million dollars.
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