Press konferentsiiSpasut whether "Artek"? 29.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru responsible administration of international child tsentraKommentariiPioneram is not mesto27.01.2009 "Artek" could pay for the existence of too good raspolozhenieMat Samantha Smith appealed to the Ukrainian authorities to do everything possible to save children's recreation center "Artek". The text of the letter, Jane Smith, said staff had received from the "Artek".
American schoolgirl Samantha Smith has become known throughout the world, once in 1982, wrote a letter to secretary general of the CPSU Central Committee, Yuri Andropov, and visited the Soviet Union. Samantha Smith asked the Soviet leader, not whether he was at war with the U.S. and capture the world. Andropov in his reply said that the war is not wanted, and invited the American to the Soviet Union. During her visit she visited including "Artek". A few years later she died in a plane crash.
In his address to the Ukrainian authorities, Jane Smith, Samantha's mother, remembers that it was in "Artek" several times. In her view, the situation in the camp "has a tremendous impact on international relations, when the change of international united nations for the sake of children." She asked the leadership of Ukraine "to protect this amazing historical place."
Recall that in early 2009, an international children's center "Artek" was forced to stop work due to lack of funding. Funds for its operation in the budget of Ukraine for 2009 does not provide. Head of "Artek" Boris Novozhilov, constantly speaking in defense of the center in late January, came to the hospital with a heart attack.
In Defense of "Artek" by, inter alia, representatives of the Russian intelligentsia. In addition, members of the Russian Children's Center "Eaglet" decided to transfer his one-day salary to relief fund for the Ukrainian colleagues. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in response to the scandal around the "Artek", ordered the government within a week "to normalize the work center.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Eight robbers killed while robbing a butcher's shop.
Eight suspected robbers were shot dead by police in the port city of Durban, South Africa, shortly after the robbery butcher shop. According to the DPA, with reference to the South African agency Sapa, in the shooting also wounded a policeman and two random witnesses.
According to the police department of Durban, butcher shop was robbed by a group of armed men on Friday morning, January 30. Attacker fled the scene in a car. When their car tried to stop police patrol, the suspects opened fire on the guards of the rule of law.
Police were due to shoot and killed everyone who was in the car.
According to the police department of Durban, butcher shop was robbed by a group of armed men on Friday morning, January 30. Attacker fled the scene in a car. When their car tried to stop police patrol, the suspects opened fire on the guards of the rule of law.
Police were due to shoot and killed everyone who was in the car.
In Kenya, arrested the brother of Barack Obama.
Kenya and charged with possession of marijuana, arrested half-brother of U.S. President George W. Obama. Kenyan police, according to CNN, claimed that the brother of Barack Obama has resisted arrest.
The court hearing the case of George Obama are scheduled for 2 February 2009. Currently, the brother of U.S. President is in a police station in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Correspondent of CNN, who has talked to George Obama, knew that the young man denied all the charges against him. The brother of U.S. President said that he did not know what he is accused of possessing drugs.
A U.S. President Barak Hussein Obama, Jr. and George Obama general father, Barack Hussein Obama Senior. Barack and George saw the whole time in life and not know each other. In the CNN report states that George Obama was one of the few close relatives of Barak Obama, who is not invited to the ceremony of inauguration of 44 th U.S. President. Also said that Barack Obama himself has recently admitted that in his youth used drugs.
The court hearing the case of George Obama are scheduled for 2 February 2009. Currently, the brother of U.S. President is in a police station in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Correspondent of CNN, who has talked to George Obama, knew that the young man denied all the charges against him. The brother of U.S. President said that he did not know what he is accused of possessing drugs.
A U.S. President Barak Hussein Obama, Jr. and George Obama general father, Barack Hussein Obama Senior. Barack and George saw the whole time in life and not know each other. In the CNN report states that George Obama was one of the few close relatives of Barak Obama, who is not invited to the ceremony of inauguration of 44 th U.S. President. Also said that Barack Obama himself has recently admitted that in his youth used drugs.
Convicted perpetrators of the explosion in grafste Devon.
The UK sentenced a young man who detonated a bomb in a restaurant located in one of the shopping centers Exeter, Devon County. As reported by BBC News, 22-year-old resident of Plymouth Riley Nicky (Nicky Reilly) was sentenced to life imprisonment with the right to file a petition for release no earlier than 18 years.
The explosion, which was tried for Riley, occurred on 22 May 2008. The only victim that has become a criminal himself, wounded people. It was established during the investigation, bomb stuffed with nails, sdetonirovala only partially.
It was also found that Riley suffered mental retardation, and for several years before the attack to Islam. Investigating an explosion in a shopping center, police conducted searches at the Muslim community in Plymouth.
The young man had been charged with preparing a terrorist attack and attempted murder.
The explosion, which was tried for Riley, occurred on 22 May 2008. The only victim that has become a criminal himself, wounded people. It was established during the investigation, bomb stuffed with nails, sdetonirovala only partially.
It was also found that Riley suffered mental retardation, and for several years before the attack to Islam. Investigating an explosion in a shopping center, police conducted searches at the Muslim community in Plymouth.
The young man had been charged with preparing a terrorist attack and attempted murder.
In Zimbabwe, the soldiers have limited the issuance of weapons.
Guide Army Zimbabwe introduced tough restrictions on the issuance of weapons of junior military ranks and the soldiers, the local agency ZimOnline with reference to a senior officer of the armed forces of the country. The restrictions relate to the fear that the armed military, unhappy with the difficult economic situation may raise revolt against their superiors or to arrange robbery.
As the interviewee, all the soldiers, which is issued for the arms and ammunition to carry out management tasks, undergo a thorough examination. Commanders were also ordered to ensure that groups of armed soldiers, a long time is far away from the territory of military units. In such a situation, according to the military, the soldiers could make a conspiracy and rioting.
Some of the soldiers, as reported by a source sympathetic to the opposition and have a connection with it, which also raises concerns superiors. The situation is further complicated by the fact that, unlike the high-ranking military officers, pay of junior officers is low, which equalizes their situation with other Public Employment.
The first restrictions on the issuance of weapons to the army zibmabviyskoy was introduced in December, when the military organized a group of armed robberies in the capital, Harare, demanding that their allowance was granted in foreign currency.
In recent years, also reported acts of disobedience. A few weeks ago, soldiers began to loot shops, shouting that they pay too little to feed. The military took away the traders, farmers and bankers, not only money, but even food and clothing. Some of them deserted to neighboring countries, where there is an opportunity to earn more as a guard.
Currently, according to some sources, the armed forces of Zimbabwe is about 35-40 thousand people. They consist of the army and air force, armed by a variety of samples of weapons, including Soviet.
As the interviewee, all the soldiers, which is issued for the arms and ammunition to carry out management tasks, undergo a thorough examination. Commanders were also ordered to ensure that groups of armed soldiers, a long time is far away from the territory of military units. In such a situation, according to the military, the soldiers could make a conspiracy and rioting.
Some of the soldiers, as reported by a source sympathetic to the opposition and have a connection with it, which also raises concerns superiors. The situation is further complicated by the fact that, unlike the high-ranking military officers, pay of junior officers is low, which equalizes their situation with other Public Employment.
The first restrictions on the issuance of weapons to the army zibmabviyskoy was introduced in December, when the military organized a group of armed robberies in the capital, Harare, demanding that their allowance was granted in foreign currency.
In recent years, also reported acts of disobedience. A few weeks ago, soldiers began to loot shops, shouting that they pay too little to feed. The military took away the traders, farmers and bankers, not only money, but even food and clothing. Some of them deserted to neighboring countries, where there is an opportunity to earn more as a guard.
Currently, according to some sources, the armed forces of Zimbabwe is about 35-40 thousand people. They consist of the army and air force, armed by a variety of samples of weapons, including Soviet.
In Somalia, the election of President.
  The Parliament of Somalia began the election of a new president, announced January 30, AFP.
The main candidates for the presidency - former Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein and head of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (Union of Islamic Courts is the most moderate branch of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia). All of the Head of State claimed 15 candidates.
Sharif Ahmed said that should he be elected head of state, he would first make peace in the country. Meanwhile, in 2006, is headed by the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh overthrew President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, and then in a short period of time controlled the capital and much of Somalia. Yusuf Ahmed returned to the Head of State with the help of Ethiopian troops nearby.
With regard to Nur Hassan Hussein, international analysts have appreciated its humanitarian activities at the premiere. However, critics believe that to win the presidential election of Hussein may not have charisma. In Somalia, believe that he has a lack of influence even on his own clan.
Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed had left the presidency in December 2008. He led the country since 2004. A few days before the resignation of Yusuf Ahmed Nur Hassan Hussein has dismissed the views of Parliament and appointed a new Prime Minister Mohamed Mohamud Gouled. However Gouled refused to take the post of prime minister because they did not want conflict with Parliament. After that, the resignation has left the president.
In Somalia, the second decade of a civil war. Much of the country is under the control of Islamists, and not subject to formal government. Strong central government in Somalia has not had since 1991.
January 16, 2009 the media reported that the Union of Islamic Courts fighters took the Somali capital Mogadishu. Election of the President are not in the capital, and in the city of Djibouti.
The main candidates for the presidency - former Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein and head of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (Union of Islamic Courts is the most moderate branch of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia). All of the Head of State claimed 15 candidates.
Sharif Ahmed said that should he be elected head of state, he would first make peace in the country. Meanwhile, in 2006, is headed by the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh overthrew President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, and then in a short period of time controlled the capital and much of Somalia. Yusuf Ahmed returned to the Head of State with the help of Ethiopian troops nearby.
With regard to Nur Hassan Hussein, international analysts have appreciated its humanitarian activities at the premiere. However, critics believe that to win the presidential election of Hussein may not have charisma. In Somalia, believe that he has a lack of influence even on his own clan.
Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed had left the presidency in December 2008. He led the country since 2004. A few days before the resignation of Yusuf Ahmed Nur Hassan Hussein has dismissed the views of Parliament and appointed a new Prime Minister Mohamed Mohamud Gouled. However Gouled refused to take the post of prime minister because they did not want conflict with Parliament. After that, the resignation has left the president.
In Somalia, the second decade of a civil war. Much of the country is under the control of Islamists, and not subject to formal government. Strong central government in Somalia has not had since 1991.
January 16, 2009 the media reported that the Union of Islamic Courts fighters took the Somali capital Mogadishu. Election of the President are not in the capital, and in the city of Djibouti.
Multimillion-dollar project the Museum of British history is buried.
Gestate for several years the concept of creation in the United Kingdom British history museum recognition fails and will not be realized. The project cost was estimated at 150 million pounds (214 million dollars). The newspaper The Independent said that the idea of the museum is supported by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
The concept of the museum was criticized by several groups of experts. In a lengthy report of their arguments were presented in the Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport. According to The Independent, the Department agrees with the criticism, and the project decided not to exercise. But the official pronouncements on this matter was not yet.
Study of the project to perpetuate "the British" were experts from the largest museums in the country. They drew attention to several problem sites in the concept. First, there is no data that the building or complex of buildings devoted exclusively to British history, to attract visitors. Secondly, the collection will be formed from the funds of other collections, which is technically very difficult. Third, many skeptics thought the concept of the museum resembles "Soviet agitprop."
As an alternative to the museum, experts suggest creating a network of British History Center, which will coordinate the thematic access to museum collections. Financing such a center can be done from existing resources.
The concept of the museum was criticized by several groups of experts. In a lengthy report of their arguments were presented in the Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport. According to The Independent, the Department agrees with the criticism, and the project decided not to exercise. But the official pronouncements on this matter was not yet.
Study of the project to perpetuate "the British" were experts from the largest museums in the country. They drew attention to several problem sites in the concept. First, there is no data that the building or complex of buildings devoted exclusively to British history, to attract visitors. Secondly, the collection will be formed from the funds of other collections, which is technically very difficult. Third, many skeptics thought the concept of the museum resembles "Soviet agitprop."
As an alternative to the museum, experts suggest creating a network of British History Center, which will coordinate the thematic access to museum collections. Financing such a center can be done from existing resources.
In case of fire in an Indian hospital, five newborns have died.
Five infants, all aged less than a week, were killed in a fire in the maternity ward at a hospital in northern India, in the city of Patiala, said AP.
Fire in a public hospital "Radzhindra" began as a result of short circuits. Newborns treated for jaundice, and, apparently, the fault occurred in the office light.
A further five babies were saved, one of them got burnt. The representative of the hospital said that the maternity ward staff immediately responded to the fire alarm.
Head of State of Punjab said that the already commenced investigation into the causes of what happened. According to him, the parents of dead children will be able to get compensation - 100 thousand rupees (about two thousand dollars).
Fire in a public hospital "Radzhindra" began as a result of short circuits. Newborns treated for jaundice, and, apparently, the fault occurred in the office light.
A further five babies were saved, one of them got burnt. The representative of the hospital said that the maternity ward staff immediately responded to the fire alarm.
Head of State of Punjab said that the already commenced investigation into the causes of what happened. According to him, the parents of dead children will be able to get compensation - 100 thousand rupees (about two thousand dollars).
Pakistan proves Non mumbayskim to terrorist attacks.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie Mumbai15.01.2009V attacks in Pakistan have been mass arrests in the case of the terrorist attacks on MumbaiRassledovanie of terrorist attacks that occurred in Mumbai, India in November 2008 showed that their plan is not in Pakistan - in spite of this India. This is a high-ranking Pakistani diplomat based in the UK, told Indian television channel, reported Reuters.
This is the first time that Pakistan's official comments on evidence of its citizens to terrorist acts. This information is the FBI handed over to India and Pakistan in early January. The government of India argued that among the evidence - the recognition of the terrorist survivor, of intercepted telephone conversations militants and their Pakistani helpers, as well as a list of weapons made in Pakistan, which was used by the attackers.
On Wednesday, January 28, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that the country "very soon" publish the results of their investigation. January 15, it became known that Pakistan had arrested 124 people, where the local police believed involved in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
The government of India believes that the attacks on Mumbai organized a Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taibe, which, according to unofficial estimates, has the support of the country's leadership.
The terrorists who attacked Mumbai, captured the luxury hotels "Taj Mahal" and "Ober," as well as Jewish Center Nariman House. Special operation to clear militants lasted for more than three days. As a result of the terrorist attacks killed 188 people.
This is the first time that Pakistan's official comments on evidence of its citizens to terrorist acts. This information is the FBI handed over to India and Pakistan in early January. The government of India argued that among the evidence - the recognition of the terrorist survivor, of intercepted telephone conversations militants and their Pakistani helpers, as well as a list of weapons made in Pakistan, which was used by the attackers.
On Wednesday, January 28, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that the country "very soon" publish the results of their investigation. January 15, it became known that Pakistan had arrested 124 people, where the local police believed involved in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
The government of India believes that the attacks on Mumbai organized a Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taibe, which, according to unofficial estimates, has the support of the country's leadership.
The terrorists who attacked Mumbai, captured the luxury hotels "Taj Mahal" and "Ober," as well as Jewish Center Nariman House. Special operation to clear militants lasted for more than three days. As a result of the terrorist attacks killed 188 people.
In Colombia, when boarding the aircraft overturned.
At the airport, the Colombian city of Villavicencio overturned while landing aircraft Cessna, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Frame landing shows that landing was normal, while the tail of the aircraft is not Zadran and the chassis was not above the cab.
On board the plane were three people. As a result of the accident slightly wounded one of them.
Frame landing shows that landing was normal, while the tail of the aircraft is not Zadran and the chassis was not above the cab.
On board the plane were three people. As a result of the accident slightly wounded one of them.
Victims of the Franco regime will receive certificates.
In Spain, the victims of dictator Francisco Franco regime receive a certificate confirming their right to rehabilitation, the agency DPA.
According to the source agency within the Ministry of Justice, the Government has already issued 42 of the certificate. Among the first recipients of the certificate - the family of former President Luis Catalan Kompanisa, who was shot frankistami in 1940.
Law on Historical Memory, which issued the certificates, was passed in Spain in 2007. However, it does not provide any monetary compensation to victims of repression.
Franco came to power in 1939 as a result of rebellion against the republican government. Govern the country until his death in 1975. According to various estimates, during his dictatorship as a result of repression of the death of 500 thousand to a million Spaniards, about 700 thousand were forced to emigrate.
According to the source agency within the Ministry of Justice, the Government has already issued 42 of the certificate. Among the first recipients of the certificate - the family of former President Luis Catalan Kompanisa, who was shot frankistami in 1940.
Law on Historical Memory, which issued the certificates, was passed in Spain in 2007. However, it does not provide any monetary compensation to victims of repression.
Franco came to power in 1939 as a result of rebellion against the republican government. Govern the country until his death in 1975. According to various estimates, during his dictatorship as a result of repression of the death of 500 thousand to a million Spaniards, about 700 thousand were forced to emigrate.
In Mosul imposed a curfew for cars.
The third largest city in Iraq's Mosul imposed a curfew on the streets of the city stopped traffic, the Associated Press.
The decision to impose the curfew is connected with the election of local authorities, which will be held on 31 January. Residents to their homes, except for voting. For further safety measures have influenced the recent killing of three candidates, including one representative of Mosul.
In connection with the elections around the country will be temporarily halted and the air traffic in Baghdad and several other major cities in the country. The borders of Iraq at the time of the elections will be closed.
In the elections of local authorities taking part 14,4 thousand candidates. They poboryutsya for the 440 seats in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces.
January 30, in Baghdad while trying to defuse a bomb laid on a road killed two Iraqi military, 14 soldiers were wounded.
The decision to impose the curfew is connected with the election of local authorities, which will be held on 31 January. Residents to their homes, except for voting. For further safety measures have influenced the recent killing of three candidates, including one representative of Mosul.
In connection with the elections around the country will be temporarily halted and the air traffic in Baghdad and several other major cities in the country. The borders of Iraq at the time of the elections will be closed.
In the elections of local authorities taking part 14,4 thousand candidates. They poboryutsya for the 440 seats in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces.
January 30, in Baghdad while trying to defuse a bomb laid on a road killed two Iraqi military, 14 soldiers were wounded.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Turkish Prime became a national hero after the skirmish with Peres.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left the Economic Forum in Davos because of conflict with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the airport in Istanbul, Turkish citizens greeted as a hero. That was reported by "BBC" on Friday, January 30.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
North Korea will annul all agreements with the South.
North Korea intends to cancel all military and political agreements with the South, passes on Friday Agency France Presse, referring to the declaration of the peaceful reunification of Korea, passed the state news DPRK KCNA.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
Strasbourg Court agreed to consider a complaint Yukos.
SyuzhetyDelo Yukos 11.04.2008Kipr refused to grant Russia figures affairs Yukos European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared partially admissible for consideration on the merits of the complaint Yukos tax claims brought Russian authorities, who called in illegal weaning property. It writes the newspaper Kommersant, said the representative of the number of former top managers of Yukos and the press secretary of Yukos International Claire Davidson.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
Unemployment in the euro became the highest for two years.
KommentariiOdnim mahom27.01.2009Za day worldwide company laid off 85 thousand persons Unemployment in the euro area in December 2008 was eight percent, which was the highest level since November 2006. That was reported by AFP, referring to the data the statistical agency Eurostat. The number of unemployed in the European Union in December 2008, as estimated Eurostat, totaled 17.91 million, including 12.47 million euro. In November last year, unemployment in the euro zone reached 7.9 percent.
January 19, 2009 The European Commission released a forecast of some macroeconomic indicators. According to the European regulator, the unemployment rate in the euro area this year will be 9.3 percent. In 2010 this figure will rise to 10 percent. This will be facilitated by the continuing downturn in the economy of the euro zone, caused by the global financial crisis.
According to the EU, eurozone GDP in 2009 decline by 1.9 per cent, which will be the most severe decline in the history of actions of the single European currency. Recall that the eurozone economy was in recession in 2008, when the second and third quarters of the reduction was of 0.2 per cent. According to the preliminary assessment of the European Commission, the decline in GDP in the fourth quarter of last year was 1.5 percent.
January 19, 2009 The European Commission released a forecast of some macroeconomic indicators. According to the European regulator, the unemployment rate in the euro area this year will be 9.3 percent. In 2010 this figure will rise to 10 percent. This will be facilitated by the continuing downturn in the economy of the euro zone, caused by the global financial crisis.
According to the EU, eurozone GDP in 2009 decline by 1.9 per cent, which will be the most severe decline in the history of actions of the single European currency. Recall that the eurozone economy was in recession in 2008, when the second and third quarters of the reduction was of 0.2 per cent. According to the preliminary assessment of the European Commission, the decline in GDP in the fourth quarter of last year was 1.5 percent.
Exploration for U.S. to learn about the recovery of Kim Jong Il.
Representative of the Office of National Security on condition of anonymity said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is fully recovered after an illness and returned to the management of the country passes on Thursday agency Reuters.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
Polish experts have not found signs of the assassination of General Sikorski.
  Polish experts have not found evidence of the murder of the deceased in 1943 in a plane crash, Prime Minister of Poland, General Wladyslaw Sikorski. This January 29, reports Associated Press.
General body was exhumed in November 2008 due to the fact that the specialists of Institute of National Memory decided to check the fairness of rumors about the involvement of the Soviet authorities in the death of Sikorski. The study showed that the prime minister died from multiple injuries, which are typical for a fall from height. He had broken ribs, arms, legs, spine and skull. Bullet wounds, strangulation or poisoning, experts have not found.
Now the Institute of National Memory intends to investigate the causes of the crash, which killed Sikorsky. According to the staff of the institute, the collapse of the aircraft could be the result of sabotage.
During the Second World War, Sikorsky was led by the Polish Government in exile based in London. He often criticized the Soviet authorities, and accused the Soviet Union in the shooting of Polish officers captured by Katyn. In the USSR until the collapse of the country considered to be the official version, according to which the Poles in 1940, the Germans shot.
British Air Force plane, which was Sikorsky, crashed July 4, 1943. British law enforcement authorities conducted an investigation and concluded that the plane of unknown reasons, has become unmanageable. The only people vyzhivshy in a plane crash, Czech pilot, said that the aircraft was damaged wheel.
General body was exhumed in November 2008 due to the fact that the specialists of Institute of National Memory decided to check the fairness of rumors about the involvement of the Soviet authorities in the death of Sikorski. The study showed that the prime minister died from multiple injuries, which are typical for a fall from height. He had broken ribs, arms, legs, spine and skull. Bullet wounds, strangulation or poisoning, experts have not found.
Now the Institute of National Memory intends to investigate the causes of the crash, which killed Sikorsky. According to the staff of the institute, the collapse of the aircraft could be the result of sabotage.
During the Second World War, Sikorsky was led by the Polish Government in exile based in London. He often criticized the Soviet authorities, and accused the Soviet Union in the shooting of Polish officers captured by Katyn. In the USSR until the collapse of the country considered to be the official version, according to which the Poles in 1940, the Germans shot.
British Air Force plane, which was Sikorsky, crashed July 4, 1943. British law enforcement authorities conducted an investigation and concluded that the plane of unknown reasons, has become unmanageable. The only people vyzhivshy in a plane crash, Czech pilot, said that the aircraft was damaged wheel.
Turkish Prime became a national hero after the skirmish with Peres.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left the Economic Forum in Davos because of conflict with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the airport in Istanbul, Turkish citizens greeted as a hero. That was reported by "BBC" on Friday, January 30.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Medvedev has promised to treat Castro fat black bread.
The President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev during a meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro promised to treat him fat and walk with him through the forest, reported RIA Novosti.
Raul Castro recalled Mededevu their telephone conversation, which took place after the three hurricane hit Cuba for a month. "You call, and during the telephone conversation, I said that I was bored on the Russian forest," - said the Cuban leader.
He noted that the recall with nostalgia, as during his last visit to Russia 25 years ago "at the stake zharili lard to prutike, and it would skushat with black bread." Castro added that he has not been able to carry out this wish. "I do not know, I eat bacon with black bread, but I am here" - said Castro.
Medvedev assured him that they necessarily go and bacon, and black bread, and talk about all that they care about, and just a walk in the woods. He also promised to show Raul Castro film and photographs made during a previous visit his brother Fidel Castro in Russia.
Meeting of Heads of State held at the residence of the President of Russia Zavidovo, located in the State Natural compound Tver. On January 30, scheduled formal bilateral negotiations. Castro's visit to Russia will continue until February 4.
The last time Raul Castro came to Russia in March 1985.
Raul Castro recalled Mededevu their telephone conversation, which took place after the three hurricane hit Cuba for a month. "You call, and during the telephone conversation, I said that I was bored on the Russian forest," - said the Cuban leader.
He noted that the recall with nostalgia, as during his last visit to Russia 25 years ago "at the stake zharili lard to prutike, and it would skushat with black bread." Castro added that he has not been able to carry out this wish. "I do not know, I eat bacon with black bread, but I am here" - said Castro.
Medvedev assured him that they necessarily go and bacon, and black bread, and talk about all that they care about, and just a walk in the woods. He also promised to show Raul Castro film and photographs made during a previous visit his brother Fidel Castro in Russia.
Meeting of Heads of State held at the residence of the President of Russia Zavidovo, located in the State Natural compound Tver. On January 30, scheduled formal bilateral negotiations. Castro's visit to Russia will continue until February 4.
The last time Raul Castro came to Russia in March 1985.
Strasbourg Court agreed to consider a complaint Yukos.
SyuzhetyDelo Yukos 11.04.2008Kipr refused to grant Russia figures affairs Yukos European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared partially admissible for consideration on the merits of the complaint Yukos tax claims brought Russian authorities, who called in illegal weaning property. It writes the newspaper Kommersant, said the representative of the number of former top managers of Yukos and the press secretary of Yukos International Claire Davidson.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
North Korea will annul all agreements with the South.
North Korea intends to cancel all military and political agreements with the South, passes on Friday Agency France Presse, referring to the declaration of the peaceful reunification of Korea, passed the state news DPRK KCNA.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
Destroyed during the volcanic eruption in Chile, a city built at the new location.
The Government of Chile has decided to build a destroyed during a volcanic eruption Chayten same city at the new location, the Associated Press.
The reason was the continued activity of the volcano. A new place to build the city have not yet been determined.
Volcanic eruption Chayten started on 2 May 2008. According to experts, until the day he was in "sleep" state, at least the past 450 years. All 4,5 thousand inhabitants were urgently evacuated, about 2 thousand families have received financial aid.
As a result of a volcanic eruption layer of ash covered the city was flooded and left the banks of the river.
The Government of Chile has banned residents to return to Chayten. But now its territory has a population of about 100 people.
The reason was the continued activity of the volcano. A new place to build the city have not yet been determined.
Volcanic eruption Chayten started on 2 May 2008. According to experts, until the day he was in "sleep" state, at least the past 450 years. All 4,5 thousand inhabitants were urgently evacuated, about 2 thousand families have received financial aid.
As a result of a volcanic eruption layer of ash covered the city was flooded and left the banks of the river.
The Government of Chile has banned residents to return to Chayten. But now its territory has a population of about 100 people.
Exploration for U.S. to learn about the recovery of Kim Jong Il.
Representative of the Office of National Security on condition of anonymity said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is fully recovered after an illness and returned to the management of the country passes on Thursday agency Reuters.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Russia Black Sea Fleet ships left for the Gulf of Aden to combat pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov14.01.2009 "Admiral Vinogradov" saved the Dutch container ship from piratovBolshie landing ships (BDK) Black Sea Fleet of Russia "Yamal" and "Azov" came out on Thursday morning, January 16, of Sebastopol and took a course on the Gulf of Aden to join the operation against Somali pirates. On board are BDK unit of marines. Before a campaign in Sevastopol was a solemn meeting devoted to the exit of two ships at sea.
As the agency RIA Novosti source in the military department in the near future, Russian ships will bays Bosporus and Dardanelles, and then, after passing through the Suez Canal, the connection will take a course to the coast of Somalia.
At present, operations to ensure safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden involving about 20 warships, among them a large antisubmarine ship Pacific Fleet of Russia "Admiral Vinogradov". The first ship of the Navy of Russia, who began patrolling the dangerous area for shipping off the coast of Somalia, was the patrol ship "Neustrashimy. His battle watch in the Gulf of Aden started on 28 October 2008.
According to Assistant Chief Navy Russia captain first rank Igor Dygalo, large landing ship "Yamal" and "Azov" will also participate in the Russian-Indian exercises Indra-2009 ". In addition, the exercises will take part heavy atomic missile cruiser Northern Fleet "Peter the Great" and ships for the Pacific Fleet.
Igor Dygalo said that the group of the Black Sea Fleet warships commanded by Captain First Rank Oleg Ignasyuk.
The large landing ship project 775, which include BDK "Yamal" and "Azov", designed for transporting troops and cargo by sea and the beach-master at unequipped coast. All the ships were built in the project Gdanke, Poland, in the years 1975-1985. Overall, it was put into operation 25 warships and 775 series, three more spacecraft project 775M.
BDK Project 775 took part in the evacuation of Soviet citizens from Yemen in 1986, in the operation of the evacuation from Ethiopia in 1991, in the delivery of Russian peacekeeping forces in Yugoslavia in 1999. 2 August, 2008 BDK «Yamal» and «Saratov», planted a Russian landing in the Georgian port of Poti.
As the agency RIA Novosti source in the military department in the near future, Russian ships will bays Bosporus and Dardanelles, and then, after passing through the Suez Canal, the connection will take a course to the coast of Somalia.
At present, operations to ensure safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden involving about 20 warships, among them a large antisubmarine ship Pacific Fleet of Russia "Admiral Vinogradov". The first ship of the Navy of Russia, who began patrolling the dangerous area for shipping off the coast of Somalia, was the patrol ship "Neustrashimy. His battle watch in the Gulf of Aden started on 28 October 2008.
According to Assistant Chief Navy Russia captain first rank Igor Dygalo, large landing ship "Yamal" and "Azov" will also participate in the Russian-Indian exercises Indra-2009 ". In addition, the exercises will take part heavy atomic missile cruiser Northern Fleet "Peter the Great" and ships for the Pacific Fleet.
Igor Dygalo said that the group of the Black Sea Fleet warships commanded by Captain First Rank Oleg Ignasyuk.
The large landing ship project 775, which include BDK "Yamal" and "Azov", designed for transporting troops and cargo by sea and the beach-master at unequipped coast. All the ships were built in the project Gdanke, Poland, in the years 1975-1985. Overall, it was put into operation 25 warships and 775 series, three more spacecraft project 775M.
BDK Project 775 took part in the evacuation of Soviet citizens from Yemen in 1986, in the operation of the evacuation from Ethiopia in 1991, in the delivery of Russian peacekeeping forces in Yugoslavia in 1999. 2 August, 2008 BDK «Yamal» and «Saratov», planted a Russian landing in the Georgian port of Poti.
Abbas called for the establishment of a Palestinian coalition government.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza19.01.2009Izrail gave HAMASu two days to put an end to ognyaLider Fatah, Mahmoud Abbas urged the Palestinian Authority to organize a coalition government, which will include representatives of Fatah, and their rivals from Hamas , reported AFP.
After that, according to Abbas, must pass both the presidential and parliamentary elections. "Now all the Palestinians need to meet to reach an agreement," - said President of the Palestinian Authority.
At this time, Fatah controls the West Bank, and Mahmoud Abbas declared the world's legitimate head of the Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is under the control of Hamas, which in June 2007 expelled from the pro-Fatah. During 2008, two organizations have conducted negotiations on reconciliation brokered by the Arab states, but they were not crowned with success.
In early January 2009, Abbas has extended the deadline for the year of its presidential powers to the next elections chapter autonomy coincided with a parliamentary one. Hamas said that did not accept the extension of authority of Abbas.
After that, according to Abbas, must pass both the presidential and parliamentary elections. "Now all the Palestinians need to meet to reach an agreement," - said President of the Palestinian Authority.
At this time, Fatah controls the West Bank, and Mahmoud Abbas declared the world's legitimate head of the Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is under the control of Hamas, which in June 2007 expelled from the pro-Fatah. During 2008, two organizations have conducted negotiations on reconciliation brokered by the Arab states, but they were not crowned with success.
In early January 2009, Abbas has extended the deadline for the year of its presidential powers to the next elections chapter autonomy coincided with a parliamentary one. Hamas said that did not accept the extension of authority of Abbas.
Security company Blackwater expelled from Iraq.
KommentariiChastnaya Army Eric Prinsa02.10.2007Amerikanskuyu security company Blackwater blamed for numerous pravonarusheniyahVlasti Iraq barred American private security firm Blackwater Worldwide to provide security services in the country. The decision taken in accordance with the inmates in November 2008, agreements on which determine the range of security activities authorized by Western companies to the Government of Iraq, reports AFP.
The American embassy in Iraq confirmed the information.
The Iraqis have accused Blackwater Worldwide of wrongdoing and unmotivated violence. The most famous incident, resulting in a trial occurred in September 2007 in Baghdad. Then the staff of American security firm opened fire and shot dead 17 Iraqis peace.
Despite the fact that the FBI investigation revealed that in 14 cases, the guards use a weapon unlawfully and in violation of all existing rules, a federal court in Washington has acquitted them.
Founded in 1996, U.S. Erik Prins Blackwater rather quickly turned into a powerful "private army" of up to 21 thousand people, but the amount of its contracts by the year 2007 exceeded one billion dollars. According to the American media, a decisive role in the success of Prince played his connection to the Republican Party and George W. Bush 's administration.
In Iraq, the company has provided services for the protection of American diplomats and State Department officials. Number of Blackwater employees in this country has reached thousands of people. In addition to numerous cases of unmotivated violence, the company also was accused of smuggling weapons, which it imported into the country without having a license for this activity.
The American embassy in Iraq confirmed the information.
The Iraqis have accused Blackwater Worldwide of wrongdoing and unmotivated violence. The most famous incident, resulting in a trial occurred in September 2007 in Baghdad. Then the staff of American security firm opened fire and shot dead 17 Iraqis peace.
Despite the fact that the FBI investigation revealed that in 14 cases, the guards use a weapon unlawfully and in violation of all existing rules, a federal court in Washington has acquitted them.
Founded in 1996, U.S. Erik Prins Blackwater rather quickly turned into a powerful "private army" of up to 21 thousand people, but the amount of its contracts by the year 2007 exceeded one billion dollars. According to the American media, a decisive role in the success of Prince played his connection to the Republican Party and George W. Bush 's administration.
In Iraq, the company has provided services for the protection of American diplomats and State Department officials. Number of Blackwater employees in this country has reached thousands of people. In addition to numerous cases of unmotivated violence, the company also was accused of smuggling weapons, which it imported into the country without having a license for this activity.
When you strike on the UN school in Gaza killed a woman and a child.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the UN Gaza17.01.2009Genassmableya required to declare a truce in the GazaKommentariiV pending mira16.01.2009Izrail and Hamas are negotiating to end ognyaUtrom on Saturday, January 17, when boestolknovenii in the district schools for the UN refugee children in the northern Gaza Strip killed a woman and a child who used the school building as a shelter, another 11 people were wounded, said AFP.
The shelling of the school in the town of Beit Lahiya was the Israeli tank fire in response to the militant Hamas, which, according to Israeli commanders have used the school as firing points. As a result of retaliatory fire in the building of a fire.
The Agency explained that this is at least the fourth school shooting incident during the UN Operation Cast lead. When one of them, which occurred on January 6 in the town of Jabaliya, the explosion of an Israeli tank shell killed 43 people.
It also says that while shelling killed two children in the town of Beit Hanoun. Another three people were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, but information on their identities are not yet available.
Despite the fact that in the early morning, Israeli aircraft continued its attacks against targets in the Gaza Strip, official Tel Aviv declares unilateral cease-fire possible without an agreement with leaders of Hamas. According to information from official sources, the decision can be made by the evening of Jan. 17.
The shelling of the school in the town of Beit Lahiya was the Israeli tank fire in response to the militant Hamas, which, according to Israeli commanders have used the school as firing points. As a result of retaliatory fire in the building of a fire.
The Agency explained that this is at least the fourth school shooting incident during the UN Operation Cast lead. When one of them, which occurred on January 6 in the town of Jabaliya, the explosion of an Israeli tank shell killed 43 people.
It also says that while shelling killed two children in the town of Beit Hanoun. Another three people were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, but information on their identities are not yet available.
Despite the fact that in the early morning, Israeli aircraft continued its attacks against targets in the Gaza Strip, official Tel Aviv declares unilateral cease-fire possible without an agreement with leaders of Hamas. According to information from official sources, the decision can be made by the evening of Jan. 17.
Published the first two months this photo of Fidel Castro.
Administration of the President of Argentina Cristina de Kirchner has published photographs of Fidel Castro, reports Associated Press. These are the first pictures of the former Cuban leader over the past two months.
In the published photo Castro dressed in a dark blue sports suit with red stripes. The photos were made during a meeting with President Castro of Argentina on January 22. In the last pictures of Fidel Castro, was published in November 2008, after his meeting with Chinese prezidentom.Krome after the inauguration of Barack Obama, Castro for the first time in several weeks, wrote an article for his column in the Cuban newspaper. Due to the lack of pictures and articles Castro at the beginning of the year there were rumors about the deadly virus, the former leader Kuby.21 January current Cuban leader Raul Castro announced that his elder brother "is not at the point of death."
In the published photo Castro dressed in a dark blue sports suit with red stripes. The photos were made during a meeting with President Castro of Argentina on January 22. In the last pictures of Fidel Castro, was published in November 2008, after his meeting with Chinese prezidentom.Krome after the inauguration of Barack Obama, Castro for the first time in several weeks, wrote an article for his column in the Cuban newspaper. Due to the lack of pictures and articles Castro at the beginning of the year there were rumors about the deadly virus, the former leader Kuby.21 January current Cuban leader Raul Castro announced that his elder brother "is not at the point of death."
Every fortieth odnofuntovaya a coin in the UK has proved false.
For every forty coins worth one pound sterling in the UK accounts for a fake. This writes The Daily Telegraph, referring to the data for the Royal Mint in 2008. A year earlier, provided only one fake coin fiftieth, and in 2002 - each one hundredth.
Over the past year the number of counterfeit coins odnofuntovyh grew by 27 percent, said The Independent. This is the highest level of counterfeiting since the beginning of circulation of coins in the country, that is, since 1983.
Total Royal Mint in October and November 2008, tested more than 15 thousand odnofuntovyh coins. The greatest number of forgeries was observed in Northern Ireland.
In 2007, the number of counterfeit coins of one pound in the UK reached 30 million units.
Over the past year the number of counterfeit coins odnofuntovyh grew by 27 percent, said The Independent. This is the highest level of counterfeiting since the beginning of circulation of coins in the country, that is, since 1983.
Total Royal Mint in October and November 2008, tested more than 15 thousand odnofuntovyh coins. The greatest number of forgeries was observed in Northern Ireland.
In 2007, the number of counterfeit coins of one pound in the UK reached 30 million units.
14 Indonesians have died of poisoning from home-made alcohol.
14 Indonesians aged 20 to 30 years, died from alcohol poisoning improvised, transmits Associated Press. According to the police, they drank a cocktail, composed of alcohol, vanilla, ginseng and honey.
As the representative of the police agency, the men bought cheap alcoholic cocktail party on Friday, January 16. The next day, drink upotreblyavshie killed and one was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Sold cocktail was arrested. Police determines the exact cause of death among young people.
Most of the people of Indonesia can not afford the legal purchase of alcohol production because of too high prices, set at the Spirits. This restriction has led to the emergence of the country's black market with a wide circulation of home-made alcohol.
As the representative of the police agency, the men bought cheap alcoholic cocktail party on Friday, January 16. The next day, drink upotreblyavshie killed and one was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Sold cocktail was arrested. Police determines the exact cause of death among young people.
Most of the people of Indonesia can not afford the legal purchase of alcohol production because of too high prices, set at the Spirits. This restriction has led to the emergence of the country's black market with a wide circulation of home-made alcohol.
Hamas announced the missiles the Air Force base near Tel Aviv.
KommentariiVyalotekuschy svinets07.01.2009Vokrug Gaza begins torgovlyaSyuzhetyVoennaya diplomatic and military operations by Israel in the Gaza09.01.2009HAMAS rejected the UN resolution for a ceasefire in the Hamas GazePredstaviteli said missiles fired their fighters on Friday from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli air force base reached Tel-Nof, located 27 kilometers from Tel Aviv, said Ha'aretz.
A message on Friday evening, was published on the Hamas website and broadcast TV channel Al-Aqsa Mosque. " Representatives of Hamas say that the base Tel Nof has become the most distant goal that was achieved in the Gaza Strip released their missiles.
The Israeli side has no comment on the statement of the rocket bombardment of the Air Force, which deployed fighter aircraft and helicopters.
December 27, Israel launched a military operation in Gaza aimed at - the cessation of rocket attacks on Israeli territory by Palestinian militants. The Palestinian side said that since the beginning of special operation in the Gaza Strip killed at least 800 people, reports AFP. Israel reported 10 dead soldiers and three civilians who were victims of rocket attacks.
Pope spent Christmas Mass disadvantaged children.
In a Christmas sermon on the night of Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI has asked parishioners to consider the plight of children who are deprived of parental love, transmits Agency France Presse.
"Let us think about the children from the street who do not have the blessing of the family hearth, to those who grossly exploited as soldiers and to make tools of violence, not the messengers of reconciliation and peace. Let us think about those children that are victims of pornoindustrii and other forms of ill - treatment, because of what are their souls, "- said the Pope. Mass was held in Italian.
Pontifex also called for an end to violence in the Middle East and an end to hatred, especially focusing on the situation in Jerusalem, in which he intends to visit in May 2009. Information about the upcoming visit of Pope in the Holy Land appeared on Monday. The exact date of the visit but not named, but some Italian media reported that Benedict XVI will visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories during the period from 8 to 15 May. This will be the first visit of the Pope in the Middle East.
At noon on December 25 (14 pm Moscow time), the Pope will address a message to the traditional Urbi et Orbi (city and the world), which will talk about current events and that the Holy See was concerned.
"Let us think about the children from the street who do not have the blessing of the family hearth, to those who grossly exploited as soldiers and to make tools of violence, not the messengers of reconciliation and peace. Let us think about those children that are victims of pornoindustrii and other forms of ill - treatment, because of what are their souls, "- said the Pope. Mass was held in Italian.
Pontifex also called for an end to violence in the Middle East and an end to hatred, especially focusing on the situation in Jerusalem, in which he intends to visit in May 2009. Information about the upcoming visit of Pope in the Holy Land appeared on Monday. The exact date of the visit but not named, but some Italian media reported that Benedict XVI will visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories during the period from 8 to 15 May. This will be the first visit of the Pope in the Middle East.
At noon on December 25 (14 pm Moscow time), the Pope will address a message to the traditional Urbi et Orbi (city and the world), which will talk about current events and that the Holy See was concerned.
Malagasy police reported 68 killed in riots.
As a result of disturbance, continuing in Madagascar on Monday, killed at least 68 people, the Agency France Presse, referring to data of local police. At the same time, the source of the agency in the Government of France, the former colony which is Madagascar, the number of victims of the riots have already exceeded 80 people.
According to police the island, in the capital, Antananarivo, killed 42 people, 30 of whom were victims of a fire in one of the trade centers. Another 16 people were killed as a result of unrest in Toliare, a city in south-western coast of the island. In other parts of the island killed 10 more people. In several regions of the country declared a curfew, the police says that at this point the situation in Madagascar has stabilized.
Recall turmoil in Madagascar began on Monday, January 26, after the meeting in Antananarivo in support of the leader of the opposition mayor of the city Andri Razhuelina was shot and killed demonstrators. Razhuelina called upon its associates to protest actions, which soon escalated into riots and clashes with police.
Because of the outbreak of unrest, President Ravalomanana has been forced to interrupt his official visit to South Africa and return home. Razhuelina, said agency, meanwhile, announced the suspension of protests.
According to police the island, in the capital, Antananarivo, killed 42 people, 30 of whom were victims of a fire in one of the trade centers. Another 16 people were killed as a result of unrest in Toliare, a city in south-western coast of the island. In other parts of the island killed 10 more people. In several regions of the country declared a curfew, the police says that at this point the situation in Madagascar has stabilized.
Recall turmoil in Madagascar began on Monday, January 26, after the meeting in Antananarivo in support of the leader of the opposition mayor of the city Andri Razhuelina was shot and killed demonstrators. Razhuelina called upon its associates to protest actions, which soon escalated into riots and clashes with police.
Because of the outbreak of unrest, President Ravalomanana has been forced to interrupt his official visit to South Africa and return home. Razhuelina, said agency, meanwhile, announced the suspension of protests.
Israel broke diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza22.01.2009Izrail calculate boevikovIzrail killed on Wednesday, January 28, expelled from the country's entire staff of the Embassy of Venezuela, a complete halt to any diplomatic contact with Caracas, the Israeli Haaretz.
It is noted that this step was a response to the actions of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who a few days earlier, Israel has sent diplomatic personnel from the country in protest against Israeli army operations in Gaza.
The diplomatic conflict between Venezuela and Israel has evolved since the beginning of 2009. January 6, Hugo Chavez expelled the Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Cohen. But some time later, he said that is not going to permanently sever diplomatic ties.
Nevertheless, the later was expelled from Venezuela all Israeli diplomats, and Chavez has announced that the country finally breaks away from Israel, which he said, conducts inhumane repression against the Palestinian people.
Israel also sent the Venezuelan ambassador, and later advised the junior diplomatic staff at the Venezuelan Embassy, that during the 72 hours they must flee the country.
Recall that, in addition to Venezuela's diplomatic ties with Israel is also порвала Bolivia, whose President Evo Morales has called the "Cast lead, held TsAHALom in the Gaza Strip against the Islamic militant Hamas' crimes against humanity."
Resident in Algiers, the CIA suspected of rape.
The head of the Central intelligence agency network management dollars (CIA) in Algiers, is suspected of raping at least two women, the publication of ABC News, referring to knowledgeable sources in law enforcement.
According to the publication, a resident of the CIA was expelled from Algeria in October, after two local resident reported that in September he raped them, podmeshav to drink strong remedy.
As can be seen from the investigation, one of the women met with the agent in a bar at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. Then, argues the victim, the agent invited her to his residence at the CIA, which subsequently raped her. In doing so, she argues, an attacker unnoticeably podmeshal her drink potent drug. The second woman, applies to law enforcement agencies reported that also had been raped in the same circumstances.
As accusations of rape in the house of a resident in Algeria, the CIA conducted a search in which investigators found more than a dozen videos in which scenes of rape. In doing so, added the sources of ABC News, on the basis of certain records investigation concluded that the same crimes CIA agent may have committed in other countries of their stay: one of the videos was otsnyat when the agent was supposed to be on assignment in Egypt. In addition, when searching, investigators found a pill of unknown acts who immediately sent for examination to one of the FBI laboratory.
A person resident sources edition chose not to mention, because it is the current CIA employee in connection with the disclosure of his name may result in criminal liability. We know only that he was 41 years old and he is a Muslim.
Formal charges until the agent is not it. It was expected that a decision on charges against the agent will be taken within a month.
CIA residency in Algeria has played an important role in the fight against international terrorism, said ABC News. The agents of governance, in particular, are actively cooperating with local agencies in the fight against the Algerian wing of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, responsible for a series of bombings in Algeria.
According to the publication, a resident of the CIA was expelled from Algeria in October, after two local resident reported that in September he raped them, podmeshav to drink strong remedy.
As can be seen from the investigation, one of the women met with the agent in a bar at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. Then, argues the victim, the agent invited her to his residence at the CIA, which subsequently raped her. In doing so, she argues, an attacker unnoticeably podmeshal her drink potent drug. The second woman, applies to law enforcement agencies reported that also had been raped in the same circumstances.
As accusations of rape in the house of a resident in Algeria, the CIA conducted a search in which investigators found more than a dozen videos in which scenes of rape. In doing so, added the sources of ABC News, on the basis of certain records investigation concluded that the same crimes CIA agent may have committed in other countries of their stay: one of the videos was otsnyat when the agent was supposed to be on assignment in Egypt. In addition, when searching, investigators found a pill of unknown acts who immediately sent for examination to one of the FBI laboratory.
A person resident sources edition chose not to mention, because it is the current CIA employee in connection with the disclosure of his name may result in criminal liability. We know only that he was 41 years old and he is a Muslim.
Formal charges until the agent is not it. It was expected that a decision on charges against the agent will be taken within a month.
CIA residency in Algeria has played an important role in the fight against international terrorism, said ABC News. The agents of governance, in particular, are actively cooperating with local agencies in the fight against the Algerian wing of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, responsible for a series of bombings in Algeria.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The IMF predicted the global economy to return to the Second World War.
SyuzhetyAntikrizisnye loans MVF17.01.2009MVF give Serbia a credit in 530 million dollarovMirovaya economy in 2009 will grow only at 0.5 percent, AFP reported, citing a forecast for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The pace of world economic growth this year will be the lowest since the Second World War. In October 2008 the IMF issued a forecast that world GDP in 2009 should grow by 2.2 percent.
The forecast for economic growth of developed countries have also been downgraded. The IMF expects the GDP this year will decline by an average of two per cent. For example, the UK GDP will decrease by 2.8 per cent, euro - 2 per cent, the U.S. - at 1.6 percent, and Japan - to 2.6 percent. In addition, the growth rate of the economies of developing countries will slow, with 6.25 percent in 2008 to 3.25 percent in 2009-m.
The reason for the revision of forecasts is to improve the impact of the global financial crisis on the economies of many countries in the world, which in turn led to a sharp decline in international trade.
Along with the announcement of the forecast for global economic growth IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that most of the funds planned for the issuance of loans to crisis-affected countries, could be spent before the end of 2009. Now, the IMF is about 350 billion dollars.
In 2008, the IMF crisis loans were Serbia, Latvia, Iceland, Pakistan, Ukraine and Hungary. In total, countries were given more than $ 50 billion. Now the IMF is considering providing funds and other nations of Europe and Asia.
In order to assist countries with economies in transition and the poorest nations of the world cope with the global financial crisis, the IMF requires additional $ 150 billion. This January 12, 2009 the head of the IMF. Should the IMF get the money, the total amount of money at his disposal will be approximately $ 500 billion. As a potential donor IMF called China and Japan. The latter is considering the possibility of fund of $ 100 billion.
The forecast for economic growth of developed countries have also been downgraded. The IMF expects the GDP this year will decline by an average of two per cent. For example, the UK GDP will decrease by 2.8 per cent, euro - 2 per cent, the U.S. - at 1.6 percent, and Japan - to 2.6 percent. In addition, the growth rate of the economies of developing countries will slow, with 6.25 percent in 2008 to 3.25 percent in 2009-m.
The reason for the revision of forecasts is to improve the impact of the global financial crisis on the economies of many countries in the world, which in turn led to a sharp decline in international trade.
Along with the announcement of the forecast for global economic growth IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that most of the funds planned for the issuance of loans to crisis-affected countries, could be spent before the end of 2009. Now, the IMF is about 350 billion dollars.
In 2008, the IMF crisis loans were Serbia, Latvia, Iceland, Pakistan, Ukraine and Hungary. In total, countries were given more than $ 50 billion. Now the IMF is considering providing funds and other nations of Europe and Asia.
In order to assist countries with economies in transition and the poorest nations of the world cope with the global financial crisis, the IMF requires additional $ 150 billion. This January 12, 2009 the head of the IMF. Should the IMF get the money, the total amount of money at his disposal will be approximately $ 500 billion. As a potential donor IMF called China and Japan. The latter is considering the possibility of fund of $ 100 billion.
France will reduce the foreign military contingent.
The French Government intends to reduce the size of the 13 thousandth of foreign military contingent of around 20 percent, reported France Presse, referring to the military head of the country. Reduction, in particular, will be subjected to forces deployed in the Balkans and Cote d'Ivoire.
In Côte d'Ivoire, which is a former colony of France, about 2 thousand troops deployed in that country to support the UN. Now, in the opinion of the Minister of Defense, in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire is to keep only part of a rapid response, although the French military will also continue to carry out the tasks of the peacekeeping forces of international organizations.
Reducing the number of troops in the Serbian province of Kosovo and Bosnia are also justified because the situation there, according to the French minister, was to improve. In this regard, can be partially replaced by the military to civilian observers. Currently, the territories of Serbia and Bosnia posted 2 thousand and 150 troops respectively.
The reduction will not be affected by a contingent of French troops in Afghanistan. It has about 2.6 thousand troops and is the fourth on this measure among the other participants in the coalition. Increase the number of its troops in the country, Paris is also not planned.
Already in 2009 the total number of deployed outside the country, the French troops should not exceed 10-11 thousand people. This would allow Paris to save each year to 200 million dollars.
In Côte d'Ivoire, which is a former colony of France, about 2 thousand troops deployed in that country to support the UN. Now, in the opinion of the Minister of Defense, in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire is to keep only part of a rapid response, although the French military will also continue to carry out the tasks of the peacekeeping forces of international organizations.
Reducing the number of troops in the Serbian province of Kosovo and Bosnia are also justified because the situation there, according to the French minister, was to improve. In this regard, can be partially replaced by the military to civilian observers. Currently, the territories of Serbia and Bosnia posted 2 thousand and 150 troops respectively.
The reduction will not be affected by a contingent of French troops in Afghanistan. It has about 2.6 thousand troops and is the fourth on this measure among the other participants in the coalition. Increase the number of its troops in the country, Paris is also not planned.
Already in 2009 the total number of deployed outside the country, the French troops should not exceed 10-11 thousand people. This would allow Paris to save each year to 200 million dollars.
Ahmadinejad demanded an apology from Obama.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the U.S. president Barack Obama should apologize to the people of Iran, reports AFP.
"Those who speak of change, must bring the Iranians to try to apologize and compensate for damage caused by their crimes against Iran," - said Ahmadinejad in a televised intervyu.Na last week, Barack Obama said that he could "to reach out to Iran, if Iran razozhmet fist" . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the first interview as head of the Department of State January 27, reaffirmed the willingness to negotiate with Iran if the country's leadership would demonstrate the openness.
"Those who speak of change, must bring the Iranians to try to apologize and compensate for damage caused by their crimes against Iran," - said Ahmadinejad in a televised intervyu.Na last week, Barack Obama said that he could "to reach out to Iran, if Iran razozhmet fist" . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the first interview as head of the Department of State January 27, reaffirmed the willingness to negotiate with Iran if the country's leadership would demonstrate the openness.
In Austria, arrested six suspects in the murder of former security guard Kadyrova.
Austrian police have arrested six people suspected of involvement in the murder of Umar Israilova, a former bodyguard of President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. As reported by AFP, referring to the prosecutor's office, all those arrested were born in the Chechen republic.
Specified that the arrests were made the morning of Wednesday, January 28, in four different regions of the country.
Israilov Umar was shot dead on a street in Vienna on 13 January 2009. As previously reported, the man had been convicted in Russia for involvement in illegal bandit formations, and after his release under an amnesty has become a bodyguard Kadyrova. Several years ago Israilov went abroad and obtained political asylum in Austria.
Already being abroad, a former bodyguard of Chechen president spoke about the kidnapping, which he said were committed on the orders of Kadyrov. In addition, he filed with the Strasbourg court on harassment, which allegedly subjected himself.
The next day after the murder Israilova Austrian police arrested a man allegedly involved in this crime. Possible motives for the killing of yet nothing is known. Representatives of the Austrian authorities announced that they have information that Israilova killed for political reasons, but no concrete evidence of this has not yet been found.
Specified that the arrests were made the morning of Wednesday, January 28, in four different regions of the country.
Israilov Umar was shot dead on a street in Vienna on 13 January 2009. As previously reported, the man had been convicted in Russia for involvement in illegal bandit formations, and after his release under an amnesty has become a bodyguard Kadyrova. Several years ago Israilov went abroad and obtained political asylum in Austria.
Already being abroad, a former bodyguard of Chechen president spoke about the kidnapping, which he said were committed on the orders of Kadyrov. In addition, he filed with the Strasbourg court on harassment, which allegedly subjected himself.
The next day after the murder Israilova Austrian police arrested a man allegedly involved in this crime. Possible motives for the killing of yet nothing is known. Representatives of the Austrian authorities announced that they have information that Israilova killed for political reasons, but no concrete evidence of this has not yet been found.
Appointed as the new head of Scotland Yard.
The new head of Scotland Yard appointed Paul Stephenson (Poul Stephenson), who in December 2008 served as head of department, tells BBC News.
The predecessor of Stevenson Ian Blair (Ian Blair) filed his resignation because of differences with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson (Boris Johnson), who expressed disbelief headed the Metropolitan Police. According to the BBC, before the appointment of Minister of the Interior, the United Kingdom Jackie Smith has consulted with Johnson.
Salary Stevenson, who has served in the British police for more than 30 years, will be 253 thousand pounds sterling. Contract signed with him for five years. It was Stevenson will provide security of Olympic Games 2012 in London, if the contract is the new head of Scotland Yard would not be terminated prematurely.
Metropolitan Police in London - the largest Police Service of Great Britain. It employs more than 30 thousand employees, annual budget office is 3,5 billion pounds sterling. In addition to the general functions of police Scotland Yard is also engaged in providing security and fighting terrorism.
The predecessor of Stevenson Ian Blair (Ian Blair) filed his resignation because of differences with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson (Boris Johnson), who expressed disbelief headed the Metropolitan Police. According to the BBC, before the appointment of Minister of the Interior, the United Kingdom Jackie Smith has consulted with Johnson.
Salary Stevenson, who has served in the British police for more than 30 years, will be 253 thousand pounds sterling. Contract signed with him for five years. It was Stevenson will provide security of Olympic Games 2012 in London, if the contract is the new head of Scotland Yard would not be terminated prematurely.
Metropolitan Police in London - the largest Police Service of Great Britain. It employs more than 30 thousand employees, annual budget office is 3,5 billion pounds sterling. In addition to the general functions of police Scotland Yard is also engaged in providing security and fighting terrorism.
In the case of conspiracy in Turkey have detained 26 people.
KommentariiGosperevorot second svezhesti12.01.2009V Turkey were mass arrests oppozitsionerovSyuzhetyDelo of the coup in Turtsii13.01.2009V house arrested Lieutenant found hiding with oruzhiem26 man arrested in Turkey on 22 January in the investigation of the case of preparing a coup d'état. That was reported by Reuters.
According to the agency, which refers to the local media, the detention took place in 13 provinces in the office of one of the unions has been searched. According to information posted on the website of the newspaper Hurriyet, the search was conducted and in the office of the private TV channel. Among the detainees - a trade union leader and journalist.
 Earlier in the investigation into the preparation of the coup, which, according to authorities complicit, secret nationalist organization "Ergenekon", had been arrested dozens of people. 86 people are in the dock. The police discovered caches of weapons that may have planned to use the coup plotters.
Authorities suspect accused of intent to overthrow the ruling "Justice and Development Party" (AKP), which is based on Islamic values. It is anticipated that in the conspiracy to engage the army leadership, which considers itself the guarantor of the secular fabric and has previously carried out the coup.
According to the same opposition, the current detention and trial are the seat of government for taking the 2008 attempt to ban the AKP on the grounds that its leadership was not shared by the secular values that lie at the heart of the modern Turkish state.
According to the agency, which refers to the local media, the detention took place in 13 provinces in the office of one of the unions has been searched. According to information posted on the website of the newspaper Hurriyet, the search was conducted and in the office of the private TV channel. Among the detainees - a trade union leader and journalist.
 Earlier in the investigation into the preparation of the coup, which, according to authorities complicit, secret nationalist organization "Ergenekon", had been arrested dozens of people. 86 people are in the dock. The police discovered caches of weapons that may have planned to use the coup plotters.
Authorities suspect accused of intent to overthrow the ruling "Justice and Development Party" (AKP), which is based on Islamic values. It is anticipated that in the conspiracy to engage the army leadership, which considers itself the guarantor of the secular fabric and has previously carried out the coup.
According to the same opposition, the current detention and trial are the seat of government for taking the 2008 attempt to ban the AKP on the grounds that its leadership was not shared by the secular values that lie at the heart of the modern Turkish state.
U.S. will continue to cause the rocket strikes on Pakistan.
The U.S. military will continue to cause the rocket strikes on Pakistan, transmits Reuters. With such a statement at a meeting of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces Minister of Defense Robert Gates. He noted that the U.S. consider it necessary to continue the struggle with terrorists, based on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
When asked the chairman of the committee Democrat Carl Levin of whether Pakistan is aware of the continuing operations in the country, Gates replied in the affirmative. He also confirmed that on Friday, January 23, U.S. bespilotniki launched two missile strikes on militant positions in northern and southern Pakistani province of Vaziristan. As a result of this operation killed 17 people. Previously reported 10 dead.
This strike was the first large-scale attack from the day of the inauguration of 44 th U.S. President Barack Obama. "And former President Bush and President Obama take the same view: wherever the terrorist group were members of Al Qaeda, the U.S. will continue to deal with them", - quotes agency Gates.
U.S. expressed dissatisfaction that the Government of Pakistan has been unable to make adequate efforts to stop the movement of members of al-Qaida and the Taliban in northwest Pakistan into Afghanistan. In this regard, the U.S. military increased the number of firing on the border areas.
Thus, according to Reuters, the last year have caused more than 30 U.S. missile strikes on Pakistani territory. As the agency for at least half of them were made in the last four months of 2008.
When asked the chairman of the committee Democrat Carl Levin of whether Pakistan is aware of the continuing operations in the country, Gates replied in the affirmative. He also confirmed that on Friday, January 23, U.S. bespilotniki launched two missile strikes on militant positions in northern and southern Pakistani province of Vaziristan. As a result of this operation killed 17 people. Previously reported 10 dead.
This strike was the first large-scale attack from the day of the inauguration of 44 th U.S. President Barack Obama. "And former President Bush and President Obama take the same view: wherever the terrorist group were members of Al Qaeda, the U.S. will continue to deal with them", - quotes agency Gates.
U.S. expressed dissatisfaction that the Government of Pakistan has been unable to make adequate efforts to stop the movement of members of al-Qaida and the Taliban in northwest Pakistan into Afghanistan. In this regard, the U.S. military increased the number of firing on the border areas.
Thus, according to Reuters, the last year have caused more than 30 U.S. missile strikes on Pakistani territory. As the agency for at least half of them were made in the last four months of 2008.
Mexican beauty queen stripped of title because of drugs.
Organizing Committee "Miss Latin America" stripped of his winner meksikanku Zúñiga Laura (Laura Zuniga) title, said on Saturday Agency France Presse, referring to the Bolivian edition of El Deber.
Bolivian company Promociones Gloria, under which the competition, issued a formal message to explain his decision. According to the company's Tatiana Limpias de Tarabilo (Tatiana Limpias de Tarabillo), Zúñiga was deprived of the title, won in November, due to the fact that she was not able to comply with the rules of the contest, according to which the winner must behave accordingly, no involved in scandals, did not have bad habits and set an example for society. "
Remember, December 23, Zúñiga was arrested in Mexico with a group of people, the carrying of weapons and drugs. According to the decision of the court Zúñiga was placed under arrest for 40 days. People, in which the company traveled Zúñiga, suspected of crimes related to trafficking in drugs and arms.
It is believed that Zúñiga is a friend Garcia Urkisara (Garcia Urquizar), one of the leaders of drug "Juarez." Note that in June 2008 won a beauty contest Zúñiga Mexican state of Sinaloa. About that, whether it will retain the title of "Miss Sinaloa, nothing reported.
Bolivian company Promociones Gloria, under which the competition, issued a formal message to explain his decision. According to the company's Tatiana Limpias de Tarabilo (Tatiana Limpias de Tarabillo), Zúñiga was deprived of the title, won in November, due to the fact that she was not able to comply with the rules of the contest, according to which the winner must behave accordingly, no involved in scandals, did not have bad habits and set an example for society. "
Remember, December 23, Zúñiga was arrested in Mexico with a group of people, the carrying of weapons and drugs. According to the decision of the court Zúñiga was placed under arrest for 40 days. People, in which the company traveled Zúñiga, suspected of crimes related to trafficking in drugs and arms.
It is believed that Zúñiga is a friend Garcia Urkisara (Garcia Urquizar), one of the leaders of drug "Juarez." Note that in June 2008 won a beauty contest Zúñiga Mexican state of Sinaloa. About that, whether it will retain the title of "Miss Sinaloa, nothing reported.
In Tibet, arrested 59 people for spreading rumors.
SyuzhetyDemonstratsii against the Chinese occupation Tibeta27.08.2008Dalay Lama renounced the statement that the Chinese military tibettsev59 killed 140 people arrested in Tibet for the dissemination of rumors and attempt to incite ethnic hatred. That was reported by Reuters, referring to the Chinese news agency China News Service, which is controlled by the state.
The detainees are accused of that act under the influence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. Chinese authorities consider him the head of the separatist movement in the region. According to Reuters, police also made a raid on the capital markets of Tibet - Lhasa - in search of "reactionary" songs that are downloaded from the Internet and sold on the market.
In spring 2008, the Lhasa riots occurred, zachinschikami which the authorities called the supporters of splitting Tibet from China. According to official figures, while 18 people were killed, according to unofficial - about 100.
The detainees are accused of that act under the influence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. Chinese authorities consider him the head of the separatist movement in the region. According to Reuters, police also made a raid on the capital markets of Tibet - Lhasa - in search of "reactionary" songs that are downloaded from the Internet and sold on the market.
In spring 2008, the Lhasa riots occurred, zachinschikami which the authorities called the supporters of splitting Tibet from China. According to official figures, while 18 people were killed, according to unofficial - about 100.
In Iraq arrested the leader of the Sunni terrorist group.
Iraqi security forces arrested the leader of a Sunni extremist organization Ansar al-Sunna, which is involved in organizing a series of terrorist attacks, bombings and attacks which have claimed dozens of people, reports Reuters.
According to the authorities, who had been arrested in western Baghdad Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraivi (Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraiwi), who led the organization has received support from some Iraqi politicians who are interested in destabilizing the situation in the country. Their names are known, but the source of the agency declined to name them. In addition, the authorities said that the terrorists were supported by armed groups operating in neighboring countries, which also left nenazvannymi.
Sunnitskuyu group blamed for a series of explosions in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, including the use of car bombs in attacks on American soldiers, police killings and other crimes.
Despite the joint efforts of the Iraqi security forces and U.S. commanders have led to a reduction in the number of terrorist attacks in Iraq in 2008, to a state of relative calm, still far away. Just last week in an explosion in Baghdad terroristki-smertnitsy killed 35 and wounded more than 70 people.
According to the authorities, who had been arrested in western Baghdad Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraivi (Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraiwi), who led the organization has received support from some Iraqi politicians who are interested in destabilizing the situation in the country. Their names are known, but the source of the agency declined to name them. In addition, the authorities said that the terrorists were supported by armed groups operating in neighboring countries, which also left nenazvannymi.
Sunnitskuyu group blamed for a series of explosions in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, including the use of car bombs in attacks on American soldiers, police killings and other crimes.
Despite the joint efforts of the Iraqi security forces and U.S. commanders have led to a reduction in the number of terrorist attacks in Iraq in 2008, to a state of relative calm, still far away. Just last week in an explosion in Baghdad terroristki-smertnitsy killed 35 and wounded more than 70 people.
The British government is obliged to describe the invasion of Iraq.
The Trial Chamber for Information Disputes committed the British government to publish minutes of meetings, at which it was decided that the invasion of Iraq, reports Sky News.
According to the judges, despite the fact that this information is confidential in the public interest should be disclosed.
The protocol, in particular, provides information that it said Prime Minister Tony Blair over the invasion of Iraq, as well as those of cabinet members voted in favor, and who - against.
At the Cabinet has 28 days to appeal. If it can not be met, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has the right to impose a veto on this decision.
Britain, together with the U.S. conducts a military campaign in Iraq since 2003. The reason for the invasion of Iraq began in Baghdad accusations that he is developing weapons of mass destruction that were never found. Complete withdrawal of British troops from Iraq planned for late July 2009.
According to the judges, despite the fact that this information is confidential in the public interest should be disclosed.
The protocol, in particular, provides information that it said Prime Minister Tony Blair over the invasion of Iraq, as well as those of cabinet members voted in favor, and who - against.
At the Cabinet has 28 days to appeal. If it can not be met, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has the right to impose a veto on this decision.
Britain, together with the U.S. conducts a military campaign in Iraq since 2003. The reason for the invasion of Iraq began in Baghdad accusations that he is developing weapons of mass destruction that were never found. Complete withdrawal of British troops from Iraq planned for late July 2009.
In response to the bombing, Israel imposed a patrol in the Gaza Strip armor.
Press konferentsiiVybory after voyny27.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru "answer Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi LivniCherez a few hours after the border of Gaza IDF patrol was blown up, Israel has inflicted on the territory aviaudar sector and introduced a number of troops in the enclave. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israel's border with Gaza crossed several tanks. According to the Newsru.co.il, Israel has troops in the neighborhood of Khan Younis, one of the largest cities in the enclave.
Reported that Israeli helicopters attacked several targets. The relatively accurate data are only one of them: the helicopters fired at Hamas militants, ehavshego on a motorcycle. As a result, Islamists, and is next door to them bystanders were seriously wounded.
Some observers have already described as a series of incidents in Gaza, the actual violation of the truce declared by Israel and Hamas since the last three weeks, the IDF military operation, "Cast lead. In the worsening situation in the enclave of Israelis and Palestinians blame each other: Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, laid the responsibility for what happened to Hamas activists in this movement, called their action a response to Israeli aggression.
Note that in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army controlled a large part of Gaza. Following the announcement of a ceasefire, Israel withdrew from the enclave, almost all military units.
Reported that Israeli helicopters attacked several targets. The relatively accurate data are only one of them: the helicopters fired at Hamas militants, ehavshego on a motorcycle. As a result, Islamists, and is next door to them bystanders were seriously wounded.
Some observers have already described as a series of incidents in Gaza, the actual violation of the truce declared by Israel and Hamas since the last three weeks, the IDF military operation, "Cast lead. In the worsening situation in the enclave of Israelis and Palestinians blame each other: Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, laid the responsibility for what happened to Hamas activists in this movement, called their action a response to Israeli aggression.
Note that in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army controlled a large part of Gaza. Following the announcement of a ceasefire, Israel withdrew from the enclave, almost all military units.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
German Jews boycotted the official ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance.
Representatives of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, refused to attend the official ceremony of the Victims of the Holocaust. The ceremony was held January 27 in the lower house of German parliament. That was reported by AFP.
According to one of the leaders of the Central Council of Jews Stephan Kramer (Stephan Kramer), the cause of the boycott was the lack of proper attention by the German authorities to anti-Semitism in the country.
"In a society ever increasing hostility towards the Jews. Since the start of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, we have to get more threatening letters. In every tenth letter to members of the Central Council of Jews threatened with death" - said Kramer.
The opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance attended German President Horst Koehler, who delivered the main speech, and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
There are currently living in Germany, about 110 thousand Jews, most of whom are immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is held in the European Union, January 27 - the anniversary of the liberation of prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops in 1945.
According to one of the leaders of the Central Council of Jews Stephan Kramer (Stephan Kramer), the cause of the boycott was the lack of proper attention by the German authorities to anti-Semitism in the country.
"In a society ever increasing hostility towards the Jews. Since the start of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, we have to get more threatening letters. In every tenth letter to members of the Central Council of Jews threatened with death" - said Kramer.
The opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance attended German President Horst Koehler, who delivered the main speech, and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
There are currently living in Germany, about 110 thousand Jews, most of whom are immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is held in the European Union, January 27 - the anniversary of the liberation of prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops in 1945.
Hamas agreed to a 24-hour truce with Israel.
Hamas and other groups operating in the Gaza Strip, agreed to a 24-hour truce with Israel. This tells AFP, referring to the representative of the movement Ayman Taha (Ayman Taha).
According to the agency, Palestinian factions agreed to halt rocket and mortar attacks inside Israel, at the request of Egyptian mediators in exchange for "delivering aid from Egypt." What exactly is this assistance, did not specify.
According to Taha, quoted by Reuters, the ceasefire is respected in the evening Sunday and could be extended if Israel would refrain from attacks on the sector and the lifting of economic sanctions. However, the Israeli army, the words which leads agency reported that Sunday evening in the shelling of Israeli territory from Gaza continued.
Previously, it was reported that Hamas came out of semi-truce with Israel on December 18, the day before its expiry. 22 December, the representative of the movement warned Israel from the beginning of a full-scale operation in the sector, threatened in such a case the attacks. The Israeli air force on 20 December struck at militants who were preparing to fire into Israel from Gaza.
According to the agency, Palestinian factions agreed to halt rocket and mortar attacks inside Israel, at the request of Egyptian mediators in exchange for "delivering aid from Egypt." What exactly is this assistance, did not specify.
According to Taha, quoted by Reuters, the ceasefire is respected in the evening Sunday and could be extended if Israel would refrain from attacks on the sector and the lifting of economic sanctions. However, the Israeli army, the words which leads agency reported that Sunday evening in the shelling of Israeli territory from Gaza continued.
Previously, it was reported that Hamas came out of semi-truce with Israel on December 18, the day before its expiry. 22 December, the representative of the movement warned Israel from the beginning of a full-scale operation in the sector, threatened in such a case the attacks. The Israeli air force on 20 December struck at militants who were preparing to fire into Israel from Gaza.
A suspect in the attack on the nursery Belgian guilty.
KommentariiNe only in the Belgian city SShA26.01.2009Malenky shocked massacre in yaslyahSyuzhetyNapadenie at a nursery in Belgii27.01.2009Podozrevaemy admitted vinuZhitel Belgium, accused of assaulting a nursery and murder of two children and a nanny , admitted his guilt. As the TV channel Sky News, counsel for the suspect Kim De Geldera said that he also expressed the intention to assist the police in the investigation of his offense. However, according to a lawyer, his client denies any involvement in the murder of an elderly woman committed a week before the attack on the nursery (even after his arrest and the suspect in the crime).
Defender De Geldera told that he is due to have taken place in the manger something like regret, but call it remorse, according to a lawyer, it would be an exaggeration. The lawyer also said that while he had not been able to ask your client why he chose as victims: children.
Kim de Gelder was arrested January 23, shortly after it was attacked at a nursery in the town of Dendermonde. A young man charged in that burst into the establishment with a knife, killed two children and wounding another ten. Suffered from the hands of the aggressor and the staff of nurseries - one nanny died on the spot, another two men were detained gospitalizirovany.O possible motives are unknown. He was silent for several days, did not answer questions and refused to eat.
We know that on the face of the perpetrator in the attack on the nursery was makeup like that, which went Joker - the hero of the movie "Dark Knight". According to The Daili Telegraph, de Gelder detention took a quote from the movie, and he quoted the words were just a joker. Makes clear that this is the phrase "I have a question": the hero of the movie delivers it when looking for another character, who wants to deal with.
It is also noted that the attack was carried out at the nursery near the anniversary of the death of actor Hit Ledzhera, who played the hero of this negative (Ledzher died on 22 January 2008). At present, the consequence of trying to find out whether the murderer tried to coincide his crime by that date.
It is also reported that former classmates de Geldera talked about his obsession with "Gothic" music. According to them, he was in school the nickname "Satan" because of his long black hair.
It should be noted that, according to Sky News, Kim de Gelderu 22 years. Other sources write that he was 20 years old.
Defender De Geldera told that he is due to have taken place in the manger something like regret, but call it remorse, according to a lawyer, it would be an exaggeration. The lawyer also said that while he had not been able to ask your client why he chose as victims: children.
Kim de Gelder was arrested January 23, shortly after it was attacked at a nursery in the town of Dendermonde. A young man charged in that burst into the establishment with a knife, killed two children and wounding another ten. Suffered from the hands of the aggressor and the staff of nurseries - one nanny died on the spot, another two men were detained gospitalizirovany.O possible motives are unknown. He was silent for several days, did not answer questions and refused to eat.
We know that on the face of the perpetrator in the attack on the nursery was makeup like that, which went Joker - the hero of the movie "Dark Knight". According to The Daili Telegraph, de Gelder detention took a quote from the movie, and he quoted the words were just a joker. Makes clear that this is the phrase "I have a question": the hero of the movie delivers it when looking for another character, who wants to deal with.
It is also noted that the attack was carried out at the nursery near the anniversary of the death of actor Hit Ledzhera, who played the hero of this negative (Ledzher died on 22 January 2008). At present, the consequence of trying to find out whether the murderer tried to coincide his crime by that date.
It is also reported that former classmates de Geldera talked about his obsession with "Gothic" music. According to them, he was in school the nickname "Satan" because of his long black hair.
It should be noted that, according to Sky News, Kim de Gelderu 22 years. Other sources write that he was 20 years old.
Israeli Defense Minister will call on "wet terrorists in the john."
SyuzhetyDosrochnye parliamentary elections in Izraile27.01.2009Predvybornye polls gave the victory right Likud KommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuPress-konferentsiiVybory after voyny27.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru "answer Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has started" putinizatsiya image, says the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, after reviewing the text of the speech the next chapter of their country's defense establishment.
"As they say in the nation, it is necessary and sorts them wet," - would say Barak on terrorists in the immediate pre-radio program aimed at the Russian-speaking population.
As writes edition, referring to Putin's style, Barak is trying to make a resemblance to "an aggressive leader, which many Russian-speaking voters perceive with sympathy.
The Minister of Defense, previously enjoyed great popularity among immigrants from the former Soviet Union, has recently rasteryal less support, but hopes to recover thanks to tough action in Gaza, believes the newspaper.
Local commentators noted that Barak is perceived by many Israelis as a blacksmith victory in Gaza, which have not begun to complete the political leaders of the country. That's why, even brutal statements to add it to the vote.
Moreover, in Israel, a perception that the Russian-speaking voters tend to vote for the "strong hand", so Barak's campaign, addressed to the Russian-speaking voters, would be "brutal" than a request to their fellow citizens, speaking in Hebrew.
Precedence in the Knesset elections scheduled for February 10. The party "Labor", led by Ehud Barak, is one of the pre-race favorites. The leader has the right Likud party. "
As you know, the Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, speaking in September 1999 on the Caucasus terrorists, said: "If you can find them in the toilet, dry and in the john." This expression instantly became winged.
"As they say in the nation, it is necessary and sorts them wet," - would say Barak on terrorists in the immediate pre-radio program aimed at the Russian-speaking population.
As writes edition, referring to Putin's style, Barak is trying to make a resemblance to "an aggressive leader, which many Russian-speaking voters perceive with sympathy.
The Minister of Defense, previously enjoyed great popularity among immigrants from the former Soviet Union, has recently rasteryal less support, but hopes to recover thanks to tough action in Gaza, believes the newspaper.
Local commentators noted that Barak is perceived by many Israelis as a blacksmith victory in Gaza, which have not begun to complete the political leaders of the country. That's why, even brutal statements to add it to the vote.
Moreover, in Israel, a perception that the Russian-speaking voters tend to vote for the "strong hand", so Barak's campaign, addressed to the Russian-speaking voters, would be "brutal" than a request to their fellow citizens, speaking in Hebrew.
Precedence in the Knesset elections scheduled for February 10. The party "Labor", led by Ehud Barak, is one of the pre-race favorites. The leader has the right Likud party. "
As you know, the Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, speaking in September 1999 on the Caucasus terrorists, said: "If you can find them in the toilet, dry and in the john." This expression instantly became winged.
The fire in Bangkok club called fireworks.
The fire in a nightclub in the Thai capital of Bangkok, which resulted in the night of January 1, killed 59 people and injured about 200, could be fireworks. This Nationmultimedia.com said, referring to the eyewitness.
Many of the victims, as it turned out the police, were foreigners, including tourists from Austria, Japan and Nepal. 30 bodies are very difficult to identify.
In total, the club on the night of the new year, thousands of people gathered around. Most phone, according to the Bangkokpost.com, were found in the basement. People who were there because of the fire are trapped because you can go from there, it was only a narrow staircase. At the club was only one exit.
Many of the victims, as it turned out the police, were foreigners, including tourists from Austria, Japan and Nepal. 30 bodies are very difficult to identify.
In total, the club on the night of the new year, thousands of people gathered around. Most phone, according to the Bangkokpost.com, were found in the basement. People who were there because of the fire are trapped because you can go from there, it was only a narrow staircase. At the club was only one exit.
In Costa Rica, was a powerful earthquake.
Three people were killed and two wounded in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake, which occurred on Thursday in Costa Rica, France Presse.Po agency sends the local rescue services, tremors were felt on throughout the country, as well as in neighboring Nicaragua. Damage caused 42 human settlements, in some areas, damaged power lines and communications.
The earthquake recorded at 13:21 local time (22:21 Moscow), the hypocenter was some 35 kilometers north-west of the capital San Jose.
According to local residents, such a strong zamletryaseniya they do not remember since the 1980's. Meanwhile, the agency notes, only in 2008 in Costa Rica were more than 4700 earthquake, of which only about 60 were felt by local residents.
The earthquake recorded at 13:21 local time (22:21 Moscow), the hypocenter was some 35 kilometers north-west of the capital San Jose.
According to local residents, such a strong zamletryaseniya they do not remember since the 1980's. Meanwhile, the agency notes, only in 2008 in Costa Rica were more than 4700 earthquake, of which only about 60 were felt by local residents.
In the fall of the lift in China killed 17 people.
At least 17 people were killed when obrushenii elevator at a building site in south-eastern China. On this December 27, reports Xinhua. One person was wounded.
The incident occurred in the capital city of Hunan Changsha in place of center Shanghai City in the business district of the city. As reported by AFP, referring to the Chinese TV, elevator fell on the ground of erection of a residential building. Such an incident has occurred in China on 30 October. Then killed 12 people.
In recent years, China is experiencing a construction boom. Construction continues apace despite the financial crisis. However, due to the non-safety every year in mines, factories and construction sites are dying, thousands of people.
The incident occurred in the capital city of Hunan Changsha in place of center Shanghai City in the business district of the city. As reported by AFP, referring to the Chinese TV, elevator fell on the ground of erection of a residential building. Such an incident has occurred in China on 30 October. Then killed 12 people.
In recent years, China is experiencing a construction boom. Construction continues apace despite the financial crisis. However, due to the non-safety every year in mines, factories and construction sites are dying, thousands of people.
In the case of a fire in a nightclub in Bangkok arrested soloist groups "Burn".
Charges in the case of a fire in a nightclub Santika in Bangkok, where New Year's Eve killed 65 people, reportedly soloist local pop group "Burn", reported AFP . Investigation of the causes of fire in the club, announced January 26, police in Thailand, has been completed.
28-year-old singer, according to the police, launched at the premises of the club a few fireworks. The investigation found that the fireworks into the suspended ceiling, which caught fire. The fire came an hour after a group of "Burn" has completed his speech, however, according to eyewitnesses, the musicians stayed at the club.
Soloist "Burn" is arrested. During pre-trial hearings, he said that did not admit his guilt. The court agreed to release him on bail of one million baht (20 thousand 445 dollars).
In addition to music, in the case of a fire at the club have included five defendants - members of the club and its owners. The club, established as a consequence, there was no sufficient number of emergency exits, and a window through which visitors could get, closing the iron bars. Entertainment facilities in 2004 was recognized as inadequate safety standards, and he had a license revoked. But club owners challenged the decision to revoke the license, as long as their complaints are dealt, club continued.
The fire at the club Santika came on the night of December 31, on January 1. In the New Year's night in the club had a lot of visitors, including minors. As a result of fire, and the panic created among the visitors, killed 65 people, about 200 were injured. Santika Club was popular among local residents, but in the New Year's Eve there were foreigners. Reported that the fire killed a citizen of Japan.
Chavez announced plans for OPEC to further reduce oil production.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the Organization of the countries - the Petroleum Exporting (OPEC) plans to reduce the extraction of an additional 4 million barrels per day, the Associated Press.
By this measure, according to Chavez, OPEC is going to resort to prevent a sharp decline in oil prices. If the decision to lower the production will be taken, Venezuela, an OPEC member, is ready to comply with it, said Chavez radiovystuplenii broadcast was aired on Monday.
C in September 2008, OPEC has reduced in several stages in the extraction of 4.2 million barrels a day. Venezuela during this period of time has reduced production on 189 thousand barrels per day. At the end of January 2009, Venezuela produces daily 2.4 million barrels.
On Monday, world oil prices have shown sharp rise on Friday, has declined, reports AFP.
Thus, at the stock exchange in London, Brent barrel mark on Jan. 26 dropped in price by 82 cents to 47.55 dollars. In New York on Monday, WTI crude oil cost 45.73 dollars per barrel, which is 74 cents lower than the bid on Friday, January 23.
Four members of the House of Lords are accused of taking bribes.
Journalists British newspaper The Sunday Times in an article accused the four members of the House of Lords of bribery, reported SkyNews.
To investigate the incident had created a special commission. The leader of the Labor Party in British House of Lords Lady Royall called the prosecution of journalists The Sunday Times horrifying and promised to conduct their own investigation.
Two of the defendants, Lord Sneyp and Lord Taylor, apologized for actions that are likely to harm the reputation of parliament. " However, while they refused to plead guilty to bribery.
Lord, Lord Traskott and Mooney also denied involvement in criminal activities.
However, even if the said four members of parliament found guilty, they need only bring a formal apology - they may not be able to exclude from the parliament nor deny ranks.
To investigate the incident had created a special commission. The leader of the Labor Party in British House of Lords Lady Royall called the prosecution of journalists The Sunday Times horrifying and promised to conduct their own investigation.
Two of the defendants, Lord Sneyp and Lord Taylor, apologized for actions that are likely to harm the reputation of parliament. " However, while they refused to plead guilty to bribery.
Lord, Lord Traskott and Mooney also denied involvement in criminal activities.
However, even if the said four members of parliament found guilty, they need only bring a formal apology - they may not be able to exclude from the parliament nor deny ranks.
WTO blamed China for the lack of copyright protection.
  The Commission on the World Trade Organization dispute settlement allowed the issue of copyright protection between the U.S. and China to the United States. On this January 26, said AFP.
The complaint, filed by the U.S. in the WTO, said that in China because of the connivance of the authorities of widespread production of counterfeit goods. Subsequently kontrafakt hits including the American market. The Commission acknowledged the WTO that China is not enough power to effectively take care of copyright protection. China encouraged to bring domestic legislation on copyright in line with WTO rules.
Acting U.S. representative to the WTO Peter Olgayer said that the Commission's decision to the WTO dispute settlement is to the United States "an important victory." According to Olgayera, the U.S. will try to the best use of this victory for the benefit of American rights.
In 2008 the U.S. recognized China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India and some other countries of the principal violators of copyright in the world.
The complaint, filed by the U.S. in the WTO, said that in China because of the connivance of the authorities of widespread production of counterfeit goods. Subsequently kontrafakt hits including the American market. The Commission acknowledged the WTO that China is not enough power to effectively take care of copyright protection. China encouraged to bring domestic legislation on copyright in line with WTO rules.
Acting U.S. representative to the WTO Peter Olgayer said that the Commission's decision to the WTO dispute settlement is to the United States "an important victory." According to Olgayera, the U.S. will try to the best use of this victory for the benefit of American rights.
In 2008 the U.S. recognized China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India and some other countries of the principal violators of copyright in the world.
Polls gave the victory in the elections to the Knesset the right Likud.
SyuzhetyDosrochnye parliamentary elections in Izraile12.01.2009TsIK Israel banned the two Arab parties are running in KnessetKommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuLider right party Likud Binyamin Netanyahu in the lead scheduled for February 10 snap parliamentary elections in the Knesset far ahead of its main rival of "Kadima", Foreign Minister - Tzipi Livni, transfer agency AFP, referring to opinion polls dynnye.
For the Likud and Netanyahu prepared to vote 29 percent of Israelis, while the "Kadima", and Tzipi Livni - only 16 per cent. Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who heads the party levotsentristskuyu "Labor", the main coalition partner, "Kadima" in the government, has the support of 9 percent of respondents.
According to preliminary projections, the Likud would receive 30 mandates in the 120-member Knesset. "Kadima" can count on 22 seats, while the "Labor" - for 17 seats. In general, a coalition of right-wing parties led by Likud might get 65 seats, which will give its participants the opportunity to form a government.
Recall that the decision to hold early elections, it was still in autumn 2008 after as change of Ehud Olmert as chairman of "Kadima", Tzipi Livni, was unable to form a government. At the height of the campaign, Israel conducted an operation in the Gaza Strip, "Cast the lead against the Islamists of Hamas.
The results of operations have been twofold: while HAMASu has suffered serious damage, the Islamists have not been defeated. "Cast lead" consolidated the authority of the ruling "Kadima", but also significantly strengthened the position of right "Lkuda: Many in Israel believe that the operation was completed too early and did not reach the main goal - to overthrow the Hamas government in Gaza.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Past rehabilitation Guantanamo prisoners rearrested.
KommentariiOkovy serious padut15.01.2009Uzniki camp at Guantanamo Bay aspire Barak ObamuV Saudi arrested nine Islamist militants, including several people who have received rehabilitation after his release from prison on Guantanamo Bay.
It says The Times, one of those arrested, Ali al-Shihri (Ali al-Shihri) is suspected in the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, committed in September 2008. Moreover, after his release from prison, he led a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, and said one of islamistkih sites, which reinforced the conclusion of the principles for which he started a jihad.
Al-Shihri, along with other arrested militant was involved in the pilot program for the rehabilitation of suspected terrorists. Under the program, he gave lectures on Muslim law, which refers to the inadmissibility of violence.
They are also a team of psychologists, which taught fighters manage their emotions. In addition, they were allowed to use the swimming pool, play table tennis, football and PlayStation.
According to the authorities of Saudi Arabia, none of the militants who have received rehabilitation, did not return to terrorist activities. Meanwhile, the U.S. insisted that dozens of people released from Guantanamo, renewed fighting.
It was reported that immediately after the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, signed a decree to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
It says The Times, one of those arrested, Ali al-Shihri (Ali al-Shihri) is suspected in the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, committed in September 2008. Moreover, after his release from prison, he led a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, and said one of islamistkih sites, which reinforced the conclusion of the principles for which he started a jihad.
Al-Shihri, along with other arrested militant was involved in the pilot program for the rehabilitation of suspected terrorists. Under the program, he gave lectures on Muslim law, which refers to the inadmissibility of violence.
They are also a team of psychologists, which taught fighters manage their emotions. In addition, they were allowed to use the swimming pool, play table tennis, football and PlayStation.
According to the authorities of Saudi Arabia, none of the militants who have received rehabilitation, did not return to terrorist activities. Meanwhile, the U.S. insisted that dozens of people released from Guantanamo, renewed fighting.
It was reported that immediately after the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, signed a decree to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
New Zealander found a U.S. military secrets to the memory of second-hand player.
A resident of New Zealand's Chris Ogl find sensitive information on your MP3-player, acquired in a store of used goods. The device contained the names and personal information of American soldiers, including those served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as information on military equipment and instruction, said AFP.
According to the Australian television channel TV One, most of the recorded in the memory of the player information is dated 2005. In doing so, the channel correspondent was able to call on some of the phones were found in the device.
Oglu player itself cost 15 dollars. According to the New Zealanders, the previous owner hardly used the player on purpose and used a device for data storage. Might be added that he was willing to pass on the player to the Pentagon, where he will need to staff the past.
According to the Australian television channel TV One, most of the recorded in the memory of the player information is dated 2005. In doing so, the channel correspondent was able to call on some of the phones were found in the device.
Oglu player itself cost 15 dollars. According to the New Zealanders, the previous owner hardly used the player on purpose and used a device for data storage. Might be added that he was willing to pass on the player to the Pentagon, where he will need to staff the past.
Turkish plane collided with a bunch of birds.
  A passenger plane of Turkish Airlines made a crash landing after a collision with a bunch of birds. This January 26, reports Associated Press.
The plane with 143 passengers on board en route from Istanbul to Denmark. However, shortly after taking off one of the engines of the aircraft was damaged due to collisions with birds. In this regard, the plane was forced to return to the airport in Istanbul.
Emergency landing is successful, as a result of the incident there were no casualties. Passengers damaged aircraft will take to Copenhagen another airliner.
The plane with 143 passengers on board en route from Istanbul to Denmark. However, shortly after taking off one of the engines of the aircraft was damaged due to collisions with birds. In this regard, the plane was forced to return to the airport in Istanbul.
Emergency landing is successful, as a result of the incident there were no casualties. Passengers damaged aircraft will take to Copenhagen another airliner.
Britanku put three months of betraying her husband, Egyptian.
Dubai court sentenced a British citizen to three months in prison for adultery, reports CNN. It must also pay a fine of 3 thousand dirhams (817 dollars). Moreover, it threatens deportatsiya.40 Marni-year-old Pierce was arrested in March 2008 on suspicion of connection with the British. She was sentenced to six months in prison, but appealed, with the result that the sentence was reduced by half.
Pierce claimed that her relationship with a citizen of Great Britain was merely friendly, and with her husband, Egyptian, it has not actually married. She was married to a resident of Egypt in 1999, they had two children, who are now four and seven let.Vse time trial British side to monitor the rights Mani Pierce. The woman in an interview with the British media expressed fears that would lose custody of their children.
Pierce claimed that her relationship with a citizen of Great Britain was merely friendly, and with her husband, Egyptian, it has not actually married. She was married to a resident of Egypt in 1999, they had two children, who are now four and seven let.Vse time trial British side to monitor the rights Mani Pierce. The woman in an interview with the British media expressed fears that would lose custody of their children.
Baghdad prison of Abu Ghraib "will open with a different name.
KommentariiTverdynya authorities decided to close rokovoy10.03.2006SShA scandalously known prison of Abu Ghraib" Reconstruction prison of Abu Ghraib, located on the outskirts of Baghdad, will be completed by mid-February 2009. The new prison would conform to international standards and changed its name, the Associated Press.
According to the Ministry of Justice of Iraq, "Baghdad Central Prison, so now it will be called, will be able to take about 3500 prisoners. By the end of the year, it plans to increase capacity to 15 thousand people, which would help solve the problem of shortage of seats in the Iraqi prisons.
Previously, it was reported that Iraqi authorities plan to open in the premises of the prison museum, which will tell the criminal regime of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
Prison of Abu Ghraib has gained wide popularity in 2004, after the scandalous publication in the world media images of abuse of American soldiers on prisoners. In the course of the investigation and the ensuing trials, many of the soldiers were convicted and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
According to the Ministry of Justice of Iraq, "Baghdad Central Prison, so now it will be called, will be able to take about 3500 prisoners. By the end of the year, it plans to increase capacity to 15 thousand people, which would help solve the problem of shortage of seats in the Iraqi prisons.
Previously, it was reported that Iraqi authorities plan to open in the premises of the prison museum, which will tell the criminal regime of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
Prison of Abu Ghraib has gained wide popularity in 2004, after the scandalous publication in the world media images of abuse of American soldiers on prisoners. In the course of the investigation and the ensuing trials, many of the soldiers were convicted and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
The European Union tightened sanctions against Zimbabwe.
SyuzhetyPoliticheskoe opposition in Zimbabve29.12.2008Morganu Tsvangirai issued a passport meeting of the foreign ministers of European Union decided to expand by another 60 people a list of persons close to the regime of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, who are prohibited from entering the EU member-countries . The number of companies whose assets in the EU should be frozen, increased to 40, reported AFP.
The total number of Zimbabwean officials and their families, have no right of entry to the EU reached 200. Authorities suspect figurantov EU list of gross violations of human rights and the use of violence against political opponents and ordinary citizens.
Previously, it was reported that the European Union called on Robert Mugabe to stop persecuting the democratic opposition and to resign.
Condemnation of the West led to attempts by the ruling Zimbabwe since 1980, President Mugabe to remain in power, accompanied by numerous violations of human rights and political freedoms of citizens. The results of the past in the country in March 2008, simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections shall not make public a long time, resulting in accusations of fraud.
According to the official announcement of the results, the opposition won the parliamentary elections, but none of the candidates for president has not received the required number of votes. The second round of voting was appointed in June 2008.
As a result, pursued the opposition, its leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called the upcoming elections a farce and withdrew his candidacy. On the sole basis of June 27, Mugabe won. The vote was not recognized as the leading countries of the international community - the United States, Britain, France and others.
Talks between Mugabe and the opposition on the appointment of the Prime Minister, which lasted several weeks, have not led to a result and were deadlocked.
The total number of Zimbabwean officials and their families, have no right of entry to the EU reached 200. Authorities suspect figurantov EU list of gross violations of human rights and the use of violence against political opponents and ordinary citizens.
Previously, it was reported that the European Union called on Robert Mugabe to stop persecuting the democratic opposition and to resign.
Condemnation of the West led to attempts by the ruling Zimbabwe since 1980, President Mugabe to remain in power, accompanied by numerous violations of human rights and political freedoms of citizens. The results of the past in the country in March 2008, simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections shall not make public a long time, resulting in accusations of fraud.
According to the official announcement of the results, the opposition won the parliamentary elections, but none of the candidates for president has not received the required number of votes. The second round of voting was appointed in June 2008.
As a result, pursued the opposition, its leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called the upcoming elections a farce and withdrew his candidacy. On the sole basis of June 27, Mugabe won. The vote was not recognized as the leading countries of the international community - the United States, Britain, France and others.
Talks between Mugabe and the opposition on the appointment of the Prime Minister, which lasted several weeks, have not led to a result and were deadlocked.
Ehud Barak has declared all-out war against Hamas.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in Ashkelon killed Gaza29.12.2008V izrailtyaninKommentariiTretya intifada28.12.2008V the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military operation started in "Cast lead" Israel launched an all-out war against Hamas. With this statement, as reported transmits AFP., Made on Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
According to him, Israel has nothing against the civilians in the Gaza Strip, but will continue its bombardment of areas where there are militants, using all the military potential of the state.
In addition, on Monday it was reported that the Israeli army declared the area adjacent to the borders of the state in the Gaza Strip a closed military zone. Thus, the command of the Israeli army has banned the access of civilians and journalists at a distance of four miles closer to the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Sefer, which is situated on the west bank of the Jordan River, 25 kilometers east of Jerusalem, the Palestinians were injured, three Israeli civilians. Attacked Israelis, Palestinians were shot and the army of Israel.
December 27, Israeli Air Force launched a military operation against Hamas' Cast lead. Until now, the Israeli army uses only aviation. But, according to the news media, Israel's intention to encourage military service, several thousand reservists. At the position of Hamas militants in Gaza have dropped more than 100 tons of ammunition. As a result of military action at this time killed 310, injured more than 1400 Palestinians.
Since December 27, as a result of retaliatory rocket attacks from Gaza, killed two Israeli civilians. Another seven people were injured.
According to him, Israel has nothing against the civilians in the Gaza Strip, but will continue its bombardment of areas where there are militants, using all the military potential of the state.
In addition, on Monday it was reported that the Israeli army declared the area adjacent to the borders of the state in the Gaza Strip a closed military zone. Thus, the command of the Israeli army has banned the access of civilians and journalists at a distance of four miles closer to the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Sefer, which is situated on the west bank of the Jordan River, 25 kilometers east of Jerusalem, the Palestinians were injured, three Israeli civilians. Attacked Israelis, Palestinians were shot and the army of Israel.
December 27, Israeli Air Force launched a military operation against Hamas' Cast lead. Until now, the Israeli army uses only aviation. But, according to the news media, Israel's intention to encourage military service, several thousand reservists. At the position of Hamas militants in Gaza have dropped more than 100 tons of ammunition. As a result of military action at this time killed 310, injured more than 1400 Palestinians.
Since December 27, as a result of retaliatory rocket attacks from Gaza, killed two Israeli civilians. Another seven people were injured.
Near the synagogue in Toulouse burned car.
On Monday evening in the fence synagogues in the city Toulouse in southern France, hit the car, podozhzhenny using Molotov cocktails, transmits Agency France Presse.
The incident occurred around 21:40 local time (23:40 Moscow), when the rabbi spoke of going to the congregation. No one appeared, the synagogue wall caused minor damage - it's a bit zakoptilas.Vskore after a fire near the scene, local residents have found another car, which was based on three ready-to-use "Molotov cocktails". As preliminary data, the attackers threw a car when the alarm raised.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed. Synagogue equipped with video surveillance systems, added the agency.
The incident occurred around 21:40 local time (23:40 Moscow), when the rabbi spoke of going to the congregation. No one appeared, the synagogue wall caused minor damage - it's a bit zakoptilas.Vskore after a fire near the scene, local residents have found another car, which was based on three ready-to-use "Molotov cocktails". As preliminary data, the attackers threw a car when the alarm raised.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed. Synagogue equipped with video surveillance systems, added the agency.
In Indonesia, a ferry sank with 250 passengers.
In the central Indonesian ferry sank "Teratay Prima", aboard which were about 250 passengers and 17 crew members. Some seafarers from the wreck of the ferry was found alive, but the fate of the passengers they were not aware, reports AP.
Sky News, referring to the words of the Minister of Transport Indonesia Suafii Jamal said that 150 passengers have been found in the wreck. However, whether all of them alive, the official was unable to specify.
"Teratay Prima" sank 50 kilometers from the island Tselebes. Shortly before the collapse of the crew contacted the bank services and had to report that the ferry hit the area a disaster.
Sky News, referring to the words of the Minister of Transport Indonesia Suafii Jamal said that 150 passengers have been found in the wreck. However, whether all of them alive, the official was unable to specify.
"Teratay Prima" sank 50 kilometers from the island Tselebes. Shortly before the collapse of the crew contacted the bank services and had to report that the ferry hit the area a disaster.
Rogozin said on the agenda of the informal summit, Russia - NATO.
At the informal meeting of the Russia - NATO, which will be held on 26 January in Brussels, the Russian side will raise the topic of events in South Ossetia in August 2008. This is representative of the Russian Federation to NATO Dmitry Rogozin told in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta. "
According to a diplomat at the informal meeting, there is no pre-set agenda, "but all are well aware of what will be discussed." He said that the parties will discuss why between Russia and NATO have recently worsened relations. Remember, after the outbreak of hostilities in South Ossetia, it was announced the termination of meetings of the Russia - NATO at all levels. On the resumption of dialogue was announced in early December.
Rogozin also said that, perhaps, the Russian Federation and the North Atlantic Alliance will discuss the possibility of cooperation in the fight against pirates off the coast of the Horn of Africa, Operation Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and questions of European security. In addition, the diplomat did not rule out the possibility of discussing "the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Rogozin said that Russia is interested in a dialogue with the Alliance, as well as in its power to explain the partner that has a red line beyond which you can not zastupat. Such a feature he calls the integration of Ukraine and Georgia into NATO.
The representative of Russia to NATO said that many members of the Alliance of Russia has good bilateral relations, "but when they get together, that is, as пацанÑ&lsqauo; in the next yard, they have posed a threat." "That's why we want these пацанÑ&lsqauo; without us going. We want these guys we had a constant, albeit complex, dialogue," - said Rogozin.
According to a diplomat at the informal meeting, there is no pre-set agenda, "but all are well aware of what will be discussed." He said that the parties will discuss why between Russia and NATO have recently worsened relations. Remember, after the outbreak of hostilities in South Ossetia, it was announced the termination of meetings of the Russia - NATO at all levels. On the resumption of dialogue was announced in early December.
Rogozin also said that, perhaps, the Russian Federation and the North Atlantic Alliance will discuss the possibility of cooperation in the fight against pirates off the coast of the Horn of Africa, Operation Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and questions of European security. In addition, the diplomat did not rule out the possibility of discussing "the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Rogozin said that Russia is interested in a dialogue with the Alliance, as well as in its power to explain the partner that has a red line beyond which you can not zastupat. Such a feature he calls the integration of Ukraine and Georgia into NATO.
The representative of Russia to NATO said that many members of the Alliance of Russia has good bilateral relations, "but when they get together, that is, as пацанÑ&lsqauo; in the next yard, they have posed a threat." "That's why we want these пацанÑ&lsqauo; without us going. We want these guys we had a constant, albeit complex, dialogue," - said Rogozin.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
RosUkrEnergo has filed a lawsuit to "Naftogaz" in the Stockholm arbitration.
SyuzhetyDolgi Ukraine to Gazprom in 2008 godu03.01.2009 Naftogaz accused Gazprom of inability to peregovoryKommentariiNevynosimost gas bytiya01.01.2009Rossiya cut gas supplies to UkrainuDochernyaya company "Gazprom" RosUkrEnergo AG on 3 January filed a lawsuit to Naftogaz of Ukraine to the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, demanding oblige "Naftogaz" to ensure the gas transit to European partners of the company under contract, RIA News.
In the petition stated that "Naftogaz" is not fulfilling its obligations to the recovery and transportation of natural gas from underground storage facilities, thereby blocking the transit of gas belonging to RosUkrEnergo, which is its European counterparties.
In addition, as the representative of RosUkrEnergo, "Naftogaz" violates not only the terms of the contract, but also a number of provisions of the Energy Charter Treaty (DEH) to provide that transit entities prohibited even in cases of disputes over transit, interrupt delivery, while disputes will not be resolved.
Recall that from 1 January 2009, Gazprom fully stopped gas supplies to Ukraine. In doing so, Gazprom said that the supply of gas transit to Europe via the Ukrainian territory will be implemented by the company, as previously, in its entirety. For its part, "Naftogaz said that reduces the volume of gas supplies to European countries. In response, Gazprom accused Ukraine of the theft.
According to the representatives of Gazprom, Ukraine hijacked assigns daily 35 million cubic meters of natural gas going through its territory from Russia to Europe. To compensate for the loss of gas to Ukraine, Gazprom 3 January increased deliveries via Belarus and Europe. "Naftogaz" meanwhile, assured that despite the reduction of gas supplies from Russia, provides transit to Europe in full.
In Nigeria urgently sat Boeing with burning motor.
Nigeria in Kano airport undertook an emergency landing Boeing 777 with Ignition engine, reported AFP. According to the agency AP, the crew of British Airways airliner took action on the emergency landing after smoke appeared in the cockpit.
Landing was successful, none of those on board 155 passengers and 14 crew members was injured. The aircraft flight BA82 from the city of Abuja - the capital of Nigeria - in London. To be confirmed that the incident occurred about an hour after takeoff. Passengers were given another plane, and emergency Boeing aircraft involved.
Landing was successful, none of those on board 155 passengers and 14 crew members was injured. The aircraft flight BA82 from the city of Abuja - the capital of Nigeria - in London. To be confirmed that the incident occurred about an hour after takeoff. Passengers were given another plane, and emergency Boeing aircraft involved.
The EU has put forward new demands on Hamas and Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation in the Israeli actions in Gaza Gaza18.01.2009Boevye vozobnovilisKommentariiVoyna prodolzhaetsya18.01.2009Izrail declared the operation "Cast lead" The European Union called on Hamas to halt attacks on Israeli towns, and Israel -- lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Suggestions have been made the EU the presidency of European Union the Czech Republic, reported AFP. Note that the parties to the conflict until recently, ignored all the requirements of the cease-fire coming from the EU and the United Nations and representatives of several states.
The statement followed several hours later after the official conclusion of the military operation IDF "Cast lead, which lasted into the Palestinian enclave of more than three weeks. Despite the announcement of a unilateral conclusion of the fire made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Hamas militants said that the struggle will not cease.
January 18, Palestinians fired in the direction of the town of Sderot, five Qassam rockets, as a result no one was hurt. IDF, in turn, came in the crossfire with Hamas militants in northern Gaza, and Israeli Air Force attacked the positions, which were launched "Kassamy.
Israeli Prime Minister, commenting on clashes with the Palestinians, said that Jerusalem will decide the fate of the operation in the pocket, depending on the actions Hamas. Israel, recall, reserved the right to "adequately respond" to the aggression by Palestinian militants; connection IDF remain in the Gaza Strip, despite the formal completion of "molten lead."
The statement followed several hours later after the official conclusion of the military operation IDF "Cast lead, which lasted into the Palestinian enclave of more than three weeks. Despite the announcement of a unilateral conclusion of the fire made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Hamas militants said that the struggle will not cease.
January 18, Palestinians fired in the direction of the town of Sderot, five Qassam rockets, as a result no one was hurt. IDF, in turn, came in the crossfire with Hamas militants in northern Gaza, and Israeli Air Force attacked the positions, which were launched "Kassamy.
Israeli Prime Minister, commenting on clashes with the Palestinians, said that Jerusalem will decide the fate of the operation in the pocket, depending on the actions Hamas. Israel, recall, reserved the right to "adequately respond" to the aggression by Palestinian militants; connection IDF remain in the Gaza Strip, despite the formal completion of "molten lead."
Libya has made to the UN Security Council draft resolution on the Gaza Strip.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza07.01.2009SShA supported the proposal for an immediate ceasefire in the GazaKommentariiPrinuzhdenie to miru04.01.2009Izrail began a large-scale ground operation in the sector GazaLiviya made in the UN Security Council draft resolution providing for an immediate cessation of military operations carried out by Israel in Gaza and rocket attacks on Israeli territory Hamas militants, said AFP.
 According to the head of Libya's Foreign Ministry, the draft resolution, agreed with a number of Arab countries, could be put to a vote of the members of the Security Council has on 8 January. The text of the document, he added, also discussed c France, the United States and Britain.
In a draft resolution prepared by Libya in particular, requires "an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the Gaza Strip, including special operations carried out by Israel, and rocket attacks by Hamas." Israeli troops, the paper stated, "should be withdrawn to the positions they occupied until 27 December 2008". The draft resolution also contains a demand for the immediate lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip and the opening of the CPR on the borders of the Palestinian enclave to Egypt and Israel.
Although the head of Libya's Foreign Ministry maintains that the draft resolution had been discussed with France, the United States and Britain, against such an instrument, not satisfied with Israel, with more likely made by some Western countries Sobveza members of the UN.
Earlier on Tuesday a plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, Egypt announced. The proposal, made at the meeting of the heads of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The next step, according to the authors of the plan must be negotiated with the participation of Egypt, one of the main topics that will be a question of strengthening the border with the Gaza Strip. Across the border from Egypt into the Palestinian enclave of contraband weapons coming. Mubarak said that he is ready to begin talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has on 8 January. Has Olmer this proposal is not yet known.
Mubarka plan was discussed Tuesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said then that he supported the proposal for a ceasefire, but did not consider only the announcement of truce would lead to a cessation of the shelling of Israeli territory Hamas militants.
In Vietnam, drowning 40 passengers overloaded ferry.
In the central part of Vietnam, south of the city of Vinh, on Sunday, January 25, sank a river ferry. As reported by BBC News, referring to the local authorities, killed at least 39 people. Another five passengers missing.
According to the Associated Press, from the water extracted 40 bodies, including bodies of 27 women and seven young girls.
Specified that the ferry sank about 20 meters from the shore. According to the AFP, which referred to the police, the ferry was heavily overloaded: it was carrying about 80 people, although the total is for 12 passengers.
According to one of the passengers escaped, PE occurred when the ferry approached the pier and people rushed to the edge of the ship to go faster.
The captain and the owner of the ferry detained for questioning.
According to the Associated Press, from the water extracted 40 bodies, including bodies of 27 women and seven young girls.
Specified that the ferry sank about 20 meters from the shore. According to the AFP, which referred to the police, the ferry was heavily overloaded: it was carrying about 80 people, although the total is for 12 passengers.
According to one of the passengers escaped, PE occurred when the ferry approached the pier and people rushed to the edge of the ship to go faster.
The captain and the owner of the ferry detained for questioning.
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