Nine members of private security guards were killed February 22 when the Algerian Islamists attack the offices of the Al-Qaeda "on the pipeline near the town of Dzhidzhel (Jijel), informs Reuters.
The attack began with militants firing mortar rounds at the post guard, then the Islamists have made the assault on the territory of a gas pipeline owned company Sonelgaz. During the battle, nine private agencies SPAS, whose contract with Sonelgaz for protection of the company, were killed.
As reported by AFP, the attack is known from the words of witnesses and local media, the official Algerian authorities have not yet confirmed the incident.
February 12, 2009 near the Algerian border with Tunisia in the explosion of two mines laid by the road deaths of seven people. The incident occurred several hours after the declaration of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika (Abdelaziz Bouteflika) of intent to seek a third term. A few days later, information on the eight soldiers killed in two attacks by militants.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Supporters of former prime minister of Pakistan, staged a riot.
Mass protests and street riots erupted in many cities of Pakistan after the February 25 Supreme Court banned the country's opposition leader Nawaz Sharif to hold elective office, effectively blocking his deputies, reports AFP.
Likewise, the Supreme Court was dismissed by the brother Nazava Sharif - Sharif Shabazz, who has served as Head of Government of Punjab.
Protest marches were held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other cities. Advocates led by Sharif, one of the factions of the opposition party Pakistan Muslim League blocked a few lines of traffic in different parts of the country. Police used tear gas against protesters.
The demonstrators accused the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari is that through a court decision, it spread to the opposition leaders. In Kashmir, protesters chanted "murderer of democracy Zardari!" vomiting, and his portraits.
Caused by natural disturbances decision of the Supreme Court confirmed the ruling of the court of Lahore, announced in 2008. The reason for this decision, as was the sentence imposed by Sharif after the military coup of 1999. As Prime Minister Sharif dismissed the commander of Army, Pervez Musharraf, and, fearing a coup, has hindered its work. However, Musharraf was able to come to power.
Likewise, the Supreme Court was dismissed by the brother Nazava Sharif - Sharif Shabazz, who has served as Head of Government of Punjab.
Protest marches were held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other cities. Advocates led by Sharif, one of the factions of the opposition party Pakistan Muslim League blocked a few lines of traffic in different parts of the country. Police used tear gas against protesters.
The demonstrators accused the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari is that through a court decision, it spread to the opposition leaders. In Kashmir, protesters chanted "murderer of democracy Zardari!" vomiting, and his portraits.
Caused by natural disturbances decision of the Supreme Court confirmed the ruling of the court of Lahore, announced in 2008. The reason for this decision, as was the sentence imposed by Sharif after the military coup of 1999. As Prime Minister Sharif dismissed the commander of Army, Pervez Musharraf, and, fearing a coup, has hindered its work. However, Musharraf was able to come to power.
On Crete, was arrested a Ukrainian ship.
On the island of Crete in the port city of Heraklion on 25 February has been arrested, the ship "Vasiliy Bozhenko" owned by the Ukrainian company "Ukrrechflot. That was reported by UNIAN referring to the Ukrainian Embassy in Greece.
According to the Ukrainian embassy, "Vasily Bozhenko" arrested in connection with the complaint of Turkish companies "Beyaz Marti Petrol Ticaret Ve Denizcilik LTD STI" in arrears in the payment of fuel. Details of the arrest of the vessel has not yet been reported.
Meeting of the Greek court in this case will be held in Crete 20 Mar, 2009.
According to the Ukrainian embassy, "Vasily Bozhenko" arrested in connection with the complaint of Turkish companies "Beyaz Marti Petrol Ticaret Ve Denizcilik LTD STI" in arrears in the payment of fuel. Details of the arrest of the vessel has not yet been reported.
Meeting of the Greek court in this case will be held in Crete 20 Mar, 2009.
In Malaysia, the journalists-Catholics allowed to use the word "Allah".
A Malaysian court has allowed the Catholic newspaper to use the word "Allah", reported AFP on Friday, February 27.
Chief editor of a weekly Catholic newspaper The Herald Andrew Lawrence (Lawrence Andrew) told the agency that the newspaper can now print the word "Allah" on their pages. Initially, the conflict with the authorities there of the fact that God in the Malay language is called a Muslim or a Christian God. In December 2008, the Interior Ministry had banned the newspaper to print articles in Malay language.
The authorities insisted that the word "Allah" should not appear in the Catholic, that is, non-Muslim newspaper, because it offends the religious feelings of those who follow Islam. However, the court did not claim the Government to The Herald on the deprivation of the right edition for publishing. Andrew Lawrence in the court explained that Catholic priests throughout the ages have used the word "Allah" when translating the Bible into the Malay language to refer to the Christian concept of "God."
Note that 60 percent of the 27 millionth population of Malaysia - Muslim. The rest of the population are Roman Catholics and Buddhists.
Chief editor of a weekly Catholic newspaper The Herald Andrew Lawrence (Lawrence Andrew) told the agency that the newspaper can now print the word "Allah" on their pages. Initially, the conflict with the authorities there of the fact that God in the Malay language is called a Muslim or a Christian God. In December 2008, the Interior Ministry had banned the newspaper to print articles in Malay language.
The authorities insisted that the word "Allah" should not appear in the Catholic, that is, non-Muslim newspaper, because it offends the religious feelings of those who follow Islam. However, the court did not claim the Government to The Herald on the deprivation of the right edition for publishing. Andrew Lawrence in the court explained that Catholic priests throughout the ages have used the word "Allah" when translating the Bible into the Malay language to refer to the Christian concept of "God."
Note that 60 percent of the 27 millionth population of Malaysia - Muslim. The rest of the population are Roman Catholics and Buddhists.
Vatican apology was not enough bishop denies the Holocaust.
Officials from the Vatican on 27 February stated that the apology denies the Holocaust, the Catholic Bishop Richard Williamson is not enough to restore the status of a spiritual person who informs Associated Press.
According to the Vatican, Federico Lombardi, a statement Williamson that he had made on Thursday, February 26, not showing respect to the conditions that he put the Vatican.
Williamson admitted in television speech that the Holocaust is not killed six million, and three hundred thousand Jews. In addition, he denied the use of concentration camps, gas kamer.Richard Williamson was weaned off the church, but Pope overturned this decree. Williamson swore that what regretted, but said that waives his or her position and not call it wrong.
According to the Vatican, Federico Lombardi, a statement Williamson that he had made on Thursday, February 26, not showing respect to the conditions that he put the Vatican.
Williamson admitted in television speech that the Holocaust is not killed six million, and three hundred thousand Jews. In addition, he denied the use of concentration camps, gas kamer.Richard Williamson was weaned off the church, but Pope overturned this decree. Williamson swore that what regretted, but said that waives his or her position and not call it wrong.
Passenger plane sat on the belly in the Romanian airport.
Saab-2000 aircraft carrier Romanian Carpat Air, flight Chisinau-Timisoara, made an emergency landing at the airport of the city of Timisoara in Romania, Interfax reports with reference to the Romanian TV. The plane landed on the belly because the landing gear during landing did not open. On board the aircraft 47 passengers and 4 crew members were not injured.
The plane was forced to over an hour and a half into the air circled over the airport to reach the remaining fuel in the tanks. This was necessary to avoid an explosion of fuel tanks at landing. During this time the runway was treated with a special foam, softening friction during landing.
Landing airplane on the runway awaiting 10 ambulances and 3 fire vehicles.
According to Saab-2000 schedule should have been landing at the airport in Timisoara in the Romanian time 8:05 (9:05 Moscow time). The plane arrived on schedule, but the approach he has not revealed the chassis.
Turboprop passenger aircraft manufactured by Saab-2000 the Swedish company Saab. They are one of the fastest aircraft of this type and are able to develop a cruising speed of up to 665 kilometers per hour. Saab-2000 is equipped with 50 passenger seats. Limit the height of flight at 9600 meters, and range - about 2800 kilometers.
The plane was forced to over an hour and a half into the air circled over the airport to reach the remaining fuel in the tanks. This was necessary to avoid an explosion of fuel tanks at landing. During this time the runway was treated with a special foam, softening friction during landing.
Landing airplane on the runway awaiting 10 ambulances and 3 fire vehicles.
According to Saab-2000 schedule should have been landing at the airport in Timisoara in the Romanian time 8:05 (9:05 Moscow time). The plane arrived on schedule, but the approach he has not revealed the chassis.
Turboprop passenger aircraft manufactured by Saab-2000 the Swedish company Saab. They are one of the fastest aircraft of this type and are able to develop a cruising speed of up to 665 kilometers per hour. Saab-2000 is equipped with 50 passenger seats. Limit the height of flight at 9600 meters, and range - about 2800 kilometers.
Pakistani police used tear gas against demonstrators.
On Friday, February 27, Pakistani police used tear gas against demonstrators, who carried out protests third consecutive day, the Associated Press. Representatives of law enforcement agencies have been forced to resort to this measure after the activists, in support of opposition leader Nawaz Sharif, tried to block the main highway in the capital, Islamabad.
Reported that the demonstrators lay on the road of stones and bricks, preventing movement. The police dispersed the protesters using tear gas, then went to the nearest airport to prevent possible unrest.
Recall that the unrest erupted in the country on 25 February, after the decision of the Supreme Court headed a faction the opposition party Pakistan Muslim League Sharif was barred from holding elective office. Participants in riots named President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari killer of democracy ", accusing him of being spread with the leaders of the opposition.
In addition to Nawaz Sharif, the Supreme Court referred to the sanctions and his brother - Shabazz Sharif, who was dismissed by the Head of Government of Punjab. In connection with the decision of the court a protest held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other cities.
Reported that the demonstrators lay on the road of stones and bricks, preventing movement. The police dispersed the protesters using tear gas, then went to the nearest airport to prevent possible unrest.
Recall that the unrest erupted in the country on 25 February, after the decision of the Supreme Court headed a faction the opposition party Pakistan Muslim League Sharif was barred from holding elective office. Participants in riots named President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari killer of democracy ", accusing him of being spread with the leaders of the opposition.
In addition to Nawaz Sharif, the Supreme Court referred to the sanctions and his brother - Shabazz Sharif, who was dismissed by the Head of Government of Punjab. In connection with the decision of the court a protest held in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other cities.
The Bangladesh army has promised to punish the rebel guards.
KommentariiStreletsky bunt26.02.2009 "Bangladeshi arrows" mutinied against Bangladesh armiiArmiya "punish" the border guards, the military staged a mutiny in the capital, Dhaka. With such a statement broadcast on national television on Saturday was made by one of the commanders of the armed forces of Bangladesh, Lt.-Gen MA Mubin, reported Agence France-Presse.
"Fighters" Bangladeshi shooters "[the official name of groups of border guards] who participated in this barbarian rebellion, did not deserve forgiveness, and do not get it", - declared Lieutenant-General Mubin, the rebels promised "swift and exemplary punishment." On Friday morning, remind Bangladeshi troops and secret services announced the arrest of more than two hundred rebel guards.
Previously, we note the head of the Government of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, pledged to grant amnesty to all border guards who voluntarily lay down their arms, after which the rebel cease resistance.
Bangladeshi border guards, unhappy with conditions of service, raised a rebellion on Feb. 25, taking its own military headquarters. According to recent data, as a result of the insurgency killed 66 people, 38 of whom were senior army officers. The fate of about 70 officers is still unknown.
"Fighters" Bangladeshi shooters "[the official name of groups of border guards] who participated in this barbarian rebellion, did not deserve forgiveness, and do not get it", - declared Lieutenant-General Mubin, the rebels promised "swift and exemplary punishment." On Friday morning, remind Bangladeshi troops and secret services announced the arrest of more than two hundred rebel guards.
Previously, we note the head of the Government of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, pledged to grant amnesty to all border guards who voluntarily lay down their arms, after which the rebel cease resistance.
Bangladeshi border guards, unhappy with conditions of service, raised a rebellion on Feb. 25, taking its own military headquarters. According to recent data, as a result of the insurgency killed 66 people, 38 of whom were senior army officers. The fate of about 70 officers is still unknown.
In the five years of the Communist Party came to 50 million Chinese.
From November 2004 the Chinese Communist Party and under its community-based organizations have left 50 million people, reported The Epoch Times.
Some have announced their withdrawal from the Party of an open letter to party leaders and others have issued their statements at the Movement for the withdrawal of the Communist Party of (Tuidang), while some people left the party took advantage of pseudonyms.
Reported that many have decided to break with the Communist Party only after left China because of persecution feared. However, information about what proportion of immigrants fleeing Communist Party, was not provided. However, in some cases, the actual break with the Communist Party took place before (for years people did not pay membership dues and did not attend meetings), sometimes triggered by a violation of the rights of residents strany.V August 2008, it was reported that the number left of the Communist Party has reached 42 million. According to the Movement, whose main office is located in New York, a large number of people pushed to the breaking of the Communist Party inaugural U.S. President Barack Obama. It is also reported that at the present time of the Communist Party of China a day went from 20 to 30 thousand people.
The last official report of the Communist Party of the expansion of its series was published in October 2007. Then, it was reported that since 2002 the party came more than 13 million people.
Some have announced their withdrawal from the Party of an open letter to party leaders and others have issued their statements at the Movement for the withdrawal of the Communist Party of (Tuidang), while some people left the party took advantage of pseudonyms.
Reported that many have decided to break with the Communist Party only after left China because of persecution feared. However, information about what proportion of immigrants fleeing Communist Party, was not provided. However, in some cases, the actual break with the Communist Party took place before (for years people did not pay membership dues and did not attend meetings), sometimes triggered by a violation of the rights of residents strany.V August 2008, it was reported that the number left of the Communist Party has reached 42 million. According to the Movement, whose main office is located in New York, a large number of people pushed to the breaking of the Communist Party inaugural U.S. President Barack Obama. It is also reported that at the present time of the Communist Party of China a day went from 20 to 30 thousand people.
The last official report of the Communist Party of the expansion of its series was published in October 2007. Then, it was reported that since 2002 the party came more than 13 million people.
Azerbaijan has sent to Afghanistan an additional two platoons of peacekeepers.
Azerbaijan has sent to Afghanistan more peacekeeping forces: the two platoons totaling 45 people. That was reported by ANS-PRESS.
In Afghanistan there are two platoons of Azerbaijani peacekeepers (47). They are part of the Turkish battalion.
The decision to increase the number of the Parliament of Azerbaijan adopted in October 2008.
Earlier, Azerbaijani peacekeepers have been deployed in Kosovo. However, after the region declared independence from Serbia (this step in Baku called illegal), the Azeri troops had been withdrawn from Kosovo.
In Afghanistan there are two platoons of Azerbaijani peacekeepers (47). They are part of the Turkish battalion.
The decision to increase the number of the Parliament of Azerbaijan adopted in October 2008.
Earlier, Azerbaijani peacekeepers have been deployed in Kosovo. However, after the region declared independence from Serbia (this step in Baku called illegal), the Azeri troops had been withdrawn from Kosovo.
French court will hear the first detainees in Courchevel girlfriends Prokhorova.
SyuzhetyAresty in Kurshevele05.06.2008Frantsuzsky Court has not recognized the arrest rossiyanok nezakonnymFrantsuzsky court first heard testimony from women who were detained in Courchevel with Russian businessman Mikhail Prokhorov. As reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a lawyer Sorena Margulis, his client will appear in the court of the city of Chambéry.
Remember, in 2007 three of the seven rossiyanok detained in the French resort goronolyzhnom together with Prokhorov, filed a lawsuit to demand recognition of their detention illegal and punish implicated in its officials. In June 2008, it was reported that the French court refused to address their complaint. Now, according to Margulis, in the emerging shift. "Two out of three women have filed a lawsuit has finally been able to explain the circumstances of his arrest and the humiliation that they had to move," - said the lawyer.
Margulis also told that those responsible for the detention Prokhorov and his companion, identified and questioned.
President Private Investment Fund Panel Oneksim "and one of the richest people world Mikhail Prokhorov was arrested by French police in January 2007 along with several Russian businessmen and a group of young girls. Prokhorova companion were released shortly after the arrest, but it was kept in police custody for four days, and then also released.
As became known later, the Russian businessman suspected of involvement in the organization sutenerskoy network supplying rossiyanok in Europe. No charge Prokhorov and his companions in the end is not it.
In April 2008, it was reported that the five girls detained in Courchevel, together with the head "Oneksim, achieved through the courts the return of furs, jewelry and money, which police seized from them during detention.
Remember, in 2007 three of the seven rossiyanok detained in the French resort goronolyzhnom together with Prokhorov, filed a lawsuit to demand recognition of their detention illegal and punish implicated in its officials. In June 2008, it was reported that the French court refused to address their complaint. Now, according to Margulis, in the emerging shift. "Two out of three women have filed a lawsuit has finally been able to explain the circumstances of his arrest and the humiliation that they had to move," - said the lawyer.
Margulis also told that those responsible for the detention Prokhorov and his companion, identified and questioned.
President Private Investment Fund Panel Oneksim "and one of the richest people world Mikhail Prokhorov was arrested by French police in January 2007 along with several Russian businessmen and a group of young girls. Prokhorova companion were released shortly after the arrest, but it was kept in police custody for four days, and then also released.
As became known later, the Russian businessman suspected of involvement in the organization sutenerskoy network supplying rossiyanok in Europe. No charge Prokhorov and his companions in the end is not it.
In April 2008, it was reported that the five girls detained in Courchevel, together with the head "Oneksim, achieved through the courts the return of furs, jewelry and money, which police seized from them during detention.
Party Sarkozy invited the group MGMT one euro compensation.
French party Union for a Popular Movement "(UMP), which prior to his election as the President led by Nicolas Sarkozy, has proposed an American indie group MGMT one euro compensation for the illegal use of their music. This writes The Guardian.
As reported by the French lawyer Isabelle MGMT Vekshteyn, the group rejected the proposal of the Union for a Popular Movement "and is going to apply for the party to court. "This proposal, they just mock the musicians and their rights" - said Vekshteyn.
"Union for a Popular Movement" has used the song MGMT "Kids" in online advertising, parties and at their rallies. "Kids", dedicated to frontmenu Mother Love Bone Andrew voodoo died of heroin overdose, was in 2007, MGMT album "Oracular Spectacular". In October 2008, the song came out single and came twenty best songs in the charts of six countries.
As reported by the French lawyer Isabelle MGMT Vekshteyn, the group rejected the proposal of the Union for a Popular Movement "and is going to apply for the party to court. "This proposal, they just mock the musicians and their rights" - said Vekshteyn.
"Union for a Popular Movement" has used the song MGMT "Kids" in online advertising, parties and at their rallies. "Kids", dedicated to frontmenu Mother Love Bone Andrew voodoo died of heroin overdose, was in 2007, MGMT album "Oracular Spectacular". In October 2008, the song came out single and came twenty best songs in the charts of six countries.
Friday, February 27, 2009
The Russian government has provided emergency aid to Zimbabwe.
  The Russian government has decided to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe, reported on 27 February at the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The first batch of food, as the transmit FM, was delivered in the Zimbabwe capital of Harare on 25 February. Products were in the presence of Zimbabwean officials to local office, UN World Food Program.
How much funding is planned to spend on the assistance of Zimbabwe, reported the Foreign Ministry did not say.
Currently, Zimbabwe is in crisis. As the RIA Novosti with reference to the Central Statistical Office of the country, as of July 2008, inflation in the country amounted to 231 million percent a year. According to various data, from 80 to 94 percent of Zimbabweans are unemployed. In addition, the country recorded an epidemic of cholera.
The main cause of the crisis in Zimbabwe, experts say imprudent policies of the authorities, in particular, initiated in 2000, the land reform. Reformers have decided to allocate plots of white farmers to indigenous populations. Now 80 percent of land transferred to indigenous Zimbabweans, abandoned.
In spring 2008, the economic crisis in Zimbabwe, added a political one. The opposition and supporters of President Robert Mugabe, who governs the country since 1988, several months arguing about the results of the next elections. Opposition claimed that they gained more votes a candidate Morgan Tsvangirai, and Mugabe's supporters say that no one has received a decisive advantage. As a result, summer Tsvangirai was forced to refuse to participate in the second round of elections, and re-appointed by President Mugabe. Tsvangirai became prime minister.
The first batch of food, as the transmit FM, was delivered in the Zimbabwe capital of Harare on 25 February. Products were in the presence of Zimbabwean officials to local office, UN World Food Program.
How much funding is planned to spend on the assistance of Zimbabwe, reported the Foreign Ministry did not say.
Currently, Zimbabwe is in crisis. As the RIA Novosti with reference to the Central Statistical Office of the country, as of July 2008, inflation in the country amounted to 231 million percent a year. According to various data, from 80 to 94 percent of Zimbabweans are unemployed. In addition, the country recorded an epidemic of cholera.
The main cause of the crisis in Zimbabwe, experts say imprudent policies of the authorities, in particular, initiated in 2000, the land reform. Reformers have decided to allocate plots of white farmers to indigenous populations. Now 80 percent of land transferred to indigenous Zimbabweans, abandoned.
In spring 2008, the economic crisis in Zimbabwe, added a political one. The opposition and supporters of President Robert Mugabe, who governs the country since 1988, several months arguing about the results of the next elections. Opposition claimed that they gained more votes a candidate Morgan Tsvangirai, and Mugabe's supporters say that no one has received a decisive advantage. As a result, summer Tsvangirai was forced to refuse to participate in the second round of elections, and re-appointed by President Mugabe. Tsvangirai became prime minister.
Dutch officials have not shared the black boxes crashed Boeing.
SyuzhetyKatastrofa Boeing airport Amsterdama27.02.2009Prichinoy collapse Boeing could become a problem dvigatelyaKommentariiNemnogo not enough to chuda25.02.2009Bolshinstvo passenger plane crashed in the Netherlands survived the Netherlands Board of Investigation Security Ministry of Justice refused to provide information on the decryption Flight Recorder injured crash Boeing-737-800, reported on the website of Dutch newspaper Alhemein Dahblad. Airliner of Turkish Airlines crashed near Amsterdam Schiphol airport on 25 February, the victims of the disaster became 10 people.
The Ministry of Justice of the Netherlands stated that the investigation into the disaster, they need the data decryption of "black boxes". However, in the Investigation Board said that they would receive the attention of investigators from Ministry of Justice or other agencies, but to share their data did not intend.
Currently, Flight Recorder crashed Boeing are decipherable in Paris. Preliminary results of data analysis will be available in early March 2009, and the investigation into the circumstances of the disaster may take several months.
Boeing-737-800 flight Istanbul-Amsterdam, fell on the field between the A9 Highway and International Airport Schiphol in the morning last Wednesday. On board the ship were 135 people. After the fall of the aircraft collapsed into three parts. Injuries, including severe, more than 80 people. As written above, the victims were 10 people, including two pilots of the liner.
Among the preliminary versions of the catastrophe known as the shortage of fuel, as well as some technical malfunction.
The Ministry of Justice of the Netherlands stated that the investigation into the disaster, they need the data decryption of "black boxes". However, in the Investigation Board said that they would receive the attention of investigators from Ministry of Justice or other agencies, but to share their data did not intend.
Currently, Flight Recorder crashed Boeing are decipherable in Paris. Preliminary results of data analysis will be available in early March 2009, and the investigation into the circumstances of the disaster may take several months.
Boeing-737-800 flight Istanbul-Amsterdam, fell on the field between the A9 Highway and International Airport Schiphol in the morning last Wednesday. On board the ship were 135 people. After the fall of the aircraft collapsed into three parts. Injuries, including severe, more than 80 people. As written above, the victims were 10 people, including two pilots of the liner.
Among the preliminary versions of the catastrophe known as the shortage of fuel, as well as some technical malfunction.
Son of the Guinean dictator admitted to smuggling drugs.
The elder son of former President of Guinea Lansana Conte Ousmane broadcast public television confessed to smuggling drugs, AFP reported on 26 February.
"I admit to having engaged in drug trafficking in Guinea and ask for forgiveness from the Guinean people," - he said. At telekadrah Ousmane Conte (Ousmane Conte) sits on a hospital bed and connected to the apparatus of intravenous injection. In an interview he gave no explanation as to what was caused by the need to obtain medical care.
February 24, Conte was arrested by police and taken to a military camp Alpha Yaaya Dyallo. He gave the alleged accomplices, whom police arrested in the early weeks.
Remember, his father, Lansana Conte, besmenno ruled Guinea for 24 years, died on 23 December 2008. Immediately after his death grip on the country seized the military under the command of Captain Dadi Moussa Camara. The Prime Minister of Guinea, Ahmed Tidiane Soir and several other officials to lay down his powers in exchange for guarantees of personal safety.
"I admit to having engaged in drug trafficking in Guinea and ask for forgiveness from the Guinean people," - he said. At telekadrah Ousmane Conte (Ousmane Conte) sits on a hospital bed and connected to the apparatus of intravenous injection. In an interview he gave no explanation as to what was caused by the need to obtain medical care.
February 24, Conte was arrested by police and taken to a military camp Alpha Yaaya Dyallo. He gave the alleged accomplices, whom police arrested in the early weeks.
Remember, his father, Lansana Conte, besmenno ruled Guinea for 24 years, died on 23 December 2008. Immediately after his death grip on the country seized the military under the command of Captain Dadi Moussa Camara. The Prime Minister of Guinea, Ahmed Tidiane Soir and several other officials to lay down his powers in exchange for guarantees of personal safety.
In southern Australia again ran fires.
KommentariiOgon a green kontinente09.02.2009V a result of fires in Australia have killed at least 135 chelovekFotogalereiAvstraliysky ad08.02.200930 thousands of firefighters stew most deadly in the history of the country forested pozharySuhaya and windy weather has caused the emergence of new fires in southern Australia. The air temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius, Ñиноптики predict that the weather will remain for the upcoming weekend, reports BBC News.
In fighting the fire more than 3000 firefighters. The decision of the authorities closed more than 200 schools. Residents of areas at risk, suggested, or evacuate, or carefully prepared to defend their property. Experts have warned that attempts to leave the dangerous area of direct fire when approaching a very dangerous and in the past often led to death.
Fire in the south of the country arose during the summer (summer in Australia now) repeatedly. However, catastrophic proportions, they took on 7 February, when the heat and strong winds turned the fire into the fiery shaft, onward at a speed of about 60 kilometers per hour.
For two weeks, the fire spread to thousands of hectares of forests, virtually destroyed several settlements. Killed more than 200 people, with dozens of burned trying to escape from the elements in the car. Completely extinguish the fire were unable to until now, survived the fire in many places.
22 February in the capital of Victoria Melbourne was the mourning ceremony in memory of the deceased, which was attended by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Ruddy.
In fighting the fire more than 3000 firefighters. The decision of the authorities closed more than 200 schools. Residents of areas at risk, suggested, or evacuate, or carefully prepared to defend their property. Experts have warned that attempts to leave the dangerous area of direct fire when approaching a very dangerous and in the past often led to death.
Fire in the south of the country arose during the summer (summer in Australia now) repeatedly. However, catastrophic proportions, they took on 7 February, when the heat and strong winds turned the fire into the fiery shaft, onward at a speed of about 60 kilometers per hour.
For two weeks, the fire spread to thousands of hectares of forests, virtually destroyed several settlements. Killed more than 200 people, with dozens of burned trying to escape from the elements in the car. Completely extinguish the fire were unable to until now, survived the fire in many places.
22 February in the capital of Victoria Melbourne was the mourning ceremony in memory of the deceased, which was attended by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Ruddy.
The head of the Central Bank of Iceland will be a foreigner.
Central Bank of Iceland, a country which is considered to be most affected by financial crisis in western Europe, headed by a Norwegian economist, Svein Harald Oeygard (Svein Harald Oeygard or Oygard). That was reported by AFP, referring to a statement by the Prime Minister of Iceland Johanna Sigurdardottir (Johanna Sigurdardottir).
Svein Harald Oeygard has a master's degree in economics at the University of Oslo. He worked in the Ministry of Finance of Norway in 1990-1994. Since 1995, he moved to the company McKinsey.
Place heads of the Central Bank has proved to be vacant, after the post had to leave David Oddson (David Oddsson), which is considered one of the main perpetrators of such large-scale crisis in Iceland. That is considered the Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, forced the resignation of the Central Chapter. To this end, had to change local laws: now the Central Bank can lead only to a man with a master's degree in economics. Do Oddsona such an extent no.
By the end of 2008, Iceland was on the verge of bankruptcy because of what had to nationalize all major banks and the government resigned. In addition, the Central Bank raised the base rate to 18 percent. IMF loan to Iceland will allocate 2.1 billion dollars.
Svein Harald Oeygard has a master's degree in economics at the University of Oslo. He worked in the Ministry of Finance of Norway in 1990-1994. Since 1995, he moved to the company McKinsey.
Place heads of the Central Bank has proved to be vacant, after the post had to leave David Oddson (David Oddsson), which is considered one of the main perpetrators of such large-scale crisis in Iceland. That is considered the Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, forced the resignation of the Central Chapter. To this end, had to change local laws: now the Central Bank can lead only to a man with a master's degree in economics. Do Oddsona such an extent no.
By the end of 2008, Iceland was on the verge of bankruptcy because of what had to nationalize all major banks and the government resigned. In addition, the Central Bank raised the base rate to 18 percent. IMF loan to Iceland will allocate 2.1 billion dollars.
Abkhazia threatened India's response for negostepriimstvo.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia on 26 February issued a statement, which reserved the right to deny the citizens of India to obtain the Abkhaz visa, reports RIA Novosti.
Caution was made after two citizens of Abkhazia had Russian passport to the Indian consulate for visa, without consideration of the documents returned.
"We find the conduct of the Ambassador of India nepolitkorrektnym and very unfriendly towards the citizens of Abkhazia", - said in the statement of the Foreign Ministry.
"We are convinced of the political underpinnings of the decision", - stressed the Abkhaz diplomats.
In the Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two officers of the department had planned to travel to India to attend an international conference at the invitation of the University Dzhavarhalala Nehru. However, the Indian diplomatic mission staff, explaining the presence of Abkhaz citizenship, denied them visas, citing the non-Abkhazia.
Embassies in many countries of Europe in Moscow, such as Germany, for several months, denied visas to citizens of Abkhazia, told RIA Novosti in the Abkhaz Foreign Ministry.
Recall that the independence of Abkhazia in the world only recognize South Ossetia, Russia and Nicaragua.
Caution was made after two citizens of Abkhazia had Russian passport to the Indian consulate for visa, without consideration of the documents returned.
"We find the conduct of the Ambassador of India nepolitkorrektnym and very unfriendly towards the citizens of Abkhazia", - said in the statement of the Foreign Ministry.
"We are convinced of the political underpinnings of the decision", - stressed the Abkhaz diplomats.
In the Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two officers of the department had planned to travel to India to attend an international conference at the invitation of the University Dzhavarhalala Nehru. However, the Indian diplomatic mission staff, explaining the presence of Abkhaz citizenship, denied them visas, citing the non-Abkhazia.
Embassies in many countries of Europe in Moscow, such as Germany, for several months, denied visas to citizens of Abkhazia, told RIA Novosti in the Abkhaz Foreign Ministry.
Recall that the independence of Abkhazia in the world only recognize South Ossetia, Russia and Nicaragua.
Mexican drug traffickers have killed 20 people.
Mexican drug traffickers have killed 20 people in the north, transmits AFP. Most of the murders were committed in Ciudad Juárez, which passes through an underground channel for sending drugs to the United States.
Presumably, the murders were carried out in response to the authorities to control the conflict between the drug cartels in Ciudad Juárez. Thus, even in March 2008 on the orders of President Felipe Calderon in Mexico City were sent to more than 2 thousand soldiers and about 500 special agents. On Wednesday, February 25, the security of Mexico, held a meeting at which it was decided to strengthen security measures in Ciudad Juárez.
A few hours after the adjournment of the meeting the authorities discovered the bodies of several people killed by drug traffickers. Reported that only one village in the municipality of Parral were shot dead by four men. According to the agency, the dead were the victims of the conflict between the drug cartels of Ciudad Juarez and Sinaloa. Criminal gangs are fighting for spheres of influence because of the fundamental values of the city, which is an important transportation hub between Mexico and the USA.
On 26 February it became known that U.S. authorities had completed an operation against drug "Sinaloa". During the operation, which lasted 21 months, 750 people were arrested. In addition, over 24 and 25 February in California, Maryland and Minnesota have arrested another 52 people.
Mexican authorities have identified the fight against criminals involved in drug production and trafficking, 36 thousand soldiers who are serving in different parts of the country. Despite the efforts of the Mexican leadership, aimed at trying to end the violence in 2008 during the conflict between the drug cartels in Mexico has been committed 5300 murders.
Presumably, the murders were carried out in response to the authorities to control the conflict between the drug cartels in Ciudad Juárez. Thus, even in March 2008 on the orders of President Felipe Calderon in Mexico City were sent to more than 2 thousand soldiers and about 500 special agents. On Wednesday, February 25, the security of Mexico, held a meeting at which it was decided to strengthen security measures in Ciudad Juárez.
A few hours after the adjournment of the meeting the authorities discovered the bodies of several people killed by drug traffickers. Reported that only one village in the municipality of Parral were shot dead by four men. According to the agency, the dead were the victims of the conflict between the drug cartels of Ciudad Juarez and Sinaloa. Criminal gangs are fighting for spheres of influence because of the fundamental values of the city, which is an important transportation hub between Mexico and the USA.
On 26 February it became known that U.S. authorities had completed an operation against drug "Sinaloa". During the operation, which lasted 21 months, 750 people were arrested. In addition, over 24 and 25 February in California, Maryland and Minnesota have arrested another 52 people.
Mexican authorities have identified the fight against criminals involved in drug production and trafficking, 36 thousand soldiers who are serving in different parts of the country. Despite the efforts of the Mexican leadership, aimed at trying to end the violence in 2008 during the conflict between the drug cartels in Mexico has been committed 5300 murders.
Bangladesh has arrested more than 200 rebel guards.
KommentariiStreletsky bunt26.02.2009 "Bangladeshi arrows" mutinied against armiiBangladeshskie troops and security services arrested more than two border guards who took part in the rebellion in Dhaka, reported AFP on 27 February.
The operation involved the elite military unit of special-purpose "The battalion quick action" (Rapid Action Batallion). According to the "Battalion", many of the rebels were trying to leave the barracks, pereodevshis in civilian clothes. All around the barracks, which housed part of revolt, was organized by the roadblocks. In search of rebels soldiers shall inspect all the passing trucks and buses.
On Wednesday the head of the Government of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, pledged to grant amnesty to all border guards who voluntarily lay down their arms. Soon after, the rebel cease resistance. Some of them surrendered to the authorities, but some returned to their barracks.
Recall, February 25 squads "Bangladeshi shooters" (Bangladesh Rifles) - both formally called militias guards - took over its own staff of Border Troops. They are not making any political demands, seeking only the salary, allowances for food, increased vacation, and to stop harassment by superiors. As a result of clashes with the regular forces killed several dozen people (according to various reports, between 20 and 77).
The operation involved the elite military unit of special-purpose "The battalion quick action" (Rapid Action Batallion). According to the "Battalion", many of the rebels were trying to leave the barracks, pereodevshis in civilian clothes. All around the barracks, which housed part of revolt, was organized by the roadblocks. In search of rebels soldiers shall inspect all the passing trucks and buses.
On Wednesday the head of the Government of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, pledged to grant amnesty to all border guards who voluntarily lay down their arms. Soon after, the rebel cease resistance. Some of them surrendered to the authorities, but some returned to their barracks.
Recall, February 25 squads "Bangladeshi shooters" (Bangladesh Rifles) - both formally called militias guards - took over its own staff of Border Troops. They are not making any political demands, seeking only the salary, allowances for food, increased vacation, and to stop harassment by superiors. As a result of clashes with the regular forces killed several dozen people (according to various reports, between 20 and 77).
Chinese prisoner died while playing hide and seek.
Prisoner of Chinese prisons in Yunnan province died while playing hide and seek with cellmates blindfolded, reports Reuters. According to the official version of the authorities, 24-year-old Lee Tsyaomin (Li Qiaoming) got a serious head injury, natknuvshis on the wall, and subsequently died.
Tsyaomin jailed in late January. The reason for the arrest was the unauthorized felling of trees. February 8, he was hospitalized, and another 4 days later he died. Relatives of a young man and the Chinese Internet users reacted with disbelief to an official report on the causes of his death and demanded an investigation.
According to investigation, inmates Tsyaomina painful reaction to the fact that he found his refuge in the game, and pushed him to the floor and hit his foot. During the fall of a young man hit a wall or a lattice of metal bars. However, the inmates, of which this accused has not previously been observed in misconduct in prison.
To aid in further investigation were invited to the most active Internet users and journalists. However, their work did not produce new results. Last Tuesday police Yunnan site was broken: hackers replaced headers meaningless phrases.
Tsyaomin jailed in late January. The reason for the arrest was the unauthorized felling of trees. February 8, he was hospitalized, and another 4 days later he died. Relatives of a young man and the Chinese Internet users reacted with disbelief to an official report on the causes of his death and demanded an investigation.
According to investigation, inmates Tsyaomina painful reaction to the fact that he found his refuge in the game, and pushed him to the floor and hit his foot. During the fall of a young man hit a wall or a lattice of metal bars. However, the inmates, of which this accused has not previously been observed in misconduct in prison.
To aid in further investigation were invited to the most active Internet users and journalists. However, their work did not produce new results. Last Tuesday police Yunnan site was broken: hackers replaced headers meaningless phrases.
Israel attacked Gaza in response to Palestinian fire.
February 26, Palestinian militants fired two rockets into Israel 'Qassam, said Ha'aretz.
According to the city of Sderot were fired two missiles, one of which landed in the yard of a house. In the second shooting, Palestinians fired a missile at the area Eshkol. Was injured in any of the incidents there.
In response, Israeli aircraft bombed a tunnel in the Gaza Strip near the border with Egypt. No one was hurt.
A day before the Palestinians also fired two rockets into Israel, which led to retaliatory bombing of Palestinian tunnels.
As noted by Ha'aretz, the Palestinians use tunnels under the border with Egypt for arms, food and other goods into the territory of blockade sector. These tunnels were one of the goals of the Israeli military during "Operation Cast Lead", which was launched in the beginning of the year.
February 25, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Hamas threatened new military operation, if the supply of arms shall not cease. According to Livni, the weapons in the sector comes from Iran, which also provides them with Syria and Lebanon.
Periodic attacks on Israel by Palestinians and retaliatory strikes by Israeli military ended a truce, declared on 18 January. He was preceded by 22-day Israeli military operation in Gaza, which killed 1,300 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
According to the city of Sderot were fired two missiles, one of which landed in the yard of a house. In the second shooting, Palestinians fired a missile at the area Eshkol. Was injured in any of the incidents there.
In response, Israeli aircraft bombed a tunnel in the Gaza Strip near the border with Egypt. No one was hurt.
A day before the Palestinians also fired two rockets into Israel, which led to retaliatory bombing of Palestinian tunnels.
As noted by Ha'aretz, the Palestinians use tunnels under the border with Egypt for arms, food and other goods into the territory of blockade sector. These tunnels were one of the goals of the Israeli military during "Operation Cast Lead", which was launched in the beginning of the year.
February 25, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni Hamas threatened new military operation, if the supply of arms shall not cease. According to Livni, the weapons in the sector comes from Iran, which also provides them with Syria and Lebanon.
Periodic attacks on Israel by Palestinians and retaliatory strikes by Israeli military ended a truce, declared on 18 January. He was preceded by 22-day Israeli military operation in Gaza, which killed 1,300 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
The Hague tribunal acquitted former President of Serbia.
UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia recognized the former Serbian President Milan Milutinovic is innocent of crimes against ethnic Albanians in 1990, reported Reuters.
The court decided Milutinović release from custody.
According to the Associated Press, the other five figures, the cases were sentenced to prison terms of 15 to 22 years.
Defendants at the trial, in addition to the former President of Serbia, was a former Prime Minister of Serbia, Nikola Shainovich, Chief of General Staff of the Federal Army of Yugoslavia Dragoljub Ojdanić and Nebojša Pavković, Pristina Corps commander Vladimir Lazarević and police general Sreten Lukić.
All six were accused of organizing the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. According to the investigation, they were guilty of the forcible deportation of 800 thousands and killing hundreds of civilians in Kosovo in 1999.
Milutinovic surrendered voluntarily to the ICTY in 2003. Former President of Serbia, and five of his companions were brought to trial in July 2006.
The court decided Milutinović release from custody.
According to the Associated Press, the other five figures, the cases were sentenced to prison terms of 15 to 22 years.
Defendants at the trial, in addition to the former President of Serbia, was a former Prime Minister of Serbia, Nikola Shainovich, Chief of General Staff of the Federal Army of Yugoslavia Dragoljub Ojdanić and Nebojša Pavković, Pristina Corps commander Vladimir Lazarević and police general Sreten Lukić.
All six were accused of organizing the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo. According to the investigation, they were guilty of the forcible deportation of 800 thousands and killing hundreds of civilians in Kosovo in 1999.
Milutinovic surrendered voluntarily to the ICTY in 2003. Former President of Serbia, and five of his companions were brought to trial in July 2006.
The Belgrade court has issued arrest warrants for 19 Bosnian officials.
District Court of Belgrade issued arrest warrants for 19 former Bosnian officials. As reported by Reuters, referring to the Spokesperson court, these people are suspected of war crimes, namely, the involvement in the 1992 attack on the troops of the Yugoslav People's Army (JNA), retreating from Sarajevo.
These are the events that took place shortly after the start of the siege of Sarajevo by Serb forces. In May 1992 the JNA military convoy was to get out of the city - an agreement for a corridor was reached during the trilateral talks between the Serbian and the Bosnian parties and the UN.
However, as the representative of the court, the Bosnian Army soldiers attacked a convoy of UN peacekeepers were. The attack killed 42 Yugoslav soldiers and officers, even 73 people were injured and 215 - were taken into captivity.
One of the people, which the Serbian court suspects of involvement in the organization of this attack is Eyup Ganic (Ejup Ganic), who was then a member of the military government of Bosnia. The names of the other suspects are not named.
Ganic, commenting on the charges in his address, said that the attack on the JNA forces were sent to rescue the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegovic (Alija Izetbegovic), which in that day, was detained for several hours at the airport of Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb forces. "In Serbia, believes that anyone who defended our country (Bosnia) should be arrested," - he said in an interview with the Bosnian newspaper Dnevni Avaz daily.
Reuters said that Ganic lives in Sarajevo. Between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently no agreement on extradition of suspects. At the same time, according to experts, for the issuance of Ganic can be applied the corresponding Council of Europe treaties.
These are the events that took place shortly after the start of the siege of Sarajevo by Serb forces. In May 1992 the JNA military convoy was to get out of the city - an agreement for a corridor was reached during the trilateral talks between the Serbian and the Bosnian parties and the UN.
However, as the representative of the court, the Bosnian Army soldiers attacked a convoy of UN peacekeepers were. The attack killed 42 Yugoslav soldiers and officers, even 73 people were injured and 215 - were taken into captivity.
One of the people, which the Serbian court suspects of involvement in the organization of this attack is Eyup Ganic (Ejup Ganic), who was then a member of the military government of Bosnia. The names of the other suspects are not named.
Ganic, commenting on the charges in his address, said that the attack on the JNA forces were sent to rescue the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alija Izetbegovic (Alija Izetbegovic), which in that day, was detained for several hours at the airport of Sarajevo by Bosnian Serb forces. "In Serbia, believes that anyone who defended our country (Bosnia) should be arrested," - he said in an interview with the Bosnian newspaper Dnevni Avaz daily.
Reuters said that Ganic lives in Sarajevo. Between Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently no agreement on extradition of suspects. At the same time, according to experts, for the issuance of Ganic can be applied the corresponding Council of Europe treaties.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
In Bangladesh, surrendered all the rebel border.
Rebel border, hostage-taking in Bangladesh, to lay down their arms and surrendered, reports AFP referring to the representative of Prime Minister Abul Kalam Azad (Abul Kalam Azad).
According to him, the insurgent release all hostages and went to the barracks. He added that at the scene were the Minister of Interior and Minister of Finance of Bangladesh.
Border guards surrendered a few hours after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (Sheikh Hasina) encouraged them to lay down their arms and warned that in case of refusal will be taken against them by harsh measures.
Mutiny border guards began on 25 February with the seizure of the headquarters of Border Troops. The soldiers demanded the increase of salaries, allowances for food, as well as an increase in maternity leave.
According to various sources, beginning with the rebellion were killed from 11 to 77 people, wounding dozens. On 25 February the authorities persuaded the rebels to surrender in exchange for amnesty, but then it did not happen. Later, the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka riots spread to other regions of the country.
According to him, the insurgent release all hostages and went to the barracks. He added that at the scene were the Minister of Interior and Minister of Finance of Bangladesh.
Border guards surrendered a few hours after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (Sheikh Hasina) encouraged them to lay down their arms and warned that in case of refusal will be taken against them by harsh measures.
Mutiny border guards began on 25 February with the seizure of the headquarters of Border Troops. The soldiers demanded the increase of salaries, allowances for food, as well as an increase in maternity leave.
According to various sources, beginning with the rebellion were killed from 11 to 77 people, wounding dozens. On 25 February the authorities persuaded the rebels to surrender in exchange for amnesty, but then it did not happen. Later, the capital of Bangladesh Dhaka riots spread to other regions of the country.
Chinese pirates attack otbili shots from a tank signal.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov19.02.2009NATO organizes a new operation off the coast of Somalia
The ship is the Navy of China to prevent the attack Somali pirates in the Italian merchant ship, reported AFP on Thursday, February 26, with reference to the Chinese media.
 In the Gulf of Aden from the Chinese helicopter destroyer "Haikou" noticed two light boats of pirates near the Italian merchant vessel shedshemu under the flag of Liberia. According to the Chinese agency Xinhua, in order to deter the pirates, the Chinese helicopter took to just two shots from the tank signal. The name of the merchant vessel is not reported.
Associated Press notes that this is the first collision with a Chinese ship by Somali pirates since December 2008, China sent to the coast of Somalia, a squadron of three ships to combat pirates.
Note that the Somali pirates in Gulf of Aden against the ships of Russia, EU, India, South Korea, China, Saudi Arabia. In 2008, in the Gulf of Aden have been over a hundred of pirate attacks, more than 40 of which culminated in captures of merchant ships.
The ship is the Navy of China to prevent the attack Somali pirates in the Italian merchant ship, reported AFP on Thursday, February 26, with reference to the Chinese media.
 In the Gulf of Aden from the Chinese helicopter destroyer "Haikou" noticed two light boats of pirates near the Italian merchant vessel shedshemu under the flag of Liberia. According to the Chinese agency Xinhua, in order to deter the pirates, the Chinese helicopter took to just two shots from the tank signal. The name of the merchant vessel is not reported.
Associated Press notes that this is the first collision with a Chinese ship by Somali pirates since December 2008, China sent to the coast of Somalia, a squadron of three ships to combat pirates.
Note that the Somali pirates in Gulf of Aden against the ships of Russia, EU, India, South Korea, China, Saudi Arabia. In 2008, in the Gulf of Aden have been over a hundred of pirate attacks, more than 40 of which culminated in captures of merchant ships.
Americans continue to fight in Iraq after the main withdrawal.
Part of the U.S. military will continue to participate in the fighting in Iraq even after the main conclusion from U.S. combat units will be completed, the Associated Press. As stated on Wednesday in the Pentagon, the implementation of the plan Barack Obama for the care of some of Iraq's military will likely still need to participate in operations against terrorists.
As expected, Obama will promulgate a strategy for withdrawal in the near future - probably on Friday. It is anticipated that almost all the fighting forces will be withdrawn within 18 months, but will remain in Iraq, U.S. troops strength to the Minister of Defense Robert Gates, in the tens of thousands of people. This contingent will assist in preparing and ensuring the Iraqi forces, as well as to protect Americans and U.S. property.
"I believe a limited number of those who remain will be to combat operations against terrorists, helping the Iraqi security forces. In fact, we are talking about people who can be described as ... a force of support," - explained on Wednesday the Ministry of Defense, Jeff Morrell (Geoff Morrell).
Obama ran for the presidential election with a promise to conclude the war in Iraq for 16 months, but the process is delayed. For the next 18 months, Iraq will leave more than 100 thousand U.S. military, that will save the strength for the campaign in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, the president met at the White House with Gates, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mallenom and other responsible persons, but the official statements of the meeting has not been done.
As expected, Obama will promulgate a strategy for withdrawal in the near future - probably on Friday. It is anticipated that almost all the fighting forces will be withdrawn within 18 months, but will remain in Iraq, U.S. troops strength to the Minister of Defense Robert Gates, in the tens of thousands of people. This contingent will assist in preparing and ensuring the Iraqi forces, as well as to protect Americans and U.S. property.
"I believe a limited number of those who remain will be to combat operations against terrorists, helping the Iraqi security forces. In fact, we are talking about people who can be described as ... a force of support," - explained on Wednesday the Ministry of Defense, Jeff Morrell (Geoff Morrell).
Obama ran for the presidential election with a promise to conclude the war in Iraq for 16 months, but the process is delayed. For the next 18 months, Iraq will leave more than 100 thousand U.S. military, that will save the strength for the campaign in Afghanistan. On Wednesday, the president met at the White House with Gates, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mallenom and other responsible persons, but the official statements of the meeting has not been done.
The rebel Bangladeshi border guards laid down their arms.
Bangladeshi border guards, restraints headquarters of its troops in the capital, Dhaka, surrendered to the authorities, by adopting the proposal of the Head of Government of Sheikh Hasina, the amnesty in return for ending the insurgency. That was reported by Agence France-Presse.
Over the course of resolving the situation personally, Minister for Home Affairs of Bangladesh Khatun Sahara (Sahara Khatun). After it became aware of the intention of the rebels to surrender, the Minister, accompanied by a Bangladeshi chief of police came to the office held by border guards, to once again promise to grant amnesty to the rebels, said the agency.
"I assured the troops of border forces, the army did not touch them. They were granted amnesty, Prime Minister, and they should not fear any response from the government," - Hatun stressed in an interview with journalists from local television BTV.
On Wednesday morning, the border guards, disgruntled wages and conditions of service, captured the headquarters svoh forces took hostage at least one hundred people. According to the Deputy Minister of Justice of Bangladesh Kamrula Islam (Kamrul Islam), during the rebellion 50 hostages were killed. In addition, it was reported that another 20 people were killed in a crossfire between the Bangladeshi border guards and soldiers, surrounded the trapped complex of buildings. Nevertheless, until confirmed death of only five people whose bodies were found near the border police barracks. Two of them, according to AFP, a high-ranking army officers.
Over the course of resolving the situation personally, Minister for Home Affairs of Bangladesh Khatun Sahara (Sahara Khatun). After it became aware of the intention of the rebels to surrender, the Minister, accompanied by a Bangladeshi chief of police came to the office held by border guards, to once again promise to grant amnesty to the rebels, said the agency.
"I assured the troops of border forces, the army did not touch them. They were granted amnesty, Prime Minister, and they should not fear any response from the government," - Hatun stressed in an interview with journalists from local television BTV.
On Wednesday morning, the border guards, disgruntled wages and conditions of service, captured the headquarters svoh forces took hostage at least one hundred people. According to the Deputy Minister of Justice of Bangladesh Kamrula Islam (Kamrul Islam), during the rebellion 50 hostages were killed. In addition, it was reported that another 20 people were killed in a crossfire between the Bangladeshi border guards and soldiers, surrounded the trapped complex of buildings. Nevertheless, until confirmed death of only five people whose bodies were found near the border police barracks. Two of them, according to AFP, a high-ranking army officers.
In Ecuador, mistakenly killed by British researchers.
  In Ecuador, was mistakenly shot by a British researcher. This February 25, writes newspaper The Times.
31-year-old native of Bristol Ben Semfir studied in South America, rare breed monkeys. He was near the village of El Palmar, along with two other scientists, when someone suddenly shot him in the back. According to investigation, Semfira killed a local landowner, who took him for a thief.
Currently, the Ecuadorian authorities to decide whether to transport the body to the British homeland. Killer scientist has not yet been found.
31-year-old native of Bristol Ben Semfir studied in South America, rare breed monkeys. He was near the village of El Palmar, along with two other scientists, when someone suddenly shot him in the back. According to investigation, Semfira killed a local landowner, who took him for a thief.
Currently, the Ecuadorian authorities to decide whether to transport the body to the British homeland. Killer scientist has not yet been found.
McCain called the Afghan campaign a failure.
Senator from Arizona John McCain has announced that the U.S. suffered a defeat in Afghanistan, the channel CNN. "In this war, if not win, you lose, but we are now in Afghanistan is not winning," - said the former presidential candidate of the Republican Party.
On Wednesday, McCain, the senior Republican in the Senate Committee on Armed Forces, spoke at the American Enterprise Institute - a conservative think tank in Washington. According to the Senator, the Americans prevail in the Afghan campaign up to the beginning of 2005. Later, due to the withdrawal of American troops and the ineffectiveness of the national government under the leadership of Hamid Karzai, the situation began to deteriorate.
McCain said that the situation in Afghanistan is not so dire as it was during the worst days in Iraq, but for four years, the number of attacks by militants has grown five-fold, and in 2008 was marked by a powerful burst of activity. According to the senator, while the Americans and are tired of the war in Afghanistan need to win, that this country does not again become a haven for terrorists from which Al-Qaeda carried out the attacks on the United States.
McCain endorsed Barak Obama plan to increase U.S. troops in Afghanistan to 17 thousand people, but warned that this is not enough. The senator believes that the strong success of further efforts are needed - both military and civilian. Specifically, McCain proposes to increase the number of Afghan forces are not up to 134 thousand people, as planned, and up to 160-200 thousand. Afghanistan also needs help in the strengthening of state institutions and creating economic alternatives to drug trafficking. Believes McCain, even if all this is done, the decision of the Afghan problem extend to several years.
On Wednesday, McCain, the senior Republican in the Senate Committee on Armed Forces, spoke at the American Enterprise Institute - a conservative think tank in Washington. According to the Senator, the Americans prevail in the Afghan campaign up to the beginning of 2005. Later, due to the withdrawal of American troops and the ineffectiveness of the national government under the leadership of Hamid Karzai, the situation began to deteriorate.
McCain said that the situation in Afghanistan is not so dire as it was during the worst days in Iraq, but for four years, the number of attacks by militants has grown five-fold, and in 2008 was marked by a powerful burst of activity. According to the senator, while the Americans and are tired of the war in Afghanistan need to win, that this country does not again become a haven for terrorists from which Al-Qaeda carried out the attacks on the United States.
McCain endorsed Barak Obama plan to increase U.S. troops in Afghanistan to 17 thousand people, but warned that this is not enough. The senator believes that the strong success of further efforts are needed - both military and civilian. Specifically, McCain proposes to increase the number of Afghan forces are not up to 134 thousand people, as planned, and up to 160-200 thousand. Afghanistan also needs help in the strengthening of state institutions and creating economic alternatives to drug trafficking. Believes McCain, even if all this is done, the decision of the Afghan problem extend to several years.
Israel has threatened the Palestinians a new military operation.
The head of Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, threatened to begin in the Gaza Strip, a military action if Iran does not cease to provide the Palestinians weapons, said AFP.
According to Livni, Tehran smuggling weapons supplies to Syria, Lebanon, and Hamas, which has seriously violated international agreements. She stressed that if it does not cease, Israel will no choice but to start a new defensive operations.
As reported, the latest Israeli military operation in Gaza "Cast lead began Dec. 27, 2008 and, as stated, was directed against the militant Hamas, fired on Israeli territory.
The operation began with air strikes and shelling of Gaza with military ships. Later it turned into full-scale ground offensive. During the 22 days have killed 1300 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
January 18, Israel and Hamas declared a ceasefire. Nevertheless, until now heard gunshots from the side of Israel and by Palestinians.
According to the AFP, Israel regularly accuses Iran of supplying weapons of Hamas through the tunnels on the border of the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Tehran rejects these accusations.
According to Livni, Tehran smuggling weapons supplies to Syria, Lebanon, and Hamas, which has seriously violated international agreements. She stressed that if it does not cease, Israel will no choice but to start a new defensive operations.
As reported, the latest Israeli military operation in Gaza "Cast lead began Dec. 27, 2008 and, as stated, was directed against the militant Hamas, fired on Israeli territory.
The operation began with air strikes and shelling of Gaza with military ships. Later it turned into full-scale ground offensive. During the 22 days have killed 1300 Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
January 18, Israel and Hamas declared a ceasefire. Nevertheless, until now heard gunshots from the side of Israel and by Palestinians.
According to the AFP, Israel regularly accuses Iran of supplying weapons of Hamas through the tunnels on the border of the Gaza Strip and Egypt. Tehran rejects these accusations.
Vyzhivshemu during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai indicted.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie attacks in Mumbai12.02.2009Pakistan the first time admitted involvement in teraktamPolitsiya India have been charged only vyzhivshemu during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai Iman Mohammad (Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman), also known as Kasab. That was reported by Associated Press.
According to the agency, 21-year-old Kasaba accused of waging war against India and murder. Total him indicted for 12 different crimes. In the paper, numbering several thousand pages, including his confession and the testimony of 150 witnesses. To the charges attached video, which associates with Kasab show at the time of the attack.
It reminds Reuters, this is the first formal accusation brought under investigation, the case of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. According to local television, referred to by the agency charged 19 other individuals, as citizens of India, and originating from Pakistan. Who are these people, did not specify.
Earlier, the Government of Pakistan has acknowledged that Kasab has Pakistani citizenship. Ordinance for his arrest dated 28 November, he was arrested immediately after the attack. Nine terrorists were killed.
The attack happened at Mumbai from 26-28 November 2008. Terrorists attacked a number of hotels, as well as the railway station, restaurants, hospitals, and Jewish cultural center, taking hostages. Killed about 200 people. Responsibility for the attacks has taken the group "Dekkan Mujahidin", but Indian authorities suspect of involvement in the attack organization Lashkar-e-Taibe.
According to the agency, 21-year-old Kasaba accused of waging war against India and murder. Total him indicted for 12 different crimes. In the paper, numbering several thousand pages, including his confession and the testimony of 150 witnesses. To the charges attached video, which associates with Kasab show at the time of the attack.
It reminds Reuters, this is the first formal accusation brought under investigation, the case of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. According to local television, referred to by the agency charged 19 other individuals, as citizens of India, and originating from Pakistan. Who are these people, did not specify.
Earlier, the Government of Pakistan has acknowledged that Kasab has Pakistani citizenship. Ordinance for his arrest dated 28 November, he was arrested immediately after the attack. Nine terrorists were killed.
The attack happened at Mumbai from 26-28 November 2008. Terrorists attacked a number of hotels, as well as the railway station, restaurants, hospitals, and Jewish cultural center, taking hostages. Killed about 200 people. Responsibility for the attacks has taken the group "Dekkan Mujahidin", but Indian authorities suspect of involvement in the attack organization Lashkar-e-Taibe.
Risen Bangladeshi border guards have proposed an amnesty.
The head of the Government of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, has proposed an amnesty to border guards, seized the headquarters of its troops in the capital, Dhaka, demanding to raise wages and improve conditions of service. Reported AFP.
The deputy press secretary of the premiere, which quotes the agency, the head of government took the decision after meeting with 14 representatives of the rebels in their own homes. As the press service of prime minister, border guards have agreed to lay down their arms immediately after the amnesty. According to RIA Novosti, Prime Minister ask the rebels, through videoconferencing and personally tell them to assure integrity.
According to previously received information, border guards seized as hostages officers who gathered in the eve of the headquarters for a meeting, and require in exchange for their release, not only amnesty but also to fulfill the requirements put forward earlier. In particular, border guards, according to the AFP, asked not only to raise salaries, but also increase the duration of leave, as well as improve food supply.
Capturing the headquarters of the border forces in Dhaka, occurred the morning of 25 February. The army surrounded the complex of buildings occupied by rebels. RIA Novosti with reference to local sources reported 20 dead in the crossfire. Western news agencies provided information on one died.
In the paramilitary Frontier formation Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Arrow "(Bangladesh Rifles) - there is a strong disparity between the pay of the ordinary and command structure. Furthermore, according to an established tradition, the leadership of these units formed from the army, rather than from the guards themselves.
The deputy press secretary of the premiere, which quotes the agency, the head of government took the decision after meeting with 14 representatives of the rebels in their own homes. As the press service of prime minister, border guards have agreed to lay down their arms immediately after the amnesty. According to RIA Novosti, Prime Minister ask the rebels, through videoconferencing and personally tell them to assure integrity.
According to previously received information, border guards seized as hostages officers who gathered in the eve of the headquarters for a meeting, and require in exchange for their release, not only amnesty but also to fulfill the requirements put forward earlier. In particular, border guards, according to the AFP, asked not only to raise salaries, but also increase the duration of leave, as well as improve food supply.
Capturing the headquarters of the border forces in Dhaka, occurred the morning of 25 February. The army surrounded the complex of buildings occupied by rebels. RIA Novosti with reference to local sources reported 20 dead in the crossfire. Western news agencies provided information on one died.
In the paramilitary Frontier formation Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Arrow "(Bangladesh Rifles) - there is a strong disparity between the pay of the ordinary and command structure. Furthermore, according to an established tradition, the leadership of these units formed from the army, rather than from the guards themselves.
We find the "black boxes" crashed in Amsterdam Boeing.
KommentariiNemnogo not enough to chuda25.02.2009Bolshinstvo passenger plane crashed in the Netherlands vyzhiliSyuzhetyKatastrofa Boeing airport Amsterdama25.02.2009Samolet began to lose altitude 600 meters from the ground area of the collapse of Boeing Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines at the airport in Amsterdam found the "black boxes", the Associated Press.
Flight Recorder aircraft would be sent to the decoding in Paris.
As the agency with reference to the aeronautical authorities of the Netherlands, as a result of the disaster killed 9 people - two pilots, assistant to the pilot and six passengers. More than 50 people were injured, six of them are in critical condition.
The plane crashed while landing the morning of 25 February. Precise data on the number of those on board people do not - according to some reports, they were up to 143. According to the testimony of surviving passengers, before boarding the Boeing became dramatically lose altitude. When you strike on the ground, he collapsed into three parts.
Presumed Dutch side, the plane could fall due to lack of fuel. Meanwhile, the official version of what happened yet.
Flight Recorder aircraft would be sent to the decoding in Paris.
As the agency with reference to the aeronautical authorities of the Netherlands, as a result of the disaster killed 9 people - two pilots, assistant to the pilot and six passengers. More than 50 people were injured, six of them are in critical condition.
The plane crashed while landing the morning of 25 February. Precise data on the number of those on board people do not - according to some reports, they were up to 143. According to the testimony of surviving passengers, before boarding the Boeing became dramatically lose altitude. When you strike on the ground, he collapsed into three parts.
Presumed Dutch side, the plane could fall due to lack of fuel. Meanwhile, the official version of what happened yet.
The number of wounded in the crash Boeing in the Netherlands rose to 80 people.
KommentariiNemnogo not enough to chuda25.02.2009Bolshinstvo passenger plane crashed in the Netherlands vyzhiliSyuzhetyKatastrofa Boeing airport Amsterdama25.02.2009Samolet began to lose altitude 600 meters from the ground due to the collapse of the passenger Boeing Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines for a total of more than 80 injured people. That was reported by Agence France-Presse, referring to an official statement of the Dutch authorities.
Six people were still in critical condition. 25 passengers crashed aircraft were "seriously injured", now the doctors to assist them. Previously, we remind reported 50 victims of the crash.
The exact number of victims and survivors nevertheless still unknown, said AFP. At this time the Dutch authorities confirmed the deaths of at least nine people - two pilots, an assistant driver and six passengers.
Recall aircraft Boeing 737-800, en route to Istanbul-Amsterdam route, fell in a field near Amsterdam Schiphol airport the morning of 25 February. On board the ship were 127 passengers and seven crew members. The official version of the collapse of Boeing has not yet been put forward, one of the hypotheses, the liner could fall due to lack of fuel.
Six people were still in critical condition. 25 passengers crashed aircraft were "seriously injured", now the doctors to assist them. Previously, we remind reported 50 victims of the crash.
The exact number of victims and survivors nevertheless still unknown, said AFP. At this time the Dutch authorities confirmed the deaths of at least nine people - two pilots, an assistant driver and six passengers.
Recall aircraft Boeing 737-800, en route to Istanbul-Amsterdam route, fell in a field near Amsterdam Schiphol airport the morning of 25 February. On board the ship were 127 passengers and seven crew members. The official version of the collapse of Boeing has not yet been put forward, one of the hypotheses, the liner could fall due to lack of fuel.
Named a preliminary version of the disaster Boeing in the Netherlands.
FotogalereiKrushenie Boeing in Amsterdame25.02.2009Fotografii and video from the sobytiySamolet airlines Boeing 737-800 Turkish Airlines, disaster victim in the Netherlands, could be broken due to lack of fuel. According to the Turkish edition of Hurriyet, on this at a press conference said Michelle Bezuyhen, head of the municipality of Haarlemmermeer, in which an air crash.
Note that Bezuyhen did not specify who is the author version of a shortage of fuel. Meanwhile, the Dutchman said that this is only a hypothesis that can not be considered the official version of the plane crash.
Boeing, en route to Istanbul-Amsterdam route, has fallen on the field between the A9 highway and the airport Schiphol morning of February 25. On board the aircraft were up to 143 people, including crew members. In the liner crash killed 10 people, including - the two pilots. 50 passengers were injured, 25 people were in serious condition.
Representatives of the Russian Embassy in the Netherlands, said that among the dead citizens of the Russian Federation no. Whether the Russians in the crashed plane, diplomats have not yet been found.
Note that Bezuyhen did not specify who is the author version of a shortage of fuel. Meanwhile, the Dutchman said that this is only a hypothesis that can not be considered the official version of the plane crash.
Boeing, en route to Istanbul-Amsterdam route, has fallen on the field between the A9 highway and the airport Schiphol morning of February 25. On board the aircraft were up to 143 people, including crew members. In the liner crash killed 10 people, including - the two pilots. 50 passengers were injured, 25 people were in serious condition.
Representatives of the Russian Embassy in the Netherlands, said that among the dead citizens of the Russian Federation no. Whether the Russians in the crashed plane, diplomats have not yet been found.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
In Greece, in a one day strike by civil servants.
In Greece, on 25 February in a one day strike by civil servants, requiring the preservation of pension benefits, canceled last year's conservative government. Public hospitals only accept patients who require acute care, the national airline Olympic Airlines abolished about 70 flights, mostly local traffic, transmits Associated Press.
A strike organized by trade union ADEDY. The participants, doctors, teachers, employees of "ambulance" and tax that have been at the center of Athens, chanting "Hands off our pensions."
Air traffic disrupted for three hours, from ten am to one hour of the day local time, resulting in delays of flights.
In 2008 a law was passed to reform the pension system. It would increase the period of early retirement for civil servants and union pension funds with a profitable concern. These actions led to protests by workers, which in December 2008 led to riots.
A strike organized by trade union ADEDY. The participants, doctors, teachers, employees of "ambulance" and tax that have been at the center of Athens, chanting "Hands off our pensions."
Air traffic disrupted for three hours, from ten am to one hour of the day local time, resulting in delays of flights.
In 2008 a law was passed to reform the pension system. It would increase the period of early retirement for civil servants and union pension funds with a profitable concern. These actions led to protests by workers, which in December 2008 led to riots.
In Lebanon, released three suspects in the assassination of Premier Rafik Hariri.
SyuzhetyUbiystvo Rafig Hariri15.03.2006Gibel former Lebanese Prime Minister threatened by the international isolation of Syria
The Lebanese authorities released the three suspects in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, AFP reported on Wednesday, February 25.
Remember, in February 2005 as a result of a car bomb explosion in Beirut killed 23 people, including prime minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri.
Reported that released three of the seven suspects in a terrorist act. These are two citizens of Lebanon Aal Mahmoud (Mahmoud Aal) and Aal Ahmed (Ahmed Aal), as well as Syria, Ibrahim Dzharzhura citizen (Ibrahim Jarjura). They are suspected of involvement in the preparation of a crime, as well as hiding from the investigation of important information for the investigation of the attack.
According to the AFP, 1 March 2009 in The Hague will begin the work of the International Tribunal to investigate Hariri's murder. Recall, in Lebanon, has been widely disseminated version that the assassination of prime minister faces the Syrian secret services. Damascus has repeatedly denied such allegations in his address.
The Lebanese authorities released the three suspects in the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, AFP reported on Wednesday, February 25.
Remember, in February 2005 as a result of a car bomb explosion in Beirut killed 23 people, including prime minister of Lebanon Rafik Hariri.
Reported that released three of the seven suspects in a terrorist act. These are two citizens of Lebanon Aal Mahmoud (Mahmoud Aal) and Aal Ahmed (Ahmed Aal), as well as Syria, Ibrahim Dzharzhura citizen (Ibrahim Jarjura). They are suspected of involvement in the preparation of a crime, as well as hiding from the investigation of important information for the investigation of the attack.
According to the AFP, 1 March 2009 in The Hague will begin the work of the International Tribunal to investigate Hariri's murder. Recall, in Lebanon, has been widely disseminated version that the assassination of prime minister faces the Syrian secret services. Damascus has repeatedly denied such allegations in his address.
Passengers crashed Boeing told about the crash.
FotogalereiKrushenie Boeing in Amsterdame25.02.2009Fotografii and video from the sobytiyPassazhiry survivors in the crash Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the Netherlands, told reporters the circumstances of the collapse of the aircraft. In an interview with Turkish television NTV survivors said the plane, being 600 meters from the ground, began to lose altitude rapidly.
Passengers said that the landing was normal, but then if the plane "failed" and fell. The blow fell on the rear passenger compartment, said The Guardian.
Airliner of Turkish Airlines crashed in a field near Amsterdam Schiphol airport the morning of 25 February. As a result of the incident were killed 9 people, about 50 were injured. Note that the first reports from the scene claimed that the victims of the disaster there.
Eyewitnesses described the incident earlier Dutch journalists that the tail of the plane before the collapse "a failure". After that, the liner dropped in a field between the A9 highway and the airport. When you crash Boeing collapsed into three parts.
Passengers said that the landing was normal, but then if the plane "failed" and fell. The blow fell on the rear passenger compartment, said The Guardian.
Airliner of Turkish Airlines crashed in a field near Amsterdam Schiphol airport the morning of 25 February. As a result of the incident were killed 9 people, about 50 were injured. Note that the first reports from the scene claimed that the victims of the disaster there.
Eyewitnesses described the incident earlier Dutch journalists that the tail of the plane before the collapse "a failure". After that, the liner dropped in a field between the A9 highway and the airport. When you crash Boeing collapsed into three parts.
At the heart of Beijing's three staged self-immolation.
Three people staged self-immolation in Beijing, near Tiananmen Square, reports Xinhua.
According to reports, three men got into a car and set fire to himself about 10:00 Moscow time. According to official figures, two of them were hospitalized, their life is not threatened. Eyewitnesses say that the third Chinese took to the police.
According to the authorities in Beijing, which transmits AFP, people who have attempted self-immolation did so in protest. Three men allegedly arrived in the Chinese capital to lodge a complaint or motion, but about what - did not specify.
In doing so, the correspondent said, in the field events, transfers, which, according to some eyewitnesses, set fire to themselves to the members of the sect "Falun Gong", which was banned in China 10 years ago. Members of the sect have staged self-immolation in protest of making it to the list of proscribed organizations.
According to reports, three men got into a car and set fire to himself about 10:00 Moscow time. According to official figures, two of them were hospitalized, their life is not threatened. Eyewitnesses say that the third Chinese took to the police.
According to the authorities in Beijing, which transmits AFP, people who have attempted self-immolation did so in protest. Three men allegedly arrived in the Chinese capital to lodge a complaint or motion, but about what - did not specify.
In doing so, the correspondent said, in the field events, transfers, which, according to some eyewitnesses, set fire to themselves to the members of the sect "Falun Gong", which was banned in China 10 years ago. Members of the sect have staged self-immolation in protest of making it to the list of proscribed organizations.
In the crash of Turkish aircraft, no one died.
As a result of the disaster Boeing Turkish Airlines at Amsterdam airport, no one died. According to the newspaper Hurriyet, said Minister of Transport of Turkey Binali Yildirim (Binali Yildirim).
He reiterated that with the crashed ship evacuated 80 passengers. The airline said that on board were 135 passengers and eight crew members, sends Sky News. Previously reported one dead and 20 wounded.
Meanwhile, newspaper De Telegraaf, citing its sources reported seven deaths. According to these data, 25 people were seriously injured and 60 - the lungs. The publication notes that this information has not been formally confirmed.
Airlines Boeing 737-800 Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam. He fell in a field near the international airport Schiphol and split into three parts. Information on the exact number of victims specified.
One passenger liner told Turkish television that before boarding the plane got into a zone of severe turbulence, reports RIA Novosti. According to him, the number of injuries to 40 people, many fractures of the hands and feet.
The reasons for the disaster is not yet known. Yildirim said that the airliner last renovation took place 22 December 2008.
According to witnesses, it seemed that the plane was trying to get onto a high-speed highway that runs next to the airport. The airliner fell in a field about a hundred meters from the highway, not dotyanuv polkilometra to the runway.
He reiterated that with the crashed ship evacuated 80 passengers. The airline said that on board were 135 passengers and eight crew members, sends Sky News. Previously reported one dead and 20 wounded.
Meanwhile, newspaper De Telegraaf, citing its sources reported seven deaths. According to these data, 25 people were seriously injured and 60 - the lungs. The publication notes that this information has not been formally confirmed.
Airlines Boeing 737-800 Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Amsterdam. He fell in a field near the international airport Schiphol and split into three parts. Information on the exact number of victims specified.
One passenger liner told Turkish television that before boarding the plane got into a zone of severe turbulence, reports RIA Novosti. According to him, the number of injuries to 40 people, many fractures of the hands and feet.
The reasons for the disaster is not yet known. Yildirim said that the airliner last renovation took place 22 December 2008.
According to witnesses, it seemed that the plane was trying to get onto a high-speed highway that runs next to the airport. The airliner fell in a field about a hundred meters from the highway, not dotyanuv polkilometra to the runway.
Romanian nuclear plant, an explosion occurred.
Bucharest at the factory, specialized in nuclear, biological and chemical research, 23 February, an explosion occurred, the Associated Press, citing the Ministry of Defense of Romania.
According to the Defense Ministry, the explosion killed one man - 37-year-old expert on explosives Mihai Viorel Octavian (Octavian Viorel Mihai).
According to the Ministry of Florina Zhiby (Florin Jiba), the people of the danger does not threaten.
According to the Defense Ministry, the explosion killed one man - 37-year-old expert on explosives Mihai Viorel Octavian (Octavian Viorel Mihai).
According to the Ministry of Florina Zhiby (Florin Jiba), the people of the danger does not threaten.
During a riot in the Bangladesh border guards killed 20 people.
At least 20 people were killed during the revolt of Bangladeshi border guards have seized the headquarters of his militia in the capital, Dhaka. That was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the local TV channels, which lead to the police. At the same time, Western news agencies are aware of only one killed.
According to the Russian agency, the morning of February 25, headquarters of its troops seized 300-400 of ordinary members of "shooters Bangladesh" (Bangladesh Rifles). At that time, their commanders gathered there on a conference call. Revolt require increasing the salaries of border guards.
The army cordoned off the complex of buildings, captured by border guards, and tries to take it by storm. There is a firefight in the area of the incident in the sky up clouds of smoke. Among the dead, apparently a lot of civilians caught up in the spot shooting. According to Interfax, which refers to the local press, you can hear mine.
As reported "Interfax" Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh Said Zabitov, Russian citizens as a result of these riots were not injured. According to him, the protection of the Russian Embassy in Dhaka strengthened.
As explained said that the conflict ranks "Bangladeshi shooters" with his leadership of brewing a long time because of the large difference in the payroll of the between junior and senior officers. In addition, leadership positions in the paramilitary border guards, according to usual practice, were only from the army.
Prior to these events, headquarters visited the border, Prime Minister Hasina Vazed. According to the Associated Press, she called "Bangladeshi shooters" to be more disciplined. February 24, the country began to celebrate "Week of Bangladeshi shooters."
According to the Russian agency, the morning of February 25, headquarters of its troops seized 300-400 of ordinary members of "shooters Bangladesh" (Bangladesh Rifles). At that time, their commanders gathered there on a conference call. Revolt require increasing the salaries of border guards.
The army cordoned off the complex of buildings, captured by border guards, and tries to take it by storm. There is a firefight in the area of the incident in the sky up clouds of smoke. Among the dead, apparently a lot of civilians caught up in the spot shooting. According to Interfax, which refers to the local press, you can hear mine.
As reported "Interfax" Counselor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bangladesh Said Zabitov, Russian citizens as a result of these riots were not injured. According to him, the protection of the Russian Embassy in Dhaka strengthened.
As explained said that the conflict ranks "Bangladeshi shooters" with his leadership of brewing a long time because of the large difference in the payroll of the between junior and senior officers. In addition, leadership positions in the paramilitary border guards, according to usual practice, were only from the army.
Prior to these events, headquarters visited the border, Prime Minister Hasina Vazed. According to the Associated Press, she called "Bangladeshi shooters" to be more disciplined. February 24, the country began to celebrate "Week of Bangladeshi shooters."
The head of Rosatom announced the completion of the first Iranian nuclear power plant.
SyuzhetyYaderny revolt Irana20.02.2009Iran accumulated uranium for nuclear bombuZaversheno construction of the first Iranian nuclear power plant in Bushehr. According to the agency AFP, said the head of Rosatom Sergei Kiriyenko, is to visit Iran. According to him, is now starting stage of acceptance, which is a set of complex procedures.
According to the Associated Press, at the start tests.
Earlier, Kiriyenko explained that the tests involve loading of fuel into the reactor simulation cassettes, ITAR-TASS. The head of Rosatom added that after the test reactor will be loaded hydraulic testing and verification of other systems.
The Bushehr nuclear power plant was built with the Russian company Atomstroiexport. Her representatives explained that the loading of the reactor simulation will allow a cluster to test his willingness to physical commissioning.
Previously, it was reported that in December 2007 began the supply of nuclear fuel from Russia to Iran for use in Busherskoy accident. The spent fuel will be returned back to Russia.
The international community led by the United States have expressed fears that Iran is using low-enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. Iranian authorities say that all the work in the nuclear field is limited to ensure the country's energy needs.
According to the Associated Press, at the start tests.
Earlier, Kiriyenko explained that the tests involve loading of fuel into the reactor simulation cassettes, ITAR-TASS. The head of Rosatom added that after the test reactor will be loaded hydraulic testing and verification of other systems.
The Bushehr nuclear power plant was built with the Russian company Atomstroiexport. Her representatives explained that the loading of the reactor simulation will allow a cluster to test his willingness to physical commissioning.
Previously, it was reported that in December 2007 began the supply of nuclear fuel from Russia to Iran for use in Busherskoy accident. The spent fuel will be returned back to Russia.
The international community led by the United States have expressed fears that Iran is using low-enriched uranium for nuclear weapons. Iranian authorities say that all the work in the nuclear field is limited to ensure the country's energy needs.
In London, will open the monument to the Queen Mother.
At the heart of London on 24 February will be open late monument to Queen Elizabeth, the mother of Elizabeth II. That was reported by BBC News.
The bronze statue of the sculptor Philip Jackson portrays the Queen Mother at the age of about 50 years. Elizabeth died in 2002, when she was 101 years. The bronze relief next to the statue will talk about her life.
A monument to the Queen Mother, as it is called in Britain, is located near the monument to her husband, King George VI, who took the throne in the years 1936-1952. He was the last emperor of India and the King of Ireland. The ceremony will be attended by Elizabeth II, Prince of Wales Charles, Prince Harry and William.
The bronze statue of the sculptor Philip Jackson portrays the Queen Mother at the age of about 50 years. Elizabeth died in 2002, when she was 101 years. The bronze relief next to the statue will talk about her life.
A monument to the Queen Mother, as it is called in Britain, is located near the monument to her husband, King George VI, who took the throne in the years 1936-1952. He was the last emperor of India and the King of Ireland. The ceremony will be attended by Elizabeth II, Prince of Wales Charles, Prince Harry and William.
Greek air traffic controllers went on strike.
State Greek airline Olympic Airlines announced the lifting of a few dozen flights scheduled for February 25, reported AFP. The flights canceled due to air strikes.
The company representatives said that forced to cancel 68 domestic flights and four international move.
A three-stop work of air traffic controllers will take place in the daily protests obyavlennnoy one of the largest Greek union - the organization ADEDY.
In strikes across the country will participate, doctors, social workers, teachers and employees of the banking sector. Strikers demand higher wages and social protection.
The company representatives said that forced to cancel 68 domestic flights and four international move.
A three-stop work of air traffic controllers will take place in the daily protests obyavlennnoy one of the largest Greek union - the organization ADEDY.
In strikes across the country will participate, doctors, social workers, teachers and employees of the banking sector. Strikers demand higher wages and social protection.
Iraqi police killed four American soldiers.
  In the northern Iraqi city of Mosul shot dead by police four American soldiers and their Iraqi interpreter, the 24 February AFP.
The soldiers were killed, after visiting the headquarters of the Iraqi police. Two police officers opened fire on the Americans and then fled from the scene.
The last case before the Iraqi attack on the power the U.S. Army soldiers took place in Mosul on Nov. 12, 2008. Then the Iraqi soldier killed two Americans and suicide.
The soldiers were killed, after visiting the headquarters of the Iraqi police. Two police officers opened fire on the Americans and then fled from the scene.
The last case before the Iraqi attack on the power the U.S. Army soldiers took place in Mosul on Nov. 12, 2008. Then the Iraqi soldier killed two Americans and suicide.
Cyna late President of Guinea, was arrested for drug trafficking.
Son of the late dictator Senior Guinea Lansana Conte on Tuesday, was arrested on charges of drug trafficking, reported AFP on 24 February.
Ousmane Conte (Ousmane Conte) was arrested at his home Tuesday and taken to a military camp Alpha Yaaya Dyallo. According to available information, the arrest of Ousmane Conté was made after he gave the alleged accomplices, whom police arrested another on Monday.
Lansana Conte, who ruled Guinea for 24 years, died on 23 December 2008. Immediately after the country took place in a military coup, in which the country was headed by Captain Dadi Moussa Camara, directed putschists. The Prime Minister of Guinea, Ahmed Tidiane Soir, along with several other high-ranking officials subject to the requirement and the junta in exchange for guarantees of personal safety relinquished his powers.
In connection with the coup, Guinea has been excluded from the African Union, but the putschists have promised to hold democratic elections in the country in 2010.
Ousmane Conte (Ousmane Conte) was arrested at his home Tuesday and taken to a military camp Alpha Yaaya Dyallo. According to available information, the arrest of Ousmane Conté was made after he gave the alleged accomplices, whom police arrested another on Monday.
Lansana Conte, who ruled Guinea for 24 years, died on 23 December 2008. Immediately after the country took place in a military coup, in which the country was headed by Captain Dadi Moussa Camara, directed putschists. The Prime Minister of Guinea, Ahmed Tidiane Soir, along with several other high-ranking officials subject to the requirement and the junta in exchange for guarantees of personal safety relinquished his powers.
In connection with the coup, Guinea has been excluded from the African Union, but the putschists have promised to hold democratic elections in the country in 2010.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ehud Olmert has dismissed the chief negotiator for the truce with Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, on Feb. 23 dismissed the chief negotiator for a truce with Hamas Amos Gilad (Amos Gilad) for the fact that Gilad has publicly criticized the government's actions in negotiating with the Palestinians, passes Associated Press.
In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ma'ariv Gilad, in particular, expressed its disagreement with the position of Olmert, who refused to open the crossings on the border with the Gaza Strip and lift the economic blockade until Hamas controls the sector does not absolve the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, kidnapped militants in 2006.
For its part, Hamas has repeatedly stated that it was opening an indispensable condition for the CPR and the truce is not going to link this issue with the release of Gilad Shalit.
The mere truce, which takes place with the active mediation of Egypt, to consolidate the ceasefire agreement reached in January 2009 after the Israeli operation "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip. It remains unknown how Gilad resignation will affect the negotiations.
According to observers, for the remaining weeks in office, Ehud Olmert will try to reach a truce with Hamas, moreover, that the future prime Benjamin Netanyahu made it clear earlier that it intends to tighten policies regarding Hamas. In particular, Netaniagu said that "Operation Cast lead, lasted 22 days in Gaza, ended too soon.
Expected to take place, Amos Gilad, one of the closest advisers Ehud Olmert Tourgeman Shalom (Shalom Turgeman). Regarding the release of Gilad Shalit, according to unconfirmed until data from the Israeli Defense Ministry, the talks chaired by deckle Ofer (Ofer Dekel), which was previously able to enter into an agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon to exchange prisoners of war.
Pirates attacked a Russian tanker off the coast of Nigeria.
Russian tanker Khatanga, carrying oil, was attacked by pirates at 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) from the coast of Nigeria. Seamen managed to escape from the pirates themselves, as a result of the attack no one was hurt. This RIA Novosti reported in the company's owner "Khatanga" Murmansk Shipping Company. "
According to refined data, attacked a Russian tanker pirates moved to the fishing vessel and a time to move on a slight distance from Khatanga. Soon the crew of the fishing vessel suddenly changed course and went to the rapprochement with the tanker, to the requests of the Russian seamen pirates did not respond. After that the crew "Khatanga" included floodlights, alarm was declared.
Five pirates opened fire on a tanker of firearms. After the shelling began "Khatanga," the captain ordered the Seamen's a tanker to hide in the engine room. The pursuit lasted nearly an hour, as a result of tanker managed to escape prosecution.
According to refined data, attacked a Russian tanker pirates moved to the fishing vessel and a time to move on a slight distance from Khatanga. Soon the crew of the fishing vessel suddenly changed course and went to the rapprochement with the tanker, to the requests of the Russian seamen pirates did not respond. After that the crew "Khatanga" included floodlights, alarm was declared.
Five pirates opened fire on a tanker of firearms. After the shelling began "Khatanga," the captain ordered the Seamen's a tanker to hide in the engine room. The pursuit lasted nearly an hour, as a result of tanker managed to escape prosecution.
UAE purchase of weapons by nearly $ 700 million.
On the passing of Abu Dhabi, the largest regional exhibition IDEX arms United Arab Emirates signed a contract for a total amount of 692 million dollars, transfer agency AFP.
In addition, according to the Ministry of Defense of the UAE, negotiations on a further two contracts amounting to 128 million dollars.
Most of the contracts were signed with local enterprises. So shipbuilding company from Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Ship Building has received two major orders for 12 ships and repair an additional 12 ships.
UAE also signed two contracts with the French group Thales Communication for the supply of communications systems for SOTAS in the UAE armed with tanks of French "Leclerc".
Negotiations with Boeing for the delivery of spare parts for helicopters Chinuk, as well as for training flight crews. The total contract could reach 102 million dollars.
For their part, representatives of Lockheed Martin said hope to put in the UAE before the end of 2009, about 12 military transport aircraft C-130J for the modernization of the outdated fleet.
British police fight bespilotnikami.
British police is considering the possibility of widespread use to monitor the situation on the streets and the movement of suspected drones - Dronov. This, according to The Daily Telegraph, says the report prepared by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
As the advantages of using Dronov for patrolling and surveillance of criminals called the fact that this method allows us not at imminent risk of the police. In addition, because of their small size bespilotniki consume little fuel, that distinguishes them from the police helicopters. Dron also move much quieter than helicopters.
However, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles can meet the response of the human rights organizations fear that the police had an opportunity to gather information about the private life of people. Previously, it was reported that the miniature unmanned helicopters, equipped with video cameras and night vision, should have been received by the British police in the summer of 2007.
Currently bespilotniki used in war zones. In particular, the information according to which the CIA used such devices for the exploration in the north-western Pakistan, and to inflict a shock to al-Qaida and the Taliban. Unmanned aerial vehicles used by Israel during "Operation Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip. USA with the help of such devices intend to patrol the border with Canada. In Russia bespilotnik developed, which could lead to the goal of missiles Iskander. In the Moscow area through bespilotnikov search for illegal migrants.
As the advantages of using Dronov for patrolling and surveillance of criminals called the fact that this method allows us not at imminent risk of the police. In addition, because of their small size bespilotniki consume little fuel, that distinguishes them from the police helicopters. Dron also move much quieter than helicopters.
However, the use of unmanned aerial vehicles can meet the response of the human rights organizations fear that the police had an opportunity to gather information about the private life of people. Previously, it was reported that the miniature unmanned helicopters, equipped with video cameras and night vision, should have been received by the British police in the summer of 2007.
Currently bespilotniki used in war zones. In particular, the information according to which the CIA used such devices for the exploration in the north-western Pakistan, and to inflict a shock to al-Qaida and the Taliban. Unmanned aerial vehicles used by Israel during "Operation Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip. USA with the help of such devices intend to patrol the border with Canada. In Russia bespilotnik developed, which could lead to the goal of missiles Iskander. In the Moscow area through bespilotnikov search for illegal migrants.
Basque terrorists detonated a bomb at the office of the Socialists.
In the Spanish province of the Basque Country militia group ETA detonated a bomb at the office of the Basque Socialist Party agency EFE reported on Monday, 23 February.
The explosion occurred in the three hours of the morning in the town nurse, located in the north. There were no casualties. For two hours before the explosion to the police an anonymous phone call and informed about the forthcoming explosion. The caller said that represent ETA.
Remember, March 1, 2009 in Spain, held the regional parliamentary elections. February 18, Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón banned the political activities of the two radical Basque party Democracy 3 000 000 "and" Askatasuna. The ban will last for three years. The Spanish media did not rule out that the bombing was a retaliation by terrorists.
The terrorist group ETA (at euskere, Basque language - "Homeland and Freedom) in 1959 led the fight for full independence of the Basque Country from Spain. Typically, the organization warned the police about the time and place for the next explosion. Nevertheless, the victims of ETA were more than 800 people.
The explosion occurred in the three hours of the morning in the town nurse, located in the north. There were no casualties. For two hours before the explosion to the police an anonymous phone call and informed about the forthcoming explosion. The caller said that represent ETA.
Remember, March 1, 2009 in Spain, held the regional parliamentary elections. February 18, Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón banned the political activities of the two radical Basque party Democracy 3 000 000 "and" Askatasuna. The ban will last for three years. The Spanish media did not rule out that the bombing was a retaliation by terrorists.
The terrorist group ETA (at euskere, Basque language - "Homeland and Freedom) in 1959 led the fight for full independence of the Basque Country from Spain. Typically, the organization warned the police about the time and place for the next explosion. Nevertheless, the victims of ETA were more than 800 people.
The authorities of the EU promised to control the financial markets.
KommentariiObo all thinking about chem16.02.2009Vstrecha group G7 has been bezrezultatnoyLidery European countries agreed to strengthen regulation of financial markets. Among the objects that will be placed under greater control of public authorities, and will include hedge funds, reports BBC News.
 At a meeting in Berlin on a preliminary G-20 summit to be held in April in London, the leaders of EU states have called for sanctions to punish countries and tax havens that refuse to cooperate in the financial sector. The list will be called the EU over the next few weeks, writes The Financial Times.
As the British edition, this decision is a victory for France and Germany, which has long insisted on strengthening the regulation of the financial sector. The main opponent of such measures is the United Kingdom, where the significant part of the global hedge fund industry.
In addition, leaders have condemned the existing system of remuneration in the financial sector. In particular, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that a "do not intend to tolerate the present system of compensation for bankers and traders."
The parties differed in opinion with regard to the maintenance of national industry. In particular, the European Commission expressed concern over attempts by France and Spain to provide assistance to its automotive industry. Protectionism in economic policy also condemned British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Recall, previously the largest group of developed nations of the world G-7 called for "urgent reform of global financial system since the global crisis had demonstrated its" fundamental weakness ". To criticize the existing order of world finance leaders have repeatedly spoken of European countries, particularly France, Germany and Russia.
 At a meeting in Berlin on a preliminary G-20 summit to be held in April in London, the leaders of EU states have called for sanctions to punish countries and tax havens that refuse to cooperate in the financial sector. The list will be called the EU over the next few weeks, writes The Financial Times.
As the British edition, this decision is a victory for France and Germany, which has long insisted on strengthening the regulation of the financial sector. The main opponent of such measures is the United Kingdom, where the significant part of the global hedge fund industry.
In addition, leaders have condemned the existing system of remuneration in the financial sector. In particular, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that a "do not intend to tolerate the present system of compensation for bankers and traders."
The parties differed in opinion with regard to the maintenance of national industry. In particular, the European Commission expressed concern over attempts by France and Spain to provide assistance to its automotive industry. Protectionism in economic policy also condemned British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Recall, previously the largest group of developed nations of the world G-7 called for "urgent reform of global financial system since the global crisis had demonstrated its" fundamental weakness ". To criticize the existing order of world finance leaders have repeatedly spoken of European countries, particularly France, Germany and Russia.
Norway will send an expedition to find the plane Amundsen.
The Navy of Norway on Monday, February 23, announced the launch of the expedition to find the wreckage of the plane of Norwegian polar explorer Amundsen Rualya, reported AFP. Start the expedition was appointed in August 2009.
At the disposal of researchers will be provided to ship the Navy, Coast Guard ship, echo sounding devices the remote controlled device to dive under the ice. The expedition will be working in the Barents Sea to the north-west of Bear Island where the plane crashed Amundsen. Area searches will be 36 nautical miles (about 57 kilometers). Place a future expedition was selected staff Norwegian Aviation Museum, which tried to find the wreckage of the plane Amundsen five years ago. Then the expedition was aborted due to bad weather conditions.
Last expedition Rualya Amundsen took place in 1928. Amundsen and another five went in search of polar Arctic explorer Umberto Nobile, whose airship crashed on the Barents Sea. July 18, 1928 radio aircraft Latham-47, which flew Amundsen and his satellites, reported that heavy fog around the car and asked the radio bearing. After this connection was interrupted. After a month and a half was found float "Latham-47", but other remnants of the expedition have been found. Nobile and his companions were safely rescued five days after the disappearance of the Amundsen.
Rual Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole. It happened Dec. 14, 1911.
At the disposal of researchers will be provided to ship the Navy, Coast Guard ship, echo sounding devices the remote controlled device to dive under the ice. The expedition will be working in the Barents Sea to the north-west of Bear Island where the plane crashed Amundsen. Area searches will be 36 nautical miles (about 57 kilometers). Place a future expedition was selected staff Norwegian Aviation Museum, which tried to find the wreckage of the plane Amundsen five years ago. Then the expedition was aborted due to bad weather conditions.
Last expedition Rualya Amundsen took place in 1928. Amundsen and another five went in search of polar Arctic explorer Umberto Nobile, whose airship crashed on the Barents Sea. July 18, 1928 radio aircraft Latham-47, which flew Amundsen and his satellites, reported that heavy fog around the car and asked the radio bearing. After this connection was interrupted. After a month and a half was found float "Latham-47", but other remnants of the expedition have been found. Nobile and his companions were safely rescued five days after the disappearance of the Amundsen.
Rual Amundsen became the first person to reach the South Pole. It happened Dec. 14, 1911.
Because of the crisis were not the work of 325 thousand financiers.
At least 325 thousand of the financial sector remained out of work because of the crisis, starting in August 2007. This is illustrated by the International Labor Organization (ILO), reports AFP.
According to the ILO, some 130 thousand people, ie 40 per cent of the total number of unemployed in the financial sector for all this time, lost their jobs during the period October 2008-th - the middle of February 2009. In doing so, the total number of employees in this segment of the economy, according to ILO estimates, now exceeds 20 million.
The ILO notes that, given the ongoing crisis, banks, insurance companies and investment funds expects a further reduction in staff. While most of the mass dismissals stated, inter alia, in U.S. bank Citigroup. In mid-November last year, Citigroup announced a forthcoming dismissal of 50 thousand.
Previously, the ILO issued a forecast that because of the crisis only in Asia, 23 million people will become unemployed in the current year, and more than 140 million - would be below the poverty line. According to the European Commission in 2009, work will lose 3.5 million Europeans. According to the British Center for Economic and Business Research, before the end of the year without work will remain around 800 thousand people.
According to the ILO, some 130 thousand people, ie 40 per cent of the total number of unemployed in the financial sector for all this time, lost their jobs during the period October 2008-th - the middle of February 2009. In doing so, the total number of employees in this segment of the economy, according to ILO estimates, now exceeds 20 million.
The ILO notes that, given the ongoing crisis, banks, insurance companies and investment funds expects a further reduction in staff. While most of the mass dismissals stated, inter alia, in U.S. bank Citigroup. In mid-November last year, Citigroup announced a forthcoming dismissal of 50 thousand.
Previously, the ILO issued a forecast that because of the crisis only in Asia, 23 million people will become unemployed in the current year, and more than 140 million - would be below the poverty line. According to the European Commission in 2009, work will lose 3.5 million Europeans. According to the British Center for Economic and Business Research, before the end of the year without work will remain around 800 thousand people.
Last British Guantanamo Bay prisoner accused the MI-5 in the betrayal.
KommentariiTransatlantichesky futbol07.02.2009Vashington London and delayed the trial of inconvenient Guantanamo prisoner Binyam Mohamed, released from the U.S. Guantanamo Bay prison, after his return to Britain has accused British intelligence MI-5 in the betrayal, says The Times.
In addition, Mohamed reiterated that at the time of the conclusion - in Pakistan, Morocco and Guantanamo - he was subjected to torture authorized by the United States. According to him, the most difficult time for all seven years in prison for him is that people who were tortured and interrogated him, and the information received from MI-5.
"In Pakistan, I met with British intelligence. I opened them, but those people that had all of my hope for salvation, have been linked to my tormentors," - the statement of Mohamed, who extended his lawyers.
According to AFP, immediately after arrival in the UK Binyama Mohamed detained by the police. Meanwhile, he was not arrested. According to the police against him under investigation.
Mohamed was born in Ethiopia. In mid-1990's he received asylum in Britain. In April 2002 he was arrested in Pakistan, where he had held for four months. According to his lawyers where he was tortured by Pakistani intelligence agents in the presence of MI-5.
In July 2002, the CIA's board, he was taken to Morocco and, according to the lawyers again subjected to torture. In September 2004, he was in Guantanamo Bay, where he was accused of terrorism training camps of al-Qaida in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as plans to detonate a "dirty bomb" in the United States.
Later he was acquitted of all charges.
In addition, Mohamed reiterated that at the time of the conclusion - in Pakistan, Morocco and Guantanamo - he was subjected to torture authorized by the United States. According to him, the most difficult time for all seven years in prison for him is that people who were tortured and interrogated him, and the information received from MI-5.
"In Pakistan, I met with British intelligence. I opened them, but those people that had all of my hope for salvation, have been linked to my tormentors," - the statement of Mohamed, who extended his lawyers.
According to AFP, immediately after arrival in the UK Binyama Mohamed detained by the police. Meanwhile, he was not arrested. According to the police against him under investigation.
Mohamed was born in Ethiopia. In mid-1990's he received asylum in Britain. In April 2002 he was arrested in Pakistan, where he had held for four months. According to his lawyers where he was tortured by Pakistani intelligence agents in the presence of MI-5.
In July 2002, the CIA's board, he was taken to Morocco and, according to the lawyers again subjected to torture. In September 2004, he was in Guantanamo Bay, where he was accused of terrorism training camps of al-Qaida in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as plans to detonate a "dirty bomb" in the United States.
Later he was acquitted of all charges.
In Austria, a comedy show about the life of a maniac Frittslya.
SyuzhetyManyak of Amshtettena09.02.2009Imuschestvo Frittslya rasprodadut for dolgiTeatralny director Hubert Kramar (Hubert Kramar) set in Vienna comedy show based on the life of 73-year-old Joseph Frittslya accused of forcibly content locked up within 24 years of his youngest daughter Elizabeth Frittsl, over which he had committed the violence. Reported The Guardian.
Many Austrians call barring setting. The theater, which will take place showing, was attacked by vandals, posters Performance thwarted by walls, Kramar constantly receives threatening letters. As a result of public protests, the original name of "Pensioner Frittsel - bricks from the basement" was changed to "Retired F..
In its justification for 60-year-old Hubert Kramar argues that performance is not "comedy about incest," and "satire on the media, which highlight the case Frittslya. "It created a media spectacle, and I just reacted to it" - said Kramar.
Premiere, which will be held on 23 February, will be strengthened to protect the clothes police. All tickets for the show sold out.
Hubert Kramar known in the theatrical environment of Austria for its provocative actions. In 2000, in protest against joining the government right-wing radicals from the party "Freedom", he came to Vienna ball wearing under Adolf Hitler. The most famous role Kramar in cinematography - the role of SS officer in Steven Spielberg film "Schindler's List."
Many Austrians call barring setting. The theater, which will take place showing, was attacked by vandals, posters Performance thwarted by walls, Kramar constantly receives threatening letters. As a result of public protests, the original name of "Pensioner Frittsel - bricks from the basement" was changed to "Retired F..
In its justification for 60-year-old Hubert Kramar argues that performance is not "comedy about incest," and "satire on the media, which highlight the case Frittslya. "It created a media spectacle, and I just reacted to it" - said Kramar.
Premiere, which will be held on 23 February, will be strengthened to protect the clothes police. All tickets for the show sold out.
Hubert Kramar known in the theatrical environment of Austria for its provocative actions. In 2000, in protest against joining the government right-wing radicals from the party "Freedom", he came to Vienna ball wearing under Adolf Hitler. The most famous role Kramar in cinematography - the role of SS officer in Steven Spielberg film "Schindler's List."
Ex-President of Taiwan suspended prison hunger strike.
, Who is currently in prison Ex-Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian (Chen Shui-bian) to stop the hunger strike, which he announced on 20 February. Reported AFP.
Shui-bian completely abandoned meal and drank only water as a sign of protest against the proceedings initiated by, in his view, for political reasons, the current "prokitayskim" government of Taiwan. He stopped the hunger strike after being visited by her husband.
February 24, will continue hearing the case Shui-bien. He was suspected of money laundering, bribery, forgery, embezzlement of public funds. As highlighted in a communication agency, if it found guilty on all charges, he faces life imprisonment. His involvement in several crimes, as stated in the material the agency has already recognized the ten people, including his wife, son and snoha. Shui-bian earlier declared a hunger strike since his arrest in November 2008.
Shui-bian of Taiwan has served as president for two terms - from 2000 to 2008. The winner in the last presidential election, Ma Intszyu is a supporter of improving relations with China, while Shui-bian was opposed any concessions to Beijing.
Shui-bian completely abandoned meal and drank only water as a sign of protest against the proceedings initiated by, in his view, for political reasons, the current "prokitayskim" government of Taiwan. He stopped the hunger strike after being visited by her husband.
February 24, will continue hearing the case Shui-bien. He was suspected of money laundering, bribery, forgery, embezzlement of public funds. As highlighted in a communication agency, if it found guilty on all charges, he faces life imprisonment. His involvement in several crimes, as stated in the material the agency has already recognized the ten people, including his wife, son and snoha. Shui-bian earlier declared a hunger strike since his arrest in November 2008.
Shui-bian of Taiwan has served as president for two terms - from 2000 to 2008. The winner in the last presidential election, Ma Intszyu is a supporter of improving relations with China, while Shui-bian was opposed any concessions to Beijing.
Russia and Turkey in the European Union called the "Eastern Partnership".
EU has invited Russia and Turkey to participate in the "Eastern partnership" as an observer, reported AFP on 23 February.
"We do not want to repeat the same situation that the expansion of NATO: that is, when Russia was under the impression that it was surrounded on all sides," - said French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner following their meeting with colleagues in Brussels. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, on the initiative of Russian participation in the program made earlier Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The "Eastern partnership" aimed at developing cooperation between the European Union and six former Soviet republics - Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. In doing so, the inclusion of Belarus to the last moment it was in doubt.
Participation in the project does not include the possibility of EU membership, but a political and economic rapprochement. In particular, as an additional financial assistance in exchange for the democratic transformation of the six countries by 2013 will be allocated 350 million euros.
 Start project will be given on 7 May at the summit of the member countries in Prague.
"We do not want to repeat the same situation that the expansion of NATO: that is, when Russia was under the impression that it was surrounded on all sides," - said French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner following their meeting with colleagues in Brussels. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, on the initiative of Russian participation in the program made earlier Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The "Eastern partnership" aimed at developing cooperation between the European Union and six former Soviet republics - Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. In doing so, the inclusion of Belarus to the last moment it was in doubt.
Participation in the project does not include the possibility of EU membership, but a political and economic rapprochement. In particular, as an additional financial assistance in exchange for the democratic transformation of the six countries by 2013 will be allocated 350 million euros.
 Start project will be given on 7 May at the summit of the member countries in Prague.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Bangladeshi officials dismissed the poet for insulting the founder of the country.
In Bangladesh, a senior officer fired for insulting the slain, in 1975, the "founding father" of the country Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, reported AFP.
As written in 2006 verses Fazlul Karim Rahman called "dry flush", which in Bangladesh is synonymous with the word "worthless", "worthless". The present Government headed by the daughter of the deceased leader, Sheikh Hasina.
The independence of Bangladesh was proclaimed in 1971, then Mudzhibar Rahman, became prime minister. After his election in 1975 for the presidency, he was killed during a military coup. A formal evaluation of the historical Mudzhibara Rahman of Bangladesh in the formation of statehood in the future have changed, depending on the policy of the Government came to power.
In 2007, in a protracted political crisis of authority in Bangladesh has once again captured the military, which, in accordance with the schedule of the normalization of political life in December 2008 parliamentary elections. Convincing victory they won the party the Awami League, whose leader is the daughter of Mujibur Rahman.
As written in 2006 verses Fazlul Karim Rahman called "dry flush", which in Bangladesh is synonymous with the word "worthless", "worthless". The present Government headed by the daughter of the deceased leader, Sheikh Hasina.
The independence of Bangladesh was proclaimed in 1971, then Mudzhibar Rahman, became prime minister. After his election in 1975 for the presidency, he was killed during a military coup. A formal evaluation of the historical Mudzhibara Rahman of Bangladesh in the formation of statehood in the future have changed, depending on the policy of the Government came to power.
In 2007, in a protracted political crisis of authority in Bangladesh has once again captured the military, which, in accordance with the schedule of the normalization of political life in December 2008 parliamentary elections. Convincing victory they won the party the Awami League, whose leader is the daughter of Mujibur Rahman.
Eurotunnel resumed work in its entirety.
SyuzhetyPozhar in Evrotunnele20.01.2009Evrotunnel starting 10 fevralyaEvrotunnel February 23, fully resumed their work after the fire, which occurred in autumn 2008, transfer agency AFP. High-speed Eurostar trains are moving in the normal mode, as before the fire.
Repair work had been completed back to February 10. According to BBC News, they cost almost 90 million dollars.
The fact that the movement of trains in full, it was restored later in the leadership of Eurotunnel explained by changes in the schedule: put another route direct Ashford - Brussels.
Reported that the new route was opened back in 2008, but the opening was postponed because of the fire. Fire in the Eurotunnel occurred on 11 September.
Extinguishing the fire took 20 hours. Poisoning from smoke inhalation 14 people were wounded. September 13, 2008 Eurotunnel traffic was resumed, but in limited amounts.
British couple held for 40 days on the high seas.
Italian oil tanker rescued in the Atlantic Ocean, a British couple, terpevshuyu distress after breakage yachts, February 23, writes The Guardian. Men and women held in high seas, 40-year-old Stuart dney.51 Armstrong and 48-year-old Andrea Davidson tried to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a yacht. They went from Kapan Verde to Antigua. January 9, when they were nearly two thousand kilometers from the point of destination, they have jammed steering wheel, resulting in a yacht has become a swim in circles.
They tried to ask for help to rescue from the Coast Guard in the U.S., but they said that the British are too far from American shores. The Americans handed over the request for assistance to the crew of the tanker Indian Point. February 18, due to half rescue operation Armtrong and Davidson were on board sudna.1 March are due to arrive in Amsterdam. Armstrong said that at first they were not afraid because it was on board the yacht enough food and water. Nevertheless, according to his companion, they understood that remain intact during a storm just by luck.
They tried to ask for help to rescue from the Coast Guard in the U.S., but they said that the British are too far from American shores. The Americans handed over the request for assistance to the crew of the tanker Indian Point. February 18, due to half rescue operation Armtrong and Davidson were on board sudna.1 March are due to arrive in Amsterdam. Armstrong said that at first they were not afraid because it was on board the yacht enough food and water. Nevertheless, according to his companion, they understood that remain intact during a storm just by luck.
Frees 80 Fatah hamasovtsev to the talks in Cairo.
The government said the Palestinian Authority, which released 80 members of the Islamist movement Hamas. This "gesture of goodwill" associated with the negotiations between Hamas and the Fatah faction, which is set for Wednesday, February 25, and will be held in Cairo. About this newspaper Ha'aretz.
Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council from Hamas said that in his opinion, the release of 80 prisoners is not enough: now in prison in the West Bank, which Fatah controls, there are several hundred members of Hamas. Among them are like political prisoners, and those planted for their participation in hostilities.
Hamas, in turn, also keeps a few hundred members of Fatah in the prisons on the territory of the Gaza Strip. During a special IDF in the sector, several dozen of them were executed.
In Cairo arrive representatives of virtually all Palestinian factions. The aim of negotiations is to build a coalition government in a non-party basis. Talks between Fatah and Hamas to resolve the inter-were to be held in November 2008, but broke down due to Hamas's refusal. Recall supporters of Fatah were expelled from Gaza in June 2007.
Member of the Palestinian Legislative Council from Hamas said that in his opinion, the release of 80 prisoners is not enough: now in prison in the West Bank, which Fatah controls, there are several hundred members of Hamas. Among them are like political prisoners, and those planted for their participation in hostilities.
Hamas, in turn, also keeps a few hundred members of Fatah in the prisons on the territory of the Gaza Strip. During a special IDF in the sector, several dozen of them were executed.
In Cairo arrive representatives of virtually all Palestinian factions. The aim of negotiations is to build a coalition government in a non-party basis. Talks between Fatah and Hamas to resolve the inter-were to be held in November 2008, but broke down due to Hamas's refusal. Recall supporters of Fatah were expelled from Gaza in June 2007.
In India, a passenger train rammed a car from a wedding convoy.
To the east of India in a collision at level crossings of a wedding convoy vehicle and passenger trains killed at least 14 people including the bride, reports BBC News. The groom, who was in another car, remained alive.
The incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, some 300 kilometers west of the capital city of Orissa Bhubaneswar. Car c bride and her relatives, among whom were women and children, went to the railway crossing in the vicinity of a passenger express. After the collision, the car caught fire.
According to the publication, perturbed about 1000 local residents started a protest action in place of the disaster. They argued that the railway crossing gate was not closed down when approaching the composition.
According to agency Reuters, in a collision at railway crossings killed 15 people. Among the passenger trains is not affected, within a few hours of movement was restored.
BBC News said that on the same day in an accident in another unregulated rail crossing in Orissa killed three people. Information about the details of the incident were reported. In a railway accident on 13 February, when the rails equal opportunities 14 passenger train, in the same state killed 15 people.
The incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, some 300 kilometers west of the capital city of Orissa Bhubaneswar. Car c bride and her relatives, among whom were women and children, went to the railway crossing in the vicinity of a passenger express. After the collision, the car caught fire.
According to the publication, perturbed about 1000 local residents started a protest action in place of the disaster. They argued that the railway crossing gate was not closed down when approaching the composition.
According to agency Reuters, in a collision at railway crossings killed 15 people. Among the passenger trains is not affected, within a few hours of movement was restored.
BBC News said that on the same day in an accident in another unregulated rail crossing in Orissa killed three people. Information about the details of the incident were reported. In a railway accident on 13 February, when the rails equal opportunities 14 passenger train, in the same state killed 15 people.
Sri Lanka has rejected the offer of "Tamil Tigers" of the truce.
KommentariiVyigrat mir03.02.2009Armiya Sri Lanka almost won "Tamil Tigers," Department of Defense Sri Lanka, demanded that the militia movement, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam completely surrendered to the authorities. Thus, the Sri Lankan authorities have rejected the proposal by the separatists on a temporary cease-fire. Reported AFP.
The representative of Sri Lankan military said that the Government could not accept the truce with Tamil Tigers, "and that the rebels must first lay down their arms.
February 20, "Tamil Tigers attempted to attack in the capital city of Colombo. Two gunmen on light aircraft Zlin Z-143 were Czech-made bombs on the city to dismiss, and then were shot down. One of them crashed into the building tax, not the other flew to their goal - a military base at the international airport in Sri Lanka. As a result of terrorist attacks, two people died (according to some sources, one of them - a child), over 40 injured.
The attack took place in Colombo on a scale of the Sri Lankan army on the separatists, which resulted in the "tigers" have lost 98 per cent of the territory, which once controlled.
The struggle for an independent Tamil state in northern and north-eastern Sri Lanka was in 1972. During the confrontation "Tigers and the Sri Lankan authorities killed more than 70 thousand people.
The representative of Sri Lankan military said that the Government could not accept the truce with Tamil Tigers, "and that the rebels must first lay down their arms.
February 20, "Tamil Tigers attempted to attack in the capital city of Colombo. Two gunmen on light aircraft Zlin Z-143 were Czech-made bombs on the city to dismiss, and then were shot down. One of them crashed into the building tax, not the other flew to their goal - a military base at the international airport in Sri Lanka. As a result of terrorist attacks, two people died (according to some sources, one of them - a child), over 40 injured.
The attack took place in Colombo on a scale of the Sri Lankan army on the separatists, which resulted in the "tigers" have lost 98 per cent of the territory, which once controlled.
The struggle for an independent Tamil state in northern and north-eastern Sri Lanka was in 1972. During the confrontation "Tigers and the Sri Lankan authorities killed more than 70 thousand people.
The Iraqi authorities suspect the explosion to a deputy in parliament.
Law enforcement agencies in Iraq have issued a warrant for the arrest of the deputy local parliament, Mohammed Al-Daina (Mohammed al-Daini), suspected of organizing a series of attacks in the country, including - the explosion in the building of Parliament in 2007. This reports Reuters.
To ensure the legality of the arrest of Iraq's parliament had been sent the request to the request to deprive al-Daina immunity.
The reason to initiate an investigation with respect to the MP was the recognition of his bodyguards, who were detained earlier in the case. According to them, al-Daina decided to make the attack as revenge for the murder of 11 of his bodyguards. The MP appealed to the radical groups, ordering them to kill at least one hundred people - ten men for each deceased employee protection.
In addition, detainees told the guards deputy, in order to get inside the parliament building, the Executive used the pass attack al-Daina. Having passed this way in the building, suicide, and brought a bomb, they stressed.
Sam Al-Daina categorically rejected accusations of involvement in the attack. Commenting on the actions of the authorities, the deputy stated that they have every right to do what you want, but it also has the right to express their views on what is happening. He also condemned the detention of his guards, calling such actions illegal.
The explosion in the Iraqi parliament took place 12 April 2007. As a result of the terrorist attack killed one deputy, even at least 22 people were injured. Responsibility for the bombing have taken the armed factions led by Al-Qaeda. "
To ensure the legality of the arrest of Iraq's parliament had been sent the request to the request to deprive al-Daina immunity.
The reason to initiate an investigation with respect to the MP was the recognition of his bodyguards, who were detained earlier in the case. According to them, al-Daina decided to make the attack as revenge for the murder of 11 of his bodyguards. The MP appealed to the radical groups, ordering them to kill at least one hundred people - ten men for each deceased employee protection.
In addition, detainees told the guards deputy, in order to get inside the parliament building, the Executive used the pass attack al-Daina. Having passed this way in the building, suicide, and brought a bomb, they stressed.
Sam Al-Daina categorically rejected accusations of involvement in the attack. Commenting on the actions of the authorities, the deputy stated that they have every right to do what you want, but it also has the right to express their views on what is happening. He also condemned the detention of his guards, calling such actions illegal.
The explosion in the Iraqi parliament took place 12 April 2007. As a result of the terrorist attack killed one deputy, even at least 22 people were injured. Responsibility for the bombing have taken the armed factions led by Al-Qaeda. "
Arrested suspects in the terrorist attack in Cairo.
Egyptian police arrested three suspects in the bombing in Cairo, which killed a tourist from France and 25 people were injured, AFP reported on Monday, 23 February.
According to the agency, the arrests were made immediately after the evening of 22 February at the Cairo market, Khan al-Khalili, which is always a lot of tourists, an explosion occurred. The names of the detainees are not reported.
According to the agency, the arrests were made immediately after the evening of 22 February at the Cairo market, Khan al-Khalili, which is always a lot of tourists, an explosion occurred. The names of the detainees are not reported.
Greek ship hijacked by pirates.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo Somali13.02.2009Piraty released off the coast of the Japanese freighter sudnoPiraty took the Greek cargo ship off the coast of Somalia, said on Sunday, Reuters agency, referring the Greek authorities.
On board the ship "Saldanha", which was floating under the Maltese flag, was 22. We know that the ship was carrying coal and was distributed in Slovenia. Other details of what happened are not shown.
According to preliminary estimates at the beginning of 2009, in captivity at the pirates are about 15 ships. Attacks on civilian ships of different countries have begun to thicken the spring of 2008. To combat the criminals the UN Security Council authorized the foreign military ships entering the waters of the coast of Somalia. In the military operations to combat piracy, among others, are involved and the Russian ships of the Navy.
On board the ship "Saldanha", which was floating under the Maltese flag, was 22. We know that the ship was carrying coal and was distributed in Slovenia. Other details of what happened are not shown.
According to preliminary estimates at the beginning of 2009, in captivity at the pirates are about 15 ships. Attacks on civilian ships of different countries have begun to thicken the spring of 2008. To combat the criminals the UN Security Council authorized the foreign military ships entering the waters of the coast of Somalia. In the military operations to combat piracy, among others, are involved and the Russian ships of the Navy.
The most famous Greek prisoner again escaped by helicopter.
The most famous Greek criminal Vassilis Paleokostas, along with Alketom Ritsaem Albanian prisoners escaped from a Greek prison by helicopter, reports the Athens News Agency. For them, this is the second such escape in three years.
The inmates escaped from the prison, located near the city of Piraeus, 22 February. The helicopter hovered over the internal courtyard of the prison after a prisoner rope ladder. After the two criminals boarded, the helicopter immediately gained speed. Prison guards opened fire on him, but the helicopter managed to fly away.
In June 2006, Paleokostas and Ritsay fled away in the same way - the helicopter landed in the courtyard of the prison, took them, and then delivered to the cemetery, located nearby. Fugitives boarded a motorcycle and fled.
Later, the criminals managed to apprehend: Ritsaya - three months after the escape, Paleokostasa - in August 2008. According to police, the first operation was a brother Vasilisa Paleokostasa - Nicosia, who is currently detained.
The inmates escaped from the prison, located near the city of Piraeus, 22 February. The helicopter hovered over the internal courtyard of the prison after a prisoner rope ladder. After the two criminals boarded, the helicopter immediately gained speed. Prison guards opened fire on him, but the helicopter managed to fly away.
In June 2006, Paleokostas and Ritsay fled away in the same way - the helicopter landed in the courtyard of the prison, took them, and then delivered to the cemetery, located nearby. Fugitives boarded a motorcycle and fled.
Later, the criminals managed to apprehend: Ritsaya - three months after the escape, Paleokostasa - in August 2008. According to police, the first operation was a brother Vasilisa Paleokostasa - Nicosia, who is currently detained.
Colombia's secret service suspected of illegal surveillance of the president.
The Attorney General of Colombia, Mario Iguaran (Mario Iguaran) on Sunday launched a scan of the Administrative Department of Security (DAS). The reason for the inquiry in respect of DAS have been allegations that agents of illegally installed spying on some journalists, judges and opposition politicians, sends agency Associated Press.
Surveillance, among others, and has been President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe. According to the Minister of Internal Affairs Fabio Valencia, DAS agents established surveillance of the next several presidential advisers and his personal secretary.
For the first time about the illegal actions of DAS said one of the Colombian newspaper, in its publications, stating that in the last months of service agents illegally listened to telephone conversations of journalists, as well as view the Internet edition of the correspondence staff. On Sunday at the headquarters has been tested in order to identify evidence of illegal surveillance of journalists and dignitaries of State, but the results of the investigation has not yet been reported.
This is not the first scandal involved with the Colombian security services, said AP. Thus, the previous head of DAS, was dismissed from his post after the opposition Senator Gustavo Petro has provided evidence of illegal surveillance of him by the agents.
Surveillance, among others, and has been President of Colombia Alvaro Uribe. According to the Minister of Internal Affairs Fabio Valencia, DAS agents established surveillance of the next several presidential advisers and his personal secretary.
For the first time about the illegal actions of DAS said one of the Colombian newspaper, in its publications, stating that in the last months of service agents illegally listened to telephone conversations of journalists, as well as view the Internet edition of the correspondence staff. On Sunday at the headquarters has been tested in order to identify evidence of illegal surveillance of journalists and dignitaries of State, but the results of the investigation has not yet been reported.
This is not the first scandal involved with the Colombian security services, said AP. Thus, the previous head of DAS, was dismissed from his post after the opposition Senator Gustavo Petro has provided evidence of illegal surveillance of him by the agents.
Pakistani villagers vooruzhat rifles to fight militants.
The government of North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan have decided to give 30 thousand peasants rifles to fight militants of the Taliban and al-Qaeda ", reported Associated Press.
It is expected that farmers will be assisted by local police to patrol the village. However, the reaction from the military authorities of Pakistan on this initiative has not yet been received.
Manual Province promises that the issue of arms will be consulted with the police. Rifles will select, if you find that they are not used to fight terrorists and militants.
Earlier, a similar experiment was carried out by American soldiers in Iraq. In addition, U.S. officials are considering to introduce the practice of arming civilians in Afghanistan.
It is expected that farmers will be assisted by local police to patrol the village. However, the reaction from the military authorities of Pakistan on this initiative has not yet been received.
Manual Province promises that the issue of arms will be consulted with the police. Rifles will select, if you find that they are not used to fight terrorists and militants.
Earlier, a similar experiment was carried out by American soldiers in Iraq. In addition, U.S. officials are considering to introduce the practice of arming civilians in Afghanistan.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Under the Warsaw arrested a suspect in the assassination of Kadyrov's guards.
Poland arrested a Chechen, suspected of the murder of Umar Israilova - former security guard of President Ramzan Kadyrov in Chechnya, RIA Novosti reported with reference to the press service of the Warsaw police.
31-year-old Chechen Turpal Ali was arrested in a hotel on the outskirts of Warsaw. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Austrian police. As a special for his arrest was attended by several dozen officials, as well as members of the Bureau of the anti-terrorist operations.
Earlier, on suspicion of murder Israilova in Austria have arrested at least seven people - all of them came from Chechnya.
Israilov Umar was assassinated in Vienna on 13 January. Reported that the killers were two. In the past, Israilov a militia, but was freed under an amnesty and became a security guard Kadyrova. In 2006, Israilov left Chechnya in Europe and explained that Kadyrov has repeatedly authorized the alleged kidnapping. He later received political asylum in Austria.
Meanwhile, Austrian police said that the specific evidence that the murder was committed for political reasons, it did not have.
31-year-old Chechen Turpal Ali was arrested in a hotel on the outskirts of Warsaw. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Austrian police. As a special for his arrest was attended by several dozen officials, as well as members of the Bureau of the anti-terrorist operations.
Earlier, on suspicion of murder Israilova in Austria have arrested at least seven people - all of them came from Chechnya.
Israilov Umar was assassinated in Vienna on 13 January. Reported that the killers were two. In the past, Israilov a militia, but was freed under an amnesty and became a security guard Kadyrova. In 2006, Israilov left Chechnya in Europe and explained that Kadyrov has repeatedly authorized the alleged kidnapping. He later received political asylum in Austria.
Meanwhile, Austrian police said that the specific evidence that the murder was committed for political reasons, it did not have.
In Baghdad, the newly opened prison Abu Ghraib ".
In Baghdad, after the reconstruction under its new name -" Baghdad Central Prison "- opened the prison Abu Ghraib", AFP reported citing the Ministry of Justice, Iraq.
Prison completely renovated - it has a gym, computer room, modern medical equipment, as well as the new center hits. It created a special game room for children whose parents will conduct visits with prisoners.
According to the MOJ, the new prison is fully consistent with international standards and can take from 12 to 15 thousand prisoners.
"Abu Ghraib" was closed in 2006 but in February 2008 the Iraqi authorities to which the Americans handed over the prison, decided to open it again, because almost nowhere to contain prisoners.
Notorious Abu Ghraib "was in 2004, after it became known that American soldiers entered Iraq a year earlier, humiliated prisoners in the prison.
According to the AFP, during the reign of Saddam Hussein's prison was used as a center for torture.
Prison completely renovated - it has a gym, computer room, modern medical equipment, as well as the new center hits. It created a special game room for children whose parents will conduct visits with prisoners.
According to the MOJ, the new prison is fully consistent with international standards and can take from 12 to 15 thousand prisoners.
"Abu Ghraib" was closed in 2006 but in February 2008 the Iraqi authorities to which the Americans handed over the prison, decided to open it again, because almost nowhere to contain prisoners.
Notorious Abu Ghraib "was in 2004, after it became known that American soldiers entered Iraq a year earlier, humiliated prisoners in the prison.
According to the AFP, during the reign of Saddam Hussein's prison was used as a center for torture.
Human Rights Tribunal has awarded compensation to the ideologues of al-Qaida.
The European Court of Human Rights ordered the British authorities to pay a radical Islamic preacher Abu Katade (Abu Qatada), who is ambassador of al-Qaida in Europe ", 2500 pounds of compensation (about 3600 dollars), informs BBC News.
The judges felt that the contents of Abu Katady long in prison without trial under British law, only one on terrorism (Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act), a human rights violation. The court decision is final and not appealable.
The European Court of Human Rights ordered Britain to pay cash compensation in the amount from 1500 to 3400 pounds even ten persons, who after the attacks of September 11, 2001 were arrested and were in a British prison on suspicion of terrorism and links with Al Qaeda. "
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Abu Katada received refugee status in Britain in 1994. In 2002 he was arrested after police discovered in the apartments of the terrorists, staged the attacks of 11 September, videotapes of his sermons in which he urged Muslims to jihad. He was sent to London in Belmarsh high security prison, where he held the following three years.
He briefly came out to freedom, but in 2005 after a series of terrorist attacks in London was re-arrested on suspicion of aiding terrorists. In 2008, he was released on bail, but was again arrested after trying to leave the UK. Katada feared that the British government issued its Jordan, where he was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Found off the coast of Sardinia linkor the First World War.
French battleship "Danton", sunk by German submarine in 1917, found at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea south-west of the island of Sardinia. Finding was made during the survey the seabed for laying a gas pipeline between Algeria and Italy, reports BBC News.
As the representative of the company is conducting a study Noukins Rob (Rob Howkins), the ship is in excellent condition. Despite the fact that after the torpedo hit battleship turned, he stood directly in Kiel at a depth of about 1000 meters. In his words, the tools and equipment battleship perfectly preserved.
Previously, "Danton" could not be found because it was believed that he was a few miles from the place of actual flooding.
The ship, named after one of the leaders of the French Revolution, Jacques Danton, was founded in 1908 and entered service in 1911. During the First World War, in March 1917, on the way from Toulon in Corfu, he was attacked by a German submarine. On board the battleship was over 1000 people, 296 of them died.
Military historians note that after the explosion of a torpedo ship captain remained on the bridge, and no attempt to escape.
As the representative of the company is conducting a study Noukins Rob (Rob Howkins), the ship is in excellent condition. Despite the fact that after the torpedo hit battleship turned, he stood directly in Kiel at a depth of about 1000 meters. In his words, the tools and equipment battleship perfectly preserved.
Previously, "Danton" could not be found because it was believed that he was a few miles from the place of actual flooding.
The ship, named after one of the leaders of the French Revolution, Jacques Danton, was founded in 1908 and entered service in 1911. During the First World War, in March 1917, on the way from Toulon in Corfu, he was attacked by a German submarine. On board the battleship was over 1000 people, 296 of them died.
Military historians note that after the explosion of a torpedo ship captain remained on the bridge, and no attempt to escape.
In the Atlantic, sinking the ship with gold and silver.
In the Atlantic Ocean sank the Chilean vessel with seven tons of raw silver and gold, the agency MercoPress.
The incident occurred Jan. 16, but it became known only now. Fishing vessel "Polar Misto, modified for the transportation of ore, came from the Argentine port and headed for Chile, but in the Magellanic Strait, arrived in the storm.
Seven crew members were rescued by helicopter the Argentine Coast Guard. Prior to this, they included a full engine power "Polar Misto" to develop a fuel and to minimize harm to the environment.
According to the Los Tiempos, in the vicinity of the accident was yet another vessel - the Chilean tugboat "Beagle," which attempted to deliver the "Polar Misto" to the bank. However, 40 kilometers from land the ship suddenly sank. Reported that at the time the weather conditions were favorable, and the crew of "Beagle" was not noticed at the "Polar Misto" no damage.
Argentine authorities have begun investigating the incident. Be subjected to interrogation by two captains - the tug and the ship sank, and the Argentine Coast Guard leadership.
The cargo, which, according to a Xinhua is located at a depth of 80-100 meters, is estimated at 16,4 million dollars.
The incident occurred Jan. 16, but it became known only now. Fishing vessel "Polar Misto, modified for the transportation of ore, came from the Argentine port and headed for Chile, but in the Magellanic Strait, arrived in the storm.
Seven crew members were rescued by helicopter the Argentine Coast Guard. Prior to this, they included a full engine power "Polar Misto" to develop a fuel and to minimize harm to the environment.
According to the Los Tiempos, in the vicinity of the accident was yet another vessel - the Chilean tugboat "Beagle," which attempted to deliver the "Polar Misto" to the bank. However, 40 kilometers from land the ship suddenly sank. Reported that at the time the weather conditions were favorable, and the crew of "Beagle" was not noticed at the "Polar Misto" no damage.
Argentine authorities have begun investigating the incident. Be subjected to interrogation by two captains - the tug and the ship sank, and the Argentine Coast Guard leadership.
The cargo, which, according to a Xinhua is located at a depth of 80-100 meters, is estimated at 16,4 million dollars.
Pakistani militants have postponed the murder of the abducted UN staff member.
The group of Pakistani militants, announcing the abduction of UN staff member, has decided to extend the deadline for fulfilling their requirements at 72 hours, reported AFP.
According to the United Front for the Liberation of Balochistan, who called journalists, the decision was made after a request beludzhiyskih leaders.
The representative of the militia added that the new Deadline will be announced later.
As reported, the head of a regional UN agency for refugees, U.S. citizen John Soleki (John Solecki) was kidnapped on 2 February in the capital of Baluchistan, the city of Quetta. The responsibility for his abduction assumed not known before, the United Liberation Front of Baluchistan.
The rebels demand that the authorities of Pakistan released 141 women prisoners. In addition, they intend to secure the release of about one hundred men, the list of which has not yet been granted. In case their demands are not met, the rebels promised to kill Soleki.
According to the United Front for the Liberation of Balochistan, who called journalists, the decision was made after a request beludzhiyskih leaders.
The representative of the militia added that the new Deadline will be announced later.
As reported, the head of a regional UN agency for refugees, U.S. citizen John Soleki (John Solecki) was kidnapped on 2 February in the capital of Baluchistan, the city of Quetta. The responsibility for his abduction assumed not known before, the United Liberation Front of Baluchistan.
The rebels demand that the authorities of Pakistan released 141 women prisoners. In addition, they intend to secure the release of about one hundred men, the list of which has not yet been granted. In case their demands are not met, the rebels promised to kill Soleki.
When smertnitsy explosion south of Baghdad killed 32 people.
32 people were killed and 84 were injured on February 13, when suicide bombings in the way of Shiite pilgrims south of Baghdad. That was reported by Reuters.
The explosion occurred in the town of Iskandariyah (Iskandariya), located 40 kilometers from the Iraqi capital. According to BBC News, the explosion produced a female terrorist. She hid explosives under the traditional Muslim women's clothing that covers the whole body. Most of those killed, according to the police - are women and children.
February 12 in an explosion in the holy Shiite city of Karbala (Kerbala), which sent hundreds of thousands of pilgrims were killed eight people, wounding 52 people.
February 11, the explosion of two mine cars at the bus stop in Baghdad pogibli16 people. This attack also occurred in the Shiite district. On the same day in the south of the country on a mine blown Shiite pilgrims, took place in Karbala, killed one person.
In Iraq, continuing opposition of the Shia and Sunni communities. At the division of Iraqi society on religious grounds, according to experts, made a bid by Al Qaeda, which seeks to strengthen its position in the country.
The explosion occurred in the town of Iskandariyah (Iskandariya), located 40 kilometers from the Iraqi capital. According to BBC News, the explosion produced a female terrorist. She hid explosives under the traditional Muslim women's clothing that covers the whole body. Most of those killed, according to the police - are women and children.
February 12 in an explosion in the holy Shiite city of Karbala (Kerbala), which sent hundreds of thousands of pilgrims were killed eight people, wounding 52 people.
February 11, the explosion of two mine cars at the bus stop in Baghdad pogibli16 people. This attack also occurred in the Shiite district. On the same day in the south of the country on a mine blown Shiite pilgrims, took place in Karbala, killed one person.
In Iraq, continuing opposition of the Shia and Sunni communities. At the division of Iraqi society on religious grounds, according to experts, made a bid by Al Qaeda, which seeks to strengthen its position in the country.
In Indonesia, an earthquake measuring 7.5 points.
North-east of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, an earthquake measuring 7.5 points, transmits Agence France-Presse, referring to data the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake's epicenter was 327 kilometers from the city of Manado, hypocenter - at a depth of 33 kilometers under the ground.
In connection with the earthquake, meteorological and geophysical agency of Indonesia has announced the threat of a tsunami, but the warning was lifted shortly. In the Tsunami Warning Center in the Pacific Ocean, reported that the threat of a tsunami is not of great destructive power, but the risk of emergence of small local tsunami preserved.
According to agency Reuters the Indonesian meteorological agency, strong tremors were felt in the Talaudskih islands north of Sulawesi. Information about the victims and the devastation of the earthquake there.
Indonesia is located in a zone of high seismic activity. In 2004, a tsunami resulting from the strong earthquake in the region of Sumatra, has led to the deaths of 168 thousand people in Aceh and Nias.
In connection with the earthquake, meteorological and geophysical agency of Indonesia has announced the threat of a tsunami, but the warning was lifted shortly. In the Tsunami Warning Center in the Pacific Ocean, reported that the threat of a tsunami is not of great destructive power, but the risk of emergence of small local tsunami preserved.
According to agency Reuters the Indonesian meteorological agency, strong tremors were felt in the Talaudskih islands north of Sulawesi. Information about the victims and the devastation of the earthquake there.
Indonesia is located in a zone of high seismic activity. In 2004, a tsunami resulting from the strong earthquake in the region of Sumatra, has led to the deaths of 168 thousand people in Aceh and Nias.
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