Afghan President Hamid Karzai signed a law that actually allows domestic violence against women, including marital rape, and also prohibits women from the home, contact a doctor, seek employment, receive education without permission of her husband, reports The Daily Telegraph.
The law, which governs family relationships for the Shiite minority in Afghanistan, imposes discriminatory provisions against women in marriage, divorce, adoption, use in court, with the right to inheritance and other cases, establishing a clear advantage for men in family life. Opponents of a legislative act has already stated that life on it - is "worse than the orders under the Taliban."
According to The Independent, Article 132 of the Act expressly requires the wife to obey her husband's sexual demands, and regulates the frequency of intimate relationships in the family. According to human rights, this provision actually legalize rape in the family.
The Daily Telegraph notes that the text of the law has not been published, it is virtually without debate passed through the two houses of Afghan parliament. On the signing of a law publication became known to the personnel of the United Nations Fund for Women (United Nations Development Fund for Women, UNIFEM).
According to the constitution of Afghanistan, men and women have equal rights, including in family life. However, the basic law allows the Shia minority, which constitutes about 10 percent of the population, to establish special laws relating to family and private life, in accordance with religious traditions and customs.
According to the Parliament of Afghanistan Shinkay Zahine Karohail, the authorities managed to conduct a bill through Parliament. The document has almost not been discussed, many deputies do not even see the text. Sobesednik agencies described the document as a "secret agreement". She believes that before the forthcoming presidential elections in August, Karzai has sought the support of the Shiite community, whose members have not yet been demonstrated sympathy for the incumbent president.
In the apparatus of the Afghan president refused to publish the comments, the Minister of Justice of Afghanistan, confirmed that the law is signed by the President and will be published once able to overcome the "technical difficulties".
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to leave the summit of G20.
SyuzhetyAprelskoe meeting G2028.03.2009V London, began a protest against the "Big twenty" French President Nicolas Sarkozy has promised to leave the summit of "Big twenty" if the meeting will not be achieved any concrete results and solutions to overcome the world financial crisis, reports Le Figaro.
"If in London there will be no progress, I arise and go," - said Sarkozy, noting that prefers a good quarrel vyalomu compromise.
For his part, Secretary General Esliseyskogo Palace, an expert on macroeconomics Kzave Muska (Xavier Musca) said that France would prefer a "frank failure G20 false success, and the general declarations."
Sarkozy insists on a more strict regulation of financial markets, until the creation of a special international supervisory body. In addition, it requires a list of offshore zones.
Summit of Heads of State "Big twenty", which will discuss ways to break the world economy from the crisis, starting in London on April 2. In advance of the meeting, some participants made a number of initiatives that have already caused heated debates.
In particular, Russia and China to discuss the proposed introduction of a new reserve currency, which could replace the dollar, or more extensive use of special drawing rights (SDR), issued by the International Monetary Fund. Britain and the United States have already expressed their disapproval.
The World Bank has estimated the volume of the fall of global GDP.
KommentariiOptimizma poubavilos30.03.2009Vsemirny Bank issued a shocking prediction of economic downturn in the economy RossiiVsemirny pessimizm09.03.2009Mirovoy predicted the biggest decline since the Second World voynyMirovoy of GDP in 2009 decline by 1.7 per cent, which will be the first decline to the Second World War. This informs AFP referring to the World Bank. The recession will occur against a background of reducing the economies of developed countries, whose GDP will decrease during the year by an average of 2.9 percent.
The fact that the global economy forward to a recession, the World Bank told another beginning in March 2009. However, exact figures could not lead the organization, stating that the loss of growth in world GDP is estimated at five per cent of the potential value.
The World Bank, GDP growth in developing countries will slow to 5.8 percent in 2008 to 2.1 percent in 2009-m. The bank had previously expected growth of the economies of developing countries at 4.4 per cent. In addition, the GDP of Europe and Central Asia this year will drop by two per cent, Latin America and the Caribbean - at 0.6 percent.
March 30, 2009 The World Bank issued a forecast for GDP growth in Russia this year. According to the organization, the country's economy to shrink by 4.5 percent.
World recession and the GDP will help to decrease the volume of trade. The figure in 2009 will decrease by 6.1 percent compared to 2008 year. The reason will be the continuing decline in demand for goods in the world market caused by the global financial and economic crisis.
According to the European Central Bank, reducing the euro zone GDP in 2009 range from 2.2 to 3.2 per cent. According to official data, the U.S. economy in 2009 will decrease by 0,5-1,3 percent. The Government of Russia expects the recession the country's GDP at 2.2 percent.
The fact that the global economy forward to a recession, the World Bank told another beginning in March 2009. However, exact figures could not lead the organization, stating that the loss of growth in world GDP is estimated at five per cent of the potential value.
The World Bank, GDP growth in developing countries will slow to 5.8 percent in 2008 to 2.1 percent in 2009-m. The bank had previously expected growth of the economies of developing countries at 4.4 per cent. In addition, the GDP of Europe and Central Asia this year will drop by two per cent, Latin America and the Caribbean - at 0.6 percent.
March 30, 2009 The World Bank issued a forecast for GDP growth in Russia this year. According to the organization, the country's economy to shrink by 4.5 percent.
World recession and the GDP will help to decrease the volume of trade. The figure in 2009 will decrease by 6.1 percent compared to 2008 year. The reason will be the continuing decline in demand for goods in the world market caused by the global financial and economic crisis.
According to the European Central Bank, reducing the euro zone GDP in 2009 range from 2.2 to 3.2 per cent. According to official data, the U.S. economy in 2009 will decrease by 0,5-1,3 percent. The Government of Russia expects the recession the country's GDP at 2.2 percent.
The police did not allow the diplomats to the body Yamadaeva.
SyuzhetyPokushenie at Sulima Yamadaeva31.03.2009Telo Yamadaeva transferred bratuKommentariiBrat-230.03.2009Na Sulima Yamadaeva committed pokushenieGenkonsul Russia in Dubai Sergei Krasnogor said that local police did not let anybody in the human body, which is considered Sulimov Yamadaevym. That was reported by Interfax. "
In this regard, according to Krasnogora, diplomats can not be argued that as a result of the assassination committed by March 28, died just Yamadaev. According to him, the diplomats did not see any body, nor a passport.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published the first reaction of Moscow to the murder Sulima Yamadaeva. In response, the spokesman of the Ministry Andrei Nesterenko to Media Questions posted on the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the information "in Moscow, received the most scrutiny."
"According to another and can not be, since it is a citizen of our country, especially on the Hero of Russia", - the report says. Nesterenko said that the Foreign Ministry following the investigation of "all the circumstances of this tragic incident, which began law enforcement UAE.
Earlier, the source said of the Directorate General of Dubai Police said the body Yamadaeva was transferred to his brother on 30 March. Meanwhile, Issa Yamadaev himself through the agency ITAR-TASS news agency denied these reports. "No, we do not pass the body. Sulima alive today and I visited his brother in the hospital and saw him in person. His condition as compared to yesterday is not deteriorated," - he said.
This confusion has continued the second day. In addition, the Dubai police insisted that Suleiman was killed Madov in whose name the crime scene was found a passport. In the Russian media sounded the assumption that the passport actually belonged Yamadaevu, who left Russia under an assumed name at the end of 2008. In addition, it was reported that Madov - this is an erroneous spelling of the names Yamadaev.
Attempted Yamadaeva (Madova) occurred by day 28 March in the underground car park home situated in a prestigious area of Dubai. Unidentified criminals (according to other data, he was one) was shot several times in Yamadaeva. His bodyguards were not able to prevent the assailants, and now questioned by police guards. According to local and Russian media, there were two, but their exact nationality is unknown.
Meanwhile, the Dubai police on 31 March confirmed the message that appeared the day after the assassination. According to the police chief of Dubai Khalfan Tumim (Khalfan Tamim), who leads Reuters, on suspicion of committing this crime arrested a Russian.
Detainee's name not reported. However, Tamim stressed that this crime is an organized criminal group, and murder was registered.
In this regard, according to Krasnogora, diplomats can not be argued that as a result of the assassination committed by March 28, died just Yamadaev. According to him, the diplomats did not see any body, nor a passport.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published the first reaction of Moscow to the murder Sulima Yamadaeva. In response, the spokesman of the Ministry Andrei Nesterenko to Media Questions posted on the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the information "in Moscow, received the most scrutiny."
"According to another and can not be, since it is a citizen of our country, especially on the Hero of Russia", - the report says. Nesterenko said that the Foreign Ministry following the investigation of "all the circumstances of this tragic incident, which began law enforcement UAE.
Earlier, the source said of the Directorate General of Dubai Police said the body Yamadaeva was transferred to his brother on 30 March. Meanwhile, Issa Yamadaev himself through the agency ITAR-TASS news agency denied these reports. "No, we do not pass the body. Sulima alive today and I visited his brother in the hospital and saw him in person. His condition as compared to yesterday is not deteriorated," - he said.
This confusion has continued the second day. In addition, the Dubai police insisted that Suleiman was killed Madov in whose name the crime scene was found a passport. In the Russian media sounded the assumption that the passport actually belonged Yamadaevu, who left Russia under an assumed name at the end of 2008. In addition, it was reported that Madov - this is an erroneous spelling of the names Yamadaev.
Attempted Yamadaeva (Madova) occurred by day 28 March in the underground car park home situated in a prestigious area of Dubai. Unidentified criminals (according to other data, he was one) was shot several times in Yamadaeva. His bodyguards were not able to prevent the assailants, and now questioned by police guards. According to local and Russian media, there were two, but their exact nationality is unknown.
Meanwhile, the Dubai police on 31 March confirmed the message that appeared the day after the assassination. According to the police chief of Dubai Khalfan Tumim (Khalfan Tamim), who leads Reuters, on suspicion of committing this crime arrested a Russian.
Detainee's name not reported. However, Tamim stressed that this crime is an organized criminal group, and murder was registered.
A Pakistani court has allowed opposition leader to hold elective office.
  In Pakistan, the Supreme Court suspended its decision that the opposition leader Nawaz Sharif and his brother Shahbaz had no right to hold elective office. On this March 31, said AFP.
The Supreme Court barred Sharif to hold elective office in the summer of 2008. February 25, 2009 the court approved that decision, which the country started the riots. To reassure supporters of Sharif, power was restored on 15 March as a Chief Justice Chaudhry, who was once dismissed Pervez Musharraf. The same day, Sharif ordered to remain under house arrest. He has not complied with this requirement.
The reason for the ban on holding elective posts for Sharif became pronounced his verdict on the events of 1999. Then Sharif, as prime minister of Pakistan, suspected that the commander of Army wants to overthrow Musharraf. Premier dismissed the commander of the post, but he still managed to come to power.
Musharaff, under pressure from the opposition was forced to resign in August 2008. Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari, later became president of Pakistan, made his dismissal together. However, after the resignation of Musharraf, opposition among politicians resumed. Supporters of Sharif have argued that the prosecution of former prime minister, organized Zardari, who thus wants to deal with a competitor.
The Supreme Court barred Sharif to hold elective office in the summer of 2008. February 25, 2009 the court approved that decision, which the country started the riots. To reassure supporters of Sharif, power was restored on 15 March as a Chief Justice Chaudhry, who was once dismissed Pervez Musharraf. The same day, Sharif ordered to remain under house arrest. He has not complied with this requirement.
The reason for the ban on holding elective posts for Sharif became pronounced his verdict on the events of 1999. Then Sharif, as prime minister of Pakistan, suspected that the commander of Army wants to overthrow Musharraf. Premier dismissed the commander of the post, but he still managed to come to power.
Musharaff, under pressure from the opposition was forced to resign in August 2008. Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Zardari, later became president of Pakistan, made his dismissal together. However, after the resignation of Musharraf, opposition among politicians resumed. Supporters of Sharif have argued that the prosecution of former prime minister, organized Zardari, who thus wants to deal with a competitor.
Japan began an operation against Somali pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov27.03.2009Rossiya send in the Gulf of Aden a new squad korableyDva Japanese destroyer "Sazanov" (Sazanami) and "Samidare" (Samidare) began an operation to combat pirates off the coast of Somalia, reported online edition of The Japan Today.
The task is the protection of destroyers and escort ships in the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden and Red Sea.
Meanwhile, according to the mandate received destroyers should protect only the court, one way or another connected with Japan.
Under this category fall the court assigned to Japanese ports, ships belonging to Japanese companies, as well as ships, crew members are Japanese.
Japan Seamen's allowed to use weapons, but in strictly limited circumstances, primarily for self-defense.
At the same time, the Japanese Government submitted to Parliament a bill that removes restrictions on the use of weapons during operations against the pirates, and allows the Japanese to defend against attack ships of other states.
Sulima Yamadaev came to mind.
A former commander of the battalion "Vostok" Sulima Yamadaev, who on 28 March was an attempt, came to consciousness, his brother Isa told Kommersant. "
According to him, Sulima Yamadaev was conscious for 30 March. "He knew us, tried to say something, but it interfered with oxygen mask," - added Isa Yamadaev.
He also told that he was in the hospital with his brother on 29 March, but at that moment he was unconscious because he just did the operation. According to Isa Yamadaeva in Sulima got three bullets - in the neck, the Shoulder and abdomen, but the vital organs are not affected.
Sulima's wife Yamadaeva Milan also told Kommersant that her husband was alive, although there is a very serious condition.
According to him, Sulima Yamadaev was conscious for 30 March. "He knew us, tried to say something, but it interfered with oxygen mask," - added Isa Yamadaev.
He also told that he was in the hospital with his brother on 29 March, but at that moment he was unconscious because he just did the operation. According to Isa Yamadaeva in Sulima got three bullets - in the neck, the Shoulder and abdomen, but the vital organs are not affected.
Sulima's wife Yamadaeva Milan also told Kommersant that her husband was alive, although there is a very serious condition.
United Kingdom beginning of the withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 31, officially launched the procedure for withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, sends BBC News.
Major-General Andri Selmon (Andy Salmon) handed over command of the international contingent in southern Iraq, American generals Oeytsu Michael (Michael Oates).
Most of the 4,000 British troops will leave Iraq before May 31. There remain about 400 people who will train Iraqi soldiers and sailors.
United Kingdom is working with the U.S. military in Iraq since 2003. The area of responsibility of the British sector of the South - the province of Basra and the capital of same name.
In September 2007, the British have already handed over control of Basra to Iraqi security forces, left the city settled on a nearby airfield.
Participation in the Iraq campaign has caused quite contradictory reactions in British society. In London, shares were not just opposing the war, demanding the cessation of military operations.
The war in Iraq has undermined the popularity of Prime Minister Tony Blair, under pressure odnopartiytsev from the Labor Party was forced to resign. The new Prime Gordon Brown came to power in 2007, promised to start withdrawing troops.
The last asylum Arafat began to drive the virtual tours.
The official website of Yasser Arafat, gave its visitors the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the shelter the Palestinian leader, in which he was two years under house arrest until hospitalization and death in 2004. Reported AFP.
IDF soldiers have taken residence in the siege of Arafat in Ramallah in 2002, after the head of the Palestinian Authority was accused of involvement in a series of terrorist acts committed by suicide bombers against Israel.
In pictures posted on the site shows that housing Arafat no windows, and get to it could only after passing through security. This was done to avoid assassination. A room of former Palestinian leader furnished extremely scarce: it is a bed, lamp, chair, TV and a wardrobe, where you can see the clothes Arafat.
The former leader of Fatah, died in November 2004 in a military hospital in Paris. He was buried in Ramallah, near the seat of government "Mukata.
IDF soldiers have taken residence in the siege of Arafat in Ramallah in 2002, after the head of the Palestinian Authority was accused of involvement in a series of terrorist acts committed by suicide bombers against Israel.
In pictures posted on the site shows that housing Arafat no windows, and get to it could only after passing through security. This was done to avoid assassination. A room of former Palestinian leader furnished extremely scarce: it is a bed, lamp, chair, TV and a wardrobe, where you can see the clothes Arafat.
The former leader of Fatah, died in November 2004 in a military hospital in Paris. He was buried in Ramallah, near the seat of government "Mukata.
The South African Union condemned the coup in Madagascar.
SyuzhetyPolitichesky Madagaskare20.03.2009Afrikansky crisis in the Union has suspended the membership of Madagascar organizatsiiGlavy member countries of the Development of Southern Africa (South African Union, SADC) for the emergency meeting on Monday decided to suspend the membership of Madagascar in the organization, transmits Agence France-Presse. Participants in the meeting demanded that the former mayor of Antananarivo Andri Razhueliny to President Marc Ravalomanana to return to his duties and ensure the constitutional order in the island nation.
In case Razhuelina fails to comply with the requirements of South Africa Union reserved the right to seek normalcy "other means", in cooperation with the UN and the African Union. In its final statement, the organization also called on the international community have an impact on the former mayor to restore order in Madagascar.
Recall March 17, 2009 Ravalomanana under military pressure, backed Razhuelinu, has resigned. Razhuelina declared himself the new President and dissolved the Parliament, declaring that all power for an indefinite time, he turns to set up an interim administration. The Constitutional Court confirmed the authority of Madagascar Razhueliny. Meanwhile, supporters of the deposed president refused to recognize the new power and organize protests.
The world community as a whole does not support 34-year-old Razhuelinu. The African Union suspended the membership of Madagascar in the organization, the U.S. froze the delivery of state financial assistance, and the European Union described the events in the country as a coup.
Ravalomanana himself is in the Kingdom of Swaziland, where he held an emergency meeting of the South African Union.
In case Razhuelina fails to comply with the requirements of South Africa Union reserved the right to seek normalcy "other means", in cooperation with the UN and the African Union. In its final statement, the organization also called on the international community have an impact on the former mayor to restore order in Madagascar.
Recall March 17, 2009 Ravalomanana under military pressure, backed Razhuelinu, has resigned. Razhuelina declared himself the new President and dissolved the Parliament, declaring that all power for an indefinite time, he turns to set up an interim administration. The Constitutional Court confirmed the authority of Madagascar Razhueliny. Meanwhile, supporters of the deposed president refused to recognize the new power and organize protests.
The world community as a whole does not support 34-year-old Razhuelinu. The African Union suspended the membership of Madagascar in the organization, the U.S. froze the delivery of state financial assistance, and the European Union described the events in the country as a coup.
Ravalomanana himself is in the Kingdom of Swaziland, where he held an emergency meeting of the South African Union.
U.S. sergeant sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing Iraqis.
Military Tribunal at the U.S. base in Germany sentenced a U.S. Army Sergeant Joseph Mayo (Joseph P. Mayo) to 35 years in prison for murder in 2007 of four Iraqis who were detained on suspicion of belonging to fighters, said AFP. The court decided that the early release of the convicted person will be possible not earlier than 10 years.
At trial, Mayo fully pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to murder. As reported in the media, while serving in Iraq convict sergeant and six soldiers tied up the four detained Iraqis, and put them blindfolded and shot and killed by shots to the head. The killing happened after the militants in an attack on U.S. patrol killed two soldiers.
From the Mayo evidence suggests that in the house where the Iraqis were arrested, were found machine guns, two sniper rifles and ammunition. Since the apparent evidence of Iraqi involvement in the attack was not afraid of the Americans, according to Mayo, that the detainees released, as is often the case.
Summary of the case are seven people. Sergeant Michael Leyhi was sentenced to life imprisonment with possibility of parole in February 2009. In September 2008, a soldier Belmor Ramos was sentenced to seven months in prison for what he knew about the murder and had approved it. Such a light sentence he received in exchange for testimony against other participants in the crime. Terms of less than two years have been American soldiers, one sergeant will appear before the tribunal in April.
At trial, Mayo fully pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to murder. As reported in the media, while serving in Iraq convict sergeant and six soldiers tied up the four detained Iraqis, and put them blindfolded and shot and killed by shots to the head. The killing happened after the militants in an attack on U.S. patrol killed two soldiers.
From the Mayo evidence suggests that in the house where the Iraqis were arrested, were found machine guns, two sniper rifles and ammunition. Since the apparent evidence of Iraqi involvement in the attack was not afraid of the Americans, according to Mayo, that the detainees released, as is often the case.
Summary of the case are seven people. Sergeant Michael Leyhi was sentenced to life imprisonment with possibility of parole in February 2009. In September 2008, a soldier Belmor Ramos was sentenced to seven months in prison for what he knew about the murder and had approved it. Such a light sentence he received in exchange for testimony against other participants in the crime. Terms of less than two years have been American soldiers, one sergeant will appear before the tribunal in April.
Arab League to support the declaration of a search for the leader of the Sudan.
On Monday at the annual summit of the League of Arab States (LAS) in Doha, the participants expressed unanimous support for Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), transmits Agence France-Presse.
"We stress our solidarity with the Sudan and reject the decision of the ICC against President al-Bashir," - says the final declaration of the LAS, which read head Amr Moussa. The Sudanese leader personally involved in the summit.
A warrant for the arrest of al-Bashir was issued on March 4. ICC President of Sudan, accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes during the armed conflict in Darfur. Sudan has refused to obey the decision of the ICC, arguing that as a result of the suppression of unrest in the province in 2003 killed 200 thousand people did not, and not more than ten thousand. Al-Bashir said that a warrant is less than the ink spent on it, and called the actions of the ICC threat to the sovereignty of Sudan.
The President of Sudan was the first acting head of state, which is trying to arrest the ICC. Despite the warrant, in late March, al-Bashir traveled to a foreign tour and has already visited Eritrea and Egypt.
"We stress our solidarity with the Sudan and reject the decision of the ICC against President al-Bashir," - says the final declaration of the LAS, which read head Amr Moussa. The Sudanese leader personally involved in the summit.
A warrant for the arrest of al-Bashir was issued on March 4. ICC President of Sudan, accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes during the armed conflict in Darfur. Sudan has refused to obey the decision of the ICC, arguing that as a result of the suppression of unrest in the province in 2003 killed 200 thousand people did not, and not more than ten thousand. Al-Bashir said that a warrant is less than the ink spent on it, and called the actions of the ICC threat to the sovereignty of Sudan.
The President of Sudan was the first acting head of state, which is trying to arrest the ICC. Despite the warrant, in late March, al-Bashir traveled to a foreign tour and has already visited Eritrea and Egypt.
Monday, March 30, 2009
In Lahore, destroyed six attacks on the police academy.
Pakistani police and military had destroyed six participants in the attack on a police academy in the city of Lahore, as many militants were arrested. Two other offenders committed suicide, bringing into effect attached to their bodies, explosive devices, reported AP. Did anyone from the attack to evade the police, did not specify.
According to reports, law enforcement agencies of Pakistan in full control of building a police academy. The group of fighters attacked the Academy on 30 March. The criminals hurled grenades and fired at the building it from an automatic weapon. The exact number of victims of the attack has not yet been determined. Confirmed deaths of 11 people, but some sources claims that the militants have killed up to 20 students of the academy.
At the time of the attack in the building were about 800 cadets and instructors. In zasevshih mercy of the bandits were in the Academy 35. Apparently, none of them in an exchange of militants with the police and military do not hurt.
Responsibility for the attack has not yet assumed no known group. Shortly before the police and the military managed to apprehend or destroy taken refuge in the academy militants seized the building, near the alleged accomplice was caught by bandits.
According to reports, law enforcement agencies of Pakistan in full control of building a police academy. The group of fighters attacked the Academy on 30 March. The criminals hurled grenades and fired at the building it from an automatic weapon. The exact number of victims of the attack has not yet been determined. Confirmed deaths of 11 people, but some sources claims that the militants have killed up to 20 students of the academy.
At the time of the attack in the building were about 800 cadets and instructors. In zasevshih mercy of the bandits were in the Academy 35. Apparently, none of them in an exchange of militants with the police and military do not hurt.
Responsibility for the attack has not yet assumed no known group. Shortly before the police and the military managed to apprehend or destroy taken refuge in the academy militants seized the building, near the alleged accomplice was caught by bandits.
Greek and Spanish military caught seven pirates.
KommentariiKak take candy from rebenka28.03.2009Piraty easily seized two tankers with the Russians on bortuSyuzhetyPiratstvo off Somali26.03.2009Kapitan the captured Norwegian tanker was RFGrecheskie citizen and the Spanish soldiers from the combined forces of the EU to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, caught seven pirates, sends agency AFP.
Pirates tried to capture the German Navy tanker FGS Spessart, which is used for refueling of NATO ships in the open sea. The team at the tanker civil.
Attempted occurred off the coast of Yemen. Greek frigate fight off the attackers, and then seized by pirates in captivity. The operation also attended the Spanish Navy helicopter.
Recall that in 2008, Somali pirates carried out some 130 attacks on ships in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean.
Several nations, including Russia, USA, India, the countries - EU members was sent to the Gulf of Aden ships to ensure safety of navigation.
However, Somali pirates continued to attack. March 16, they seized the two vessels: Greek tanker Nipayya "on board were 19 people (one of them Russian) and the Norwegian tanker" Bow-Asher.
British 'spiderman' sentenced to six months jail in Hong Kong.
Tridtsatitrehletny Briton Matt Pearce (Matt Pearce), known as' spiderman 'in Hong Kong was sentenced to six months in prison for a protest against human rights violations in China, he held on the opening day of the Beijing Olympics 8 August 2008, reports AFP.
Then change into costume horse Pierce deployed in the world's largest suspension bridge Tsinma two banners reading "We want human rights and democracy" and "People in China do not want to oppression." To suppress the human rights of action the police had temporarily blocked the traffic on the bridge, which, according to authorities, greatly complicating the transport situation in Hong Kong.
Matt Pearce was named the "spiderman", once in 2005 to suit the popular character, he climbed to the top of a giant TV screen set in the heart of Hong Kong. Pierce has launched a poster demanding justice for the victims of brutal repression of student performances at the Beijing Tiananmen Square. The incident occurred on the eve of the anniversary events. For this action, which paralyzed traffic in the city center, Pierce has not been punished.
In 2008, Pierce, who last worked as school teacher in the British city of Bristol, received a conditional sentence for that pereodevshis the horse tried to take part in races held in Hong Kong. Then at trial, he stated that it has become a model for the British suffragette Emily Davidson. Protest against the inequality of women, she threw herself under a horse race in the King of Great Britain in 1913, and died.
Despite the harsh, in his opinion, the verdict, while Pierce has promised to continue fighting for the rights of the Chinese inventing new extravagant ways to protest.
One of the leading financial centers Hong Kong became part of the PRC in 1997, after the termination of its lease by Great Britain. In the framework of the Chinese Government rate of "one country - two systems" territory for 50 years granted broad autonomy.
During the preparation and holding of the Olympic Games in Beijing in many countries around the world have been protests of human rights defenders. Greatest resonance and scandal known numerous attempts to extinguish the Olympic flame during the traditional relay, for the completion of which had to take unprecedented security measures. March 27, 2009 International Olympic Committee canceled a worldwide relay. The Olympic flame will now carry only in the territory of the host country of the Olympics.
Then change into costume horse Pierce deployed in the world's largest suspension bridge Tsinma two banners reading "We want human rights and democracy" and "People in China do not want to oppression." To suppress the human rights of action the police had temporarily blocked the traffic on the bridge, which, according to authorities, greatly complicating the transport situation in Hong Kong.
Matt Pearce was named the "spiderman", once in 2005 to suit the popular character, he climbed to the top of a giant TV screen set in the heart of Hong Kong. Pierce has launched a poster demanding justice for the victims of brutal repression of student performances at the Beijing Tiananmen Square. The incident occurred on the eve of the anniversary events. For this action, which paralyzed traffic in the city center, Pierce has not been punished.
In 2008, Pierce, who last worked as school teacher in the British city of Bristol, received a conditional sentence for that pereodevshis the horse tried to take part in races held in Hong Kong. Then at trial, he stated that it has become a model for the British suffragette Emily Davidson. Protest against the inequality of women, she threw herself under a horse race in the King of Great Britain in 1913, and died.
Despite the harsh, in his opinion, the verdict, while Pierce has promised to continue fighting for the rights of the Chinese inventing new extravagant ways to protest.
One of the leading financial centers Hong Kong became part of the PRC in 1997, after the termination of its lease by Great Britain. In the framework of the Chinese Government rate of "one country - two systems" territory for 50 years granted broad autonomy.
During the preparation and holding of the Olympic Games in Beijing in many countries around the world have been protests of human rights defenders. Greatest resonance and scandal known numerous attempts to extinguish the Olympic flame during the traditional relay, for the completion of which had to take unprecedented security measures. March 27, 2009 International Olympic Committee canceled a worldwide relay. The Olympic flame will now carry only in the territory of the host country of the Olympics.
The British press has learned about the plans of the leaders of G20.
SyuzhetyAprelskoe meeting G2028.03.2009V London, began a protest against the "Big twenty" the British newspaper The Financial Times published a draft communiqué on the meeting of the leaders of the Group of G20, which will be held in London on April 2. According to the draft, chapter 20 of the most economically important countries in the world promise to reform the international financial institutions, to strengthen the system of financial regulation, to ensure the growth of the global economy by the end of 2010, as well as continuing to complete already 8 years old Doha round of negotiations on the liberalization of world trade under the World Trade Organization ( WTO).
In particular, the Communiqué states that the quota for countries - participants of the IMF, and was last amended in 2008, before the end of the year may be revised again. Recall quotas for the right to vote in the IMF have been changed in favor of some developing countries, particularly China. In addition, through the world's financial institutions to developing countries will be provided significant amounts of liquidity to stabilize the financial system.
In the draft document not referred to as the exact amount of funds to be allocated to local and international programs to rescue the economy. Expected, however, that economic stimulus measures to increase global economic growth by 2 percentage points, and create 20 million jobs worldwide.
According to the draft declaration, the leaders of "twenty" shall be to meet at the end of the year in order to assess the effect of their proposed actions. Recall that the first G20 summit held in November 2008 in the United States.
In particular, the Communiqué states that the quota for countries - participants of the IMF, and was last amended in 2008, before the end of the year may be revised again. Recall quotas for the right to vote in the IMF have been changed in favor of some developing countries, particularly China. In addition, through the world's financial institutions to developing countries will be provided significant amounts of liquidity to stabilize the financial system.
In the draft document not referred to as the exact amount of funds to be allocated to local and international programs to rescue the economy. Expected, however, that economic stimulus measures to increase global economic growth by 2 percentage points, and create 20 million jobs worldwide.
According to the draft declaration, the leaders of "twenty" shall be to meet at the end of the year in order to assess the effect of their proposed actions. Recall that the first G20 summit held in November 2008 in the United States.
Fidel Castro criticized the U.S. trade policy.
The former Cuban president criticized the U.S. trade policy, sends agency Reuters. Fidel Castro has condemned the statement by U.S. President Joe Biden on the Preservation of the American embargo on trade with Cuba.
Statement by Fidel on the U.S. published on the Internet. In particular, the ex-president said that "funny to observe how phased out guts empire (ie the U.S.), full of challenges and insurmountable contradictions with the people of Latin America."
On Saturday, Biden at an international meeting in Chile, told the press that U.S. policy in the islands of Liberty must be reformed. "The Cuban people should determine their own destiny, to live in freedom and with the prospect of economic prosperity," - said Biden of itself and on behalf of the person of President Barack Obama. In doing so, according to Biden, the embargo has been in place for 47 years, will not be withdrawn.
United States Trade sanctions against Cuba imposed in 1962, three years after the Revolution, organized by Fidel Castro and his associates. Since the early 1980's, the UN routinely requires lifting of U.S. sanctions, but Washington these requirements, until recently, ignored. Only in February and March, the U.S. Congress approved the lifting of restrictions on trade in food and medicines, as well as visits to the island.
Fidel Castro has been the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, and then because of impaired health gave way to younger brother Raul. Nevertheless, in recent Fidel often makes public statements, including those of the United States.
Statement by Fidel on the U.S. published on the Internet. In particular, the ex-president said that "funny to observe how phased out guts empire (ie the U.S.), full of challenges and insurmountable contradictions with the people of Latin America."
On Saturday, Biden at an international meeting in Chile, told the press that U.S. policy in the islands of Liberty must be reformed. "The Cuban people should determine their own destiny, to live in freedom and with the prospect of economic prosperity," - said Biden of itself and on behalf of the person of President Barack Obama. In doing so, according to Biden, the embargo has been in place for 47 years, will not be withdrawn.
United States Trade sanctions against Cuba imposed in 1962, three years after the Revolution, organized by Fidel Castro and his associates. Since the early 1980's, the UN routinely requires lifting of U.S. sanctions, but Washington these requirements, until recently, ignored. Only in February and March, the U.S. Congress approved the lifting of restrictions on trade in food and medicines, as well as visits to the island.
Fidel Castro has been the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, and then because of impaired health gave way to younger brother Raul. Nevertheless, in recent Fidel often makes public statements, including those of the United States.
When the attack on the police academy in Pakistan killed 20 people.
The attack on the police academy, located on the outskirts of Pakistan Lahore, killed 20 people, reports AFP.
However, police said the victims may be much greater. Currently firefight between militants zasevshimi at the academy, and special police units continues.
The morning of 30 March it was reported that the Police Academy near Lahore - the capital of Punjab province, was attacked by armed with automatic weapons and grenades people. At the scene of the accident was caused by members of the special police. On the number of attackers were reported.
March 3, 2009 a group of terrorists bombed a bus in Lahore with athletes from Sri Lanka. As a result, the attack killed six policemen and two civilians. In the coming weeks in connection with the attack have been detained for more than 20 people. Police found similarities in the tactics of terrorists with acts of the militias, organized the attacks in Mumbai in November 2008.
However, police said the victims may be much greater. Currently firefight between militants zasevshimi at the academy, and special police units continues.
The morning of 30 March it was reported that the Police Academy near Lahore - the capital of Punjab province, was attacked by armed with automatic weapons and grenades people. At the scene of the accident was caused by members of the special police. On the number of attackers were reported.
March 3, 2009 a group of terrorists bombed a bus in Lahore with athletes from Sri Lanka. As a result, the attack killed six policemen and two civilians. In the coming weeks in connection with the attack have been detained for more than 20 people. Police found similarities in the tactics of terrorists with acts of the militias, organized the attacks in Mumbai in November 2008.
Sulima Yamadaev was in a coma after the attack.
SyuzhetyPokushenie on Sulima Yamadaeva30.03.2009V UAE departed relatives YamadaevaByvshy commander of the battalion "Vostok" Sulima Yamadaev was in a coma after the attack perpetrated on him in Dubai on March 28, writes "Moskovsky Komsomolets."
As the publication of his younger brother Sulima Yamadaeva Isa, it got three bullets: one hooked the heart, the second went a little lower, and a third was hit in the left shoulder. According to him, the doctors still do not give any forecasts.
Earlier, RIA Novosti with reference to the unnamed relative Sulima Yamadaeva reported that life Yamadaeva out of the woods.
As reported by Interfax, in the UAE went close relatives Yamadaeva. The Agency notes that the reports of the deaths Yamadaeva that appeared earlier in some media, not confirmed.
Attempted Yamadaeva was committed on 28 March afternoon in the underground parking house where he lived. According to Kommersant, citing sources at the local Chechen diaspora, former Kombat "East" went to his car when he was attacked by a gunman.
Yamadaeva security guard tried to stop the assailant, but was neutralized or elektroshokerom or the handle of a pistol. Then the assailant opened fire on the Sulima Yamadaevu, then fled.
In turn, "Moskovsky Komsomolets" reported on the two attackers. According to the publication, shoot at sight Yamadaeva prevented its protection. Meanwhile, in the words of Isa Yamadaeva, the protection of Sulima arms was not because of the austerity measures of public security in Dubai.
Immediately after the Arab media circulated reports that killed a Chechen named Suleiman Madov, born in 1973. According to UAE law enforcement agencies, it was watched. Later confirmed that the attack was carried out at the former head of "East" and surname Madov - this is an erroneous spelling of the names Yamadaev.
According to Kommersant, Yamadaev left Russia in late 2008. Against him filed three criminal cases involving two murders and kidnapping.
At the end of September 2008 in Moscow, was killed by the brother of Sulima Yamadaeva Ruslan. In the media sounded the assumption that this is supposedly the president of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, as the last time he had strained relationships with family Yamadaevyh. In the meantime, and Kadyrov, and Sulima Yamadaev rejected the involvement of heads of the republic to the crime.
As the publication of his younger brother Sulima Yamadaeva Isa, it got three bullets: one hooked the heart, the second went a little lower, and a third was hit in the left shoulder. According to him, the doctors still do not give any forecasts.
Earlier, RIA Novosti with reference to the unnamed relative Sulima Yamadaeva reported that life Yamadaeva out of the woods.
As reported by Interfax, in the UAE went close relatives Yamadaeva. The Agency notes that the reports of the deaths Yamadaeva that appeared earlier in some media, not confirmed.
Attempted Yamadaeva was committed on 28 March afternoon in the underground parking house where he lived. According to Kommersant, citing sources at the local Chechen diaspora, former Kombat "East" went to his car when he was attacked by a gunman.
Yamadaeva security guard tried to stop the assailant, but was neutralized or elektroshokerom or the handle of a pistol. Then the assailant opened fire on the Sulima Yamadaevu, then fled.
In turn, "Moskovsky Komsomolets" reported on the two attackers. According to the publication, shoot at sight Yamadaeva prevented its protection. Meanwhile, in the words of Isa Yamadaeva, the protection of Sulima arms was not because of the austerity measures of public security in Dubai.
Immediately after the Arab media circulated reports that killed a Chechen named Suleiman Madov, born in 1973. According to UAE law enforcement agencies, it was watched. Later confirmed that the attack was carried out at the former head of "East" and surname Madov - this is an erroneous spelling of the names Yamadaev.
According to Kommersant, Yamadaev left Russia in late 2008. Against him filed three criminal cases involving two murders and kidnapping.
At the end of September 2008 in Moscow, was killed by the brother of Sulima Yamadaeva Ruslan. In the media sounded the assumption that this is supposedly the president of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, as the last time he had strained relationships with family Yamadaevyh. In the meantime, and Kadyrov, and Sulima Yamadaev rejected the involvement of heads of the republic to the crime.
The head of Turkey for the first time in 30 years, arrived in Iraq.
President Abdullah Gul of Turkey on 23 March, arrived in Iraq. This is the first in more than 30 years visit of the Turkish state in Iraq, sends agency Associated Press.
The last Turkish president to visit Iraq, was Fakhri Korutyurk (Fahri Koruturk) in 1976.
Abdullah Gul will convince the Iraqi leadership to take more effective measures to combat Kurdish separatists who have committed attacks on Turkish territory from northern Iraq.
Turkey has repeatedly launched air bases in the Kurdish militants, and at the end of February - beginning of March 2008 conducted a large-scale ground operations in the border areas of northern Iraq.
The actions of Turkey caused when a sharp protest from Baghdad, is viewed as an encroachment on the sovereignty of Iraq. Itself between the Iraqi government has not yet been able to get the Kurds to stop armed attacks.
In Iraq, the Kurdish issue is quite serious. Observers say the threat of separatism, the northern parts of the country, populated mostly Kurds. In addition, between the central government in Baghdad and the local Kurdish authorities, there are differences in the allocation of revenues from oil in Kirkuk and Mosul.
Palestinian orchestra dissolved in an address at a concert for the victims of the Holocaust.
The government of Palestinian refugee camp of Jenin dissolved children's orchestra, speaking in Israel at a concert for the survivors of the Holocaust of Jews, the Associated Press March 29.
The orchestra of 13 young musicians, "Strings of liberty" under the direction of conductor Vafy Younes accepted an invitation from the sponsors and presented at a concert organized in the framework of the "Day of good deeds" in Tel Aviv. After returning to Palestine, however, the team leader accused of that, she led the children in politics, and the orchestra dissolved.
"She used the children in a great political issue" - said the community leader of the Jenin camp, Adnan Hindi. "The Holocaust took place, but we were the victims of the same destruction on the part of the Jews" - Hindi said, adding that because of Israel, many Palestinians are forced to live 50 years in refugee camps like Jenin. Most parents of children who participated in the orchestra, also condemned the concert in Tel Aviv.
In late December 2008 and the first half of January 2009, Israel held Gaza military operation "Cast lead, against a radical Palestinian militant group Hamas. As a result, the Israeli army in Gaza killed about 1300 Palestinians. According to the IDF, about 750 of them were militants, but Hamas has confirmed the deaths of only 48 members of the organization, and the rest, according to Palestinian figures, were civilians.
Recall, in April 2002 during the IDF military operation in the Jenin camp were killed, several hundred Palestinians. This episode has caused a wide resonance in the world, as well as in the opinion of many observers, the Israeli army actions were not justified.
The orchestra of 13 young musicians, "Strings of liberty" under the direction of conductor Vafy Younes accepted an invitation from the sponsors and presented at a concert organized in the framework of the "Day of good deeds" in Tel Aviv. After returning to Palestine, however, the team leader accused of that, she led the children in politics, and the orchestra dissolved.
"She used the children in a great political issue" - said the community leader of the Jenin camp, Adnan Hindi. "The Holocaust took place, but we were the victims of the same destruction on the part of the Jews" - Hindi said, adding that because of Israel, many Palestinians are forced to live 50 years in refugee camps like Jenin. Most parents of children who participated in the orchestra, also condemned the concert in Tel Aviv.
In late December 2008 and the first half of January 2009, Israel held Gaza military operation "Cast lead, against a radical Palestinian militant group Hamas. As a result, the Israeli army in Gaza killed about 1300 Palestinians. According to the IDF, about 750 of them were militants, but Hamas has confirmed the deaths of only 48 members of the organization, and the rest, according to Palestinian figures, were civilians.
Recall, in April 2002 during the IDF military operation in the Jenin camp were killed, several hundred Palestinians. This episode has caused a wide resonance in the world, as well as in the opinion of many observers, the Israeli army actions were not justified.
Australia has refined the number of victims of forest fires.
The number of victims of wildfires that occurred in south-eastern Australia in February stood at 173 people, not 210 as previously reported, AFP reported on 30 March. These updates the Australian police.
"We managed to find a large number of people who were previously unaccounted for as a result of fires, and this is reflected in the final number," - said Deputy Police Commissioner Kieran Walshe.
Overestimation of the number of deaths was also connected with the problematic identification of the dead. "In some cases it was found that the remains belonged to one person, while initially it was thought that two or more", - explained the representative of the police. In addition, the expert of the remains of animals, which also reduced the estimate of the number of victims.
Forest fires, which lasted from 7 to 20 February, covered the states of Victoria and New South Wales. They have become the most deadly in the history of Australia. Previously considered to be the most disastrous fires in 1983, which killed 75 people.
"We managed to find a large number of people who were previously unaccounted for as a result of fires, and this is reflected in the final number," - said Deputy Police Commissioner Kieran Walshe.
Overestimation of the number of deaths was also connected with the problematic identification of the dead. "In some cases it was found that the remains belonged to one person, while initially it was thought that two or more", - explained the representative of the police. In addition, the expert of the remains of animals, which also reduced the estimate of the number of victims.
Forest fires, which lasted from 7 to 20 February, covered the states of Victoria and New South Wales. They have become the most deadly in the history of Australia. Previously considered to be the most disastrous fires in 1983, which killed 75 people.
The elections in Montenegro won by the ruling pro-party.
At the early parliamentary elections in Montenegro, according to preliminary unofficial data, confidently won the ruling party, the European Montenegro ", reported AFP on 29 March, with reference to non-governmental organization, CEMI, monitoring the progress of the campaign.
The party of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic (Milo Djukanovic) received 51.1 per cent of the vote. Second place was the Socialist People's Party, gained 16.5 percent. NOVA Proserbskaya opposition party won 9.3 percent of votes, taking third place. Also, seats in the Assembly will be members of anti-corruption "Movement for Change, scored six percent.
Thus, if the official results of the election will not differ from the preliminary data, the party Djukanović get 50 seats in Parliament from 81. All took part in the election 16 parties and political blocs.
The Parliament of the previous convocation, where the majority of the seats belonged to the "European Montenegro", announced itself on January 27. At the dissolution and the holding of new elections, has insisted the Government, saying that the need to obtain a four-year mandate of confidence to meet the challenges of joining the EU. The opposition, however, accused the authorities that they want to hold new elections before the Montenegro to fully experience the effects of the global economic crisis.
Montenegro seceded from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro declared independence 3 June 2006. Shortly thereafter, the country's parliamentary elections were held and the Constitution. In December 2008, Montenegro made a formal request to take her to the European Union.
The party of Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic (Milo Djukanovic) received 51.1 per cent of the vote. Second place was the Socialist People's Party, gained 16.5 percent. NOVA Proserbskaya opposition party won 9.3 percent of votes, taking third place. Also, seats in the Assembly will be members of anti-corruption "Movement for Change, scored six percent.
Thus, if the official results of the election will not differ from the preliminary data, the party Djukanović get 50 seats in Parliament from 81. All took part in the election 16 parties and political blocs.
The Parliament of the previous convocation, where the majority of the seats belonged to the "European Montenegro", announced itself on January 27. At the dissolution and the holding of new elections, has insisted the Government, saying that the need to obtain a four-year mandate of confidence to meet the challenges of joining the EU. The opposition, however, accused the authorities that they want to hold new elections before the Montenegro to fully experience the effects of the global economic crisis.
Montenegro seceded from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro declared independence 3 June 2006. Shortly thereafter, the country's parliamentary elections were held and the Constitution. In December 2008, Montenegro made a formal request to take her to the European Union.
Afghan President extended the term of office.
President Hamid Karzai left Afghanistan after the official end of his term on 21 May, reported Reuters. Afghan President said this on Sunday, March 29, after the Supreme Court authorized the extension of his mandate until August, when the country will be held new elections.
In early March, the election commission has appointed a presidential election in the country on 20 August. In doing so, it acted against the decree of the Karzai, who insisted on holding elections in April. Thus, the Supreme Court should allow the legal conflict, which resulted in a few months, Afghanistan could remain without a legitimate president.
The decision to hold elections in August, it was dictated by considerations of security and weather factor. By law, elections in Afghanistan were to be held in March 2009, but in January it was decided to postpone them for six months due to threats of militants of the Taliban to carry out attacks. In addition, winter and spring in the mountains of Afghanistan is difficult to deliver the ballots.
In January 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama has announced that it is not going to fully support Karzai, and held meetings with several other Afghan politicians. Despite that Karzai, who heads the country since 2002, announced his intention to once again take part in presidential elections.
In the United States believes that the successful holding of democratic elections in Afghanistan, the president will be the main criterion by which to evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. policy towards that country.
In early March, the election commission has appointed a presidential election in the country on 20 August. In doing so, it acted against the decree of the Karzai, who insisted on holding elections in April. Thus, the Supreme Court should allow the legal conflict, which resulted in a few months, Afghanistan could remain without a legitimate president.
The decision to hold elections in August, it was dictated by considerations of security and weather factor. By law, elections in Afghanistan were to be held in March 2009, but in January it was decided to postpone them for six months due to threats of militants of the Taliban to carry out attacks. In addition, winter and spring in the mountains of Afghanistan is difficult to deliver the ballots.
In January 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama has announced that it is not going to fully support Karzai, and held meetings with several other Afghan politicians. Despite that Karzai, who heads the country since 2002, announced his intention to once again take part in presidential elections.
In the United States believes that the successful holding of democratic elections in Afghanistan, the president will be the main criterion by which to evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. policy towards that country.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Belgian police detained 150 participants in the protest against NATO.
Belgian police on Saturday, March 21, detained at least 150 participants in the protest against NATO, trying to break into the territory of the alliance headquarters in Brussels, said AFP.
The organizer of the action, which was attended by several hundred people, made by Belgian pacifist organization Vredesactie, calling for the dissolution of the North Atlantic Alliance. Performance was timed to the 60 th anniversary of the NATO summit, the alliance members, which will be held April 3-4.
Participants also demanded the withdrawal of international troops from Afghanistan and declared that American nuclear weapons should be transported to military bases in Europe to the United States.
AFP notes that the detention of the participants in the protest, tried to get into the territory of NATO headquarters, the police did not have to use force.
A year ago, activists also staged a Vredesactie antinatovskuyu share in Brussels, and tried to break into the headquarters of the alliance. Then the police to disperse the demonstrators had to use water cannons.
The words of the Pope on condoms have jeopardized his visit to Africa.
Posts Pope Benedict XVI about condoms, made during a visit to Cameroon, have threatened the continuation of his tour of Africa, writes The Guardian.
March 17, Dad opened his first visit to the African continent presentation of the spread of AIDS. According to the media world, Benedict XVI said that "AIDS can not be won, condom distribution, which on the contrary, increase the problem."
Meanwhile, according to the official version of the Vatican, he said: "A disaster can not be defeated spread remedies, on the contrary, the risk of increasing problems."
Nevertheless, the words Pontiff aroused negative reactions in many countries. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, the majority of which is Catholic, said that such statements "threaten the health system and the responsibility to protect human life."
Belgian Health Minister Loretta Onkelinx (Laurette Onkelinx), in turn, noted that statements by the Pope could "destroy the years spent on prevention and education, and endanger many lives."
Germany has also criticized remarks Pontiff. "Condoms save lives, both in Europe and in other countries" - stated in a joint statement, the ministries of health and development.
In Africa, the words of the head of Catholic Church have caused even greater protest. Alan Fogh (Alain Fogue), a representative of Mocpat, which helps AIDS patients in Cameroon, said that Benedict XVI has no idea of the modern world and questioned whether he lived one day my father in the XXI century.
"He lives in Paradise, and we are on the ground. Hochet it so or not, 99 out of 100 Catholics to use condoms. Pope should know that the flesh is weak" - said Fogh.
In turn, the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS Michel Kazatchkine (Michel Kazatchkine) urged the Pope to take his words back. "I think Africa, which is severely damaged, not in need of such treatment," - he said.
As noted by The Guardian, 67 per cent of all infected with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2007, three quarters of all AIDS deaths in the world come to this region.
March 17, Dad opened his first visit to the African continent presentation of the spread of AIDS. According to the media world, Benedict XVI said that "AIDS can not be won, condom distribution, which on the contrary, increase the problem."
Meanwhile, according to the official version of the Vatican, he said: "A disaster can not be defeated spread remedies, on the contrary, the risk of increasing problems."
Nevertheless, the words Pontiff aroused negative reactions in many countries. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of France, the majority of which is Catholic, said that such statements "threaten the health system and the responsibility to protect human life."
Belgian Health Minister Loretta Onkelinx (Laurette Onkelinx), in turn, noted that statements by the Pope could "destroy the years spent on prevention and education, and endanger many lives."
Germany has also criticized remarks Pontiff. "Condoms save lives, both in Europe and in other countries" - stated in a joint statement, the ministries of health and development.
In Africa, the words of the head of Catholic Church have caused even greater protest. Alan Fogh (Alain Fogue), a representative of Mocpat, which helps AIDS patients in Cameroon, said that Benedict XVI has no idea of the modern world and questioned whether he lived one day my father in the XXI century.
"He lives in Paradise, and we are on the ground. Hochet it so or not, 99 out of 100 Catholics to use condoms. Pope should know that the flesh is weak" - said Fogh.
In turn, the head of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS Michel Kazatchkine (Michel Kazatchkine) urged the Pope to take his words back. "I think Africa, which is severely damaged, not in need of such treatment," - he said.
As noted by The Guardian, 67 per cent of all infected with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2007, three quarters of all AIDS deaths in the world come to this region.
Madagascar opposition leader proclaimed himself president.
SyuzhetyPolitichesky crisis Madagaskare17.03.2009Armiya to hand over power to opposition leader opposition leader Andri Razhuelina, on Tuesday received the authority from the Malagasy army, proclaimed himself President. On this March 17, said Agence France-Presse.
"Ravalomanana [former President] has resigned. Resigned Prime Minister and members of his Cabinet. I have led a transitional government. Thus, you can call me the President" - Razhuelina said in a telephone conversation with journalists from French TV channel LCI.
The new head of state promised to hold a legitimate presidential election in two years, and expressed the hope that the people of Madagascar will support him as President.
"The people gives power and deprives people of power. The people demand that I stood at the head of state, and we meet this demand", - stressed Razhuelina.
When asked whether he knew the whereabouts of excluded from the government of President Ravalomanana, Razhuelina answered that did not have such information, and added that he never sought his arrest. According to Razhueliny, it does not require the arrest of former president, but the law of Madagascar, which should determine the fate of Ravalomanana. According to some sources, Ravalomanana had requested political asylum at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, but the U.S. Department of State denied this information.
 The political confrontation between President Ravalomanana and the opposition worsened in Madagascar in January 2009. As the island began on opposition supporters clash with police, the chief opposition Razhuelina declared himself head of state and President Ravalomanana in response to this, dismissed him from his post as mayor of the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo. End of political standoff between Ravalomanana and Razhuelinoy was on March 16, when the Presidential Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar joined the army. Shortly thereafter, the head of state was forced to resign, and the military to transfer power to 34-year-old Razhueline.
"Ravalomanana [former President] has resigned. Resigned Prime Minister and members of his Cabinet. I have led a transitional government. Thus, you can call me the President" - Razhuelina said in a telephone conversation with journalists from French TV channel LCI.
The new head of state promised to hold a legitimate presidential election in two years, and expressed the hope that the people of Madagascar will support him as President.
"The people gives power and deprives people of power. The people demand that I stood at the head of state, and we meet this demand", - stressed Razhuelina.
When asked whether he knew the whereabouts of excluded from the government of President Ravalomanana, Razhuelina answered that did not have such information, and added that he never sought his arrest. According to Razhueliny, it does not require the arrest of former president, but the law of Madagascar, which should determine the fate of Ravalomanana. According to some sources, Ravalomanana had requested political asylum at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, but the U.S. Department of State denied this information.
 The political confrontation between President Ravalomanana and the opposition worsened in Madagascar in January 2009. As the island began on opposition supporters clash with police, the chief opposition Razhuelina declared himself head of state and President Ravalomanana in response to this, dismissed him from his post as mayor of the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo. End of political standoff between Ravalomanana and Razhuelinoy was on March 16, when the Presidential Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar joined the army. Shortly thereafter, the head of state was forced to resign, and the military to transfer power to 34-year-old Razhueline.
Iranians help the North Korean missile launch.
Iranian experts will help North Korea to launch ballistic missiles, writes British newspaper The Times on Sunday, March 29, with reference to the Japanese media.
Reported that as early as March 2009 a delegation from Tehran in the number of 15 people arrived in North Korea to help North Korean experts in launching the missiles, presumably class Thephodong-2. According to Japanese media, the Iranian delegation comprises senior officials of the company Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group - Iranian producer of missiles and space satellites.
As noted by The Times, the Iranians handed over to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il a letter from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in which Iranian President stressed the need for continued cooperation with North Korea in the field of space technology.
Recall Pyongyang argues that in the period from 4-8 April 2009, North Korea returns to the Earth's orbit telecommunications satellite Kvanmenson-2, but the representatives of South Korea, the United States and Japan have repeatedly expressed fears that Pyongyang will conduct tests ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead. Note that according to the UN Security Council resolution, North Korea has no right to conduct such tests.
As reported in Sunday, March 29, AFP, referring to sources in the government of South Korea, space satellites have made a few pictures of nose North Korean missiles already on the launch site. Source agency reported that the images do not allow for a clear conclusion about what the object suffer booster: a satellite or a warhead.
Reported that as early as March 2009 a delegation from Tehran in the number of 15 people arrived in North Korea to help North Korean experts in launching the missiles, presumably class Thephodong-2. According to Japanese media, the Iranian delegation comprises senior officials of the company Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group - Iranian producer of missiles and space satellites.
As noted by The Times, the Iranians handed over to North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il a letter from Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, in which Iranian President stressed the need for continued cooperation with North Korea in the field of space technology.
Recall Pyongyang argues that in the period from 4-8 April 2009, North Korea returns to the Earth's orbit telecommunications satellite Kvanmenson-2, but the representatives of South Korea, the United States and Japan have repeatedly expressed fears that Pyongyang will conduct tests ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warhead. Note that according to the UN Security Council resolution, North Korea has no right to conduct such tests.
As reported in Sunday, March 29, AFP, referring to sources in the government of South Korea, space satellites have made a few pictures of nose North Korean missiles already on the launch site. Source agency reported that the images do not allow for a clear conclusion about what the object suffer booster: a satellite or a warhead.
In the case of the murder of police in Ulster has started the third defendant.
KommentariiVnov on the path voyny09.03.2009Boeviki "Real IRA attack on British soldiers
  The prosecution for the murder of policeman Stephen Kerrola in Ulster brought a third person, reported March 26, BBC News.
Name a new defendant, and the names of two previous, is not called. Not reported as his age (the first two accused - semnadtsatiletny boy and 37-year-old man). We know only that the new figures do not directly cause suspected in the murder, and concealing certain information.
Stephen Kerrol was killed March 9, when arrived at the emergency call. The criminals opened fire on a police officer and his partner, when they came out of the car. Later, responsibility for the killing has taken the organization successive Irish Republican Army (to include fighters, not in accordance with the official IRA denial of violent methods of struggle for the independence of Ulster from the UK). Member of the "continuity IRA" investigation finds at least one of the defendants, semnadtsatiletnego teenager.
In the case of the murder Kerrola arrested seven people, two of which will soon set free.
March 7, was attacked at a British military base in the county of Antra. Two deminers were killed. Responsibility for the attack has taken a different disagree with the official position of the IRA group - "This IRA. Thus, the first British servicemen killed by Irish extremists in 1997. On suspicion of committing this crime arrested four men.
IRA had not formally involved in armed struggle since 2005. Its leadership has already condemned the people responsible for the attack on a military base and killing a police officer. Most of the "Sinn Fein (political wing of the IRA) visited the funeral of Stephen Kerrola. The leaders of the Shin Feng "and the British Government claimed that would not allow terrorists to once again destabilize the situation in Ulster.
  The prosecution for the murder of policeman Stephen Kerrola in Ulster brought a third person, reported March 26, BBC News.
Name a new defendant, and the names of two previous, is not called. Not reported as his age (the first two accused - semnadtsatiletny boy and 37-year-old man). We know only that the new figures do not directly cause suspected in the murder, and concealing certain information.
Stephen Kerrol was killed March 9, when arrived at the emergency call. The criminals opened fire on a police officer and his partner, when they came out of the car. Later, responsibility for the killing has taken the organization successive Irish Republican Army (to include fighters, not in accordance with the official IRA denial of violent methods of struggle for the independence of Ulster from the UK). Member of the "continuity IRA" investigation finds at least one of the defendants, semnadtsatiletnego teenager.
In the case of the murder Kerrola arrested seven people, two of which will soon set free.
March 7, was attacked at a British military base in the county of Antra. Two deminers were killed. Responsibility for the attack has taken a different disagree with the official position of the IRA group - "This IRA. Thus, the first British servicemen killed by Irish extremists in 1997. On suspicion of committing this crime arrested four men.
IRA had not formally involved in armed struggle since 2005. Its leadership has already condemned the people responsible for the attack on a military base and killing a police officer. Most of the "Sinn Fein (political wing of the IRA) visited the funeral of Stephen Kerrola. The leaders of the Shin Feng "and the British Government claimed that would not allow terrorists to once again destabilize the situation in Ulster.
In Mexico, son of arrested drug lords.
In the suburbs of Mexico City, was arrested the son of a powerful drug barons Ismael Sambady (Ismael Zambada), informs Associated Press referring to representatives of the country's security. Vicente Sambada Nebla (Vicente Zambada Niebla) nicknamed El Visentilo (El Vicentillo) was detained on Wednesday, March 18. Also arrested were five of his bodyguards.
According to the agency, El Visentilo was one of the leaders of drug cartels, operating on the territory of the Mexican state of Sinaloa. At Sambade was responsible for organizing the transportation of drugs, as well as ensuring the safety of members of criminal groups.
Recall that in autumn 2008, police arrested another relative Ismael Sambady - his brother Jesus, who is also considered one of the leaders of drug "Sinaloa". Most Ismael Sambadu Mekisiki authorities have not yet managed to defuse.
Drug cartels "Sinaloa is one of the largest Mexican criminal organizations. "Sinaloa" in the production and trafficking of narcotics. Drug is active in the U.S., which regularly supplies large quantities of drugs and weapons. U.S. authorities carried out against members of the group of large-scale criminal operation. February 26, 2009 it became known that during the operation, which lasted almost two years, had been arrested 755 members of the Sinaloa.
USA fight the illegal flow of drugs, together with the authorities in Mexico. In order to clamp down on cartels, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has ordered to send to different parts of the country about 40 thousand soldiers and police, but the results of these measures failed. In 2008, during the conflict between the Mexican cartels, leading the struggle for spheres of influence, were killed about 6 thousand people.
The U.S. side stated that the efforts made by the U.S. and Mexico to combat drug trafficking and arms, do not give significant results. The senators and independent experts from the U.S. indicate that the activity of criminals has increased.
According to the agency, El Visentilo was one of the leaders of drug cartels, operating on the territory of the Mexican state of Sinaloa. At Sambade was responsible for organizing the transportation of drugs, as well as ensuring the safety of members of criminal groups.
Recall that in autumn 2008, police arrested another relative Ismael Sambady - his brother Jesus, who is also considered one of the leaders of drug "Sinaloa". Most Ismael Sambadu Mekisiki authorities have not yet managed to defuse.
Drug cartels "Sinaloa is one of the largest Mexican criminal organizations. "Sinaloa" in the production and trafficking of narcotics. Drug is active in the U.S., which regularly supplies large quantities of drugs and weapons. U.S. authorities carried out against members of the group of large-scale criminal operation. February 26, 2009 it became known that during the operation, which lasted almost two years, had been arrested 755 members of the Sinaloa.
USA fight the illegal flow of drugs, together with the authorities in Mexico. In order to clamp down on cartels, Mexican President Felipe Calderon has ordered to send to different parts of the country about 40 thousand soldiers and police, but the results of these measures failed. In 2008, during the conflict between the Mexican cartels, leading the struggle for spheres of influence, were killed about 6 thousand people.
The U.S. side stated that the efforts made by the U.S. and Mexico to combat drug trafficking and arms, do not give significant results. The senators and independent experts from the U.S. indicate that the activity of criminals has increased.
Berlusconi announced the creation of a new party.
Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi announced the creation of a new conservative party, the people of liberty. " It includes the party Forza Italia, headed by Italian prime minister, and disbanded a week ago, "National Alliance" Gianfranco Fini. That was reported by BBC News.
At the election held last spring, Forza Italia and National Alliance made a single list. Along with the "Northern League, which ran independently, but later joined the coalition of Berlusconi, they gained a majority of votes. The final unification of Forza Italia and National Alliance for the inaugural conference was a new party in Rome.
"National Alliance", created in 1995, formed after the split "the Italian Social Movement - the successor of Benito Mussolini's fascist party. However, in recent years, Gianfranco Fini carefully distanced itself from the ideas duche. Under the direction of Feeney alliance actually turned into a traditional conservative party wing.
At present, the Speaker Feeney took the lower house of parliament of Italy.
At the election held last spring, Forza Italia and National Alliance made a single list. Along with the "Northern League, which ran independently, but later joined the coalition of Berlusconi, they gained a majority of votes. The final unification of Forza Italia and National Alliance for the inaugural conference was a new party in Rome.
"National Alliance", created in 1995, formed after the split "the Italian Social Movement - the successor of Benito Mussolini's fascist party. However, in recent years, Gianfranco Fini carefully distanced itself from the ideas duche. Under the direction of Feeney alliance actually turned into a traditional conservative party wing.
At present, the Speaker Feeney took the lower house of parliament of Italy.
The jury recognized Frittslya guilty.
SyuzhetyManyak of Amshtettena19.03.2009Yozef Frittsl made in a court of last slovomPrisyazhnye dealing with the matter Austrian Josef Frittslya, 24 holding in the basement and raped his daughter, rendered its verdict. As reported by AFP, on Thursday, March 19, they found him guilty of murder.
Britain for the first time in 10 years will give Russia the criminals.
The government of Great Britain for the first time in 10 years, Russia had decided to extradite Russian citizens, Russian law enforcement agencies accused of committing crimes. About Interfax reports with reference to the Russian Prosecutor General's Office.
According to head of international legal cooperation Sahak Karapetyan the Prosecutor General of Russia, the British Government will extradite to Russia a few people, the final decision on the two of them have already been taken.
When asked for the extradition of Boris Berezovsky, Akhmed Zakayev, and Mikhail Gutseriev Karapetyan noted that despite the good relations of Russian law enforcement officials with the British "policy of presence ... often negating all positive developments."
In February 2009, Ambassador of Russia in London, Yuri Fedotov, said that no British territory of the Russian justice hiding about 20 people, which requires the issuance of Russia.
In response to requests for extradition of British authorities refer to the impossibility of extradition of persons who have been granted political asylum. These people are businessman Boris Berezovsky, who in Russia brought more than a dozen criminal cases, the head of the self-government of Chechen Republic Ichkeria Ahmet deadly, accused of kidnapping and mass killings, as well as former president of Russneft Mikhail Gutseriev, who charged with the commission economic crimes.
Since the bilateral relations between the countries of Great Britain has never satisfy the demands of the Russian side. In turn, British authorities demand extradition from Russia State Duma deputy from the LDPR, Andrei Lugovoi, who is suspected of murder in London of former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko. Its refusal to extradite Lugovoi in Russia explains the Constitution, under which the extradition of Russian citizens to other countries is prohibited.
According to head of international legal cooperation Sahak Karapetyan the Prosecutor General of Russia, the British Government will extradite to Russia a few people, the final decision on the two of them have already been taken.
When asked for the extradition of Boris Berezovsky, Akhmed Zakayev, and Mikhail Gutseriev Karapetyan noted that despite the good relations of Russian law enforcement officials with the British "policy of presence ... often negating all positive developments."
In February 2009, Ambassador of Russia in London, Yuri Fedotov, said that no British territory of the Russian justice hiding about 20 people, which requires the issuance of Russia.
In response to requests for extradition of British authorities refer to the impossibility of extradition of persons who have been granted political asylum. These people are businessman Boris Berezovsky, who in Russia brought more than a dozen criminal cases, the head of the self-government of Chechen Republic Ichkeria Ahmet deadly, accused of kidnapping and mass killings, as well as former president of Russneft Mikhail Gutseriev, who charged with the commission economic crimes.
Since the bilateral relations between the countries of Great Britain has never satisfy the demands of the Russian side. In turn, British authorities demand extradition from Russia State Duma deputy from the LDPR, Andrei Lugovoi, who is suspected of murder in London of former FSB officer Alexander Litvinenko. Its refusal to extradite Lugovoi in Russia explains the Constitution, under which the extradition of Russian citizens to other countries is prohibited.
Austrian maniac for the first time since the start of the trial showed its face.
SyuzhetyManyak of Amshtettena17.03.2009Frittsl the first time since the start of the trial allowed a sfotografirovatAvstriets Joseph Frittsl, the defendant in that 24 years raped daughter home for the first time since the start of the trial against him has ceased to cover the face and showed its photographers. As the AFP, it happened in the second half of the meeting held on Tuesday, March 17. Defendant removed from the individual folder that behind before.
Specified that fresh images Frittslya were members of the Austrian agency APA - the only news agency whose photographers were allowed in the courtroom. In the future, APA has provided access to these pictures to all media.
The trial of Joseph Frittslem that the media coverage around the world, began in the Austrian city of St. Peltier Monday, March 16. According to the investigation, the 73-year-old Austrian installed in the basement of his house this prison, which for 24 years held his daughter Elisabeth, who are regularly raped. During the confinement the woman, now 43, gave birth to a father of seven children.
Elizabeth was able to break free in April 2008, after which she told about what happened with the police. Frittsl was arrested, he was indicted on charges of rape, incest, unlawful deprivation of freedom, slavery, abuse and murder (the last point relates to the fact that one of the children born to Elizabeth died from lack of medical care).
Since the beginning of the process Frittsl guilty of rape, incest and imprisonment, but denied the other charges. Also, the court has already heard the testimony of the defendant, who told the jury about his difficult childhood.
It was expected that in the near future the court will hear the testimony of the victim Elizabeth Frittsl. The woman will not attend the meetings, the jury will show a video of her treatment.
Specified that fresh images Frittslya were members of the Austrian agency APA - the only news agency whose photographers were allowed in the courtroom. In the future, APA has provided access to these pictures to all media.
The trial of Joseph Frittslem that the media coverage around the world, began in the Austrian city of St. Peltier Monday, March 16. According to the investigation, the 73-year-old Austrian installed in the basement of his house this prison, which for 24 years held his daughter Elisabeth, who are regularly raped. During the confinement the woman, now 43, gave birth to a father of seven children.
Elizabeth was able to break free in April 2008, after which she told about what happened with the police. Frittsl was arrested, he was indicted on charges of rape, incest, unlawful deprivation of freedom, slavery, abuse and murder (the last point relates to the fact that one of the children born to Elizabeth died from lack of medical care).
Since the beginning of the process Frittsl guilty of rape, incest and imprisonment, but denied the other charges. Also, the court has already heard the testimony of the defendant, who told the jury about his difficult childhood.
It was expected that in the near future the court will hear the testimony of the victim Elizabeth Frittsl. The woman will not attend the meetings, the jury will show a video of her treatment.
Spanish court was connected to the investigation of torture at Guantanamo.
Spanish law enforcement authorities are considering the possibility of institutions of criminal proceedings against several members of the administration of former U.S. President George W. Bush, suspected of complicity in the torture of the American prison camp in Guantanamo Bay. This was on Saturday reported Associated Press.
Former officials, in particular, are suspected of providing legal cover for torture in Guantanamo. The file was sent to the famous Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón, specialized in the processes of war crimes and terrorism, adds AP.
Summary of the case involves six people: a former U.S. Prosecutor General Alberto Gonzales, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Douglas Fait (Douglas Feith), the former head of the Vice-President Dick Cheney, David Addington (David Addington), the Ministry of Justice, John Yoo (John Yoo) and Jay S. Baibo (Jay S. Bybee), and Pentagon lawyer William Haynes (William Haynes).
The only who made a comment such information became Fait, called the charges against their unfounded. "I was criticized for its controversial policy, which I never supported", - he said.
The direction of the case Garson and other prosecutors means only the first step in the investigation, said AP. Now, prosecutors will decide whether to begin full-scale investigation against former officials of the Bush administration.
Note that this is not the first investigation of torture in foreign prisons and CIA in particular - at Guantanamo. Thus, verification of the CIA during the interrogation had already taken the Senate Intelligence Committee on the United States is also under suspicion of involvement in torture in U.S. prisons hit British intelligence MI-5, which began investigating the activities of the London police.
Former officials, in particular, are suspected of providing legal cover for torture in Guantanamo. The file was sent to the famous Spanish judge Baltasar Garzón, specialized in the processes of war crimes and terrorism, adds AP.
Summary of the case involves six people: a former U.S. Prosecutor General Alberto Gonzales, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Douglas Fait (Douglas Feith), the former head of the Vice-President Dick Cheney, David Addington (David Addington), the Ministry of Justice, John Yoo (John Yoo) and Jay S. Baibo (Jay S. Bybee), and Pentagon lawyer William Haynes (William Haynes).
The only who made a comment such information became Fait, called the charges against their unfounded. "I was criticized for its controversial policy, which I never supported", - he said.
The direction of the case Garson and other prosecutors means only the first step in the investigation, said AP. Now, prosecutors will decide whether to begin full-scale investigation against former officials of the Bush administration.
Note that this is not the first investigation of torture in foreign prisons and CIA in particular - at Guantanamo. Thus, verification of the CIA during the interrogation had already taken the Senate Intelligence Committee on the United States is also under suspicion of involvement in torture in U.S. prisons hit British intelligence MI-5, which began investigating the activities of the London police.
Since the Berlin Wall, the most famous graffiti erased.
With the Berlin Wall, the most famous graffiti erased, which is depicted kissing the former secretary general of the CPSU Central Committee Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honekkera. This was on Saturday announced the German edition of Deutsche Welle.
Eliminating graffiti "Lord, Help me survive the death of this love", was held in the large-scale restoration, marking the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the Berlin Wall.
Artist Dmitry Vrubel, painted a famous graffiti, said he was amazed when they saw a net plot of the wall, which formerly was his drawing. According to him, the removal of copyright was a violation of human figure artists.
Guide Art Gallery East Side Gallery, for its part, stated that all the artists who participated in razrisovke walls were previously notified that their work could be erased during the restoration. Vrubel also was invited to return to Berlin and to draw the same graffiti, highlighted in the East Side Gallery. In addition, the gallery sent him a check for 3 thousand euros as compensation for removal from the wall of graffiti.
Vrubel meanwhile reported that the East Side Gallery is indeed informed him of the planned activities of the wall, but there was only minor cosmetic work. Commenting on the proposal to go back and draw another graffiti artist said that it will have quite a different picture, does not have anything in common with the famous "kiss and Honekkera Brezhnev."
Plans to renovate part of the Berlin Wall, which has been preserved after its demolition in 1990, became known in 2007. In doing so, the restorers have assured the public that well-known graffiti, painted in 1990 by 118 artists from 22 countries will be saved and restored, with the participation of the authors of the drawings.
Eliminating graffiti "Lord, Help me survive the death of this love", was held in the large-scale restoration, marking the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the Berlin Wall.
Artist Dmitry Vrubel, painted a famous graffiti, said he was amazed when they saw a net plot of the wall, which formerly was his drawing. According to him, the removal of copyright was a violation of human figure artists.
Guide Art Gallery East Side Gallery, for its part, stated that all the artists who participated in razrisovke walls were previously notified that their work could be erased during the restoration. Vrubel also was invited to return to Berlin and to draw the same graffiti, highlighted in the East Side Gallery. In addition, the gallery sent him a check for 3 thousand euros as compensation for removal from the wall of graffiti.
Vrubel meanwhile reported that the East Side Gallery is indeed informed him of the planned activities of the wall, but there was only minor cosmetic work. Commenting on the proposal to go back and draw another graffiti artist said that it will have quite a different picture, does not have anything in common with the famous "kiss and Honekkera Brezhnev."
Plans to renovate part of the Berlin Wall, which has been preserved after its demolition in 1990, became known in 2007. In doing so, the restorers have assured the public that well-known graffiti, painted in 1990 by 118 artists from 22 countries will be saved and restored, with the participation of the authors of the drawings.
In Disturbances in Madagascar injured 34 people.
SyuzhetyPolitichesky crisis in the Madagaskare20.03.2009Afrikansky Union has suspended the membership of Madagascar in the result of a protest set up in the Malagasy capital of Antananarivo, by the deposed President Marc Ravalomanana, have at least 34 people. Such data have resulted in a local hospital where victims were taken, transmits Reuters.
Several thousand people came to the rally in the metropolitan park, demanding the return to power Ravalomanana. Then the demonstrators headed towards the central square Antananirivu, but were stopped by law enforcement officials. Supporters of former president tried to break through the cordon, and police were forced to use tear gas.
The protests are supporters of Ravalomanana in Antananarivo, the sixth consecutive day, said the agency. Thus, the March 25 rally led to a clash between supporters and opponents retired president, during which police had to make a few warning shots in the air to disperse the crowd.
The political crisis that led to the resignation of Ravalomanana, and the coming to power Razhueliny began in Madagascar, in January 2009. The main opposition Razhuelina declared himself head of state, and President Ravalomanana in response dismissed him from his post as mayor of the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo.
End of political standoff between Ravalomanana and Razhuelinoy was on March 16, when the Presidential Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar joined the army. Shortly thereafter, the head of state was forced to resign, and the military to hand over power to 34-year-old Razhueline. March 18, Razhuelina proclaimed himself president of Madagascar and the Supreme Court confirmed his credentials.
Several thousand people came to the rally in the metropolitan park, demanding the return to power Ravalomanana. Then the demonstrators headed towards the central square Antananirivu, but were stopped by law enforcement officials. Supporters of former president tried to break through the cordon, and police were forced to use tear gas.
The protests are supporters of Ravalomanana in Antananarivo, the sixth consecutive day, said the agency. Thus, the March 25 rally led to a clash between supporters and opponents retired president, during which police had to make a few warning shots in the air to disperse the crowd.
The political crisis that led to the resignation of Ravalomanana, and the coming to power Razhueliny began in Madagascar, in January 2009. The main opposition Razhuelina declared himself head of state, and President Ravalomanana in response dismissed him from his post as mayor of the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo.
End of political standoff between Ravalomanana and Razhuelinoy was on March 16, when the Presidential Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar joined the army. Shortly thereafter, the head of state was forced to resign, and the military to hand over power to 34-year-old Razhueline. March 18, Razhuelina proclaimed himself president of Madagascar and the Supreme Court confirmed his credentials.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Britain imposes direct rule on its overseas territories.
Great Britain intends to impose direct rule on its overseas territories - the Turks and Caicos Islands, reports AFP. At this step the British government decided to go after the local authorities were implicated in corruption scandal loud.
The question of the imposition of direct rule by the Turks and Caicos Islands before the British Parliament, it is planned that the legislators consider it until the end of March.
If Parliament gives its consent, the Government and the Assembly (Parliament) Turks and Caicos will be dissolved, and the management of overseas territory will be fully transferred to the British Governor. Direct management of the Turks and Caicos United Kingdom plans to introduce at least two years.
Facts massive corruption among the local authorities have been discovered during the investigation, which began in July 2008. The results of the investigation were presented to the British Government in early 2009.
Turks and Caicos Islands that make up the archipelago of the Bahamas, have the right to choose their own government and parliament since 1976. Britain was ready to give the islands independence, but they decided to retain the status of Overseas Territory.
The islands are some 32 thousand people, most of whom were British subjects. The main income of the Turks and Caicos bring tourism and offshore zones.
In the case of a fire in the skyscraper arrested the organizers of the Beijing fireworks.
In the case of a fire that destroyed skyscraper on 9 February in Beijing, arrested 12 people, including 8 staff on the organization of fireworks, on Wednesday, Reuters reported with reference to the Beijing News. They were charged with violation of safety rules when handling explosive substances, providing for penalties of up to 7 years imprisonment.
The investigation on the cause of the fire concluded that the cause of fire was the use of too powerful fireworks that are prohibited to run the city. It was also found that employees on the organization of fireworks left the building immediately after it appeared the fire, leaving unattended 21 box of pyrotechnics.
Customer fireworks, it was the Chinese Central Television (CCTV), one of the studios located at the skyscraper. The former head of the construction management of CCTV, reports Reuters, is also taken into custody.
In the 30-storey skyscraper, destroyed by fire, other than the studio had to accommodate the CCTV network Mandarin Oriental hotel and cultural-entertainment complex. The opening of the hotel was scheduled for mid-2009.
Police identified the name of the detained in Kenya suspected of war crimes.
A man detained in Kenya, which is suspected of committing war crimes in Yugoslavia, the name is Igor Mazheski. This informs Reuters referring to sources in the police. A detainee at the hands of a Croatian passport, but police did not rule out that a passport can be forged, and an assumed name.
According to the source agency AFP, the detainee is a citizen of Germany, the Yugoslav origin. He was arrested in Mombasa, and on Friday is to be transported to Nairobi and questioned by investigators Interpol. His fingerprints have already been sent to Interpol for comparison with footprints a wanted war criminal.
According to available data, Mazheski more than 60 years. He lived in Kenya for over 10 years and has the hotel business.
Representatives of the Kenyan police allege that the case of special importance, and the arrest of the suspect worked for a long time. Previously, it was reported that he was arrested at the request of the International Criminal Court, but police said that the request comes from an international tribunal in Gaage.Otmetim that members of the Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia refused to comment on the arrest of Igor Mazheski.
According to the source agency AFP, the detainee is a citizen of Germany, the Yugoslav origin. He was arrested in Mombasa, and on Friday is to be transported to Nairobi and questioned by investigators Interpol. His fingerprints have already been sent to Interpol for comparison with footprints a wanted war criminal.
According to available data, Mazheski more than 60 years. He lived in Kenya for over 10 years and has the hotel business.
Representatives of the Kenyan police allege that the case of special importance, and the arrest of the suspect worked for a long time. Previously, it was reported that he was arrested at the request of the International Criminal Court, but police said that the request comes from an international tribunal in Gaage.Otmetim that members of the Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia refused to comment on the arrest of Igor Mazheski.
The leaders of the Swiss banks barred from leaving the country.
Swiss private banks have banned their top managers to leave the country, the newspaper Financial Times. Banks are worried that their leaders during a trip abroad may be taken into custody in the investigation of the resignation of the foreign tax clients.
Management of most banks, decided to resort to such a precautionary measure, banned from the United States. However, some private banks have entered for the top managers of a complete ban on foreign trips, including visits to neighboring France and Germany.
In 2008, Swiss banks have been at the center of investigations of tax fraud by the U.S. and Germany. So the Swiss bank UBS suspected of helping clients to Americans in the care of taxes, using accounts in offshore zones, the open with his assistance. UBS was forced to give U.S. law enforcement agencies about 250 customer-Americans, violating Swiss law on banking secrecy. In addition, the bank agreed to pay a fine of 780 million dollars.
The ban on visits abroad, notes the Financial Times, put the eve of the summit "Big twenty" (G20), which will be held in London in April 2009. It was expected that the meeting would be decided on the establishment of "black" list of offshore zones, which can enter in Switzerland. Other contenders for the hit on the list - Belgium and Luxembourg - have already announced their intention to revise the law on banking secrecy.
The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, resigned.
KommentariiSletel as Topolino puh25.03.2009Premer the Czech Republic Mirek Topolanek was to step away from otstavkiPremer Minister Mirek Topolanek gave the Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus officially his resignation. This happened two days after the Czech parliament had made the Government a vote of no confidence Topolanek, said AFP. March 24, voted for the resignation of the Government 101 of 200 MP.
According to agency Reuters, Vaclav Klaus accepted the resignation of Prime Minister. Prior to the appointment of a new government Topolanek will serve as head of the cabinet.
According to the deputies of the left opposition, which had managed to win over four-party governing coalition, and independent deputies, the Government did not cope with their tasks during the economic crisis. In addition, the opposition opposed the deployment of elements in the Czech Republic, the American ABM system. Topolanek also a strong supporter of this move.
Vaclav Klaus appointed Topolanek first Prime Minister in September 2006, after the election victory of the Democratic Civic Party, headed by Topolánek. Before he was the leader of a party Claus.
However, the new prime minister was not able to obtain the approval of Parliament. Right-wing coalition, which included ODS and the opposition have been left as a result of negotiations, an equal number of mandates. The President took advantage of the fact that the law allows him to make the candidacy of prime minister twice, and once again invited the deputies Topolanek. In January 2007 the Parliament supported his candidacy.
Following the resignation of prime minister president of the Czech law, may either appoint a new head of government, or to declare the country's early parliamentary elections.
According to agency Reuters, Vaclav Klaus accepted the resignation of Prime Minister. Prior to the appointment of a new government Topolanek will serve as head of the cabinet.
According to the deputies of the left opposition, which had managed to win over four-party governing coalition, and independent deputies, the Government did not cope with their tasks during the economic crisis. In addition, the opposition opposed the deployment of elements in the Czech Republic, the American ABM system. Topolanek also a strong supporter of this move.
Vaclav Klaus appointed Topolanek first Prime Minister in September 2006, after the election victory of the Democratic Civic Party, headed by Topolánek. Before he was the leader of a party Claus.
However, the new prime minister was not able to obtain the approval of Parliament. Right-wing coalition, which included ODS and the opposition have been left as a result of negotiations, an equal number of mandates. The President took advantage of the fact that the law allows him to make the candidacy of prime minister twice, and once again invited the deputies Topolanek. In January 2007 the Parliament supported his candidacy.
Following the resignation of prime minister president of the Czech law, may either appoint a new head of government, or to declare the country's early parliamentary elections.
Obama promised to defeat al-Qaida and the Taliban.
U.S. President Barack Obama has promised to crush the radical group Al-Qaeda and the Taliban operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, transmits AFP. Speaking on Friday morning with the programmatic statement of the Afghan strategy, Obama said of the need to clamp down on terrorists who threaten the U.S., and noted that the destabilization of the situation in Afghanistan. As expected, the president announced the forthcoming dispatch of additional troops to Afghanistan reinforcements.
The American president said that the terrorists of al-Qaida, dig around in the refuge on Pakistani soil, "to plan" against U.S. attack. According to Obama, the Pakistani authorities should be determined to cooperate with Washington in confronting terrorism.
U.S. President announced the establishment of a new international contact group to resolve the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which would have included the NATO countries and other partners are the U.S., the Central Asian republics, the Gulf States, Iran, Russia, India and China.
Talking about the growing risk of instability in Afghanistan, Obama touched on issues of both military and civilian cooperation with Kabul. The owner of the White House called on U.S. allies to participate in the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan. In addition, Obama said that the U.S. is not willing to turn a blind eye to corruption in the power structures in Afghanistan, and we intend to fight the abuse, together with the Afghan national government and foreign partners.
Obama reiterated that Afghanistan will be sent to American military support - in addition to the previously planned increase in U.S. troops to 17 thousand people. The new addition, which would include assistance in setting up national security forces of Afghanistan, including 4 thousand.
The American president said that the terrorists of al-Qaida, dig around in the refuge on Pakistani soil, "to plan" against U.S. attack. According to Obama, the Pakistani authorities should be determined to cooperate with Washington in confronting terrorism.
U.S. President announced the establishment of a new international contact group to resolve the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which would have included the NATO countries and other partners are the U.S., the Central Asian republics, the Gulf States, Iran, Russia, India and China.
Talking about the growing risk of instability in Afghanistan, Obama touched on issues of both military and civilian cooperation with Kabul. The owner of the White House called on U.S. allies to participate in the reconstruction and development of Afghanistan. In addition, Obama said that the U.S. is not willing to turn a blind eye to corruption in the power structures in Afghanistan, and we intend to fight the abuse, together with the Afghan national government and foreign partners.
Obama reiterated that Afghanistan will be sent to American military support - in addition to the previously planned increase in U.S. troops to 17 thousand people. The new addition, which would include assistance in setting up national security forces of Afghanistan, including 4 thousand.
The Chinese lost their capsule with radioactive cesium.
The Chinese authorities have begun searching for the missing device, which is a component of radioactive cesium-137, tells AFP, referring to the Chinese newspaper.
The instrument used for accurate measurements at a cement plant in Shaanxi province. On Monday, March 23, when workers began to dismantle the plant, it was found that the device with the radioactive component is missing.
The main detail of the device was lead balloon with cesium inside. The authorities fear that the ball may be among the 265 tons of metal waste, which is already sold and remelting. The government will conduct verification of the radiation background at the plants, in which melting occurred.
Chinese newspapers did not specify exactly how much cesium-137 in the capsule, but note that even a small amount is capable of destroying the nervous system and even lead to death.
The instrument used for accurate measurements at a cement plant in Shaanxi province. On Monday, March 23, when workers began to dismantle the plant, it was found that the device with the radioactive component is missing.
The main detail of the device was lead balloon with cesium inside. The authorities fear that the ball may be among the 265 tons of metal waste, which is already sold and remelting. The government will conduct verification of the radiation background at the plants, in which melting occurred.
Chinese newspapers did not specify exactly how much cesium-137 in the capsule, but note that even a small amount is capable of destroying the nervous system and even lead to death.
The island of Tenerife was left without light.
Island of Tenerife, the largest in the archipelago of the Canary Islands, was completely without electricity, reports AP.
The representative of the Spanish Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that, in all likelihood, this was due to the fact that the plant was hit by lightning, but this is only a preliminary version.
Hospitals and some other institutions - in particular, airport island - run on emergency generators.
Energy are working to restore electricity, but says that it may take several hours.
According to AFP, without energy were 830 thousand inhabitants of Tenerife.
Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain. The archipelago is one of the major tourist destinations in the country for a year visit the Canary Islands some 10 million foreigners. Proceeds from the tourist industry accounted for over 30 per cent of GDP islands.
The representative of the Spanish Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that, in all likelihood, this was due to the fact that the plant was hit by lightning, but this is only a preliminary version.
Hospitals and some other institutions - in particular, airport island - run on emergency generators.
Energy are working to restore electricity, but says that it may take several hours.
According to AFP, without energy were 830 thousand inhabitants of Tenerife.
Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain. The archipelago is one of the major tourist destinations in the country for a year visit the Canary Islands some 10 million foreigners. Proceeds from the tourist industry accounted for over 30 per cent of GDP islands.
In Italy, arrested on a new "Joseph Frittsl.
  In Italy, arrested 63-year-old resident of Turin, which, according to the investigation, for 25 years kept locked up and raped his daughter. On this March 27, said AFP.
At the same time, police arrested 40-year-old son of the suspect, who is also accused of raping four of their own daughters. All five affected women and girls are now under the supervision of psychologists.
Law enforcement agencies interested in the life of the family after a 34-year-old woman who is currently serving in the press under the pseudonym of Laura, in October 2008 complained to the police at his brother. Laura said that her brother raped her and locked for two weeks at home after she ran away to him from his father.
The investigation revealed that the father is 25 years old raped Laura, and forbade her to leave the house without permission. For most of his life met a woman locked in a dark room. She left school at 13 years. Her brother at the instigation father began raping his four daughters who are now six, eight, twelve and twenty years. It also showed girls pornographic videos.
Press has already arrested compared with the Austrian maniac Josef Frittslem, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment. Frittsl 24 years held his daughter Elisabeth locked in the basement of a house. He regularly raped her. The woman gave birth to her father seven children. One child died in infancy, three lived with their mother in the cellar, and three Frittsl took to the house. The wife of the offender explained that Elisabeth ran away in the sect, and from time to time podkidyvaet his children.
In autumn 2008, a similar criminal case had been initiated in Poland. The investigation found that a resident of the city Semyatyche six years kept locked up and raped his daughter, who bore him two children.
At the same time, police arrested 40-year-old son of the suspect, who is also accused of raping four of their own daughters. All five affected women and girls are now under the supervision of psychologists.
Law enforcement agencies interested in the life of the family after a 34-year-old woman who is currently serving in the press under the pseudonym of Laura, in October 2008 complained to the police at his brother. Laura said that her brother raped her and locked for two weeks at home after she ran away to him from his father.
The investigation revealed that the father is 25 years old raped Laura, and forbade her to leave the house without permission. For most of his life met a woman locked in a dark room. She left school at 13 years. Her brother at the instigation father began raping his four daughters who are now six, eight, twelve and twenty years. It also showed girls pornographic videos.
Press has already arrested compared with the Austrian maniac Josef Frittslem, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment. Frittsl 24 years held his daughter Elisabeth locked in the basement of a house. He regularly raped her. The woman gave birth to her father seven children. One child died in infancy, three lived with their mother in the cellar, and three Frittsl took to the house. The wife of the offender explained that Elisabeth ran away in the sect, and from time to time podkidyvaet his children.
In autumn 2008, a similar criminal case had been initiated in Poland. The investigation found that a resident of the city Semyatyche six years kept locked up and raped his daughter, who bore him two children.
The number of victims of a dam break in Indonesia rose to 77 people.
The number of victims of a dam break in Indonesia has reached 77 people, more than 100 unaccounted for, reports Associated Press referring to the data rescue of the country.
As of Saturday morning, March 28, the water in the flooded areas receded, but the streets were still brought water sludge, felled trees and debris left by the destruction of hundreds of homes.
In rescue work, ongoing since the accident, involving members of emergency services, police and armed forces of Indonesia, as well as local residents. Some of them, the authorities blame in the incident, which did not take the necessary measures to prevent what happened, knowing that the dam is in need of repair.
Recall breakthrough dam on the outskirts of Jakarta, occurred on the night of Friday. Built in 1933, the dam could not bear the pressure of water level which has risen as a result of seasonal heavy rains. Formed after the break wave height of about three meters, destroyed several suburban areas of capital of Indonesia.
The Ministry of Public Works stated that in fact happened to be investigated.
As of Saturday morning, March 28, the water in the flooded areas receded, but the streets were still brought water sludge, felled trees and debris left by the destruction of hundreds of homes.
In rescue work, ongoing since the accident, involving members of emergency services, police and armed forces of Indonesia, as well as local residents. Some of them, the authorities blame in the incident, which did not take the necessary measures to prevent what happened, knowing that the dam is in need of repair.
Recall breakthrough dam on the outskirts of Jakarta, occurred on the night of Friday. Built in 1933, the dam could not bear the pressure of water level which has risen as a result of seasonal heavy rains. Formed after the break wave height of about three meters, destroyed several suburban areas of capital of Indonesia.
The Ministry of Public Works stated that in fact happened to be investigated.
In the Brazilian city of collapsed rubble engine cargo aircraft.
In the sky over the Brazilian city of Manaus crashed cargo plane McDonnell Douglas DC-10. A plane went down one of three engines, and its debris fell on residential areas. Damage received, on different data, from 12 to 22 houses and several cars, reports The Aviation Herald. As a result, the incident affected no.
The engine plane broke down just after takeoff, when the DC-10 flying from Manaus to the Colombian city of Bogota. What happened, did not specify - witnesses claim that heard an explosion similar to the sound, then the land began to fall part.
Despite the accident, claimed in a message The Aviation Herald, the plane could continue its flight crew and DC-10 was able to perform a successful landing in Bogota.
It clarifies the AP, the victim crashed plane belonged to a U.S. company Arrow Cargo. Arrow Cargo representative promised that the company will compensate the damage caused ruinous engine.
The engine plane broke down just after takeoff, when the DC-10 flying from Manaus to the Colombian city of Bogota. What happened, did not specify - witnesses claim that heard an explosion similar to the sound, then the land began to fall part.
Despite the accident, claimed in a message The Aviation Herald, the plane could continue its flight crew and DC-10 was able to perform a successful landing in Bogota.
It clarifies the AP, the victim crashed plane belonged to a U.S. company Arrow Cargo. Arrow Cargo representative promised that the company will compensate the damage caused ruinous engine.
Topolanek called the Obama plan the road to hell is under the impression from AC / DC.
KommentariiSletel as Topolino puh25.03.2009Premer the Czech Republic Mirek Topolanek was to step away from otstavkiIspolnyayuschy Acting Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Mirek Topolanek said that his harsh assessment of the action plan administration Barak Obama to overcome the economic crisis was inspired by art-known rock band AC / DC, the agency DPA.
Speaking to the deputies of European Parliament on March 25, Topolanek has called the economic policies of the U.S. in the global economic crisis, "the road to hell." Later he explained that some time ago in Prague, spoke Group AC / DC. Their cult song Highway to Hell ( "The road to hell"), perhaps so impressed him that he used this expression in his improvised speech to MPs.
After explaining the origin of the dramatic features, Topolanek did not made any adjustment in itself an assessment of economic policy the U.S. administration. Observers note that since the Czech Republic is now the chairman of the European Union, the speech Topolánek could complicate relations between the EU and the U.S. in anticipation of Barack Obama's first visit to Europe and the meeting of the Group of twenty.
Recall that the Czech parliament on 24 March issued a no-confidence vote Topolanek government. According to the opposition, namely his policy had led the country to the severe economic crisis. March 26, Topolanek gave the Czech president Vaclav Klaus officially his resignation which was accepted. According to Czech law, the President may now, or appoint a new prime minister, or to announce early parliamentary elections. Members of the old Cabinet will remain in office until the appointment of new head of government.
Speaking to the deputies of European Parliament on March 25, Topolanek has called the economic policies of the U.S. in the global economic crisis, "the road to hell." Later he explained that some time ago in Prague, spoke Group AC / DC. Their cult song Highway to Hell ( "The road to hell"), perhaps so impressed him that he used this expression in his improvised speech to MPs.
After explaining the origin of the dramatic features, Topolanek did not made any adjustment in itself an assessment of economic policy the U.S. administration. Observers note that since the Czech Republic is now the chairman of the European Union, the speech Topolánek could complicate relations between the EU and the U.S. in anticipation of Barack Obama's first visit to Europe and the meeting of the Group of twenty.
Recall that the Czech parliament on 24 March issued a no-confidence vote Topolanek government. According to the opposition, namely his policy had led the country to the severe economic crisis. March 26, Topolanek gave the Czech president Vaclav Klaus officially his resignation which was accepted. According to Czech law, the President may now, or appoint a new prime minister, or to announce early parliamentary elections. Members of the old Cabinet will remain in office until the appointment of new head of government.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Electricity partially restored in Tenerife.
Electricity on the island of Tenerife, part of the archipelago of the Canary Islands, partially restored. That was reported by a local publication Canarias7.
At the moment the supply of electricity resumed in the capital city of the island of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the two municipalities, as well as in the north and south of the island. No light is still four island municipality.
Reports of the accident was about an hour of the day Thursday (16:00 Moscow time). As a result of a power outage without light were about 830 thousand inhabitants of Tenerife. According to authorities, no accidents during this time were recorded. Reported only that the local rescue services received hundreds of calls from residents of the island, has been locked in elevators due to power outages.
Power outages associated with the storm passing over Tenerife in recent days. Thus, according to a preliminary version, the island was left without electricity due to the fact that the main power station hit by lightning.
At the moment the supply of electricity resumed in the capital city of the island of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and the two municipalities, as well as in the north and south of the island. No light is still four island municipality.
Reports of the accident was about an hour of the day Thursday (16:00 Moscow time). As a result of a power outage without light were about 830 thousand inhabitants of Tenerife. According to authorities, no accidents during this time were recorded. Reported only that the local rescue services received hundreds of calls from residents of the island, has been locked in elevators due to power outages.
Power outages associated with the storm passing over Tenerife in recent days. Thus, according to a preliminary version, the island was left without electricity due to the fact that the main power station hit by lightning.
The master of the Norwegian tanker seized by pirates has been a citizen of the Russian Federation.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo Somali26.03.2009Piraty took off from the Russian tanker on bortuKapitanom Norwegian tanker "Bow-Asher, who on Thursday, March 26, Somali pirates captured, is a citizen of Russia, informs AP. The crew of the tanker is composed of 27 persons. According to some sources, in addition to the captain on board may have other citizens of the Russian Federation. The ship was flying the flag of the Bahamas.
Representatives of the 5 th U.S. Navy confirmed the capture of "Bow-Asher", but according to their data, on board the tanker is 23 people. According to the Norwegian Shipowners' Union, the ship was attacked by 16 to 18 pirates. The owner notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland that the five captured - the citizens of this country.
In addition, the pirates seized the Greek tanker Nipayya; previously it was reported that the board is also in Russian. Crew "Nipayi consists of 19 persons. According to the diplomat, who is in Nairobi, the captain of this ship is also a citizen of the Russian Federation, with the remaining crew members - Filipinos. The boat went under the Panamanian flag.
The captain told the Norwegian tanker management company Salhus Shipping that on board the ship boarded by pirates, at 10:45 Moscow time. Information about victims among the crew members there.
Horn of Africa more than 20 ships patrol the EU, USA, China and India. Off the coast of Somalia were the ships of Russian Navy: first storozhevik "fearless" and BPL "Admiral Vinogradov". Latest in the middle of March, stopped patrols and went to Vladivostok. It became known that he was prepared to go to replace the BOD Admiral Panteleev.
In 2008, in the Gulf of Aden pirates attacked by about fifteen hundred vessels, of which about 50 were captured.
Representatives of the 5 th U.S. Navy confirmed the capture of "Bow-Asher", but according to their data, on board the tanker is 23 people. According to the Norwegian Shipowners' Union, the ship was attacked by 16 to 18 pirates. The owner notified the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland that the five captured - the citizens of this country.
In addition, the pirates seized the Greek tanker Nipayya; previously it was reported that the board is also in Russian. Crew "Nipayi consists of 19 persons. According to the diplomat, who is in Nairobi, the captain of this ship is also a citizen of the Russian Federation, with the remaining crew members - Filipinos. The boat went under the Panamanian flag.
The captain told the Norwegian tanker management company Salhus Shipping that on board the ship boarded by pirates, at 10:45 Moscow time. Information about victims among the crew members there.
Horn of Africa more than 20 ships patrol the EU, USA, China and India. Off the coast of Somalia were the ships of Russian Navy: first storozhevik "fearless" and BPL "Admiral Vinogradov". Latest in the middle of March, stopped patrols and went to Vladivostok. It became known that he was prepared to go to replace the BOD Admiral Panteleev.
In 2008, in the Gulf of Aden pirates attacked by about fifteen hundred vessels, of which about 50 were captured.
Captain pirates seized the tanker was a Norwegian.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo off Somali26.03.2009Kapitan captured Norwegian tanker was seized by pirates RFKapitanom citizen of the Norwegian tanker "Bow-Asher," according to the refined data is the subject of Norway, not a citizen of the Russian Federation, as previously reported. Nevertheless, among the 27 crew, there is one Russian.
Refined data on the nationality of the captured ship captain, said on Friday morning, RIA Novosti, led by representatives of the shipowner, "Salhus Shipping. Official comments from the Russian authorities in this regard has yet been received.
On Thursday, March 26, pirates seized two vessels coming from Europe. In addition to the ship "Bou-Asher" in the hands of the pirates was the Greek tanker Nipayya, "the captain of which, according to preliminary information, a Russian. The remaining 18 team members tanker Nipayya - Filipinos.
Refined data on the nationality of the captured ship captain, said on Friday morning, RIA Novosti, led by representatives of the shipowner, "Salhus Shipping. Official comments from the Russian authorities in this regard has yet been received.
On Thursday, March 26, pirates seized two vessels coming from Europe. In addition to the ship "Bou-Asher" in the hands of the pirates was the Greek tanker Nipayya, "the captain of which, according to preliminary information, a Russian. The remaining 18 team members tanker Nipayya - Filipinos.
With the explosion in Pakistan mosque killed 45 people.
The city Dzhamrud in northwest Pakistan, an explosion occurred in a mosque. As a result, killed at least 45 people, Reuters reports, citing local authorities. Sobesednik agency stressed that the death toll could reach 70 people. The number of wounded is estimated at 20-30 people.
At the same time, AFP claims that the deaths of 48 parishioners of the mosque. According to preliminary data, carried out a suicide bombing. Responsibility for the attack has yet to assume none of the existing regional groupings.
City Dzhamrud located in the tribal area of Cyber near the Afghan border where militants hiding a terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and Taliban members. Islamists regularly causes an explosion in Dzhamrude. Thus, in early February, a suicide car detonated at a checkpoint, wounding 6 people.
At the same time, AFP claims that the deaths of 48 parishioners of the mosque. According to preliminary data, carried out a suicide bombing. Responsibility for the attack has yet to assume none of the existing regional groupings.
City Dzhamrud located in the tribal area of Cyber near the Afghan border where militants hiding a terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and Taliban members. Islamists regularly causes an explosion in Dzhamrude. Thus, in early February, a suicide car detonated at a checkpoint, wounding 6 people.
Iranian diplomats for the first time in 30 years, met with natovtsami.
Iranian diplomats for the first time in 30 years, met with representatives of NATO, sends agency AFP.
The meeting took place at the headquarters of NATO in Brussels and was, as noted, the informal nature. Nothing substantive was discussed.
However, the unnamed representative of NATO said that Iran previously shown interest in cooperation, especially on Afghanistan.
Earlier, Tehran announced the intention to take part in an international conference on Afghanistan, which will be held in The Hague in early April.
According to the AFP, diplomatic contacts between Iran and NATO suspended with the collapse of Shah regime in 1979 and since then no longer renewed.
Obama will increase Afghan troops for another 4 thousand people.
Barack Obama planned to further increase Afghan troops in the 4 thousand U.S. soldiers, CNN television reported, citing senior U.S. administration officials. As expected, the U.S. president officially announced about the decision on Friday. According to Reuters, it also goes on a business trip to Afghanistan, civil servants, which will help implement the program of reconstruction.
In addition to Afghanistan, Obama plans to highlight Washington's new strategy towards Pakistan. As the sources of CNN, the President will request the Congress to adopt a bill that increases U.S. assistance to Pakistan three times over the next five years. If this document is approved, Islamabad would receive annually 1.5 billion U.S. dollars.
Earlier, the head of American States said that the troops in Afghanistan will be increased by 17 thousand people. The new addition will help to prepare and provide the Afghan national security forces. It is anticipated that by 2011 the armed forces in Afghanistan will increase to 135 thousand people, and police - to 80 thousand. As it became known, the additional contingent of Americans asked the Afghan government.
A key part of the Obama administration's policies - to intensify the fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan and border regions of Pakistan and the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, whose leadership, the available data, based on Pakistani soil. In the coming weeks in The Hague to be held an international conference to resolve the conflict in Afghanistan, with the participation of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
In addition to Afghanistan, Obama plans to highlight Washington's new strategy towards Pakistan. As the sources of CNN, the President will request the Congress to adopt a bill that increases U.S. assistance to Pakistan three times over the next five years. If this document is approved, Islamabad would receive annually 1.5 billion U.S. dollars.
Earlier, the head of American States said that the troops in Afghanistan will be increased by 17 thousand people. The new addition will help to prepare and provide the Afghan national security forces. It is anticipated that by 2011 the armed forces in Afghanistan will increase to 135 thousand people, and police - to 80 thousand. As it became known, the additional contingent of Americans asked the Afghan government.
A key part of the Obama administration's policies - to intensify the fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan and border regions of Pakistan and the terrorist group Al-Qaeda, whose leadership, the available data, based on Pakistani soil. In the coming weeks in The Hague to be held an international conference to resolve the conflict in Afghanistan, with the participation of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
The number of victims of a dam break in Indonesia rose to 50 people.
The number of deaths as a result of a dam break on the outskirts of Jakarta had risen to 50 people, reports AFP. Recall that earlier it was about 34 victims. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for.
As a result of an accident at home have been submerged under water. Local authorities said the death toll rose after the rescue service have begun to examine the structure, located in the zone of flooding.
Breakthrough of the dam near the capital of Indonesia took place on 27 March, around 2 am local time. As a result, the construction of a breakthrough, which held about 2 million cubic meters of water, climbed trehmetrovaya wave.
The reason for the accident has not yet been established. Presumably, a dam break could occur due to the fact that the construction did not pass a lot of water, the level of which rose after heavy rains. As of March in Indonesia, accounts for the peak rainy season in this period in a country prone to floods and landslides off.
As a result of an accident at home have been submerged under water. Local authorities said the death toll rose after the rescue service have begun to examine the structure, located in the zone of flooding.
Breakthrough of the dam near the capital of Indonesia took place on 27 March, around 2 am local time. As a result, the construction of a breakthrough, which held about 2 million cubic meters of water, climbed trehmetrovaya wave.
The reason for the accident has not yet been established. Presumably, a dam break could occur due to the fact that the construction did not pass a lot of water, the level of which rose after heavy rains. As of March in Indonesia, accounts for the peak rainy season in this period in a country prone to floods and landslides off.
Greek special forces captured the attack by striking firefighters.
The protest by a fire near the Greek Ministry of Economy and Finance in Athens, led to clashes between police and demonstrators, reports said, citing local media.
According to Greek television channels, hundreds of firefighters converged on the building of the Ministry, requiring the State to conclude with permanent employment contracts. After some time after the start of the demonstration a few demonstrators tried to forcibly enter the building of the Ministry, but were fight off the special squad.
During the clashes the police was forced to use tear gas and sound grenades. About the victims or detainees were reported. At this time, the area remains tense incident, fire broke camp in front of the Ministry, demanding the authorities to meet their demands.
Earlier, striking employees of the fire service blocked a busy highway from the Greek capital, bringing traffic on the roads of the city was severely hampered, said the agency.
According to Greek television channels, hundreds of firefighters converged on the building of the Ministry, requiring the State to conclude with permanent employment contracts. After some time after the start of the demonstration a few demonstrators tried to forcibly enter the building of the Ministry, but were fight off the special squad.
During the clashes the police was forced to use tear gas and sound grenades. About the victims or detainees were reported. At this time, the area remains tense incident, fire broke camp in front of the Ministry, demanding the authorities to meet their demands.
Earlier, striking employees of the fire service blocked a busy highway from the Greek capital, bringing traffic on the roads of the city was severely hampered, said the agency.
As a result of a dam break on the outskirts of Jakarta killed 34 people.
At least 34 people died as a result of a dam break in the suburbs of Jakarta - the capital of Indonesia, the Associated Press. Damaged hundreds of houses, several dozen people, told representatives of local authorities, remain missing.
Breakthrough desyatimetrovoy dam, built over 100 years ago, took place on Friday, March 27, around 02:00 local time. The dam holding 2 million cubic meters of water. Breakthrough of the dam has caused a wave height of more than 3 meters, which, according to eyewitnesses, "aside all in its path."
Causes of the accident has not yet been established. According to one version, the dam could not bear the sharp rise of water caused by heavy rains. Local authorities did not rule that the death toll could rise significantly after rescuers complete the inspection of buildings caught in the flood zone.
As of March in Indonesia, accounts for the peak of the rainy season, during which the country regularly come off floods and landslides. In spring 2007, as a result of severe floods have submerged three-quarters of Jakarta.
British minister was accused of spending budget money on the mortgage.
  British Parliament on the parliamentarian Greg Hendsa request to verify the information that the Minister of Labor, Tony Maknalti allegedly illegally spent taxpayers' money to pay mortgage for the house of her parents in London. On this March 26, said BBC News.
Hends said Maknalti, he reported that since 2002, sent to pay the mortgage 60 thousand pounds sterling. Parents' home minister is in town district Herrou, and the minister lives in the district Hammersmit.
By law, the British parliamentarians can receive an allowance to the salary for the second house in London (British ministers are chosen from the parliament). However, legislation governing the process of obtaining the allowance is very complicated. In particular, the parliamentarian must prove that the second home is needed for it to work effectively. Therefore, the content of any member of Parliament, second homes are regularly the subject of litigation.
Sam Maknalti already said that, too, requires investigation. His official spokesman in an interview with reporters expressed confidence that Maknalti comply with when paying a mortgage all the necessary requirements.
Hends said Maknalti, he reported that since 2002, sent to pay the mortgage 60 thousand pounds sterling. Parents' home minister is in town district Herrou, and the minister lives in the district Hammersmit.
By law, the British parliamentarians can receive an allowance to the salary for the second house in London (British ministers are chosen from the parliament). However, legislation governing the process of obtaining the allowance is very complicated. In particular, the parliamentarian must prove that the second home is needed for it to work effectively. Therefore, the content of any member of Parliament, second homes are regularly the subject of litigation.
Sam Maknalti already said that, too, requires investigation. His official spokesman in an interview with reporters expressed confidence that Maknalti comply with when paying a mortgage all the necessary requirements.
European managers AIG declined to give bonuses paid to them.
KommentariiTsirk and tolko18.03.2009Pravitelstvo the U.S. is struggling with the leadership of AIG all available sposobamiMnogie European American managers of the insurance company AIG do not intend to return the multimillion bonuses at the request of the U.S. government. That was reported by Reuters, referring to e-mails staff AIG.
In particular, head of financial products Pashukko Gerald (Gerald Pasciucco) stated that the requirements of the U.S. government like extortion, but noted that the question of the return of each fund must decide its own. According to sources Reuters, many managers in London, believes the U.S. authorities act offensive.
At the same time, the core of AIG are confident that the return of bonuses there is nothing illegal. In addition, many managers of AIG has already agreed to return the remuneration given to them.
Previously, it was reported that AIG had paid its employees bonuses for 165 million dollars, despite the fact that received damage as a result of 2008 is almost one hundred billion dollars. The payment of bonuses has caused frustration on the part of the U.S. government, which in autumn 2008, in fact, nationalized AIG and provide multi assistance. Thus, the bonuses were paid from the budget.
According to the American press, the 80 million dollars were received by American top managers, while another 85 million - managers of foreign missions AIG. In doing so, managers in the U.S. have already agreed to return $ 50 million.
Before the crisis, AIG was considered to be the largest insurance company in the U.S. and the world. But then its shares have fallen by tens of times, and AIG was virtually bankrupt.
Because of the "affairs of AIG" U.S. Senate hastily drafted legislation, under which bonuses to top managers of government companies would be rescued enjoy 90 percent tax. March 20, the bill approved by the Chamber of Representatives of the U.S. Congress.
In particular, head of financial products Pashukko Gerald (Gerald Pasciucco) stated that the requirements of the U.S. government like extortion, but noted that the question of the return of each fund must decide its own. According to sources Reuters, many managers in London, believes the U.S. authorities act offensive.
At the same time, the core of AIG are confident that the return of bonuses there is nothing illegal. In addition, many managers of AIG has already agreed to return the remuneration given to them.
Previously, it was reported that AIG had paid its employees bonuses for 165 million dollars, despite the fact that received damage as a result of 2008 is almost one hundred billion dollars. The payment of bonuses has caused frustration on the part of the U.S. government, which in autumn 2008, in fact, nationalized AIG and provide multi assistance. Thus, the bonuses were paid from the budget.
According to the American press, the 80 million dollars were received by American top managers, while another 85 million - managers of foreign missions AIG. In doing so, managers in the U.S. have already agreed to return $ 50 million.
Before the crisis, AIG was considered to be the largest insurance company in the U.S. and the world. But then its shares have fallen by tens of times, and AIG was virtually bankrupt.
Because of the "affairs of AIG" U.S. Senate hastily drafted legislation, under which bonuses to top managers of government companies would be rescued enjoy 90 percent tax. March 20, the bill approved by the Chamber of Representatives of the U.S. Congress.
G20 asked to establish a new fund totaling $ 100 billion.
SyuzhetyAprelskoe meeting G2026.03.2009 "Big Twenty" will not seriously discuss the introduction of a new world valyutyVelikobritaniya and Brazil have agreed that during the summit of G20 ( "Big twenty") asked the major nations of the world to establish a new fund totaling $ 100 billion, which would help the development of world trade. Reported AFP.
Several hours earlier, Russian news agencies reported that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown discussed the upcoming G20 summit with President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. According to official figures, the parties came to the position of Great Britain and Russia are very similar, but specific proposals for the negotiations has not been announced.
Earlier, several countries have submitted their plans to reform the global financial system. In particular, Russia and China proposed to discuss the possibility of creating a supranational currency, which decreases the dependence of the economy on the dollar. In the U.S., with this idea is not accepted, but Gordon Brown has already stated that this issue is unlikely to be widely discussed at the summit of the Greater twenty.
World trade has been affected by the global financial crisis. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in March, 2009, global turnover decline by nine percent. Earlier in the WTO The volume of trade fell to just 2.8 percent.
At the summit of the Greater twenty in the UK's largest chapter of the world will discuss the impact of the global financial crisis and ways out of it. The summit will be held in Britain in early April.
Several hours earlier, Russian news agencies reported that British Prime Minister Gordon Brown discussed the upcoming G20 summit with President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev. According to official figures, the parties came to the position of Great Britain and Russia are very similar, but specific proposals for the negotiations has not been announced.
Earlier, several countries have submitted their plans to reform the global financial system. In particular, Russia and China proposed to discuss the possibility of creating a supranational currency, which decreases the dependence of the economy on the dollar. In the U.S., with this idea is not accepted, but Gordon Brown has already stated that this issue is unlikely to be widely discussed at the summit of the Greater twenty.
World trade has been affected by the global financial crisis. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling in March, 2009, global turnover decline by nine percent. Earlier in the WTO The volume of trade fell to just 2.8 percent.
At the summit of the Greater twenty in the UK's largest chapter of the world will discuss the impact of the global financial crisis and ways out of it. The summit will be held in Britain in early April.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
With Ehud Olmert dropped suspected fraudulent real estate transactions.
SyuzhetyKorruptsionnye scandals around Ehud Olmerta26.11.2008Olmertu takes formal charge of the police korruptsiiIzrailskaya March 26, said the closure of investigations in respect of the outgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on the episode involving fraudulent real estate in Jerusalem, sends agency Associated Press.
Olmert was suspected that, as mayor of Jerusalem, he bought a house on the lower price, but instead of using the office, the construction company provided a number of benefits and relief.
Recall that Ehud Olmert has figures of several corruption investigations. This provoked a political crisis in Israel that led to early parliamentary elections and the victory of right Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu, who will become the new prime minister.
In addition to real estate speculation, Olmert is also suspected of illegally lobbying for the interests of businessmen friends, when he served as minister of industry and trade, and accepting bribes disguised as donations to the campaign of the American businessman Morris (Moshe) Talanski.
The police also opened an investigation regarding the alleged cases of fraud when paying for Olmert premerskih their flights. It was suspected that he had sent the accounts to pay for tickets to the various government institutions, ensuring that costs have been covered many times over.
Meanwhile, Olmert formally charged on any episode and not been.
Sarkozy gave the overseas territory of France TV.
Nicolas Sarkozy chose TV host Christine Kelly as Minister for Overseas Territories of France, reports Sky News. 39-year-old journalist hails from Guadeloupe is very popular in France, it operates on channel LCI and has written books on Prime Minister Francois Fillon and the English footballer Arsenal William Gallas.
Currently, the post of Minister for Overseas Territories of France, took Yves Zhego. According to observers, in fact, Kelly will replace the outgoing head of the resignation of the Ministry of Justice Rashid Ð"ати. Last seen as a symbol of national minorities in the government of France, but now that role is likely to get TV Kristine Kelly.
Under the Overseas Territories of France means most of the enclaves belonging to this country, but at a great distance from Europe. Among the overseas territories and departments of France are, for example, Tahiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Currently, the post of Minister for Overseas Territories of France, took Yves Zhego. According to observers, in fact, Kelly will replace the outgoing head of the resignation of the Ministry of Justice Rashid Ð"ати. Last seen as a symbol of national minorities in the government of France, but now that role is likely to get TV Kristine Kelly.
Under the Overseas Territories of France means most of the enclaves belonging to this country, but at a great distance from Europe. Among the overseas territories and departments of France are, for example, Tahiti, Guadeloupe and Martinique.
New Zealand teenager given life for murder of tourists.
New Zealand court sentenced a 15-year-old Broughton Dzhesha to life imprisonment for killing 27-year-old tourist from Scotland. The teenager, who at the time of murder was 14 years old, will have a chance for parole after 12.5 years, reported AFP.
Broughton had killed the girl by the name of Karen AIM in January 2008. He beat the tourist baseball bat, the girl died from his injuries in hospital. At trial, the teenager confessed to the crime.
In addition to the term for the murder, New Zealander received 6 years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm of another girl, which Broughton is brutally beaten two weeks before the assassination of tartan.
Broughton had killed the girl by the name of Karen AIM in January 2008. He beat the tourist baseball bat, the girl died from his injuries in hospital. At trial, the teenager confessed to the crime.
In addition to the term for the murder, New Zealander received 6 years in prison for causing grievous bodily harm of another girl, which Broughton is brutally beaten two weeks before the assassination of tartan.
Luftwaffe fighter aircraft overturned during an emergency landing.
When an emergency landing at air base in West Germany, Büchel evening March 23 overturned a multi-fighter Tornado, belonging to the 33rd aviaeskadre air forces of Germany. According to Welt, the two pilots managed to shoot, they were hospitalized.
RIA Novosti with reference to Das Deutschland-Portal said that the pilots were seriously injured.
According to reports, the plane first vykatilsya beyond the runway, then turned over. According to the press service of the Air Force, Tornado destroyed and can not be restored. By the fact of the accident is being investigated, the cause has not yet been established.
At Büchel Air is the only place in Germany, where the bombs with nuclear warheads belonging to the United States.
RIA Novosti with reference to Das Deutschland-Portal said that the pilots were seriously injured.
According to reports, the plane first vykatilsya beyond the runway, then turned over. According to the press service of the Air Force, Tornado destroyed and can not be restored. By the fact of the accident is being investigated, the cause has not yet been established.
At Büchel Air is the only place in Germany, where the bombs with nuclear warheads belonging to the United States.
Pakistan refused to fight against the terrorists free.
President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari said that his country is not able to fight the terrorists without financial assistance from Western countries, in particular - the United States. "We have not received any dollars. So that we can not fight (terrorists)," - said Zardari. Posts chapters Pakistan appear on the website Sky News.
The administration of former U.S. President George W. Bush in recent years has allocated a total of about $ 10 billion to fight Islamic extremists. This means disposed inside at the time of President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf, both the U.S. and Pakistan have been accused of inefficient spending.
Musharraf himself in his recent interview said that Pakistan, although Washington is grateful for the 10 billion allocated to the fight against Islamic militants means it was not enough. Former head of Pakistan said that the U.S. spent fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq, where large sums of money, and blamed Islamabad hibernate correctly.
In the past few months, Washington seems to be trying not to expect the Pakistanis to the Taliban razberutsya active near the border with Afghanistan, alone. U.S. Armed Forces launched several strikes on militant positions. Official Pakistan is sharply against the U.S. military action.
The administration of former U.S. President George W. Bush in recent years has allocated a total of about $ 10 billion to fight Islamic extremists. This means disposed inside at the time of President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf. Musharraf, both the U.S. and Pakistan have been accused of inefficient spending.
Musharraf himself in his recent interview said that Pakistan, although Washington is grateful for the 10 billion allocated to the fight against Islamic militants means it was not enough. Former head of Pakistan said that the U.S. spent fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan and the war in Iraq, where large sums of money, and blamed Islamabad hibernate correctly.
In the past few months, Washington seems to be trying not to expect the Pakistanis to the Taliban razberutsya active near the border with Afghanistan, alone. U.S. Armed Forces launched several strikes on militant positions. Official Pakistan is sharply against the U.S. military action.
When the bombing wounded Interior Minister of Somalia.
When a roadside bomb ticking bomb slightly injured by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Somalia Abdukadir Ali Omar, said AFP. According to the testimony ochevitsev during the explosion killed a bodyguard and two bystanders Minister.
The attacks, which had been the Minister of the car occurred during a visit to one of the suburbs of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
At this time in Somalia in fact there is no centralized state, the country continues to multi-year civil war. Since 2006, control of Mogadishu by Ethiopian troops, after their departure on Jan. 16, 2009 the city seized the rebel Union of Islamic Courts - a moderate wing of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia.
After capturing the capital of the Islamists to Somalia on 31 January the Parliament elected the new president of the country. He became the leader of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed. However, radicals have opposed the new president and declared that the struggle will continue, as it is, they believed, was "selling out the U.S.." At the same time, an international terrorist organization Al-Qaeda declared jihad Ahmed.
Under pressure from the leaders of the Union of Islamic Courts, March 10, 2009 the government voted for the imposition of Sharia in the country. It was noted that the adoption of Sharia law would help win popular support and undermine the influence of radical Islamists. Government representatives expressed a willingness to change in accordance with the rules of Sharia and the constitution of Somalia.
According to a report by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in 2008 the number of Somalis seeking refuge in other countries, has increased compared to 2007 nearly doubled - from 12,336 to 21,823 people.
The attacks, which had been the Minister of the car occurred during a visit to one of the suburbs of the Somali capital Mogadishu.
At this time in Somalia in fact there is no centralized state, the country continues to multi-year civil war. Since 2006, control of Mogadishu by Ethiopian troops, after their departure on Jan. 16, 2009 the city seized the rebel Union of Islamic Courts - a moderate wing of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia.
After capturing the capital of the Islamists to Somalia on 31 January the Parliament elected the new president of the country. He became the leader of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed. However, radicals have opposed the new president and declared that the struggle will continue, as it is, they believed, was "selling out the U.S.." At the same time, an international terrorist organization Al-Qaeda declared jihad Ahmed.
Under pressure from the leaders of the Union of Islamic Courts, March 10, 2009 the government voted for the imposition of Sharia in the country. It was noted that the adoption of Sharia law would help win popular support and undermine the influence of radical Islamists. Government representatives expressed a willingness to change in accordance with the rules of Sharia and the constitution of Somalia.
According to a report by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, in 2008 the number of Somalis seeking refuge in other countries, has increased compared to 2007 nearly doubled - from 12,336 to 21,823 people.
Otsidevshego by mistake 27 years of the British hit by a car.
KommentariiTorzhestvo spravedlivosti20.03.2009Britanets spent 27 years on oshibkeBritanets Sean Hodgson (Sean Hodgson), otsidevshy by mistake 27 years in prison, he had to hold his first post-liberation weekend in the hospital. On Saturday, March 21, he was hit by a car. The car struck a taxi Hodgson a rear-view mirror at a time when he was going to move one of the busy streets of London, reports The Daily Mail.
Doctors have placed on the injured person a few scars. His lawyer said that the incident showed how difficult it is the man who for so many years spent in an enclosed space to adjust to life at large, but especially in London.
Hodgson court sentenced to life imprisonment in 1982. He was found guilty of murdering and raping 22-year-old barmaid. In March 2009, examination with the help of DNA analysis has determined that survived in the samples of semen did not belong to Hodgson. March 18, the decision of the Court of Appeal, he was released from prison.
According to the publication, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Great Britain believes that Hodgson should receive compensation of 500 thousand pounds sterling. However, the victim of a miscarriage of justice will bring another case against Judicial Service Examination (Forensic Science Service, FSS).
Hodgson believes that his release could take place as early as 1998, when DNA analysis was already available to forensic experts. Gross error or negligence was the cause of FSS staff that Hodgson spent in prison, ten "extra" years. At the request of counsel Hodgson for a re-examination FSS said then that in the not preserved the necessary materials.
Doctors have placed on the injured person a few scars. His lawyer said that the incident showed how difficult it is the man who for so many years spent in an enclosed space to adjust to life at large, but especially in London.
Hodgson court sentenced to life imprisonment in 1982. He was found guilty of murdering and raping 22-year-old barmaid. In March 2009, examination with the help of DNA analysis has determined that survived in the samples of semen did not belong to Hodgson. March 18, the decision of the Court of Appeal, he was released from prison.
According to the publication, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Great Britain believes that Hodgson should receive compensation of 500 thousand pounds sterling. However, the victim of a miscarriage of justice will bring another case against Judicial Service Examination (Forensic Science Service, FSS).
Hodgson believes that his release could take place as early as 1998, when DNA analysis was already available to forensic experts. Gross error or negligence was the cause of FSS staff that Hodgson spent in prison, ten "extra" years. At the request of counsel Hodgson for a re-examination FSS said then that in the not preserved the necessary materials.
Greek archbishop likened Obama to Alexander the Great.
The head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, one of the archdiocese Constantinople Orthodox Church, Archbishop Dimitri has compared Barack Obama with Alexander the Great, reports Associated Press.
At a March 25 White House reception, dedicated to the celebration of Independence Day of Greece, Demetrius, speaking about Obama facing complex problems, expressed hope that the president will be able to cope with them, following the example of Macedon, and cut the Gordian knot, as it did in its time Greek commander.
In response, Obama stated that necessarily tell about flattering than his wife. "We will see whether to grow after that, my credibility at home. She knows that the main house, in any case it is" - Obama joked.
According to the agency, among those problems was Dimitrij including the dispute between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia. The subject of this dispute is the latest title, according to the Greek, the name given by the disintegration of Yugoslavia, formed after the country Create confusion, because Macedonia is called one of the Greek provinces.
Greece insists that the Republic of Macedonia has been renamed to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Because of the still not completed the dispute in April 2008, Greece vetoed the entry of Macedonia into NATO.
At a March 25 White House reception, dedicated to the celebration of Independence Day of Greece, Demetrius, speaking about Obama facing complex problems, expressed hope that the president will be able to cope with them, following the example of Macedon, and cut the Gordian knot, as it did in its time Greek commander.
In response, Obama stated that necessarily tell about flattering than his wife. "We will see whether to grow after that, my credibility at home. She knows that the main house, in any case it is" - Obama joked.
According to the agency, among those problems was Dimitrij including the dispute between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia. The subject of this dispute is the latest title, according to the Greek, the name given by the disintegration of Yugoslavia, formed after the country Create confusion, because Macedonia is called one of the Greek provinces.
Greece insists that the Republic of Macedonia has been renamed to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. Because of the still not completed the dispute in April 2008, Greece vetoed the entry of Macedonia into NATO.
Declared a search for President of the Sudan had gone to Eritrea.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday, 23 March, arrived in Asmara, Eritrea's capital, reports AFP. This is the first foreign trip al-Bashir after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.
The Supreme Muslim religious authority in the Sudan last weekend issued a fatwa to the effect that al-Bashir should not take part in Arab League Summit to be held in Qatar, 28-20 March. In the view of the Committee of Muslim, al-Bashir should not go to the summit while the "enemies of the Sudan did not doze."
Earlier, representatives of the President announced his intention to attend the summit despite a decision by the ICC. A warrant for the arrest of al-Bashir was released on March 4. He is charged with crimes against humanity and crimes of war. According to international experts, the brutal suppression of unrest in Darfur in 2003 killed 200 thousand people. In a recent interview with BBC News chief ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo (Luis Moreno-Ocampo) said that al-Bashir to "cut off" people. At the same time, the administration of the Sudanese president says that the number of victims did not exceed 10 thousand.
The Sudanese president has announced that a warrant is less than the ink that had been spent on it and called the actions of the ICC threat to sovereignty Sudana.Al-Bashir became the first acting head of state, a warrant of arrest issued by the ICC. Opponents of al-Bashir in Darfur, expressed satisfaction with the decision and said that if he considers himself innocent, he should trust in justice.
The Supreme Muslim religious authority in the Sudan last weekend issued a fatwa to the effect that al-Bashir should not take part in Arab League Summit to be held in Qatar, 28-20 March. In the view of the Committee of Muslim, al-Bashir should not go to the summit while the "enemies of the Sudan did not doze."
Earlier, representatives of the President announced his intention to attend the summit despite a decision by the ICC. A warrant for the arrest of al-Bashir was released on March 4. He is charged with crimes against humanity and crimes of war. According to international experts, the brutal suppression of unrest in Darfur in 2003 killed 200 thousand people. In a recent interview with BBC News chief ICC prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo (Luis Moreno-Ocampo) said that al-Bashir to "cut off" people. At the same time, the administration of the Sudanese president says that the number of victims did not exceed 10 thousand.
The Sudanese president has announced that a warrant is less than the ink that had been spent on it and called the actions of the ICC threat to sovereignty Sudana.Al-Bashir became the first acting head of state, a warrant of arrest issued by the ICC. Opponents of al-Bashir in Darfur, expressed satisfaction with the decision and said that if he considers himself innocent, he should trust in justice.
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