City Council of Madrid has deprived the dictator Francisco Franco, died in 1975, honorary mayor, and "foster son," the capital of Spain, reports Reuters. In addition, to deal with advisers, Franco also denied all received medals and awards.
"Now, the capital of Spain is free from the glorification of dictators," - said the representative of the Left in the City Council of Madrid, Milagros Hernández.
In 2007, the Spanish government issued a decree to rename the street named in honor of the dictator, the elimination of monuments and memorial boards dedicated to him and his associates. The last monument to Franco, was dismantled in the city of Melilla, in March 2009.
At the same time in Spain continues to operate the Fund of Francisco Franco, who fought for the restoration of abandoned statues of the dictator.
General Francisco Franco came to power in 1936 through a military coup, which resulted in the Spanish civil war started between the putschists - supporters pravoradikalnyh views - and the leftist government-supported countries. The war ended in 1939, the victory of the troops of Francisco Franco and the establishment of the country's dictatorial fascist regime. During World War II, working with Germany and Italy, Spain, however, officially maintained a military neutrality.
Franco ruled the country until his death in 1975. All this time in Spain continued repression against members of leftist parties.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Czech Jewish cemetery desecrated.
To the east of the Czech Republic vandals desecrated the old Jewish cemetery, the Associated Press, referring to the representative of the Jewish community, the country Yaroslava Klenovskogo.
According to him, the incident occurred on June 28, Sunday, at the cemetery in the small town of Ostrog Uherské, 280 kilometers from Prague. As a result of the actions of hooligans 63 gravestones (a total of 300) were reversed, some burial sites have been divided.
Klenovsky said that the cemetery was opened in 1862 and now it does not perform the burial. Investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident took police. Does the investigation the suspects were reported.
The Agency notes that the cemetery was desecrated in the day when the Czech Republic held a meeting with the survivors of the Holocaust of Jews, members of the Jewish community, as well as government representatives in more than 50 countries around the world.
At a meeting held in Prague on the question of whether the effective efforts made by the return of property and valuables stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War to their rightful owners or heirs.
According to him, the incident occurred on June 28, Sunday, at the cemetery in the small town of Ostrog Uherské, 280 kilometers from Prague. As a result of the actions of hooligans 63 gravestones (a total of 300) were reversed, some burial sites have been divided.
Klenovsky said that the cemetery was opened in 1862 and now it does not perform the burial. Investigation of the circumstances surrounding the incident took police. Does the investigation the suspects were reported.
The Agency notes that the cemetery was desecrated in the day when the Czech Republic held a meeting with the survivors of the Holocaust of Jews, members of the Jewish community, as well as government representatives in more than 50 countries around the world.
At a meeting held in Prague on the question of whether the effective efforts made by the return of property and valuables stolen by the Nazis during the Second World War to their rightful owners or heirs.
Survivors in the Airbus crash was a child.
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Red Cross in the Comoros has confirmed the information about saving a child and stated that it has everything necessary to assist him. Neither sex nor nationality survivor does not specify.
Airplane Company Yemenia Airways flying from the capital Sanaa in Yemen, Comoros, and fell into the Indian Ocean just before landing. On board were 11 crew and 142 passengers. We know that 66 people were citizens of France: they sat on board the aircraft A330-200 in Paris and Marseille, then in Sana'a, carried on board the A310-300.Ranee became known that the collapse in the area discovered the plane wreckage and the bodies of three dead. Searches are Yemeni rescue services, as well as two French military aircraft and korabl.V as a possible cause of crash identified adverse weather conditions, as well as technical issues. Minister of Transport of France announced that in 2007, the aircraft is being tested, which were found many faults. After that, he was forbidden to fly over its territory.
Red Cross in the Comoros has confirmed the information about saving a child and stated that it has everything necessary to assist him. Neither sex nor nationality survivor does not specify.
Airplane Company Yemenia Airways flying from the capital Sanaa in Yemen, Comoros, and fell into the Indian Ocean just before landing. On board were 11 crew and 142 passengers. We know that 66 people were citizens of France: they sat on board the aircraft A330-200 in Paris and Marseille, then in Sana'a, carried on board the A310-300.Ranee became known that the collapse in the area discovered the plane wreckage and the bodies of three dead. Searches are Yemeni rescue services, as well as two French military aircraft and korabl.V as a possible cause of crash identified adverse weather conditions, as well as technical issues. Minister of Transport of France announced that in 2007, the aircraft is being tested, which were found many faults. After that, he was forbidden to fly over its territory.
The Chinese media called the cause of train crash in Hunan Province.
The cause of train crash in southern China, where the victims were three men, was a failure of one of the brake system of passenger trains, informs Associated Press referring to the Chinese media.
A collision of two passenger trains took place on 28 June at 21:30 Moscow time in the city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. A subsequent to the city of Shenchzhen passenger refused brakes, and he went to meet coming from Shenchzhenya passenger trains.
As a result of the collision car trains off the rails and destroyed the wall is located near the railway line of two houses. One of them killed a woman and her child, the circumstances of the death of the third victim's information is not available.
As a result of the collision injured 63 people. In critical condition are two of the victims. The investigation is continuing, but the agency notes that more detailed information from the Chinese officials is not yet possible.
A collision of two passenger trains took place on 28 June at 21:30 Moscow time in the city of Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province. A subsequent to the city of Shenchzhen passenger refused brakes, and he went to meet coming from Shenchzhenya passenger trains.
As a result of the collision car trains off the rails and destroyed the wall is located near the railway line of two houses. One of them killed a woman and her child, the circumstances of the death of the third victim's information is not available.
As a result of the collision injured 63 people. In critical condition are two of the victims. The investigation is continuing, but the agency notes that more detailed information from the Chinese officials is not yet possible.
Rescuers find wreckage of crashed Airbus Yemeni.
Continuing: Yemeni passengers found the body Airbus
Rescuers leading the search for the wreck of Airbus A310-300 Yemeni airline, saw the wreckage from the plane, who are on the water surface in the projected impact area of the Airbus Comoros.
Information about the passenger Airbus yet. On board the plane, coming from the Yemeni capital of Sana'a in the capital Moroni, Comoros Islands, located 153: 11 crew and 142 passengers, including three young children.
As previously reported, it was a connecting flight from Paris, so the majority of passengers - the citizens of France and the Comoros. Shortly after the accident in the crash area were sent to two French military aircraft and one ship.
Of the projected due to the collapse of Airbus yet, but the Yemenia Airways said that weather conditions were bad: the wind in the vicinity of the airport reached 17 meters per second. The plane fell early in the morning of June 30, according to preliminary data, in the 5-10 km from the coast.
June 1, fell into the Atlantic Airbus A330-200 airline Air France, on board were 228 people. Rescuers found 51 bodies of the deceased.
Rescuers leading the search for the wreck of Airbus A310-300 Yemeni airline, saw the wreckage from the plane, who are on the water surface in the projected impact area of the Airbus Comoros.
Information about the passenger Airbus yet. On board the plane, coming from the Yemeni capital of Sana'a in the capital Moroni, Comoros Islands, located 153: 11 crew and 142 passengers, including three young children.
As previously reported, it was a connecting flight from Paris, so the majority of passengers - the citizens of France and the Comoros. Shortly after the accident in the crash area were sent to two French military aircraft and one ship.
Of the projected due to the collapse of Airbus yet, but the Yemenia Airways said that weather conditions were bad: the wind in the vicinity of the airport reached 17 meters per second. The plane fell early in the morning of June 30, according to preliminary data, in the 5-10 km from the coast.
June 1, fell into the Atlantic Airbus A330-200 airline Air France, on board were 228 people. Rescuers found 51 bodies of the deceased.
Husband president of Argentina resigned from the post of head of the ruling party.
Ex-President of Argentina and the husband of current President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, Nestor Kirchner, has resigned from the post of head of the ruling Hustisialistskoy (Peronistskoy) party, wrote on Tuesday, June 30, Argentina La Nacion . The reason for his resignation, the party was defeated in parliamentary elections, has lost the majority in both houses of parliament.
About Kirchner has announced his resignation in televised shortly after the election results became known. "When the result is not consistent with the expectations that we have at that time were ... We believe that this should lead to a qualitative improvement in policy, and therefore I strongly refuse to guide the party", - quotes the words of the Argentine Kirchner edition.
The new head of the party on the proposal Kirchner will become its former vice-chairman Daniel Skioli (Daniel Scioli), governor of Buenos Aires. According to the results of past elections Skioli was elected to Parliament, but promised to give up the mandate for the preservation of the deputy governor.
Parliamentary elections were held in Argentina on Sunday, June 28. As writes The New York Times, Hustisialistkaya the party managed to gain only 29.6 per cent of the vote. This Kirshner, who fought for the parliamentary seat in Buenos Aires, fell out of Parliament, losing to businessman Francisco de Narvaesu (Francisco de Narvaez).
According to the publication, the defeat of the ruling party in the elections are regarded by many as a result of falling popularity of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, won the presidential election in 2007. Since she became president, its rating fell nearly 30 percent.
About Kirchner has announced his resignation in televised shortly after the election results became known. "When the result is not consistent with the expectations that we have at that time were ... We believe that this should lead to a qualitative improvement in policy, and therefore I strongly refuse to guide the party", - quotes the words of the Argentine Kirchner edition.
The new head of the party on the proposal Kirchner will become its former vice-chairman Daniel Skioli (Daniel Scioli), governor of Buenos Aires. According to the results of past elections Skioli was elected to Parliament, but promised to give up the mandate for the preservation of the deputy governor.
Parliamentary elections were held in Argentina on Sunday, June 28. As writes The New York Times, Hustisialistkaya the party managed to gain only 29.6 per cent of the vote. This Kirshner, who fought for the parliamentary seat in Buenos Aires, fell out of Parliament, losing to businessman Francisco de Narvaesu (Francisco de Narvaez).
According to the publication, the defeat of the ruling party in the elections are regarded by many as a result of falling popularity of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, won the presidential election in 2007. Since she became president, its rating fell nearly 30 percent.
Airplane A-310 Yemeni airline crashed into the Indian Ocean.
Airplane Yemeni airlines on board, according to preliminary data, were 150 people, fell into the Indian Ocean, reported CNN. According to aviation authorities in Yemen, the plane crashed an hour before the scheduled landing in the capital of the Comoros - the city of Moroni.
Police Comoros Reuters in an interview also confirmed that the plane crashed in the ocean. In doing so, they reported that the Comoros do not have the means necessary to carry out rescue operations in the water.
Agency Associated Press, contact a representative of the airport capital of Yemen, from where it departed the plane crashed, said that cruise passengers were mostly citizens of the Comoros islands, returning from Paris. At the same time representatives of the airport could not mention the number of passengers and crew members aboard the plane.
No other details of the accident has not yet been clarified, we know only that the wreck of the aircraft - A-310-300 airline Yemenia Airways - followed from the capital of Yemen, Sana'a, the capital of Comoros, Moroni.
On board the crashed aircraft Yemenia Airways were French citizens.
Continuing: In search of fallen Yemeni directed the French Airbus planes
Among passenger aircraft A310-300 Yemeni airline Yemenia Airways, crashed in the Comoros, have been citizens of France, the AFP, referring to representatives of the Paris airport of Charles de Gaulle.
Among passenger aircraft A310-300 Yemeni airline Yemenia Airways, crashed in the Comoros, have been citizens of France, the AFP, referring to representatives of the Paris airport of Charles de Gaulle.
Yemen airline told they served connecting flight. The morning of Monday, June 29, passengers flew from Paris to Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, on the A330-200 aircraft of Yemenia Airways. In Sana'a, passengers connecting flights moved to A310-300 and departed to Moroni, the capital of the Comoros. An hour before the scheduled landing in Moroni plane disappeared from radar screens. Authorities island nation later told that the plane fell into the Indian Ocean.
In the name of the airport of Charles de Gaulle in Paris, organized by the headquarters to assist the relatives of the passengers flying flight Yemenia Airways.
The number of passengers and crew members aboard the aircraft, differ. For example, Reuters, referring to representatives of Yemenia Airways announced that on board were 142 passengers, citizens of France and the Comoros Islands, and 11 crew members. AFP, referring to representatives of the airport of Charles de Gaulle said about 147 passengers.
1 June, 2009 aircraft A330-300 of Air France, en route to the airport of Charles de Gaulle from Rio de Janeiro, crashed over the Atlantic Ocean. All 228 people on board the airliner, died.
The number of victims of the blast tank with gas in Italy had risen to 10 people.
The number of victims of the explosion of two gas tanks, which occurred on the night of June 30, in the Italian town of Viareggio, increased up to 10 people, reported ANSA. Among the dead one child. Previously, it was aware of the six victims. 50 people injured, 35 of them (on other data - 37) received serious injuries - burns to 90 per cent of the tela.Katastrofa, after some of the cars carrying liquefied petroleum gas, off the track (on different data - from one to five). Gas managed to spread to the surrounding area before you explode. As a result, two small buildings near the track completely devastated. Rescuers remove from under the rubble of three children and an adult man. The quest continues: in one of the buildings were 18 people, how many of the other, it is not yet clear. According to AFP, the explosion damaged dozens of buildings located within a radius of 300 meters from the epicenter.
Firemen at the scene, cool unexploded tank. Rescuers and police are helping more than 100 dobrovoltsev.Gorod in Viareggio in Tuscany, in the province of Lucca, 20 km north-west of Pisa, where the composition.
Firemen at the scene, cool unexploded tank. Rescuers and police are helping more than 100 dobrovoltsev.Gorod in Viareggio in Tuscany, in the province of Lucca, 20 km north-west of Pisa, where the composition.
The world community has condemned the putschists Honduras.
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The world community has condemned the military coup in Honduras, reported BBC News on Sunday, June 28.
In addition to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez promised to use military force against the junta if putschists suffer from the actions of the Ambassador of Venezuela, condemning the forced removal from power of President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras made a number of countries in Latin America and the European Union and the United States.
The head of Bolivia's Evo Morales said that "people have the right to choose their own future." "What is happening now in Honduras - that the military assault on democracy. Putschists therefore lose" - BBC News quoted Morales.
Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, in turn, circulated a statement that did not recognize any government other than government of Manuel Zelaya.
President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in connection with the events in Honduras recalled "the worst pages of the history of Latin America." "I think this is a return to barbaric times", - said Fernandez. Also, the head of Argentina launched an appeal to the international community, to a democratically elected president of Honduras has been supported.
U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed the view that the political forces in Honduras have to reaffirm their "commitment to democratic values" and to return to conduct peaceful dialogue.
According to the BBC News, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Presidency of the EU, issued a statement which called the putsch "unacceptable abuse of the Constitution of Honduras." Since the condemnation made by the junta to Spanish Premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
Meanwhile on Sunday, June 28, the National Congress of Honduras (parliament) voted for the resignation of President Manuel Zelaya. It happened shortly after the Supreme Court issued a decree legalizing actions putschists. The court found that the military made in the protection of constitutional order. "
On Sunday, the country had held a referendum on changing the constitution. Zelaya, who was elected president in 2006 for four years, to repeal the restriction, under which the elected president of the republic could only once. The military accused him of trying to usurp power, and June 28, fired his arrest. After his arrest, Zelaya forcibly moved to Costa Rica.
The world community has condemned the military coup in Honduras, reported BBC News on Sunday, June 28.
In addition to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez promised to use military force against the junta if putschists suffer from the actions of the Ambassador of Venezuela, condemning the forced removal from power of President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras made a number of countries in Latin America and the European Union and the United States.
The head of Bolivia's Evo Morales said that "people have the right to choose their own future." "What is happening now in Honduras - that the military assault on democracy. Putschists therefore lose" - BBC News quoted Morales.
Ecuadorian Foreign Ministry, in turn, circulated a statement that did not recognize any government other than government of Manuel Zelaya.
President of Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in connection with the events in Honduras recalled "the worst pages of the history of Latin America." "I think this is a return to barbaric times", - said Fernandez. Also, the head of Argentina launched an appeal to the international community, to a democratically elected president of Honduras has been supported.
U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed the view that the political forces in Honduras have to reaffirm their "commitment to democratic values" and to return to conduct peaceful dialogue.
According to the BBC News, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Presidency of the EU, issued a statement which called the putsch "unacceptable abuse of the Constitution of Honduras." Since the condemnation made by the junta to Spanish Premier Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.
Meanwhile on Sunday, June 28, the National Congress of Honduras (parliament) voted for the resignation of President Manuel Zelaya. It happened shortly after the Supreme Court issued a decree legalizing actions putschists. The court found that the military made in the protection of constitutional order. "
On Sunday, the country had held a referendum on changing the constitution. Zelaya, who was elected president in 2006 for four years, to repeal the restriction, under which the elected president of the republic could only once. The military accused him of trying to usurp power, and June 28, fired his arrest. After his arrest, Zelaya forcibly moved to Costa Rica.
Deposed President of Honduras intends to return.
KommentariiPreventivny putch29.06.2009Voennye Honduras sent its president from stranySyuzhetyVoenny in Gondurase29.06.2009Storonniki coup deposed President came to barrikadySvergnuty Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, forcibly removed to Costa Rica, July 2, intends to return home , said on Tuesday, 30 June, AFP.
"I legitimately elected president - said Zelaya, - and intends to work one four-year term." The term of office of the president, elected in 2006, ends in January 2010.
Before returning home Zelaya plans to address the UN General Assembly. Authorized representative of Honduras to the United Nations has already requested to prepare a draft resolution condemning the military coup. It was expected that the United Nations Zelaya deliver the speech on Tuesday, June 30, about 11:00 New York time.
Earlier, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke in support of locked out of power the president of Honduras. The coup in Honduras has condemned a number of countries - from the United States and the European Union to Cuba and Venezuela. Bolivia, Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba, Chile and Mexico announced that withdrew their ambassadors from Honduras.
Despite the fact that until 30 June inclusive in the country under curfew imposed by the acting President of the Republic, Roberto Micheletti, supporters of the deposed head of state took to the streets of the capital. As a result of clashes between the parties to protest against the coup and the police, occurred on 29 June, suffered at least 15 people.
Manuel Zelaya June 28, was arrested by the military and forcibly taken to Costa Rica. June 28 in Honduras was to pass a referendum on amendments to the constitution allowing Zelaya to seek a second term. The organizers of the coup were accused of trying to usurp presidential power. Actions putschists Honduras supported the Supreme Court, described the coup as a military action to "protect the constitutional order." Parliament also voted in favor of the resignation of Zelaya.
In the UK, committed suicide, former Chief Financial Officer of ABN Amro.
  Former CFO of Dutch bank ABN Amro, disappeared June 22 in the UK, found dead in the woods. On this June 29, said Bloomberg.
According to the investigation, financier Hubert Baumester (Huibert Boumeester) committed suicide, shot himself in the head. However, the final has not yet been confirmed, even the identity of the deceased.
According to the TV channel Sky News, along with financier June 22, lost his car Range Rover and two shotgun, kept in houses Baumestera in London and Scotland.
Currently, ABN Amro Bank is experiencing a decline. In 2007, it bought Britain's Royal Bank of Scotland, because of this transaction in 2008, suffered a record loss. Baumester worked at ABN Amro in 1987. Chief Financial Officer, he became in 2007, and in 2008 retired to an unknown reason, the journalists. After that Baumester moved to the company Artemis Assets Management. From there, he resigned in March 2009, citing unspecified "personal reasons".
According to the investigation, financier Hubert Baumester (Huibert Boumeester) committed suicide, shot himself in the head. However, the final has not yet been confirmed, even the identity of the deceased.
According to the TV channel Sky News, along with financier June 22, lost his car Range Rover and two shotgun, kept in houses Baumestera in London and Scotland.
Currently, ABN Amro Bank is experiencing a decline. In 2007, it bought Britain's Royal Bank of Scotland, because of this transaction in 2008, suffered a record loss. Baumester worked at ABN Amro in 1987. Chief Financial Officer, he became in 2007, and in 2008 retired to an unknown reason, the journalists. After that Baumester moved to the company Artemis Assets Management. From there, he resigned in March 2009, citing unspecified "personal reasons".
Monday, June 29, 2009
Gaddafi has won a lawsuit against the Moroccan newspaper.
Casablanca court ordered the payment of a fine of 270 thousand euro in three editions to suit the Moroccan leader of the Libyan Revolution Muammar Gaddafi, reports Sapa.
Earlier Gaddafi sued the dailies "Al Jarida Al Aoula", "Al Ahdat Al Maghribia" and "Al Massae", stating that the newspaper in articles defame him. In doing so, the head of Libya demanded fine journalists at eight million euros.
As explained agency Reuters, in the articles criticized the political views of al-Qadhafi, as set out in its Green Paper, as well as details of his son's arrest in Switzerland in July 2008 on charges of domestic battery.
Meanwhile, Director of "Al Jarida Al Aoula" Ali Anuzla already stated his intention to appeal, and promised to continue to publish articles critical of Qaddafi regime. According to him, the verdict was a political trial.
Once a verdict is the National Union of Moroccan journalists held a protest outside the walls of the court of Casablanca.
Earlier Gaddafi sued the dailies "Al Jarida Al Aoula", "Al Ahdat Al Maghribia" and "Al Massae", stating that the newspaper in articles defame him. In doing so, the head of Libya demanded fine journalists at eight million euros.
As explained agency Reuters, in the articles criticized the political views of al-Qadhafi, as set out in its Green Paper, as well as details of his son's arrest in Switzerland in July 2008 on charges of domestic battery.
Meanwhile, Director of "Al Jarida Al Aoula" Ali Anuzla already stated his intention to appeal, and promised to continue to publish articles critical of Qaddafi regime. According to him, the verdict was a political trial.
Once a verdict is the National Union of Moroccan journalists held a protest outside the walls of the court of Casablanca.
Telephone terrorist delayed flight president of Slovakia.
Flight aircraft Slovak President Ivan GaÅ¡paroviÄ to the Czech Republic, was detained because of a phone call a terrorist, tells AFP, referring to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Slovakia, Eric Thomas.
Anonymous message to the threats received by the office Gašparović, when the aircraft is already in the taxi runways. A survey of police Tu-154, which was supposed to fly the president, no suspicious items on board were found.
According to Eric Thomas, is currently detained caller. His identity has not reported.
Ivan GaÅ¡paroviÄ flew to Prague for an hour and a half after the scheduled time. Because of the incident, the program of his stay in the Czech Republic will be reduced.
In April 2009 Ivan GaÅ¡paroviÄ was re-President of Slovakia in the second term. Visiting the Czech Republic will be his first foreign trip after re-election.
Anonymous message to the threats received by the office Gašparović, when the aircraft is already in the taxi runways. A survey of police Tu-154, which was supposed to fly the president, no suspicious items on board were found.
According to Eric Thomas, is currently detained caller. His identity has not reported.
Ivan GaÅ¡paroviÄ flew to Prague for an hour and a half after the scheduled time. Because of the incident, the program of his stay in the Czech Republic will be reduced.
In April 2009 Ivan GaÅ¡paroviÄ was re-President of Slovakia in the second term. Visiting the Czech Republic will be his first foreign trip after re-election.
One-fifth of East Germans admitted to longing for socialism.
Seventeen percent of the population of East Germany believe that they live better than to unification of Germany and East Germany and nostalgiruyut of socialism, reports AFP referring to the results of a survey conducted by Leipzig Institute for Market Research for the German weekly SUPERillu.
A poll revealed that more than half the residents of the eastern German states are convinced that Westerners refer to them as second class citizens. No notice of such relationships, 41 per cent of citizens.
AFP reports that unemployment in East Germany two times higher than in the West. Despite this, 72 per cent of respondents satisfied with the reunification of the state. It is noted that in the survey attended 1001 people - former residents of East Germany and Berlin.
Vote for SUPERillu a 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 9 November 1989 the residents of East Germany was allowed to visit West Berlin and West Germany. C of that date, you can count down the beginning of the process of German reunification.
A poll revealed that more than half the residents of the eastern German states are convinced that Westerners refer to them as second class citizens. No notice of such relationships, 41 per cent of citizens.
AFP reports that unemployment in East Germany two times higher than in the West. Despite this, 72 per cent of respondents satisfied with the reunification of the state. It is noted that in the survey attended 1001 people - former residents of East Germany and Berlin.
Vote for SUPERillu a 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. 9 November 1989 the residents of East Germany was allowed to visit West Berlin and West Germany. C of that date, you can count down the beginning of the process of German reunification.
In Britain, sharia courts counted 85.
In the UK there are at least 85 sharia courts. June 29, writes The Daily Mail, these results yielded a study by the Organization of Civitas.
Decisions such informal vessels operating mainly in the mosques, and involved family and financial conflicts, have become legitimate only if it submits a British court. However, at the meeting of the Shariah Courts do not allow the observers, all discussions are held behind closed doors. Because of this, the researchers suggest that the sharia courts are allowed to violate human rights, in particular, do not recognize the legal equality of men and women.
Previously, it was aware of five sharia courts in different cities of Britain. Civitas experts are concerned that these courts often hear cases of divorce and child custody: reports that the courts have made decisions requiring wives to have sex with their husbands, and took children from women who marry men who do not practice Islam.
Muslim Council of Britain commented on the report of Civitas, describing it as "fear of delivery."
Discussion of giving official status sharia courts are the courts in the country since February 2008 when the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said the inevitability of the adoption of sharia law in Britain.
Decisions such informal vessels operating mainly in the mosques, and involved family and financial conflicts, have become legitimate only if it submits a British court. However, at the meeting of the Shariah Courts do not allow the observers, all discussions are held behind closed doors. Because of this, the researchers suggest that the sharia courts are allowed to violate human rights, in particular, do not recognize the legal equality of men and women.
Previously, it was aware of five sharia courts in different cities of Britain. Civitas experts are concerned that these courts often hear cases of divorce and child custody: reports that the courts have made decisions requiring wives to have sex with their husbands, and took children from women who marry men who do not practice Islam.
Muslim Council of Britain commented on the report of Civitas, describing it as "fear of delivery."
Discussion of giving official status sharia courts are the courts in the country since February 2008 when the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said the inevitability of the adoption of sharia law in Britain.
In Britain, for the first time in 300 years, produced coins with a mistake.
200 thousand 20-pensovyh coins were otchekaneno Royal Mint of Great Britain without the date of issue, writes The Daily Telegraph. Such an incident happened for the first time in 300 years.
This was due to the change of the design of coins such dignity. Part denznakov was produced with the same obverse and a new reversible, resulting in the release date has not been printed. A mistake is noticed only when a coin has come into circulation.
Meanwhile, mistakenly issued a coin collector's already aroused interest. In particular, monetary London offices, private companies engaged in unusual monetary signs, proposed for each of the 50 pounds of coins that 250 times as much formal her dignity. The company hopes to sell the coins for collectors more summu.Korolevsky mint noted that the coin is not removed from circulation and are accepted at face value. "But if people want to pay for them, their business," - quoted the representative of the British edition.
This was due to the change of the design of coins such dignity. Part denznakov was produced with the same obverse and a new reversible, resulting in the release date has not been printed. A mistake is noticed only when a coin has come into circulation.
Meanwhile, mistakenly issued a coin collector's already aroused interest. In particular, monetary London offices, private companies engaged in unusual monetary signs, proposed for each of the 50 pounds of coins that 250 times as much formal her dignity. The company hopes to sell the coins for collectors more summu.Korolevsky mint noted that the coin is not removed from circulation and are accepted at face value. "But if people want to pay for them, their business," - quoted the representative of the British edition.
In Iran, released five British embassy staff.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya re Ahmadinedzhada28.06.2009V against Iran detained members of the British posolstvaPress-konferentsiiSevak Sarukhanyan, director of the Center for Political Studies Foundation Noravank "26.06.2009Kto to blame for the unrest in Iran? Five of the nine members of the British Embassy, detained in Iran on 28 June, have been released. That was reported by Sky News, referring to the representative of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iran. Earlier, media reported eight zaderzhannyh.Sotrudniki embassy had been detained for having allegedly played a role in mass riots that began after the presidential elections on 12 June. What kind of role is not clarified. Iranian officials have repeatedly said that the unrest in Tehran are foreigners, while the Western media are propaganda in order to unravel stranu.Osvobozhdeniyu the embassy staff to support the British Foreign Secretary David Milibend that in a conversation with his Iranian counterpart said that the U!
K does not intend to interfere in the the internal affairs of Iran. Previously the country had already been expelled two British diplomats and a reporter for "BBC" John Layn.Massovye unrest in Tehran began after it was announced that opposition candidate Mir-Hossein Mousavi lost in the presidential election and the head of state will Mahmoud Ahmadinejad . Supporters Moussaoui believed that the election results were rigged, and took to the streets. The protests became violently disperse the police, all, according to official figures in the fighting were killed and 19 chelovek.Posle start rallies authorities agreed to convert part of the vote, but then stated that the restatement did not reveal significant differences with the official outcome of the election. On 26 June it was announced that it will be a recount: new ballots will be taken into account from a tenth of all the ballot boxes. Conversion was held in the presence of opposition press and independent obser!
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ected participation of their representatives in the new commission. The Council of the Iranian Constitution recount began June 29, the results should be announced within 24 hours.
United States would supply military goods to Afghanistan through Russia.
Russia and the United States are working on a joint agreement on the transit of U.S. military goods to Afghanistan through Russian territory. This "Kommersant" reported sources close to NATO as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. According to the newspapers of the agreement was discussed at the meeting of the Russia - NATO, which took place on 27 June on the island Korfu.Rech comes as a ground or air transit, sources told Kommersant, close to the NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer . If agreement is reached, then through Russia to Afghanistan, a day will fly approximately 12 military transport aircraft the United States. According to the document could be signed during the first visit of Barack Obama to Moscow, scheduled to start iyulya.Rossiya ready not only to pass the military cargo to Afghanistan, but also to ensure their safety, told the Kommersant source in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In particular, the RZD has already applied fo!
r a U.S. grant to expand a narrow transition to the Uzbek-Afghan border near Termez. The source called the transit profitable: for example, transportation of one container is worth more than three thousand euro, as planned, that the way to Russia only by land will have to accept hundreds of containers in the North Atlantic Alliance and mesyats.RF cease cooperation since August 2008 when the war in South Ossetia. Meetings of the Russia - NATO were resumed only at the end of April 2009. However, an agreement on transit of non-military goods to Afghanistan for NATO forces based there had been achieved earlier, and the first batch has passed through the territory of the Russian Federation in early March. 27 June, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer announced that NATO and Russia agreed to resume military sotrudnichestva.28 June, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Russia already has an agreement on military transit to Afghanistan with Germany, France and Spain, and the countr!
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an application from Italy, Grushko said. His words led by Interfax. "In early 2009, Kyrgyzstan has agreed to close the base" Manas ", which the NATO forces have used for transit to Afghanistan. Then the decision of Bishkek was linked to the credit of two billion dollars, which has provided Russia. However, in the 20's June numbers have become aware that the military base will be closed and converted into a "transit center". In doing so, according to some sources, through Kyrgyzstan in Afghanistan will be supplied as non-military, and military goods.
r a U.S. grant to expand a narrow transition to the Uzbek-Afghan border near Termez. The source called the transit profitable: for example, transportation of one container is worth more than three thousand euro, as planned, that the way to Russia only by land will have to accept hundreds of containers in the North Atlantic Alliance and mesyats.RF cease cooperation since August 2008 when the war in South Ossetia. Meetings of the Russia - NATO were resumed only at the end of April 2009. However, an agreement on transit of non-military goods to Afghanistan for NATO forces based there had been achieved earlier, and the first batch has passed through the territory of the Russian Federation in early March. 27 June, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer announced that NATO and Russia agreed to resume military sotrudnichestva.28 June, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said that Russia already has an agreement on military transit to Afghanistan with Germany, France and Spain, and the countr!
y is ready to consider Application of other states. So, now co!
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an application from Italy, Grushko said. His words led by Interfax. "In early 2009, Kyrgyzstan has agreed to close the base" Manas ", which the NATO forces have used for transit to Afghanistan. Then the decision of Bishkek was linked to the credit of two billion dollars, which has provided Russia. However, in the 20's June numbers have become aware that the military base will be closed and converted into a "transit center". In doing so, according to some sources, through Kyrgyzstan in Afghanistan will be supplied as non-military, and military goods.
In China, by collision of two trains killed three people.
In the Chinese province of Hunan, Sunday, June 28, due to train crash killed three people, another 60 were wounded. The collision of two passenger trains in the provincial capital of Changsha city cars left the rails and destroyed two houses, located near the railway line, the Associated Press.
The incident occurred at about 21:30 Moscow time. The composition, which departed from the city of Changsha Shenchzhen for an unknown reason, has collided with a train arriving from Shenchzhenya. According to preliminary reports, the death of two passengers trains, one more victim lived in the destroyed house.
At the crash site rescue services arrived, the doctors and police. Passenger trains will benefit from iskorezhennyh cars using special equipment. At the site of the collapse of scattered personal belongings of passengers, train seats, part of the shell of cars, which scattered when a strong impact.
Sources in the Ministry of Transportation Agency of China reported that initiated investigation into the causes of the collapse, but declined to elaborate.
The incident occurred at about 21:30 Moscow time. The composition, which departed from the city of Changsha Shenchzhen for an unknown reason, has collided with a train arriving from Shenchzhenya. According to preliminary reports, the death of two passengers trains, one more victim lived in the destroyed house.
At the crash site rescue services arrived, the doctors and police. Passenger trains will benefit from iskorezhennyh cars using special equipment. At the site of the collapse of scattered personal belongings of passengers, train seats, part of the shell of cars, which scattered when a strong impact.
Sources in the Ministry of Transportation Agency of China reported that initiated investigation into the causes of the collapse, but declined to elaborate.
The DPRK called the defense of Hawaii conspiracy.
Monday, 29 June, the North Korean authorities said that the deployment of missile defenses Hawaii is a conspiracy against the country. In response, the DPRK pledged to strengthen its nuclear arsenal, the Associated Press.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that he had ordered the deployment of mobile land-based missile system to intercept and radar systems in Hawaii against the backdrop of the volatile situation in North Korea. Not so long ago, Japanese intelligence circulated reports that North Korea will soon make another launch rockets, one of which could be directed toward the Hawaiian Islands.
The DPRK also said that the U.S. sent its nuclear submarines and reconnaissance aircraft to the Korean peninsula, which demonstrates the desire of America to seize the country. According to the newspaper the Workers' Party of North Korea "Noton Sinmun" (Rodong Sinmun), United States inevitably will begin "pre-nuclear war on the territory of the DPRK." America, however, refuted these allegations.
24 June, North Korea issued a statement that the United States to erase the face of the earth, if management states razvyazhet war. The first prosecution in the war on the part of Pyongyang were addressed to U.S. President Barack Obama, when he promised to defend South Korea against a nuclear strike.
The worsening conflict in North Korea began after the May 25, Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear test, and launched several missiles, short and long range. According to Japanese intelligence, launching rockets in the direction of the Hawaiian Islands may be held from 4 to 8 July. However, there is a perception that the missiles with a range of 5 - 6.5 thousand miles would not be able to overcome the distance to the Hawaiian archipelago, which is 7 thousand kilometers.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said that he had ordered the deployment of mobile land-based missile system to intercept and radar systems in Hawaii against the backdrop of the volatile situation in North Korea. Not so long ago, Japanese intelligence circulated reports that North Korea will soon make another launch rockets, one of which could be directed toward the Hawaiian Islands.
The DPRK also said that the U.S. sent its nuclear submarines and reconnaissance aircraft to the Korean peninsula, which demonstrates the desire of America to seize the country. According to the newspaper the Workers' Party of North Korea "Noton Sinmun" (Rodong Sinmun), United States inevitably will begin "pre-nuclear war on the territory of the DPRK." America, however, refuted these allegations.
24 June, North Korea issued a statement that the United States to erase the face of the earth, if management states razvyazhet war. The first prosecution in the war on the part of Pyongyang were addressed to U.S. President Barack Obama, when he promised to defend South Korea against a nuclear strike.
The worsening conflict in North Korea began after the May 25, Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear test, and launched several missiles, short and long range. According to Japanese intelligence, launching rockets in the direction of the Hawaiian Islands may be held from 4 to 8 July. However, there is a perception that the missiles with a range of 5 - 6.5 thousand miles would not be able to overcome the distance to the Hawaiian archipelago, which is 7 thousand kilometers.
Deposed President of Honduras, moved to Costa Rica.
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, of which the morning of June 28, the local military was arrested and taken to a nearby airbase, flew to neighboring Costa Rica, reported Agence France-Presse, referring to Venezuelan television.
Zelaya himself, speaking to journalists in Costa Rica, said that was the victim of a conspiracy and kidnapping by the generals who want to depose him from his post.
Released its putschists voluntarily or he managed to escape from them, Zelaya did not specify.
Meanwhile, President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela, which is considered a friend and associates Zelaya, said that in his opinion, the coup in Honduras - the work of the United States.
Chavez has condemned the coup and urged the American counterpart Barack Obama to do the same.
Obama, in turn, said that "deeply concerned" news coming from Honduras and urged all political forces of that country to adhere to democratic norms.
Condemning the coup was made, and the Organization of American States.
The conflict with the President of Honduras, the military, parliament and the judges began after Zelaya, wishing to stay for a second term, initiated a referendum on the introduction of a permit, the country's Constitution.
However, most of the local political, military and legal elite opposed this initiative. In their view, the provisions of the Constitution to allow elected president only one term, had to be left unchanged.
Nevertheless, Zelaya decided to insist on his, and began preparations for the referendum. In the military refused to comply with its orders and build sites for a vote.
The President in response, dismissed the entire military top, but towards the officers took the Supreme Court: it is recognized as illegal for a referendum, and the dismissal of army commanders. After that, to the capital, Tegucigalpa became subtend troops.
June 28 - the day when a referendum was held, the military arrested the president and derail the vote.
Zelaya himself, speaking to journalists in Costa Rica, said that was the victim of a conspiracy and kidnapping by the generals who want to depose him from his post.
Released its putschists voluntarily or he managed to escape from them, Zelaya did not specify.
Meanwhile, President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela, which is considered a friend and associates Zelaya, said that in his opinion, the coup in Honduras - the work of the United States.
Chavez has condemned the coup and urged the American counterpart Barack Obama to do the same.
Obama, in turn, said that "deeply concerned" news coming from Honduras and urged all political forces of that country to adhere to democratic norms.
Condemning the coup was made, and the Organization of American States.
The conflict with the President of Honduras, the military, parliament and the judges began after Zelaya, wishing to stay for a second term, initiated a referendum on the introduction of a permit, the country's Constitution.
However, most of the local political, military and legal elite opposed this initiative. In their view, the provisions of the Constitution to allow elected president only one term, had to be left unchanged.
Nevertheless, Zelaya decided to insist on his, and began preparations for the referendum. In the military refused to comply with its orders and build sites for a vote.
The President in response, dismissed the entire military top, but towards the officers took the Supreme Court: it is recognized as illegal for a referendum, and the dismissal of army commanders. After that, to the capital, Tegucigalpa became subtend troops.
June 28 - the day when a referendum was held, the military arrested the president and derail the vote.
In Honduras, the coup occurred.
Continuing: deposed President of Honduras moved to Costa Rica
Armed Forces of Honduras morning of June 28, surrounded the residence of President Manuel Zelaya, arrested him and taken to a nearby airbase, reported Agence France-Presse, citing a personal secretary to the Head of State Enrique Rhine.
Reyna also said that supporters of the president will make a complaint against the actions of the military and send it to the international body.
In recent days the situation has worsened severely in Honduras: the president wanted to hold a referendum on Sunday on the possibility of re-election for a second term and his opponents from among the senior officers did everything possible to prevent that from happening.
Last week, Zelaya sacked Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces the country, Minister of Defense, the commanders of the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps.
The reason for this was the refusal of leaders to set in parts of the ballot.
After the Supreme Court declared the dismissal of war and the conduct of the referendum illegal, to the capital city - Tegucigalpa - were swift troop.
During the election campaign in 2006 Zelaya made the right slogans, but for the time in office marked "polevel", said the agency. Because local laws allow one person to occupy the presidential seat just once in their lifetime and only for one term, wish to retain power Zelaya proposed a referendum on the possibility of a second term.
But the army leadership, the parliament, the judiciary, and even members of his own Liberal Party were strongly against the initiative.
In Latin America, the president of Honduras is considered a great friend of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
Armed Forces of Honduras morning of June 28, surrounded the residence of President Manuel Zelaya, arrested him and taken to a nearby airbase, reported Agence France-Presse, citing a personal secretary to the Head of State Enrique Rhine.
Reyna also said that supporters of the president will make a complaint against the actions of the military and send it to the international body.
In recent days the situation has worsened severely in Honduras: the president wanted to hold a referendum on Sunday on the possibility of re-election for a second term and his opponents from among the senior officers did everything possible to prevent that from happening.
Last week, Zelaya sacked Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces the country, Minister of Defense, the commanders of the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps.
The reason for this was the refusal of leaders to set in parts of the ballot.
After the Supreme Court declared the dismissal of war and the conduct of the referendum illegal, to the capital city - Tegucigalpa - were swift troop.
During the election campaign in 2006 Zelaya made the right slogans, but for the time in office marked "polevel", said the agency. Because local laws allow one person to occupy the presidential seat just once in their lifetime and only for one term, wish to retain power Zelaya proposed a referendum on the possibility of a second term.
But the army leadership, the parliament, the judiciary, and even members of his own Liberal Party were strongly against the initiative.
In Latin America, the president of Honduras is considered a great friend of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez.
Supporters of the deposed President of Honduras took to the barricades.
SyuzhetyVoenny coup in Honduras Gondurase29.06.2009Kongress appointed Interim President
Supporters of the deposed President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya began to erect barricades in the center of Tegucigalpa, reported Reuters on Monday, June 29.
According to the agency, about two thousand demonstrators in the capital of Honduras blocked access roads to the presidential residence. No, no clashes with police were reported.
As reported by AFP, the National Congress appointed acting President of the Republic, Roberto Micheletti (Roberto Micheletti) introduced its first decree of the country's 48-hour curfew, which will last until Tuesday, June 30 (from 9 pm to 6 am local time).
At his first briefing Micheletti stressed that military action to remove from the government of Manuel Zelaya "in full conformity with the constitution," and his rise to power was the result of "legal procedures".
President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras on Sunday, June 28, was arrested by the military and forcibly taken to Costa Rica. Putschists accused the president in an attempt to usurp power. June 28, the country had to pass a referendum that could allow Zelaya, if approved constitutional amendments to go for a second presidential term. The term of office of the president, elected in 2006, ends in January 2010.
Earlier Sunday, the Supreme Court of Honduras issued a decree, which described the coup as a military action to "protect the constitutional order." A few hours later the National Congress voted for the resignation of Zelaya, and appointed the interim head of state Micheletti.
Putschists by condemning the U.S., EU, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador and Cuba. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez vowed to use military force against the junta in the case of Tegucigalpa hurt Ambassador Venesualy. Also in support of President Zelaya made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Supporters of the deposed President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya began to erect barricades in the center of Tegucigalpa, reported Reuters on Monday, June 29.
According to the agency, about two thousand demonstrators in the capital of Honduras blocked access roads to the presidential residence. No, no clashes with police were reported.
As reported by AFP, the National Congress appointed acting President of the Republic, Roberto Micheletti (Roberto Micheletti) introduced its first decree of the country's 48-hour curfew, which will last until Tuesday, June 30 (from 9 pm to 6 am local time).
At his first briefing Micheletti stressed that military action to remove from the government of Manuel Zelaya "in full conformity with the constitution," and his rise to power was the result of "legal procedures".
President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras on Sunday, June 28, was arrested by the military and forcibly taken to Costa Rica. Putschists accused the president in an attempt to usurp power. June 28, the country had to pass a referendum that could allow Zelaya, if approved constitutional amendments to go for a second presidential term. The term of office of the president, elected in 2006, ends in January 2010.
Earlier Sunday, the Supreme Court of Honduras issued a decree, which described the coup as a military action to "protect the constitutional order." A few hours later the National Congress voted for the resignation of Zelaya, and appointed the interim head of state Micheletti.
Putschists by condemning the U.S., EU, Bolivia, Argentina, Ecuador and Cuba. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez vowed to use military force against the junta in the case of Tegucigalpa hurt Ambassador Venesualy. Also in support of President Zelaya made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
The Congress of Honduras has appointed interim president.
SyuzhetyVoenny coup in Honduras Gondurase29.06.2009Chaves threatened war
National Congress of Honduras has appointed temporarily as acting President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, Roberto Micheletti (Roberto Micheletti). This was reported in Sunday, June 28, AFP.
This decision took place after the parliament voted for the resignation of President Manuel Zelaya. Earlier Sunday, the Supreme Court of Honduras issued a ruling legitimize the military action that the president was arrested and forcibly took him to Costa Rica.
Term of office Zelaya, elected in 2006, expires in January 2010. Said Micheletti, 60-year-old leader of the Liberal Party of Honduras, will be acting head of state until 27 January 2010. It was expected that new presidential elections would be held in Honduras in late November 2009.
A military coup occurred in Honduras on Sunday, June 28. Putschists opposed holding a constitutional referendum, which was to decide on the possibility of a second presidential term for Zelaya. The military accused the head of state in an attempt to usurp power. To condemn actions by the junta United States, EU, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina.
National Congress of Honduras has appointed temporarily as acting President of the Republic, the Speaker of Parliament, Roberto Micheletti (Roberto Micheletti). This was reported in Sunday, June 28, AFP.
This decision took place after the parliament voted for the resignation of President Manuel Zelaya. Earlier Sunday, the Supreme Court of Honduras issued a ruling legitimize the military action that the president was arrested and forcibly took him to Costa Rica.
Term of office Zelaya, elected in 2006, expires in January 2010. Said Micheletti, 60-year-old leader of the Liberal Party of Honduras, will be acting head of state until 27 January 2010. It was expected that new presidential elections would be held in Honduras in late November 2009.
A military coup occurred in Honduras on Sunday, June 28. Putschists opposed holding a constitutional referendum, which was to decide on the possibility of a second presidential term for Zelaya. The military accused the head of state in an attempt to usurp power. To condemn actions by the junta United States, EU, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador and Argentina.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
In Pakistan, released the founder of terrorist organizations.
In Pakistan, a court freed from detention Hawizah Mohammed Saeed, the head of a charitable organization, Jamaat-ud-Dawa, is considered to be a legal subdivision of the Pakistani terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taibe, which is believed in India, is a series of terrorist acts committed by in Mumbai in November 2008. On the release of Said and his two colleagues, reported AFP on Tuesday, June 2.
As stated by the press defender Hawizah Mohammed Saeed, Lahore court found unconstitutional the arrest of three employees, Jamaat-ud-Davy, including Saeed, who was fired in December 2008 after the UN Security Council has included a charitable organization in the list of terrorist organizations.
Then, in December 2008, Pakistani authorities have suspended all over the country work branches "Jamat-ud-Davy, however, despite earlier promises to completely ban the activities of the organization in the event that the UN recognizes its terrorist, did not.
According to the AFP, the arrest of Said, who is also a founding member of the terrorist Lashkar-e-Taibe, was fired by Pakistani authorities only as a result of strong pressure from the international community.
Press Secretary "Jamat-ud-Davy" Yahya Mujahid said the agency, commenting on the release of Hawizah Mohammed Saeed: "The decision said the independence of our court and that, despite the pressure, justice done." According to the AFF, in Lahore, supporters of "Jamaat-ud-Davy" welcomed the release of Sayed shouting "Allah is great!".
The only defendants in the ongoing trial in Mumbai in the case of the November attacks is 21-year-old citizen of Pakistan, Muhammad Amir Adzhmal Kasab who appear to the Indian investigation, is a member of Lashkar-e-Taibe. Defendants facing the death penalty, refused to plead guilty to involvement in the death of 166 people killed in an attack by 10 militants on the Pakistani Mumbai.
As stated by the press defender Hawizah Mohammed Saeed, Lahore court found unconstitutional the arrest of three employees, Jamaat-ud-Davy, including Saeed, who was fired in December 2008 after the UN Security Council has included a charitable organization in the list of terrorist organizations.
Then, in December 2008, Pakistani authorities have suspended all over the country work branches "Jamat-ud-Davy, however, despite earlier promises to completely ban the activities of the organization in the event that the UN recognizes its terrorist, did not.
According to the AFP, the arrest of Said, who is also a founding member of the terrorist Lashkar-e-Taibe, was fired by Pakistani authorities only as a result of strong pressure from the international community.
Press Secretary "Jamat-ud-Davy" Yahya Mujahid said the agency, commenting on the release of Hawizah Mohammed Saeed: "The decision said the independence of our court and that, despite the pressure, justice done." According to the AFF, in Lahore, supporters of "Jamaat-ud-Davy" welcomed the release of Sayed shouting "Allah is great!".
The only defendants in the ongoing trial in Mumbai in the case of the November attacks is 21-year-old citizen of Pakistan, Muhammad Amir Adzhmal Kasab who appear to the Indian investigation, is a member of Lashkar-e-Taibe. Defendants facing the death penalty, refused to plead guilty to involvement in the death of 166 people killed in an attack by 10 militants on the Pakistani Mumbai.
In the Aegean Sea, two ships collided.
In the Aegean Sea at the exit of the Dardanelles strait faced German Renate Shulte container and bulk carrier Turkish Marti Princess, which goes under the flag of Malta. As a result of any injuries. Bulk carrier was damaged, but the threat of flooding is not reported on the website of Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.
On board the two vessels in total, there are 35 people. As the Sea Bulletin - Sovfraht ", consisting of the German crew of the vessel may be Russian citizens.
Marti Princess from Turkey to France on board is 8 thousand tons of cement. Renate Shulte sent from Morocco to the yard, next to Istanbul, where the ship will undergo routine maintenance.
On board the two vessels in total, there are 35 people. As the Sea Bulletin - Sovfraht ", consisting of the German crew of the vessel may be Russian citizens.
Marti Princess from Turkey to France on board is 8 thousand tons of cement. Renate Shulte sent from Morocco to the yard, next to Istanbul, where the ship will undergo routine maintenance.
Somali pirates released the Belgian vessel.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo off Somali23.06.2009Somaliyskie pirates attacked a bulk carrier in the Red moreSomaliyskie pirates released the ship Belgian Pompei, captured about two months ago. Since the relevant statement was made by the Prime Minister of Belgium Herman van Rompui (Herman Van Rompuy), reported AFP. Have you paid a ransom for the sailors, remained unknown. Other details also are not reported.
The vessel Pompei, sent from South Africa in the United Arab Emirates, was seized April 18, about 150 kilometers north of the Seychelles. The team is composed of Dutch ship, two Belgians, three Filipinos and four Croatians.
Cases of seizure of vessels by Somali pirates Civil dramatically increased since last year. According to the International Maritime Bureau, the number of such attacks in 2009 have already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2008.
Since the Somali authorities were unable to cope with the pirates, the UN Security Council authorized a foreign country to fight in the Gulf of Aden. Warships to the coast of Somalia have sent many countries, including Russia.
The vessel Pompei, sent from South Africa in the United Arab Emirates, was seized April 18, about 150 kilometers north of the Seychelles. The team is composed of Dutch ship, two Belgians, three Filipinos and four Croatians.
Cases of seizure of vessels by Somali pirates Civil dramatically increased since last year. According to the International Maritime Bureau, the number of such attacks in 2009 have already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2008.
Since the Somali authorities were unable to cope with the pirates, the UN Security Council authorized a foreign country to fight in the Gulf of Aden. Warships to the coast of Somalia have sent many countries, including Russia.
Pakistan has announced a reward for the head of the leader of the Taliban.
Pakistan announced a reward of 50 million rupees (615 thousand dollars) for information that will help to capture the leader of the Pakistani Taliban Baitully Mehsuda. It also announced a reward for information that will help to arrest 10 of his closest aides, reported AFP.
Previously, a reward for his head Mehsuda promised American authorities. For information on his whereabouts in the United States assessed the $ 5 million. In the U.S. list of wanted terrorists Mehsud named as one of the main supporters of al-Qaida in the Pakistani province of South Vaziristan.
Pakistani authorities believe Mehsuda customer and the organizer of the assassination of former Prime Minister, opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. She died as a result of the terrorist act committed in December 2007 at a rally of supporters in Rawalpindi.
Previously, a reward for his head Mehsuda promised American authorities. For information on his whereabouts in the United States assessed the $ 5 million. In the U.S. list of wanted terrorists Mehsud named as one of the main supporters of al-Qaida in the Pakistani province of South Vaziristan.
Pakistani authorities believe Mehsuda customer and the organizer of the assassination of former Prime Minister, opposition leader Benazir Bhutto. She died as a result of the terrorist act committed in December 2007 at a rally of supporters in Rawalpindi.
Iran detained members of the British Embassy.
KommentariiTegeran in ogne23.06.2009Vlasti driven Iranian opposition in ugolSyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada26.06.2009Proverochnaya Commission found no violations in the Iranian media vyborahGosudarstvennye June 28, distributed information about the detention of eight local staff of the British Embassy in the country, passes AP.
Officials explained that working in the diplomatic Iranians detained for "a significant role in street protests that began after the election of the president."
What exactly is it, are not reported, but Iranian officials have previously accused the West of inciting local unrest.
According to the agency, followed the detention of a powerful speech, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, who, during Friday prayers said that the British had recently behaved very meanly. Therefore, he suggested, to the traditional Iranian slogan "Death to USA!" to have a good time to add "Death to England".
It should be noted that from the words of the Iranians have moved to action: Embassy staff were not the first who suffered for their relationship with Britain. Previously, Iran had expelled two British diplomats and a journalist, "the BBC".
Recall that the turmoil in Iran began after the announcement of official results of presidential elections, according to a second term in the first round was re Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The opposition did not agree with this result, accused the government of massive fraud and led people into the streets of major cities.
Sometimes escalate into rioting opposition supporters and opponents of Ahmadinejad continues to June 13. During the clashes with demonstrators, police killed at least 17 people.
Officials explained that working in the diplomatic Iranians detained for "a significant role in street protests that began after the election of the president."
What exactly is it, are not reported, but Iranian officials have previously accused the West of inciting local unrest.
According to the agency, followed the detention of a powerful speech, Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, who, during Friday prayers said that the British had recently behaved very meanly. Therefore, he suggested, to the traditional Iranian slogan "Death to USA!" to have a good time to add "Death to England".
It should be noted that from the words of the Iranians have moved to action: Embassy staff were not the first who suffered for their relationship with Britain. Previously, Iran had expelled two British diplomats and a journalist, "the BBC".
Recall that the turmoil in Iran began after the announcement of official results of presidential elections, according to a second term in the first round was re Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
The opposition did not agree with this result, accused the government of massive fraud and led people into the streets of major cities.
Sometimes escalate into rioting opposition supporters and opponents of Ahmadinejad continues to June 13. During the clashes with demonstrators, police killed at least 17 people.
In New Zealand, excavator brought home.
In New Zealand, when you try to move to a new house has its collapse, two people were killed, two others were wounded, the Associated Press.
The incident occurred in the city of Auckland. According to rescuers, who worked near the house foundation on the structure of an excavator and pushed it to the basement. At the same time of the accident, witnesses reported that the excavator rolled down from the steep slope and crashed into a house.
In place of the collapse was caused by service and rescue dogs, who examined the ruins in search of victims. The police suspect that the ruins may be still at least one person. With the onset of darkness were installed lighting, and the search continued.
The representative of Maori agency said that in the collapsed building to be placed a medical center for Maori.
The incident occurred in the city of Auckland. According to rescuers, who worked near the house foundation on the structure of an excavator and pushed it to the basement. At the same time of the accident, witnesses reported that the excavator rolled down from the steep slope and crashed into a house.
In place of the collapse was caused by service and rescue dogs, who examined the ruins in search of victims. The police suspect that the ruins may be still at least one person. With the onset of darkness were installed lighting, and the search continued.
The representative of Maori agency said that in the collapsed building to be placed a medical center for Maori.
Somali pirates seized the ship for the first time off the coast of Oman.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo off Somali02.06.2009Pobyvavshy captive tanker was able to defend against pirates captured piratovSomaliyskie German dry-cargo ship "Sharel in the territorial waters of Oman, announced June 12, Reuters agency, referring to the representative of NATO.
An attack on a ship, traveling under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda occurred 60 nautical miles south of the city of Sur, located on the northeast coast of Oman. As the companion agency in this area of the Somali pirates have not previously appeared, usually working the south where the Gulf of Aden.
According to the interlocutor Agency, the pirates came to the coast of Oman in search of the most safe area of operation, as the Gulf of Aden patrolling warships. Captured the ship did not send the signal SOS; how many people are on board dry cargo ship is unknown.
After capturing a ship headed south, toward Somalia, and will soon go down in international waters, where the warships. Representatives of NATO, however, noted that the military likely will not take any action so as not to endanger the lives of seafarers.
According to the International Maritime Bureau, the number of attacks on civilian vessels off the coast of Somalia in 2009 has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2008. As a result of 132 attempts by the beginning of the year, the pirates were able to capture 29 ships. According to Agence France-Presse, the pirates still hold 14 ships with more than 200 crew members.
An attack on a ship, traveling under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda occurred 60 nautical miles south of the city of Sur, located on the northeast coast of Oman. As the companion agency in this area of the Somali pirates have not previously appeared, usually working the south where the Gulf of Aden.
According to the interlocutor Agency, the pirates came to the coast of Oman in search of the most safe area of operation, as the Gulf of Aden patrolling warships. Captured the ship did not send the signal SOS; how many people are on board dry cargo ship is unknown.
After capturing a ship headed south, toward Somalia, and will soon go down in international waters, where the warships. Representatives of NATO, however, noted that the military likely will not take any action so as not to endanger the lives of seafarers.
According to the International Maritime Bureau, the number of attacks on civilian vessels off the coast of Somalia in 2009 has already exceeded the figure for the entire year 2008. As a result of 132 attempts by the beginning of the year, the pirates were able to capture 29 ships. According to Agence France-Presse, the pirates still hold 14 ships with more than 200 crew members.
South Korea stocked American antimissile.
KommentariiBelka kolese25.06.2009Ugrozhaya Washington in the war, Pyongyang is trying to achieve his raspolozheniyaSyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR17.06.2009Zapad recorded movement "rocket" train KNDRYuzhnaya Korea to strengthen its defense capability in the United States agreed to buy 40 anti sea-based, Reuters reports with reference to sources in the South Korean Defense Ministry.
Anti, are expected to be installed on Aegis-type destroyer South Korean Navy. With the help of this weapon can shoot down missiles in the larger radius of 160 kilometers.
Purchase of anti made against the backdrop of a new escalation of the situation on the Korean peninsula: according to the Japanese, American and South Korean intelligence, North Korea plans to soon test a ballistic missile.
In addition, June 27, Pyongyang official threatened to shoot down Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, which have to be in the airspace of North Korea.
Recall earlier the DPRK government announced that from 25 June to 10 July in the Sea of Japan, will be held exercises, which coast port of Wonsan in the area will be closed to navigation.
In May 2009, the DPRK conducted a second in the history of underground nuclear tests, and also carried out several missile launches. In response, on 12 June the UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against Pyongyang, which, inter alia, prohibit the export of arms from North Korea.
Anti, are expected to be installed on Aegis-type destroyer South Korean Navy. With the help of this weapon can shoot down missiles in the larger radius of 160 kilometers.
Purchase of anti made against the backdrop of a new escalation of the situation on the Korean peninsula: according to the Japanese, American and South Korean intelligence, North Korea plans to soon test a ballistic missile.
In addition, June 27, Pyongyang official threatened to shoot down Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, which have to be in the airspace of North Korea.
Recall earlier the DPRK government announced that from 25 June to 10 July in the Sea of Japan, will be held exercises, which coast port of Wonsan in the area will be closed to navigation.
In May 2009, the DPRK conducted a second in the history of underground nuclear tests, and also carried out several missile launches. In response, on 12 June the UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against Pyongyang, which, inter alia, prohibit the export of arms from North Korea.
Forty prisoners escaped from a prison in the Peruvian jungle.
From prison San Humberto de Bagua Grande, located in the Amazon selva in northern Peru, on Saturday, 30 May, 44 inmates escaped, transfer agency AFP.
Early in the morning, the prisoners, armed with knives attacked two security guards. In the end, they managed to break through the central gate.
Early also said that the fugitives captured one of the guards hostage, and robbed him an AK-47.
Police began a large-scale operation to capture prisoners. The government appealed to the tribes living in the Amazon selva, to assist them.
In Shanghai, overthrew the house under construction.
One person died in the collapse of building 13-storey residential building in the Chinese Shanghai passes Sunday agency UPI.
The building fell down completely, not to destroy, around 5:30 pm Saturday local time (0:30 Moscow). The victim - 28-year-old worker, he was inside the house at the time of the incident.
As explained agency Xinhua, the incident took place in the new construction area on the river bank, which has not yet been settled.
According to preliminary data, the cause of the capsizing was the construction of the house underground garage, as well as degradation due to rain the basement. In addition, the version of insufficient strength of the soil under the new neighborhoods adds agency Interfax.
The building fell down completely, not to destroy, around 5:30 pm Saturday local time (0:30 Moscow). The victim - 28-year-old worker, he was inside the house at the time of the incident.
As explained agency Xinhua, the incident took place in the new construction area on the river bank, which has not yet been settled.
According to preliminary data, the cause of the capsizing was the construction of the house underground garage, as well as degradation due to rain the basement. In addition, the version of insufficient strength of the soil under the new neighborhoods adds agency Interfax.
Berezovsky has forgotten to pay a commission agent in the sale of yachts.
Businessman Boris Berezovsky, granted asylum in Britain, sold his yacht "Darius" (Darius), but did not pay a commission agent, who helped carry out the transaction. This is written in the Sunday newspaper The Times.Po this edition, Berezovsky acquired "Darius" three years ago for 170 million pounds, but sold the car from the UAE Abdullah Al-Futaimu over 217 million pounds. Commission agent Edmistona Nicholas (Nicholas Edmiston), which is the most well-known facilitator of the sale of luxury yachts, was up 12.75 million pounds, but the agent never received.
It says The Times, Berezovsky has secured orders, which indicated that Edmistonu is not entitled to any commission. "They do not sell the boat, and we prove it in court. Therefore, we would like to leave us alone and do not pester. They just go and annoy people," - said the representative entrepreneur Lord Bell.
Gazette was unable to obtain comment from the Edmistona, but one of his buddies said, "Boris oblaposhil Nick" by deleting it from the transaction. "Nick has shown yacht buyer, and many did, that the transaction took place. He does not want to make verbal battle with the client, but he was very disappointed and saddened. In the end, 12.75 million pounds - a lot of money that is so easy with them bow out" - a source told The Times. Does Edmiston apply to the court, it is not known.
Semipalubnaya yacht "Darius" length of 110 meters, which is being tested in Germany, is one of the six most expensive yachts in the world. According to the British newspaper, it can compete with the 115-meter yacht "Pelorus", owned by businessman Roman Abramovich.
It says The Times, Berezovsky has secured orders, which indicated that Edmistonu is not entitled to any commission. "They do not sell the boat, and we prove it in court. Therefore, we would like to leave us alone and do not pester. They just go and annoy people," - said the representative entrepreneur Lord Bell.
Gazette was unable to obtain comment from the Edmistona, but one of his buddies said, "Boris oblaposhil Nick" by deleting it from the transaction. "Nick has shown yacht buyer, and many did, that the transaction took place. He does not want to make verbal battle with the client, but he was very disappointed and saddened. In the end, 12.75 million pounds - a lot of money that is so easy with them bow out" - a source told The Times. Does Edmiston apply to the court, it is not known.
Semipalubnaya yacht "Darius" length of 110 meters, which is being tested in Germany, is one of the six most expensive yachts in the world. According to the British newspaper, it can compete with the 115-meter yacht "Pelorus", owned by businessman Roman Abramovich.
North Korea threatened to shoot down Japanese aircraft reconnaissance.
KommentariiBelka kolese25.06.2009Ugrozhaya Washington in the war, Pyongyang is trying to achieve his raspolozheniyaSyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR17.06.2009Zapad recorded movement "rocket" train KNDRSevernaya Korea on Saturday threatened to shoot down Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, which will be its airspace, the agency transmits Associated Press.
As stated in the statement of the DPRK, the Air Force, the military "will not tolerate the slightest, and aerial reconnaissance by the warmongers of the Japanese aggressors, and will ruthlessly shoot down any aircraft that is vtorgnetsya airspace even one thousand millimeters.
According to North Korean authorities on Wednesday and Thursday Japanese reconnaissance aircraft E-767 flying from the Cape Musudan. The representative of the Ministry of Defense of Japan on condition of anonymity told the agency that Japanese planes actually gather information about North Korea, but did not specify which aircraft are used for this purpose.
Threats against the DPRK, Japan, on the aerial reconnaissance is rare, said the AR, although the United States to prevent Pyongyang from time to time directs. Last appeared in April 2009. Then the North Korean military had announced that during March, an American scout plane-RC-135 flew over the Cape Musudan, where the missile launch site, as well as in the port of Wonsan area in the Sea of Japan.
Recall earlier Pyongyang announced that from 25 June to 10 July, will hold military exercises in the Sea of Japan, so the coast port of Wonsan in the area will be closed to navigation. According to Japanese intelligence, from 4 to 8 July, the DPRK will make the launch of a ballistic missile in the direction of the United States.
In May 2009, the DPRK conducted a second in the history of underground nuclear tests, and also carried out several missile launches. In response, on 12 June the UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against Pyongyang, which, inter alia, prohibit the export of arms from North Korea.
As stated in the statement of the DPRK, the Air Force, the military "will not tolerate the slightest, and aerial reconnaissance by the warmongers of the Japanese aggressors, and will ruthlessly shoot down any aircraft that is vtorgnetsya airspace even one thousand millimeters.
According to North Korean authorities on Wednesday and Thursday Japanese reconnaissance aircraft E-767 flying from the Cape Musudan. The representative of the Ministry of Defense of Japan on condition of anonymity told the agency that Japanese planes actually gather information about North Korea, but did not specify which aircraft are used for this purpose.
Threats against the DPRK, Japan, on the aerial reconnaissance is rare, said the AR, although the United States to prevent Pyongyang from time to time directs. Last appeared in April 2009. Then the North Korean military had announced that during March, an American scout plane-RC-135 flew over the Cape Musudan, where the missile launch site, as well as in the port of Wonsan area in the Sea of Japan.
Recall earlier Pyongyang announced that from 25 June to 10 July, will hold military exercises in the Sea of Japan, so the coast port of Wonsan in the area will be closed to navigation. According to Japanese intelligence, from 4 to 8 July, the DPRK will make the launch of a ballistic missile in the direction of the United States.
In May 2009, the DPRK conducted a second in the history of underground nuclear tests, and also carried out several missile launches. In response, on 12 June the UN Security Council imposed new sanctions against Pyongyang, which, inter alia, prohibit the export of arms from North Korea.
Russia and NATO have agreed on the resumption of military cooperation.
During the meeting, the Council Russia - NATO on the Greek island of Corfu the parties managed to agree on the resumption of military cooperation between Russia and NATO. This is following a meeting at the level of foreign ministers said NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, said AFP.
Russia and NATO suspended cooperation after the war in South Ossetia in August 2008. The countries of the alliance have accused Russia of disproportionate use of force, and from September 2008 bilateral contacts have been suspended.
In late 2008, representatives of the Russian Federation, and NATO have repeatedly stated early resumption of cooperation. The first meeting of the NATO-Russia Council at the level of Foreign Ministers was held in May 2009, but because of dissatisfaction with the Kremlin have led to the alliance staff exercises in Georgia met the Ministers had to be postponed.
Political contacts between Russia and NATO were restored in April 2009. Then in Brussels was held the first meeting of the Russia - NATO at the ambassadorial level after the war in South Ossetia.
Russia and NATO suspended cooperation after the war in South Ossetia in August 2008. The countries of the alliance have accused Russia of disproportionate use of force, and from September 2008 bilateral contacts have been suspended.
In late 2008, representatives of the Russian Federation, and NATO have repeatedly stated early resumption of cooperation. The first meeting of the NATO-Russia Council at the level of Foreign Ministers was held in May 2009, but because of dissatisfaction with the Kremlin have led to the alliance staff exercises in Georgia met the Ministers had to be postponed.
Political contacts between Russia and NATO were restored in April 2009. Then in Brussels was held the first meeting of the Russia - NATO at the ambassadorial level after the war in South Ossetia.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The police detained at the Zagreb football deputy of Verkhovna Rada.
Night on Saturday, the Croatian capital of Zagreb police detained the deputy of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Vladislav Kaskiva, transmit Internet edition "Ukrainian Truth", with reference to the witness the incident.
The incident occurred after a football match Ukraine - Croatia. Ukrainian fans attending the game, refused to leave the podium, demanding to release 11 previously detained Ukrainians. Kaskiv tried to resolve the conflict, but police detained him.
After that, the Croatian police replaced the Ukrainian sector of the border for the stadium, where they continued their protest. At the place of return, Ambassador and Consul of Ukraine in Croatia, then let Kaskiva.
The MP said "Ukrainian Truth", which was held in police custody about an hour and a half. According to him, the police behaved unreasonably cruelly refused to leave the stadium fans, who "sat quietly in chairs and do not destroy. "I saw the Ukrainians with their heads smashed in the blood" - emphasized Kaskiv.
11 detained Ukrainians, according to the newspaper, are still in police custody. Diplomats are trying to secure their release.
Qualifying Match World Cup 2010 between teams of Croatia and Ukraine on Saturday ended with a draw 2:2.
35-year-old Vladislav Kaskiv, one of the leaders of "orange" movement "Pora", was elected deputy to parliament in 2007 from the bloc "Our Ukraine - People's Self-Defense. In May 2008, when the deputy arrived in Moscow at the invitation of the NTV television channel for the program "To the barrier", he expelled from Russia.
The incident occurred after a football match Ukraine - Croatia. Ukrainian fans attending the game, refused to leave the podium, demanding to release 11 previously detained Ukrainians. Kaskiv tried to resolve the conflict, but police detained him.
After that, the Croatian police replaced the Ukrainian sector of the border for the stadium, where they continued their protest. At the place of return, Ambassador and Consul of Ukraine in Croatia, then let Kaskiva.
The MP said "Ukrainian Truth", which was held in police custody about an hour and a half. According to him, the police behaved unreasonably cruelly refused to leave the stadium fans, who "sat quietly in chairs and do not destroy. "I saw the Ukrainians with their heads smashed in the blood" - emphasized Kaskiv.
11 detained Ukrainians, according to the newspaper, are still in police custody. Diplomats are trying to secure their release.
Qualifying Match World Cup 2010 between teams of Croatia and Ukraine on Saturday ended with a draw 2:2.
35-year-old Vladislav Kaskiv, one of the leaders of "orange" movement "Pora", was elected deputy to parliament in 2007 from the bloc "Our Ukraine - People's Self-Defense. In May 2008, when the deputy arrived in Moscow at the invitation of the NTV television channel for the program "To the barrier", he expelled from Russia.
Venezuela suspected of supplying the Russian MANPADS Colombian guerrillas.
KommentariiRusskie idut09.05.2009Otechestvennoe weapons wins Latin AmerikuSyuzhetyArest Buta19.05.2009Reshenie Viktor Bout's extradition will be taken in Venezuela, Russia avgustePriobretenie man-portable air defense systems confirms fears of U.S. arms groups the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). As reported by The Miami Herald, in 2007, according to the American authorities, senior officials from Venezuela, the FARC has offered such weapons.
The supply of portable anti-aircraft missiles to insurgents, according to the U.S. leadership can cause a new spiral of violence in the country, because in recent years by the Colombian government forces a large number of planes and helicopters of the U.S. production. They are used to destroy the FARC camp in the jungle.
According to The Miami Herald, the representative of the State Department Mangiarasina Sara (Sara Mangiaracina), that Venezuela bought from Russia MANPADS are modern. Their movement must be controlled to avoid the possibility of sabotage. "
The publication also quoted the spokesman of the Southern Command U.S. Army Col. Bill Costello (Bill Costello), stated that the United States do not regard China as a military threat, but fear that the supply of weapons to the FARC could become a long-term threat to security in the region.
In late April 2009, reported news agencies on the procurement in Russia MANPADS announced President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. Such a weapon was shown and the military parade in Caracas. However, information about exactly what the system has acquired Venezuelan army, there were contradictory. As suggested by journalists, it could be obsolete MANPADS Strela.
In the "Rosoboronexport" refuted this information, stating that at the parade in the capital of Venezuela, has been demonstrated MANPADS such as "needle" by Karakas earlier. Nevertheless, according to official data, over the past few years, Russia has to Venezuela defense products worth about 4 billion dollars. Basically this aircraft, helicopters, and small arms.
It should be noted that in March 2008 at the request of American law enforcement officials in Thailand, was arrested by Russian businessman Viktor Bout, whom the U.S. accused of arms trafficking. Washington also believes his involvement in the supply of arms by Colombian guerrillas.
The supply of portable anti-aircraft missiles to insurgents, according to the U.S. leadership can cause a new spiral of violence in the country, because in recent years by the Colombian government forces a large number of planes and helicopters of the U.S. production. They are used to destroy the FARC camp in the jungle.
According to The Miami Herald, the representative of the State Department Mangiarasina Sara (Sara Mangiaracina), that Venezuela bought from Russia MANPADS are modern. Their movement must be controlled to avoid the possibility of sabotage. "
The publication also quoted the spokesman of the Southern Command U.S. Army Col. Bill Costello (Bill Costello), stated that the United States do not regard China as a military threat, but fear that the supply of weapons to the FARC could become a long-term threat to security in the region.
In late April 2009, reported news agencies on the procurement in Russia MANPADS announced President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela. Such a weapon was shown and the military parade in Caracas. However, information about exactly what the system has acquired Venezuelan army, there were contradictory. As suggested by journalists, it could be obsolete MANPADS Strela.
In the "Rosoboronexport" refuted this information, stating that at the parade in the capital of Venezuela, has been demonstrated MANPADS such as "needle" by Karakas earlier. Nevertheless, according to official data, over the past few years, Russia has to Venezuela defense products worth about 4 billion dollars. Basically this aircraft, helicopters, and small arms.
It should be noted that in March 2008 at the request of American law enforcement officials in Thailand, was arrested by Russian businessman Viktor Bout, whom the U.S. accused of arms trafficking. Washington also believes his involvement in the supply of arms by Colombian guerrillas.
Disclosed the contents of the note dying Roh Moo-hyun.
In the dying note, former President of South Korea's 62-year-old Roh Moo-hyun, committed suicide the morning of May 23, wrote that going through difficult times and has made life too many people, "South Korean agency sends" Yonhap. "
As the Agence France-Presse, Korean YTN television also quoted from the text of the note, according to which the Roh Moo-hyun asked his family not to grieve about it and cremate his body after death.
As the "Yonhap, South Korea's Minister of Justice soon after the death of Roh Moo-hyun declared that a case of corruption against the family of former President will be closed. Remember, the alleged cause of suicide, Roh Moo-hyun called it a suspicion of corruption against him and his family.
As the AP, according to the refined data, Roh Moo-hyun has died, broke down in the gorge during a walk in the mountains (but do not climb the mountain, as reported earlier) near the town of Kimhe. The official version of the causes of death of former President does not, however, reported that he could commit suicide, emerged shortly after news of his death.
It reminds the agency, prosecutor's office of South Korea's suspected members of the family Roh Moo-hyun of accepting bribes amounting to six million dollars from a local businessman. According to police, the money received by the wife of Roh Moo-hyun and the husband of one of his nieces, were the former president.
At the interview, held in April 2009, Roh Moo-hyun declared that his family received money, but agreed that the money constituted a bribe.
As the Agence France-Presse, Korean YTN television also quoted from the text of the note, according to which the Roh Moo-hyun asked his family not to grieve about it and cremate his body after death.
As the "Yonhap, South Korea's Minister of Justice soon after the death of Roh Moo-hyun declared that a case of corruption against the family of former President will be closed. Remember, the alleged cause of suicide, Roh Moo-hyun called it a suspicion of corruption against him and his family.
As the AP, according to the refined data, Roh Moo-hyun has died, broke down in the gorge during a walk in the mountains (but do not climb the mountain, as reported earlier) near the town of Kimhe. The official version of the causes of death of former President does not, however, reported that he could commit suicide, emerged shortly after news of his death.
It reminds the agency, prosecutor's office of South Korea's suspected members of the family Roh Moo-hyun of accepting bribes amounting to six million dollars from a local businessman. According to police, the money received by the wife of Roh Moo-hyun and the husband of one of his nieces, were the former president.
At the interview, held in April 2009, Roh Moo-hyun declared that his family received money, but agreed that the money constituted a bribe.
The Japanese have calculated the date of starting the North Korean ballistic missiles.
SyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR17.06.2009Zapad record the movement of "rocket" train KNDRPress-konferentsiiVladimir Khrustalev expert Maritime State University named Admiral Nevelskogo29.05.2009Chem threatens the peace of North Korea? North Korea in early July may start ballistic missile long-range, says Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Japan, based on data that were obtained from American spy satellites, missile Thephodong-2 "range from 4000 to 6500 miles will be run with a ground Donchang Lee, located in the north-west of the country.
It is anticipated that the launch will take place between 4 and 8 July. This is due to the memorable dates in the history of North Korea - 4 July 2006 it launched the first missile Thephodong-2, and 8 July 1994, died the first president of the DPRK Kim Il Sung.
The Japanese defense agency assumes that the missile could be launched in the direction of Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa prefectures. However, if it is directed toward Hawaii, the islands are unlikely to reach, but fall into the ocean.
Earlier, Japanese and South Korean media reported that North Korea delivered to certain ballistic missile launching pad. This could be either "Thephodong-2, a modified version of the missile.
In recent weeks the situation around the DPRK's military activity escalated. In late May, Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear test and launched several missiles, short-range actions. In this regard, the UN Security Council passed a resolution tightening sanctions against the DPRK. 17 June, South Korean and U.S. intelligence observed the movement of North Korean train, which could occur transporting ballistic missiles.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Japan, based on data that were obtained from American spy satellites, missile Thephodong-2 "range from 4000 to 6500 miles will be run with a ground Donchang Lee, located in the north-west of the country.
It is anticipated that the launch will take place between 4 and 8 July. This is due to the memorable dates in the history of North Korea - 4 July 2006 it launched the first missile Thephodong-2, and 8 July 1994, died the first president of the DPRK Kim Il Sung.
The Japanese defense agency assumes that the missile could be launched in the direction of Hawaii, Guam and Okinawa prefectures. However, if it is directed toward Hawaii, the islands are unlikely to reach, but fall into the ocean.
Earlier, Japanese and South Korean media reported that North Korea delivered to certain ballistic missile launching pad. This could be either "Thephodong-2, a modified version of the missile.
In recent weeks the situation around the DPRK's military activity escalated. In late May, Pyongyang conducted an underground nuclear test and launched several missiles, short-range actions. In this regard, the UN Security Council passed a resolution tightening sanctions against the DPRK. 17 June, South Korean and U.S. intelligence observed the movement of North Korean train, which could occur transporting ballistic missiles.
UN Security Council decided to adopt a resolution in relation to DPRK's nuclear tests.
SyuzhetyYadernoe Korei25.05.2009KNDR disarming North fired two missiles at a U.S. samoletamKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear ispytaniyaChleny again in the UN Security Council during the meeting convened on Monday evening, May 25, strongly condemned the underground nuclear explosions carried out by North Korea. That was reported by ITAR-TASS reported with reference to the statement by Russia's permanent representatives in the UN Vitaly Churkin, the presiding officer in the Security Council in May.
Recognizing that the nuclear test by Pyongyang, in violation of Resolution 1718 the UN Security Council, the meeting decided on the immediate development of a new resolution in response to the explosion.
UN Security Council Resolution 1718 was adopted in connection with the first underground nuclear explosions carried out by Pyongyang in 2006. One of its items, in particular, to ban the DPRK to conduct further nuclear tests.
Earlier on Monday, agency Associated Press reported that its regret with regard to the DPRK's action was UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. He also expressed the hope that "The Security Council will take appropriate action."
In violation of UNSC resolution 1718 Pyongyang also accused Russia. A statement made Monday afternoon in the press secretary of President of Russia Natalia Timakova.
Pozemnye the DPRK conducted a nuclear test on 25 May near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-east of the country. The explosion was recorded a magnitude 4.5 earthquake. According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of the explosion was from 10 to 20 kilotons.
Recognizing that the nuclear test by Pyongyang, in violation of Resolution 1718 the UN Security Council, the meeting decided on the immediate development of a new resolution in response to the explosion.
UN Security Council Resolution 1718 was adopted in connection with the first underground nuclear explosions carried out by Pyongyang in 2006. One of its items, in particular, to ban the DPRK to conduct further nuclear tests.
Earlier on Monday, agency Associated Press reported that its regret with regard to the DPRK's action was UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. He also expressed the hope that "The Security Council will take appropriate action."
In violation of UNSC resolution 1718 Pyongyang also accused Russia. A statement made Monday afternoon in the press secretary of President of Russia Natalia Timakova.
Pozemnye the DPRK conducted a nuclear test on 25 May near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-east of the country. The explosion was recorded a magnitude 4.5 earthquake. According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of the explosion was from 10 to 20 kilotons.
Democrats have asked Obama not to leave "fingerprints" on Iran.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada22.06.2009V Tehran dispersed share protestaPredstaviteli Democratic Party of United States support the position of his odnopartiytsa, U.S. President Barack Obama, who prefers that the U.S. did not intervene in the situation Iran after the presidential election. Agency France Presse, quoting Diana Fainshtein (Dianne Feinstein), chairman of the Senate Committee on Intelligence: "It is very important that all this is not our fingerprints."
At the same time, representatives of the opposition Republican Party criticized Obama for his "too soft" position on this issue. For example, a former rival Obama in the presidential election, Senator John McCain of Arizona expressed frustration that, even French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a more rigorous statements about the dispersal of opposition demonstrations in Iran than Obama. "The United States should be on the right side - on the side of history - said McCain. - What kind of party - it is clear, it is only to look at the atrocities, creating on the streets of Tehran. And the United States did nothing."
Diana Fainshtein, for its part, said that the United States secretly supported by any organization not involved in the unrest in Tehran. "Frankly, I do not think that our security services are so good, - said Fainshtein. - I think that our ability to intervene and influence on events is extremely small."
Representatives of the Iranian authorities earlier said that unrest in the country after the presidential election were linked to the U.S. and British intervention. Thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the re-President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and arguing that the results of rigged elections. Unrest continued in Tehran a week and has already resulted in tens of deaths.
June 21, Obama appealed to the Iranian authorities not to forcibly disperse a protest in the country. He criticized the police beating of opposition and the use of tear gas.
At the same time, representatives of the opposition Republican Party criticized Obama for his "too soft" position on this issue. For example, a former rival Obama in the presidential election, Senator John McCain of Arizona expressed frustration that, even French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a more rigorous statements about the dispersal of opposition demonstrations in Iran than Obama. "The United States should be on the right side - on the side of history - said McCain. - What kind of party - it is clear, it is only to look at the atrocities, creating on the streets of Tehran. And the United States did nothing."
Diana Fainshtein, for its part, said that the United States secretly supported by any organization not involved in the unrest in Tehran. "Frankly, I do not think that our security services are so good, - said Fainshtein. - I think that our ability to intervene and influence on events is extremely small."
Representatives of the Iranian authorities earlier said that unrest in the country after the presidential election were linked to the U.S. and British intervention. Thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the re-President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and arguing that the results of rigged elections. Unrest continued in Tehran a week and has already resulted in tens of deaths.
June 21, Obama appealed to the Iranian authorities not to forcibly disperse a protest in the country. He criticized the police beating of opposition and the use of tear gas.
A fire in a Turkish hospital deaths of 8 patients.
Eight persons were killed in a fire early Tuesday morning at a hospital in western Turkey, the Associated Press.
Ignition occurred at the hospital Sevket Yilmaz, located in the city of Bursa. According to local officials, members of emergency services quickly arrived on the scene and evacuated 44 patients the hospital. However, eight persons who were in the intensive care unit, was unable to save.
The fire, according to the preliminary version, a short circuit, told the representatives of local authorities, adding that there will be a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
Sri Lanka has accused the IMF's overly politicized.
SyuzhetyAntikrizisnye credit needed credit MVF25.05.2009Iraku International Monetary fondaShri Lanka has accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in excessive politicization after the Fund had deferred a decision on the allocation of credit to the country's 1.9 billion dollars. Reported reported agency AFP.
Sri Lanka has asked the IMF to provide loans in March 2009 to stimulate the economy in a global recession. All the negotiations were completed in April, but a loan from the IMF in Colombo, the capital of the island, have not received.
The IMF suspended a loan after the United States, Britain and other countries have criticized the government of Sri Lanka, demanding an international investigation of war crimes that took place during large-scale government military operation against militants from separatistkoy group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . The group is fighting a war for an independent Tamil state in the north-east of the island since 1972.
According to the UN since the end of January 2009 in the area of hostilities in Sri Lanka killed about seven of thousands of innocent Tamils, and about 300 thousand refugees fled north-east. Government forces of Sri Lanka lost more than 6 thousand people killed, about 30 thousand soldiers were wounded. May 18, the Government formally announced the completion of military operations, and victory over the rebel movement.
The IMF resumed its lending to developing countries, actively to the growing credit crisis. In particular, the IMF has issued emergency loans to Ukraine, Iceland, Belarus, Latvia, Hungary, Pakistan and several other countries. In 2009, the IMF began to issue in the framework of flexible credit lines and those countries which have not yet been severely affected by the crisis, but may do so in the near future. For example, a credit to Mexico more than $ 40 billion, which was the biggest in the history of the IMF, is precisely the nature of the warning.
Sri Lanka has asked the IMF to provide loans in March 2009 to stimulate the economy in a global recession. All the negotiations were completed in April, but a loan from the IMF in Colombo, the capital of the island, have not received.
The IMF suspended a loan after the United States, Britain and other countries have criticized the government of Sri Lanka, demanding an international investigation of war crimes that took place during large-scale government military operation against militants from separatistkoy group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam . The group is fighting a war for an independent Tamil state in the north-east of the island since 1972.
According to the UN since the end of January 2009 in the area of hostilities in Sri Lanka killed about seven of thousands of innocent Tamils, and about 300 thousand refugees fled north-east. Government forces of Sri Lanka lost more than 6 thousand people killed, about 30 thousand soldiers were wounded. May 18, the Government formally announced the completion of military operations, and victory over the rebel movement.
The IMF resumed its lending to developing countries, actively to the growing credit crisis. In particular, the IMF has issued emergency loans to Ukraine, Iceland, Belarus, Latvia, Hungary, Pakistan and several other countries. In 2009, the IMF began to issue in the framework of flexible credit lines and those countries which have not yet been severely affected by the crisis, but may do so in the near future. For example, a credit to Mexico more than $ 40 billion, which was the biggest in the history of the IMF, is precisely the nature of the warning.
At the toy factory in China, there were massive brawl.
On Friday, June 26, in a factory producing toys, located in southern China, in the city of Shaoguan in Guangdong Province, took place in the mass brawl. As a result of the incident, two people were killed, at least 118 were injured, of varying degrees of severity. That was reported by Associated Press.
As the agency in the local administration, the fight has become a cause of ethnic conflict. According to officials, the mix took place between representatives of the largest ethnic group of China - Han - and a practicing Muslim Uighurs.
According to reports, the conflict erupted after a young Chinese entered the premises of the factory rooms, where at the time were a few workers at the factory Uighurs. They began to molest her and she cried. Since then the plant has started a mass brawl.
The Agency notes that working to beat each other for two hours. To restore order to the factory to the scene were scrounge around 400 police officers. Factory management did not commented on the incident.
Inter-ethnic conflicts between the peoples living in China cause massive fights, occasionally emerging in different parts of the country. A few months ago, in February 2009, in Hebei province had assaulted about a thousand people. Then the brawl was attended by the Han and Hui nationalities.
As the agency in the local administration, the fight has become a cause of ethnic conflict. According to officials, the mix took place between representatives of the largest ethnic group of China - Han - and a practicing Muslim Uighurs.
According to reports, the conflict erupted after a young Chinese entered the premises of the factory rooms, where at the time were a few workers at the factory Uighurs. They began to molest her and she cried. Since then the plant has started a mass brawl.
The Agency notes that working to beat each other for two hours. To restore order to the factory to the scene were scrounge around 400 police officers. Factory management did not commented on the incident.
Inter-ethnic conflicts between the peoples living in China cause massive fights, occasionally emerging in different parts of the country. A few months ago, in February 2009, in Hebei province had assaulted about a thousand people. Then the brawl was attended by the Han and Hui nationalities.
Peruvian Indians staged a bloody clash with police.
Peruvian Indian Clashes with police over the loss of life, transmits AFP. Killed at least 11 policemen and seven participants in protests in the north of Peru. The Indians are fighting against the commercial use of land in the Amazon selva.
On the number of dead received conflicting information. According to one of the organizers of protests in clashes with police killed 25 Indians. TV channel CNN reported 22 fatalities among the demonstrators. The clashes on Friday, June 5, began after some 400 police tried to disperse the Indians, blocked the highway near the town of Bagua, about a thousand kilometers to the north of the capital of Peru - Lima.
Disgruntled Indians demand the lifting of the decrees of President Alan Garcia (Alan Garcia) from the 2007 and 2008, which were lifted restrictions on oil and other minerals, timber mortise and agriculture in the selva. Way in the vicinity of Bagua trucks and barricades blocked the approximately 2.5 thousand demonstrators, many of whom were armed with spears.
Late in the evening on Friday, Prime Minister of Peru Eude Simon (Yehude Simon) and the Minister of Internal Affairs Kabanillas Mercedes (Mercedes Cabanillas) reported that at the hands of disgruntled Indians killed 11 policemen and two civilians. In addition, Simon said that taken hostage 38 police officers guarding the oil business in the region of Bagua.
In protests that began in April, involved some 65 Indian groups. Leader of the Scriptures as demonstrators Alberto (Alberto Pizango) argues that the demonstrators represent the 1350 settlements, about 600 thousand Amazonian Indians. Scripture and its allies demand from the government to recognize the tribal area of approximately 25 million hectares of land.
On the number of dead received conflicting information. According to one of the organizers of protests in clashes with police killed 25 Indians. TV channel CNN reported 22 fatalities among the demonstrators. The clashes on Friday, June 5, began after some 400 police tried to disperse the Indians, blocked the highway near the town of Bagua, about a thousand kilometers to the north of the capital of Peru - Lima.
Disgruntled Indians demand the lifting of the decrees of President Alan Garcia (Alan Garcia) from the 2007 and 2008, which were lifted restrictions on oil and other minerals, timber mortise and agriculture in the selva. Way in the vicinity of Bagua trucks and barricades blocked the approximately 2.5 thousand demonstrators, many of whom were armed with spears.
Late in the evening on Friday, Prime Minister of Peru Eude Simon (Yehude Simon) and the Minister of Internal Affairs Kabanillas Mercedes (Mercedes Cabanillas) reported that at the hands of disgruntled Indians killed 11 policemen and two civilians. In addition, Simon said that taken hostage 38 police officers guarding the oil business in the region of Bagua.
In protests that began in April, involved some 65 Indian groups. Leader of the Scriptures as demonstrators Alberto (Alberto Pizango) argues that the demonstrators represent the 1350 settlements, about 600 thousand Amazonian Indians. Scripture and its allies demand from the government to recognize the tribal area of approximately 25 million hectares of land.
United States appointed a special representative of the Muslims.
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has appointed a special representative of the Department of Muslim countries, according to a statement posted on the site of the Foreign Ministry on June 26.
The new, specially created, headed by former Department of State Department Counselor for Muslims in Europe and Eurasia Pandit Farah (Farah Pandith). The main objective of Pandit and department under its control, according to the text of the declaration would be "the realization of the efforts of the U.S. administration to engage with the Muslim world."
Prior to joining the State Department Pandit, born in India, was officer of the National Security Council and has ties to the Muslim world, as well as the challenges of extremism. In 1990, she served as the Agency for International Development (USAID).
"Farah Pandit has many years experience and will play veduyuschuyu role in our efforts to strengthen contacts with the Muslim world," - said the Clinton.
It reminds the AFP, after the U.S. presidential elections Barack Obama said that the U.S. review of relations with Muslim countries so that they are "based on mutual interest and mutual respect." In early June, during a tour of the Middle East, Obama reiterated that promise and called on Muslims to the beginning of a new "historic" era of relations.
The new, specially created, headed by former Department of State Department Counselor for Muslims in Europe and Eurasia Pandit Farah (Farah Pandith). The main objective of Pandit and department under its control, according to the text of the declaration would be "the realization of the efforts of the U.S. administration to engage with the Muslim world."
Prior to joining the State Department Pandit, born in India, was officer of the National Security Council and has ties to the Muslim world, as well as the challenges of extremism. In 1990, she served as the Agency for International Development (USAID).
"Farah Pandit has many years experience and will play veduyuschuyu role in our efforts to strengthen contacts with the Muslim world," - said the Clinton.
It reminds the AFP, after the U.S. presidential elections Barack Obama said that the U.S. review of relations with Muslim countries so that they are "based on mutual interest and mutual respect." In early June, during a tour of the Middle East, Obama reiterated that promise and called on Muslims to the beginning of a new "historic" era of relations.
United States handed over 40 tons of arms to Somalia for a month and a half.
SyuzhetyBorba with the Islamists in Somalia Somali22.06.2009V a state of emergency polozhenieSShA Somali authorities have transferred 40 tons of weapons and ammunition for a month and a half, reported June 26, Reuters agency, referring to a senior U.S. administration.
According to the source agency to help the Somali authorities in the U.S. spent less than $ 10 million - part of the money went to purchase arms - mostly small small - yet part of the payment went to the authorities of Uganda and Burundi for the training of Somali soldiers.
The fact that the United States supplied arms to Somalia, have been reported on 25 June, but the volume and quality of this assistance to date has not been known. Weapons were handed over to Somali authorities to fight the rebels from an Islamist group Al-Shabab.
It writes in its issue of June 27, The Washington Post, the representative of the administration said that the United States "does not want Somalia to become a haven of international terrorists." The publication also notes that the provision of assistance to African States was approved by the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the National Security Council.
Recall that Islamist activity, increased in May 2009, led the Somali government on 22 June to declare a state of emergency. It reminds Reuters, "Al-Shabab has close ties with Al Qaeda, and the head of the organization of Osama bin Laden in the treatment, appeared in March 2009, the President declared an enemy of Somalia, Sharif Ahmed called on the terrorists and to overthrow the Government of Somalia.
According to the source agency to help the Somali authorities in the U.S. spent less than $ 10 million - part of the money went to purchase arms - mostly small small - yet part of the payment went to the authorities of Uganda and Burundi for the training of Somali soldiers.
The fact that the United States supplied arms to Somalia, have been reported on 25 June, but the volume and quality of this assistance to date has not been known. Weapons were handed over to Somali authorities to fight the rebels from an Islamist group Al-Shabab.
It writes in its issue of June 27, The Washington Post, the representative of the administration said that the United States "does not want Somalia to become a haven of international terrorists." The publication also notes that the provision of assistance to African States was approved by the Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the National Security Council.
Recall that Islamist activity, increased in May 2009, led the Somali government on 22 June to declare a state of emergency. It reminds Reuters, "Al-Shabab has close ties with Al Qaeda, and the head of the organization of Osama bin Laden in the treatment, appeared in March 2009, the President declared an enemy of Somalia, Sharif Ahmed called on the terrorists and to overthrow the Government of Somalia.
Searches in the area falling in the Atlantic Airbus terminated.
KommentariiZagadka Atlantic flight AF44709.06.2009V found bodies of 24 passengers crashed aerobusaSyuzhetyKatastrofa Airbus A330-200 over Atlantikoy25.06.2009Poiski in the impact area prekraschenyBrazilskie military Airbus announced a cease-search activities at the site of Air Airbus crash France in the Atlantic Ocean, June 27, said agency RIA Novosti with reference to its own correspondent in Rio de Janeiro.
"We would very much like to find the bodies of all 228 people on board, but aware that the air force and navy did all that could", - quotes agency the words of the armed forces of Brazil Henry Muñoz. According to AFP, citing the refusal of further searches, Muñoz referred to the fact that the last body was found nine days ago.
In the search involved 12 aircraft and 11 Air Force Brazilian warships, as well as aircraft and ships from France, Spain and the United States. For more than three-week search operation found 51 dead bodies and more than 600 wrecks.
Nevertheless, to find the black boxes from falling aircraft and did not manage - their searches, said AFP, will continue. Boxes will be sending signals to the July 2, but the situation is complicated by the fact that the range of these signals is not more than 1500 meters, while the estimated depth at which they are located, is estimated at 3000 - 5000 meters.
Airbus A330-200 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, fell into the Atlantic Ocean on the night of 1 June. The disaster occurred in 1300 kilometers from the coast of Brazil. Before the accident to the side of the liner was 24 communications automatic refusal of almost all of the aircraft, indicating the destruction of Airbus in the air.
Causes of the accident has not yet been clarified, but the most likely version is considered a malfunction of air velocity sensors, because of icing sending wrong information to a central computer. Shortly after the disaster Air France replaced the speed sensors on all Airbus.
"We would very much like to find the bodies of all 228 people on board, but aware that the air force and navy did all that could", - quotes agency the words of the armed forces of Brazil Henry Muñoz. According to AFP, citing the refusal of further searches, Muñoz referred to the fact that the last body was found nine days ago.
In the search involved 12 aircraft and 11 Air Force Brazilian warships, as well as aircraft and ships from France, Spain and the United States. For more than three-week search operation found 51 dead bodies and more than 600 wrecks.
Nevertheless, to find the black boxes from falling aircraft and did not manage - their searches, said AFP, will continue. Boxes will be sending signals to the July 2, but the situation is complicated by the fact that the range of these signals is not more than 1500 meters, while the estimated depth at which they are located, is estimated at 3000 - 5000 meters.
Airbus A330-200 flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, fell into the Atlantic Ocean on the night of 1 June. The disaster occurred in 1300 kilometers from the coast of Brazil. Before the accident to the side of the liner was 24 communications automatic refusal of almost all of the aircraft, indicating the destruction of Airbus in the air.
Causes of the accident has not yet been clarified, but the most likely version is considered a malfunction of air velocity sensors, because of icing sending wrong information to a central computer. Shortly after the disaster Air France replaced the speed sensors on all Airbus.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Chavez accused the CIA of Iranian riots.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya re Ahmadinedzhada25.06.2009V against Iran arrested 70 teachers universitetovVenesuelsky leader Hugo Chavez said that the riots and protests in Iran, organized by the CIA, reported AFP.
"People take to the streets, some of them die there, snipers, and all of these is the CIA, the European and American imperialists," - said Chavez, who previously expressed support for the current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
According to the Iranian government media, the demonstrators clashed with Iranian police killed 17 participants of protest actions. At the same time, the opposition claims 150 victims.
Meetings in Tehran and other Iranian cities have begun following the announcement of the results of presidential elections in which Ahmadinejad won, obtaining 63 per cent of the vote. Opposition considered falsification of the results. The authorities have accused Iran of fomenting unrest western secret services. Hugo Chavez was one of the first congratulated Ahmadinejad on his victory.
Representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the aim of the organizers of the riots was the collapse of Iran. Out of the country were sent to two British diplomats, and the British Embassy held a protest, organized by the supporters of Ahmadinejad. There have also been arrested several Western journalists.
It should be noted that on 24 June, representatives of the White House said that the current negotiations on the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. However, because of the protests in Iran, the U.S. lifted the previously sent an invitation to Iranian diplomats to celebrate Independence Day on July 4.
"People take to the streets, some of them die there, snipers, and all of these is the CIA, the European and American imperialists," - said Chavez, who previously expressed support for the current Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
According to the Iranian government media, the demonstrators clashed with Iranian police killed 17 participants of protest actions. At the same time, the opposition claims 150 victims.
Meetings in Tehran and other Iranian cities have begun following the announcement of the results of presidential elections in which Ahmadinejad won, obtaining 63 per cent of the vote. Opposition considered falsification of the results. The authorities have accused Iran of fomenting unrest western secret services. Hugo Chavez was one of the first congratulated Ahmadinejad on his victory.
Representatives of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the aim of the organizers of the riots was the collapse of Iran. Out of the country were sent to two British diplomats, and the British Embassy held a protest, organized by the supporters of Ahmadinejad. There have also been arrested several Western journalists.
It should be noted that on 24 June, representatives of the White House said that the current negotiations on the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. However, because of the protests in Iran, the U.S. lifted the previously sent an invitation to Iranian diplomats to celebrate Independence Day on July 4.
Verification commission found no fraud in the presidential elections in Iran.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada25.06.2009V Iran arrested 70 teachers universitetovIransky the Council of Guardians - the highest legislative and oversight authority of the country - has found fraud in the presidential elections that led to the re-Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, transfer agency AFP with reference to the statement by press secretary of the Board Abbasali Kadhodai (Abbasali Kadkhodai).
"After ten days of verification, we have not found any major violations. We have not had any fraud in the presidential election alone, as recent elections have been transparent themselves in history," - said Abbasali Kadhodai.
Recall that on 22 June, representatives of the Council have already said they have found only minor violations at 50 sites: a total of voters in elections three million more than was stated in the voter list, but, as noted in the Council, it did not affect the overall result of voting.
According to official figures, for the Conservatives, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad voted 63 per cent of voters, while his main rival, the representative of the camp of so-called reformers world-Hossein Mousavi - 34 per cent. The opposition said that juggling and brought his supporters onto the streets.
In Tehran, protests escalated into riots, and were dispersed by police and members of popular militias - Basijis. More than 450 people were arrested. According to official figures, 17 people were killed. The opposition, for its part, said 150 of those killed.
Meanwhile, the Iranian parliament has set dates to the installation of the winner of last June 12 presidential election. The inauguration of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to take place between 26 July and 19 August.
Former Turkish president judges threatened suicide.
Former Turkish President Kenan Evren (Kenan Evren), stated that rather lay hands on, what would bring to trial on charges of coup d'etat, the Turkish Hurriyet.
In 1980, conditions deteriorated in the political confrontation between the left and right, leading to clashes and casualties, the Turkish army out of the crisis has the power in their hands. Evren, who was then Chief of General Staff, became president and remained in that position until 1989.
When in 1982 it adopted a new operating so far in the Turkish Constitution, which, inter alia, prohibits the prosecution of the organizers of a political coup in 1980.
However, recently it became known that the ruling moderate-conservative Justice and Development Party and the main opposition People's Republican Party have begun negotiations on the amendment abolishing the article.
Hugo Chavez accused the media of over-attention to the death of Jackson.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in his TV program "Hello President" June 26, criticized the Western media, and in particular television channel CNN, for excessive, from his point of view, attention to the death Michael Jackson. Reported Venezuelan newspaper El Universal.
Perturbation Chávez raised the fact that the channel CNN has devoted more attention to Jackson's death, rather than the political crisis in Honduras. Hugo Chavez said that while the President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya and his team risk their lives, CNN "stuck" in one story, telling about the awards and accomplishments of Jackson.
Nonetheless, Chavez wanted Jackson "rest in peace," then called on Venezuelans to fight against "the values of capitalism."
Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles on June 25. The official cause of death has not yet been named, but the lawyer artist told reporters that Jackson abused hard drugs.
According to the Associated Press, in many major cities of Jackson fans gather to mourn together. Thus, at Times Square in New York, where the large screen TV news, gathered a crowd of residents of the city, many of whom were dancing to the music of Michael Jackson by copying its trade movement.
Perturbation Chávez raised the fact that the channel CNN has devoted more attention to Jackson's death, rather than the political crisis in Honduras. Hugo Chavez said that while the President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya and his team risk their lives, CNN "stuck" in one story, telling about the awards and accomplishments of Jackson.
Nonetheless, Chavez wanted Jackson "rest in peace," then called on Venezuelans to fight against "the values of capitalism."
Michael Jackson has died in Los Angeles on June 25. The official cause of death has not yet been named, but the lawyer artist told reporters that Jackson abused hard drugs.
According to the Associated Press, in many major cities of Jackson fans gather to mourn together. Thus, at Times Square in New York, where the large screen TV news, gathered a crowd of residents of the city, many of whom were dancing to the music of Michael Jackson by copying its trade movement.
In the suburbs of Madrid, two electric trains collided.
  In the suburbs of Madrid Aluche in the morning rush hour on 26 June, two electric trains collided, resulting in approximately 50 people were slightly injured. That was reported by Associated Press.
In the railway company RENFE journalists reported that hospitalization is required about a dozen victims, their condition does not cause fear. According to the RTVE.es, mostly passengers received cuts, bruises and stretching.
The lack of seriously wounded due to the fact that at the time of the collision was followed with a small electric speed. According to unofficial data, the collision was due to the fact that one of the passengers in front of trains disrupted subsequent stop-cock.
Currently, traffic on the line at which the accident occurred, interrupted.
In the railway company RENFE journalists reported that hospitalization is required about a dozen victims, their condition does not cause fear. According to the RTVE.es, mostly passengers received cuts, bruises and stretching.
The lack of seriously wounded due to the fact that at the time of the collision was followed with a small electric speed. According to unofficial data, the collision was due to the fact that one of the passengers in front of trains disrupted subsequent stop-cock.
Currently, traffic on the line at which the accident occurred, interrupted.
In Monaco arrested a gang member "Pink Panther".
Monaco Police managed to detain at least one member of a criminal group "Pink Panther", specializing in the robberies of jewelry stores, announced on Friday, June 19, AFP.
Member, Pink Panthers, told representatives of law enforcement principality, was taken into custody in the parking lot of cars around the famous Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, where there are several jewelry stores. Along with a gang member, whose name has not been disclosed, were arrested two other men. It is possible that they also relate to the "Pink Panther". Police princedoms yet does not specify what countries citizens are detained.
In October 2008, said AFP, Monaco police also detained two members of the "Pink Panther" in the same parking lot at the Casino de Monte Carlo.
Grouping of "Pink Panther", to which, basically, are people from the Balkan countries, in effect since 2003. Gang suspected of involvement in dozens of robberies of jewelry stores in Europe, the United States, Japan and the Middle East. The total amount stolen Pink Panther "jewelry, according to preliminary estimates, reached $ 200 million.
In early June 2009, two members of "Pink Panther" - the citizens of Montenegro, Nikolai Ivanovich (Nicolai Ivanovic) and Zoran Kostic (Zoran Kostic) - were sentenced by a French court to jail for using false documents. June 15, another member of the "Pink Panther" - Vladimir Lekić (Vladimir Lekic) - was arrested in Montenegro. Then, it was reported that Lekić, I. Kostic, and are suspected of robbing a jewelry shop in Frankfurt, committed in December 2003. Prey of criminals then became jewelry valued at one million euro.
Member, Pink Panthers, told representatives of law enforcement principality, was taken into custody in the parking lot of cars around the famous Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, where there are several jewelry stores. Along with a gang member, whose name has not been disclosed, were arrested two other men. It is possible that they also relate to the "Pink Panther". Police princedoms yet does not specify what countries citizens are detained.
In October 2008, said AFP, Monaco police also detained two members of the "Pink Panther" in the same parking lot at the Casino de Monte Carlo.
Grouping of "Pink Panther", to which, basically, are people from the Balkan countries, in effect since 2003. Gang suspected of involvement in dozens of robberies of jewelry stores in Europe, the United States, Japan and the Middle East. The total amount stolen Pink Panther "jewelry, according to preliminary estimates, reached $ 200 million.
In early June 2009, two members of "Pink Panther" - the citizens of Montenegro, Nikolai Ivanovich (Nicolai Ivanovic) and Zoran Kostic (Zoran Kostic) - were sentenced by a French court to jail for using false documents. June 15, another member of the "Pink Panther" - Vladimir Lekić (Vladimir Lekic) - was arrested in Montenegro. Then, it was reported that Lekić, I. Kostic, and are suspected of robbing a jewelry shop in Frankfurt, committed in December 2003. Prey of criminals then became jewelry valued at one million euro.
Abbas has promised to release from prison inmates HAMASOvtsev.
President of the Palestinian Authority, Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas has promised to release to freedom in Palestinian jails members opposed to the Fatah radical Islamic movement Hamas, the Israeli Ha'aretz.
This should be a gesture of goodwill the eve of talks between Fatah and Hamas for reconciliation and a coalition of national unity. Negotiations should take place in the twentieth of June.
Previous attempts of reconciliation, in which the mediators were Arab states such as Yemen and more recently Egypt ended inconclusively. Recall that before the next round of talks in Cairo in February 2009, Mahmoud Abbas, has promised to release from prison, about 80 members of Hamas.
The tension between Fatah and Hamas have worsened during the summer of 2007, when Hamas in an armed coup drove all the representatives of Fatah from the Gaza Strip and set his or her sole rule. In the Palestinian Authority had actual diarchy. For its part, the international community recognizes the sole legitimate representative of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' PA.
Poland has accused Russian television in the falsification of history.
Poland has accused Russia of falsifying history. A formal letter of protest was sent to the Polish Embassy in Moscow in the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The reason was the one of the scenes of the "News Week" on "Russia", said Kommersant.
According to the Polish part, the story of Elijah Kanavin "Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact: declassified materials shown on 21 June (the eve of anniversary of the German attack on the USSR), exposes Poland indirectly responsible for the start of the Second World War.
Perturbation of Polish diplomats in particular, led to the assertion that in 1939 just before the outbreak of war the Poles, confident in the support of Germany, "all trying to outsmart, Japan offered to open a second front against the Soviets. Germany and Poland - with the West, Japan - from the east" .
An official letter from the Embassy of Poland in the Moscow story Kanavin called "brilliant attempt of falsification of history", noting that "the surface and lies, of course, does not have a positive impact on improving relations between our countries."
In addition to the Russian Foreign Ministry a copy of the letter was sent to the holding VGTRK, which includes channel "Russia". In VGTRK will not comment on the situation, noting that the official response is not yet ready. For their part, representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry expressed surprise by the Polish side.
"The views expressed in the television, should not become the subject of formal organizations. To which, we propose to come back? We have freedom of speech" - brings "Kommersant", the words of Russian diplomats. In addition, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation believe that Poland has a policy of double standards. "If we always pay attention to the fact that the states of the history of Russia and the USSR to the public channels of Poland would be a very different conversation," - stressed in the FCO.
Recall that in April 2009 on the site of the Ministry of Defense has been posted article on fiction and falsifications in the assessment of the role of the Soviet Union the previous day and the beginning of the Second World War military history of the Institute of Defense Sergei Kovalev, the author who claimed that the Second World has started because of the the refusal of Poland to meet the "very moderate" claims in Germany. Once off the press "noise Defense article was removed from the site, noting that the publication of a discussion and should not be construed as an official point of view, the Russian military.
Britons arrested for organizing the unrest in Iran.
KommentariiTegeran in ogne23.06.2009Vlasti driven Iranian opposition in ugolSyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada23.06.2009Arestovany journalists AhmadinedzhadaVlasti rival Iran announced that several foreigners were arrested, some of them have British passports. According to Tehran, the British arrested were involved in riots or stood outside their organization, said CNN.Ministerstvo British Foreign Secretary stated that verifies information about the arrests of their nationals in Iran. Tehran has previously said that Britain and its state media intend to split the country. He was "the BBC" must leave Iran, the country also sent two diplomats. In response, the two Iranian diplomats expelled from the head of Iranian intelligence Londona.Takzhe stated that certain individuals associated with the West and Israel have planned to commit a series of explosions in Tehran in June strane.24 police again dispersed the group of demonstrators gathered in the square in fro!
nt of Majlis (Parliament). Police used batons and gas, and fired into the air. Witnesses quoted by news agencies, saying that as a result of the police, many people were seriously injured. According to official figures, during the riots killed at least 17 people, but opponents argue that the number of victims of the riots can be mass riots 150.Uchastniki confident that the presidential elections on 12 June, the official winner of which is considered to be the incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have been violations. In their view, the victory of "stolen" from another candidate, reformist Mir-Hossein Mousavi. After the outbreak of the riots the Iranian authorities have agreed to convert part of the vote, but then stated that the restatement had no impact on the outcome of the elections official. June 24, one of the losing candidate, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps Mohsen Rezaie, abandoned claims to the results of the vote. He said that now !
the restoration of calm in the country's political ambitio!
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nt of Majlis (Parliament). Police used batons and gas, and fired into the air. Witnesses quoted by news agencies, saying that as a result of the police, many people were seriously injured. According to official figures, during the riots killed at least 17 people, but opponents argue that the number of victims of the riots can be mass riots 150.Uchastniki confident that the presidential elections on 12 June, the official winner of which is considered to be the incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, have been violations. In their view, the victory of "stolen" from another candidate, reformist Mir-Hossein Mousavi. After the outbreak of the riots the Iranian authorities have agreed to convert part of the vote, but then stated that the restatement had no impact on the outcome of the elections official. June 24, one of the losing candidate, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps Mohsen Rezaie, abandoned claims to the results of the vote. He said that now !
the restoration of calm in the country's political ambitio!
ns.
President of Paraguay, accused of rape.
KommentariiEpiskop San Pedro22.04.2009U president of Paraguay found adulterine synOdna second of three women, the President of Paraguay Fernando Lugo (Fernando Lugo) the paternity of their children, accused him of rape, reports AFP.
According to the 27-year-old Benigni Legisamon (Benigna Leguizamon), which on Monday, June 22, gave an interview to a Paraguayan radio station, the incident occurred in 2001 in the mansion of Lugo, who at the time was bishop of San Pedro. She also reported that, on learning of her pregnancy, Lugo has promised to "take responsibility".
The next day the president gave a press conference, the Associated Press, during which it refused to admit his guilt.
In 2009, three inhabitants of Paraguay, one after another, announced that Fernando Lugo is the father of their children. The first that gave birth to his son, said 26-year-old Viviana Carrillo (Viviana Carrillo), shortly after leaving Lugo acknowledged his paternity.
It is similar statements were made Legisamon and 39-year-old Damyana Ortenziya Moran Amarilya (Damiana Hortensia Moran Amarilla). The last two cases, the President confirmed his paternity has not been and is not refuted.
Meanwhile, as described Legisamon, Lugo-claim for recognition of the father of her child is preparing another woman.
In April, the President made a statement in which apologized in connection with the charges against him for fatherhood. However, the June 21, a Chilean newspaper El Mercurio published an interview with Lugo, in which he stated that "in connection with recent events the Catholic Church should consider the feasibility of a vow of celibacy."
Fernando Lugo was appointed bishop in 1994, but after 11 years that he shot himself with a dignity. In 2008 he was elected president of Paraguay.
According to the 27-year-old Benigni Legisamon (Benigna Leguizamon), which on Monday, June 22, gave an interview to a Paraguayan radio station, the incident occurred in 2001 in the mansion of Lugo, who at the time was bishop of San Pedro. She also reported that, on learning of her pregnancy, Lugo has promised to "take responsibility".
The next day the president gave a press conference, the Associated Press, during which it refused to admit his guilt.
In 2009, three inhabitants of Paraguay, one after another, announced that Fernando Lugo is the father of their children. The first that gave birth to his son, said 26-year-old Viviana Carrillo (Viviana Carrillo), shortly after leaving Lugo acknowledged his paternity.
It is similar statements were made Legisamon and 39-year-old Damyana Ortenziya Moran Amarilya (Damiana Hortensia Moran Amarilla). The last two cases, the President confirmed his paternity has not been and is not refuted.
Meanwhile, as described Legisamon, Lugo-claim for recognition of the father of her child is preparing another woman.
In April, the President made a statement in which apologized in connection with the charges against him for fatherhood. However, the June 21, a Chilean newspaper El Mercurio published an interview with Lugo, in which he stated that "in connection with recent events the Catholic Church should consider the feasibility of a vow of celibacy."
Fernando Lugo was appointed bishop in 1994, but after 11 years that he shot himself with a dignity. In 2008 he was elected president of Paraguay.
Russia will send in the Gulf of Aden a new detachment of Pacific Fleet ships.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov09.06.2009 Admiral Panteleev completed in the hunt piratovOtryad ship Pacific fleet, consisting of a large anti-submarine ships Admiral Tributs "tanker" Boris Bout "and sea tug MB-99, June 29, will leave from Vladivostok in the Gulf of Aden to fight Somali pirates, the morning of June 26, "Interfax" referring to the press service of TOF.
In the Gulf of Aden Admiral Tributs "replaces a similar anti-submarine ships Admiral Panteleev, nesshy duty from late April to early June 2009. "Admiral Panteleev" and his court must ensure the return to base in Vladivostok on July 1.
UN Security Council in 2008 allowed foreign warships to patrol Somali waters after a sharp increase in the number of attacks by pirates on civilian vessels. The first Russian ship sent to Gulf of Aden, was "fearless", began patrolling in October 2008. In place of "fearless" in January 2009 came "Admiral Vinogradov", patrolling the dangerous district until March. "Admiral Vinogradov", in turn, was replaced by Admiral Panteleev.
Besides the Russian ships in Somali waters now warships patrol the European Union and NATO, as well as the United States and other countries.
In the Gulf of Aden Admiral Tributs "replaces a similar anti-submarine ships Admiral Panteleev, nesshy duty from late April to early June 2009. "Admiral Panteleev" and his court must ensure the return to base in Vladivostok on July 1.
UN Security Council in 2008 allowed foreign warships to patrol Somali waters after a sharp increase in the number of attacks by pirates on civilian vessels. The first Russian ship sent to Gulf of Aden, was "fearless", began patrolling in October 2008. In place of "fearless" in January 2009 came "Admiral Vinogradov", patrolling the dangerous district until March. "Admiral Vinogradov", in turn, was replaced by Admiral Panteleev.
Besides the Russian ships in Somali waters now warships patrol the European Union and NATO, as well as the United States and other countries.
Islamic Revolution, will disperse the opposition-saboteurs.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada22.06.2009Arestovany 457 participants protestaPress-konferentsiiRadzhab Safarov, General Director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary Irana15.06.2009Chem end the political opposition in Iran? Iranian military unit of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps ( IRIS) has promised to force to prevent any further attempts by opposition supporters to gather for protests against the outcome of the presidential election. That was reported by Associated Press.
Demonstrators were ordered to halt subversive activities and resistance to authorities.
The statement also refers to the power that in the case of continuing their protests will have to prepare for "a revolutionary confrontation with IRIS and other special forces.
Prior to this, the Iranian elite military units did not participate in the pacification of shares the opposition who are unhappy results of the election.
Earlier, opposition leader world-Hossein Mousavi despite the threat of the authorities called on his supporters to continue protests. He argues that the results of last June 12 presidential elections, which won Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had been fraudulent.
The authorities acknowledged some irregularities in the elections and agreed to selectively converted 10 percent of the ballots, but the opposition insists on the abolition of the voting results and hold new elections.
Protests, lead to unrest taking place in Iran since June 13. During that time, were arrested nearly 500 people, according to some sources, 19 were killed. Reported that the police did not permit the protests and scatters opponents tear gas and water cannons.
Demonstrators were ordered to halt subversive activities and resistance to authorities.
The statement also refers to the power that in the case of continuing their protests will have to prepare for "a revolutionary confrontation with IRIS and other special forces.
Prior to this, the Iranian elite military units did not participate in the pacification of shares the opposition who are unhappy results of the election.
Earlier, opposition leader world-Hossein Mousavi despite the threat of the authorities called on his supporters to continue protests. He argues that the results of last June 12 presidential elections, which won Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had been fraudulent.
The authorities acknowledged some irregularities in the elections and agreed to selectively converted 10 percent of the ballots, but the opposition insists on the abolition of the voting results and hold new elections.
Protests, lead to unrest taking place in Iran since June 13. During that time, were arrested nearly 500 people, according to some sources, 19 were killed. Reported that the police did not permit the protests and scatters opponents tear gas and water cannons.
Adopted new rules for obtaining Schengen visas.
European Council on Thursday, June 25, approved the same for all countries of the Schengen Agreement, the issuance of short-term visas. Details of new visa rules announced Internet portal The Sofia Echo.
It was expected that the new rules, the so-called "Visa Code", in the majority of Schengen countries will enter into force by mid-2010. However, some countries within the Schengen zone, such as Denmark, have yet to check that "Visa Code" legislation. Full transition to the new visa rules will be implemented in phases, starting with North Africa.
"The new rules will make the process of applying for a visa maximum transparency and lack of contradiction", - says the statement made by the European Council in connection with the "Visa Code".
Rules for obtaining a visa approved by the Council, inter alia, that citizens will have to personally apply to the consular service. In addition, in the primary treatment for a visa applicant must pass a fingerprint is being made in a single database of the Schengen space. The "Visa Code" is also a list of documents that are required to provide for the right to enter the country.
The rules also establish deadlines for the consideration requests for visa - 15 days, and stated that consular post should explain the reasons for the refusal and the right of appeal.
Short-term Schengen visa, under the new rules would cost: 60 euro for persons of 12 years and older, from 35 euros for children aged six to 11 years. Free visas will be available: children under 6 years old, a group of students going to study, scientists, representatives of nonprofit organizations, members of scientific conferences and sporting events.
Russians get new rules for Schengen visas have not yet been raised, "Interfax" the press secretary of Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) Irina Tyurina, with reference to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Between Russia and the countries of the Schengen Agreement, she recalled, had earlier signed a separate agreement on simplification of visa regime for Russian citizens. The agreement, inter alia, stipulate that the fee for the Schengen visa for Russians - 35 Euro.
Fingerprints Russians wishing to enter the Schengen Agreement, Tyurina said, while also not have to donate. This procedure can take place only when the embassies will install special equipment, such as the visa office of diplomatic mission of Great Britain.
As of June 2009, acceded to the Schengen Agreement: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland and Malta. The goal is that by 2010, the Schengen area will include Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania.
It was expected that the new rules, the so-called "Visa Code", in the majority of Schengen countries will enter into force by mid-2010. However, some countries within the Schengen zone, such as Denmark, have yet to check that "Visa Code" legislation. Full transition to the new visa rules will be implemented in phases, starting with North Africa.
"The new rules will make the process of applying for a visa maximum transparency and lack of contradiction", - says the statement made by the European Council in connection with the "Visa Code".
Rules for obtaining a visa approved by the Council, inter alia, that citizens will have to personally apply to the consular service. In addition, in the primary treatment for a visa applicant must pass a fingerprint is being made in a single database of the Schengen space. The "Visa Code" is also a list of documents that are required to provide for the right to enter the country.
The rules also establish deadlines for the consideration requests for visa - 15 days, and stated that consular post should explain the reasons for the refusal and the right of appeal.
Short-term Schengen visa, under the new rules would cost: 60 euro for persons of 12 years and older, from 35 euros for children aged six to 11 years. Free visas will be available: children under 6 years old, a group of students going to study, scientists, representatives of nonprofit organizations, members of scientific conferences and sporting events.
Russians get new rules for Schengen visas have not yet been raised, "Interfax" the press secretary of Russian Union of Travel Industry (RST) Irina Tyurina, with reference to the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Between Russia and the countries of the Schengen Agreement, she recalled, had earlier signed a separate agreement on simplification of visa regime for Russian citizens. The agreement, inter alia, stipulate that the fee for the Schengen visa for Russians - 35 Euro.
Fingerprints Russians wishing to enter the Schengen Agreement, Tyurina said, while also not have to donate. This procedure can take place only when the embassies will install special equipment, such as the visa office of diplomatic mission of Great Britain.
As of June 2009, acceded to the Schengen Agreement: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland, Switzerland and Malta. The goal is that by 2010, the Schengen area will include Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Four out of the Iranian football team to support the opposition.
SyuzhetyOppozitsiya to re Ahmadinedzhada23.06.2009Arestovany journalists AhmadinedzhadaChetyreh rival football team of Iran, dissenting re Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president, was forced to withdraw from the national team. Reported the Israeli "Haaretz". Players were punished for protest action taken by them during the World Cup qualifying match in 2010 with South Korea, held on 17 June 2009 in Seoul.
Six players of Iranian national team in this game came out on the field with a green band on his hands, symbolizing support for the chief rival Ahmadinejhad world-Hossein Mousavi. During the break the players' demand to withdraw from the bandages, and many of the players to comply with this requirement.
According to the decision of Iranian authorities, the 32-year-old team captain Mehdi Mahdavikiya, 31-year-old team leader, Ali Karimi, as well as 24-year-old Hossein Kaabi and 32-year-old Vahid Hashemian have been suspended for life from the games for the national team. Were punished other players protested against the Iranian authorities, is unknown.
According to the English edition of The Guardian, Mahdavikii, Karimi, Kaabi and Hashemianu also forbidden to give interviews.
Suspended from the football team are among the most famous players in Iran. Maps three years advocated the Munich "Bavaria", and for the national team has played more than a hundred matches. Hashemian and Mahdavikiya serve in the German clubs.
Presidential elections in Iran were held on 12 June. The winner of the election was declared Ahmadinejad, but the opposition accused the authorities of falsifying the results. In Tehran, the mass protests that were dispersed by police. The authorities acknowledged some violations, but considered them insignificant. On 23 June it was announced that the winner of the election will be sworn in during the period from 26 July to 19 August.
Iran's national team was not able to pass on the world championship in 2010. The Iranians took the fourth place in his team selection. Travel on FM-2010 received two best teams - South Korea and the DPRK.
Six players of Iranian national team in this game came out on the field with a green band on his hands, symbolizing support for the chief rival Ahmadinejhad world-Hossein Mousavi. During the break the players' demand to withdraw from the bandages, and many of the players to comply with this requirement.
According to the decision of Iranian authorities, the 32-year-old team captain Mehdi Mahdavikiya, 31-year-old team leader, Ali Karimi, as well as 24-year-old Hossein Kaabi and 32-year-old Vahid Hashemian have been suspended for life from the games for the national team. Were punished other players protested against the Iranian authorities, is unknown.
According to the English edition of The Guardian, Mahdavikii, Karimi, Kaabi and Hashemianu also forbidden to give interviews.
Suspended from the football team are among the most famous players in Iran. Maps three years advocated the Munich "Bavaria", and for the national team has played more than a hundred matches. Hashemian and Mahdavikiya serve in the German clubs.
Presidential elections in Iran were held on 12 June. The winner of the election was declared Ahmadinejad, but the opposition accused the authorities of falsifying the results. In Tehran, the mass protests that were dispersed by police. The authorities acknowledged some violations, but considered them insignificant. On 23 June it was announced that the winner of the election will be sworn in during the period from 26 July to 19 August.
Iran's national team was not able to pass on the world championship in 2010. The Iranians took the fourth place in his team selection. Travel on FM-2010 received two best teams - South Korea and the DPRK.
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