Press konferentsiiSpasut whether "Artek"? 29.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru responsible administration of international child tsentraKommentariiPioneram is not mesto27.01.2009 "Artek" could pay for the existence of too good raspolozhenieMat Samantha Smith appealed to the Ukrainian authorities to do everything possible to save children's recreation center "Artek". The text of the letter, Jane Smith, said staff had received from the "Artek".
American schoolgirl Samantha Smith has become known throughout the world, once in 1982, wrote a letter to secretary general of the CPSU Central Committee, Yuri Andropov, and visited the Soviet Union. Samantha Smith asked the Soviet leader, not whether he was at war with the U.S. and capture the world. Andropov in his reply said that the war is not wanted, and invited the American to the Soviet Union. During her visit she visited including "Artek". A few years later she died in a plane crash.
In his address to the Ukrainian authorities, Jane Smith, Samantha's mother, remembers that it was in "Artek" several times. In her view, the situation in the camp "has a tremendous impact on international relations, when the change of international united nations for the sake of children." She asked the leadership of Ukraine "to protect this amazing historical place."
Recall that in early 2009, an international children's center "Artek" was forced to stop work due to lack of funding. Funds for its operation in the budget of Ukraine for 2009 does not provide. Head of "Artek" Boris Novozhilov, constantly speaking in defense of the center in late January, came to the hospital with a heart attack.
In Defense of "Artek" by, inter alia, representatives of the Russian intelligentsia. In addition, members of the Russian Children's Center "Eaglet" decided to transfer his one-day salary to relief fund for the Ukrainian colleagues. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in response to the scandal around the "Artek", ordered the government within a week "to normalize the work center.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Eight robbers killed while robbing a butcher's shop.
Eight suspected robbers were shot dead by police in the port city of Durban, South Africa, shortly after the robbery butcher shop. According to the DPA, with reference to the South African agency Sapa, in the shooting also wounded a policeman and two random witnesses.
According to the police department of Durban, butcher shop was robbed by a group of armed men on Friday morning, January 30. Attacker fled the scene in a car. When their car tried to stop police patrol, the suspects opened fire on the guards of the rule of law.
Police were due to shoot and killed everyone who was in the car.
According to the police department of Durban, butcher shop was robbed by a group of armed men on Friday morning, January 30. Attacker fled the scene in a car. When their car tried to stop police patrol, the suspects opened fire on the guards of the rule of law.
Police were due to shoot and killed everyone who was in the car.
In Kenya, arrested the brother of Barack Obama.
Kenya and charged with possession of marijuana, arrested half-brother of U.S. President George W. Obama. Kenyan police, according to CNN, claimed that the brother of Barack Obama has resisted arrest.
The court hearing the case of George Obama are scheduled for 2 February 2009. Currently, the brother of U.S. President is in a police station in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Correspondent of CNN, who has talked to George Obama, knew that the young man denied all the charges against him. The brother of U.S. President said that he did not know what he is accused of possessing drugs.
A U.S. President Barak Hussein Obama, Jr. and George Obama general father, Barack Hussein Obama Senior. Barack and George saw the whole time in life and not know each other. In the CNN report states that George Obama was one of the few close relatives of Barak Obama, who is not invited to the ceremony of inauguration of 44 th U.S. President. Also said that Barack Obama himself has recently admitted that in his youth used drugs.
The court hearing the case of George Obama are scheduled for 2 February 2009. Currently, the brother of U.S. President is in a police station in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
Correspondent of CNN, who has talked to George Obama, knew that the young man denied all the charges against him. The brother of U.S. President said that he did not know what he is accused of possessing drugs.
A U.S. President Barak Hussein Obama, Jr. and George Obama general father, Barack Hussein Obama Senior. Barack and George saw the whole time in life and not know each other. In the CNN report states that George Obama was one of the few close relatives of Barak Obama, who is not invited to the ceremony of inauguration of 44 th U.S. President. Also said that Barack Obama himself has recently admitted that in his youth used drugs.
Convicted perpetrators of the explosion in grafste Devon.
The UK sentenced a young man who detonated a bomb in a restaurant located in one of the shopping centers Exeter, Devon County. As reported by BBC News, 22-year-old resident of Plymouth Riley Nicky (Nicky Reilly) was sentenced to life imprisonment with the right to file a petition for release no earlier than 18 years.
The explosion, which was tried for Riley, occurred on 22 May 2008. The only victim that has become a criminal himself, wounded people. It was established during the investigation, bomb stuffed with nails, sdetonirovala only partially.
It was also found that Riley suffered mental retardation, and for several years before the attack to Islam. Investigating an explosion in a shopping center, police conducted searches at the Muslim community in Plymouth.
The young man had been charged with preparing a terrorist attack and attempted murder.
The explosion, which was tried for Riley, occurred on 22 May 2008. The only victim that has become a criminal himself, wounded people. It was established during the investigation, bomb stuffed with nails, sdetonirovala only partially.
It was also found that Riley suffered mental retardation, and for several years before the attack to Islam. Investigating an explosion in a shopping center, police conducted searches at the Muslim community in Plymouth.
The young man had been charged with preparing a terrorist attack and attempted murder.
In Zimbabwe, the soldiers have limited the issuance of weapons.
Guide Army Zimbabwe introduced tough restrictions on the issuance of weapons of junior military ranks and the soldiers, the local agency ZimOnline with reference to a senior officer of the armed forces of the country. The restrictions relate to the fear that the armed military, unhappy with the difficult economic situation may raise revolt against their superiors or to arrange robbery.
As the interviewee, all the soldiers, which is issued for the arms and ammunition to carry out management tasks, undergo a thorough examination. Commanders were also ordered to ensure that groups of armed soldiers, a long time is far away from the territory of military units. In such a situation, according to the military, the soldiers could make a conspiracy and rioting.
Some of the soldiers, as reported by a source sympathetic to the opposition and have a connection with it, which also raises concerns superiors. The situation is further complicated by the fact that, unlike the high-ranking military officers, pay of junior officers is low, which equalizes their situation with other Public Employment.
The first restrictions on the issuance of weapons to the army zibmabviyskoy was introduced in December, when the military organized a group of armed robberies in the capital, Harare, demanding that their allowance was granted in foreign currency.
In recent years, also reported acts of disobedience. A few weeks ago, soldiers began to loot shops, shouting that they pay too little to feed. The military took away the traders, farmers and bankers, not only money, but even food and clothing. Some of them deserted to neighboring countries, where there is an opportunity to earn more as a guard.
Currently, according to some sources, the armed forces of Zimbabwe is about 35-40 thousand people. They consist of the army and air force, armed by a variety of samples of weapons, including Soviet.
As the interviewee, all the soldiers, which is issued for the arms and ammunition to carry out management tasks, undergo a thorough examination. Commanders were also ordered to ensure that groups of armed soldiers, a long time is far away from the territory of military units. In such a situation, according to the military, the soldiers could make a conspiracy and rioting.
Some of the soldiers, as reported by a source sympathetic to the opposition and have a connection with it, which also raises concerns superiors. The situation is further complicated by the fact that, unlike the high-ranking military officers, pay of junior officers is low, which equalizes their situation with other Public Employment.
The first restrictions on the issuance of weapons to the army zibmabviyskoy was introduced in December, when the military organized a group of armed robberies in the capital, Harare, demanding that their allowance was granted in foreign currency.
In recent years, also reported acts of disobedience. A few weeks ago, soldiers began to loot shops, shouting that they pay too little to feed. The military took away the traders, farmers and bankers, not only money, but even food and clothing. Some of them deserted to neighboring countries, where there is an opportunity to earn more as a guard.
Currently, according to some sources, the armed forces of Zimbabwe is about 35-40 thousand people. They consist of the army and air force, armed by a variety of samples of weapons, including Soviet.
In Somalia, the election of President.
  The Parliament of Somalia began the election of a new president, announced January 30, AFP.
The main candidates for the presidency - former Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein and head of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (Union of Islamic Courts is the most moderate branch of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia). All of the Head of State claimed 15 candidates.
Sharif Ahmed said that should he be elected head of state, he would first make peace in the country. Meanwhile, in 2006, is headed by the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh overthrew President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, and then in a short period of time controlled the capital and much of Somalia. Yusuf Ahmed returned to the Head of State with the help of Ethiopian troops nearby.
With regard to Nur Hassan Hussein, international analysts have appreciated its humanitarian activities at the premiere. However, critics believe that to win the presidential election of Hussein may not have charisma. In Somalia, believe that he has a lack of influence even on his own clan.
Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed had left the presidency in December 2008. He led the country since 2004. A few days before the resignation of Yusuf Ahmed Nur Hassan Hussein has dismissed the views of Parliament and appointed a new Prime Minister Mohamed Mohamud Gouled. However Gouled refused to take the post of prime minister because they did not want conflict with Parliament. After that, the resignation has left the president.
In Somalia, the second decade of a civil war. Much of the country is under the control of Islamists, and not subject to formal government. Strong central government in Somalia has not had since 1991.
January 16, 2009 the media reported that the Union of Islamic Courts fighters took the Somali capital Mogadishu. Election of the President are not in the capital, and in the city of Djibouti.
The main candidates for the presidency - former Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein and head of the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (Union of Islamic Courts is the most moderate branch of the Islamist Alliance for the Liberation of Somalia). All of the Head of State claimed 15 candidates.
Sharif Ahmed said that should he be elected head of state, he would first make peace in the country. Meanwhile, in 2006, is headed by the Union of Islamic Courts, Sheikh overthrew President Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed, and then in a short period of time controlled the capital and much of Somalia. Yusuf Ahmed returned to the Head of State with the help of Ethiopian troops nearby.
With regard to Nur Hassan Hussein, international analysts have appreciated its humanitarian activities at the premiere. However, critics believe that to win the presidential election of Hussein may not have charisma. In Somalia, believe that he has a lack of influence even on his own clan.
Abdullah Yusuf Ahmed had left the presidency in December 2008. He led the country since 2004. A few days before the resignation of Yusuf Ahmed Nur Hassan Hussein has dismissed the views of Parliament and appointed a new Prime Minister Mohamed Mohamud Gouled. However Gouled refused to take the post of prime minister because they did not want conflict with Parliament. After that, the resignation has left the president.
In Somalia, the second decade of a civil war. Much of the country is under the control of Islamists, and not subject to formal government. Strong central government in Somalia has not had since 1991.
January 16, 2009 the media reported that the Union of Islamic Courts fighters took the Somali capital Mogadishu. Election of the President are not in the capital, and in the city of Djibouti.
Multimillion-dollar project the Museum of British history is buried.
Gestate for several years the concept of creation in the United Kingdom British history museum recognition fails and will not be realized. The project cost was estimated at 150 million pounds (214 million dollars). The newspaper The Independent said that the idea of the museum is supported by Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
The concept of the museum was criticized by several groups of experts. In a lengthy report of their arguments were presented in the Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport. According to The Independent, the Department agrees with the criticism, and the project decided not to exercise. But the official pronouncements on this matter was not yet.
Study of the project to perpetuate "the British" were experts from the largest museums in the country. They drew attention to several problem sites in the concept. First, there is no data that the building or complex of buildings devoted exclusively to British history, to attract visitors. Secondly, the collection will be formed from the funds of other collections, which is technically very difficult. Third, many skeptics thought the concept of the museum resembles "Soviet agitprop."
As an alternative to the museum, experts suggest creating a network of British History Center, which will coordinate the thematic access to museum collections. Financing such a center can be done from existing resources.
The concept of the museum was criticized by several groups of experts. In a lengthy report of their arguments were presented in the Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport. According to The Independent, the Department agrees with the criticism, and the project decided not to exercise. But the official pronouncements on this matter was not yet.
Study of the project to perpetuate "the British" were experts from the largest museums in the country. They drew attention to several problem sites in the concept. First, there is no data that the building or complex of buildings devoted exclusively to British history, to attract visitors. Secondly, the collection will be formed from the funds of other collections, which is technically very difficult. Third, many skeptics thought the concept of the museum resembles "Soviet agitprop."
As an alternative to the museum, experts suggest creating a network of British History Center, which will coordinate the thematic access to museum collections. Financing such a center can be done from existing resources.
In case of fire in an Indian hospital, five newborns have died.
Five infants, all aged less than a week, were killed in a fire in the maternity ward at a hospital in northern India, in the city of Patiala, said AP.
Fire in a public hospital "Radzhindra" began as a result of short circuits. Newborns treated for jaundice, and, apparently, the fault occurred in the office light.
A further five babies were saved, one of them got burnt. The representative of the hospital said that the maternity ward staff immediately responded to the fire alarm.
Head of State of Punjab said that the already commenced investigation into the causes of what happened. According to him, the parents of dead children will be able to get compensation - 100 thousand rupees (about two thousand dollars).
Fire in a public hospital "Radzhindra" began as a result of short circuits. Newborns treated for jaundice, and, apparently, the fault occurred in the office light.
A further five babies were saved, one of them got burnt. The representative of the hospital said that the maternity ward staff immediately responded to the fire alarm.
Head of State of Punjab said that the already commenced investigation into the causes of what happened. According to him, the parents of dead children will be able to get compensation - 100 thousand rupees (about two thousand dollars).
Pakistan proves Non mumbayskim to terrorist attacks.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie Mumbai15.01.2009V attacks in Pakistan have been mass arrests in the case of the terrorist attacks on MumbaiRassledovanie of terrorist attacks that occurred in Mumbai, India in November 2008 showed that their plan is not in Pakistan - in spite of this India. This is a high-ranking Pakistani diplomat based in the UK, told Indian television channel, reported Reuters.
This is the first time that Pakistan's official comments on evidence of its citizens to terrorist acts. This information is the FBI handed over to India and Pakistan in early January. The government of India argued that among the evidence - the recognition of the terrorist survivor, of intercepted telephone conversations militants and their Pakistani helpers, as well as a list of weapons made in Pakistan, which was used by the attackers.
On Wednesday, January 28, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that the country "very soon" publish the results of their investigation. January 15, it became known that Pakistan had arrested 124 people, where the local police believed involved in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
The government of India believes that the attacks on Mumbai organized a Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taibe, which, according to unofficial estimates, has the support of the country's leadership.
The terrorists who attacked Mumbai, captured the luxury hotels "Taj Mahal" and "Ober," as well as Jewish Center Nariman House. Special operation to clear militants lasted for more than three days. As a result of the terrorist attacks killed 188 people.
This is the first time that Pakistan's official comments on evidence of its citizens to terrorist acts. This information is the FBI handed over to India and Pakistan in early January. The government of India argued that among the evidence - the recognition of the terrorist survivor, of intercepted telephone conversations militants and their Pakistani helpers, as well as a list of weapons made in Pakistan, which was used by the attackers.
On Wednesday, January 28, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said that the country "very soon" publish the results of their investigation. January 15, it became known that Pakistan had arrested 124 people, where the local police believed involved in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
The government of India believes that the attacks on Mumbai organized a Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taibe, which, according to unofficial estimates, has the support of the country's leadership.
The terrorists who attacked Mumbai, captured the luxury hotels "Taj Mahal" and "Ober," as well as Jewish Center Nariman House. Special operation to clear militants lasted for more than three days. As a result of the terrorist attacks killed 188 people.
In Colombia, when boarding the aircraft overturned.
At the airport, the Colombian city of Villavicencio overturned while landing aircraft Cessna, reports The Daily Telegraph.
Frame landing shows that landing was normal, while the tail of the aircraft is not Zadran and the chassis was not above the cab.
On board the plane were three people. As a result of the accident slightly wounded one of them.
Frame landing shows that landing was normal, while the tail of the aircraft is not Zadran and the chassis was not above the cab.
On board the plane were three people. As a result of the accident slightly wounded one of them.
Victims of the Franco regime will receive certificates.
In Spain, the victims of dictator Francisco Franco regime receive a certificate confirming their right to rehabilitation, the agency DPA.
According to the source agency within the Ministry of Justice, the Government has already issued 42 of the certificate. Among the first recipients of the certificate - the family of former President Luis Catalan Kompanisa, who was shot frankistami in 1940.
Law on Historical Memory, which issued the certificates, was passed in Spain in 2007. However, it does not provide any monetary compensation to victims of repression.
Franco came to power in 1939 as a result of rebellion against the republican government. Govern the country until his death in 1975. According to various estimates, during his dictatorship as a result of repression of the death of 500 thousand to a million Spaniards, about 700 thousand were forced to emigrate.
According to the source agency within the Ministry of Justice, the Government has already issued 42 of the certificate. Among the first recipients of the certificate - the family of former President Luis Catalan Kompanisa, who was shot frankistami in 1940.
Law on Historical Memory, which issued the certificates, was passed in Spain in 2007. However, it does not provide any monetary compensation to victims of repression.
Franco came to power in 1939 as a result of rebellion against the republican government. Govern the country until his death in 1975. According to various estimates, during his dictatorship as a result of repression of the death of 500 thousand to a million Spaniards, about 700 thousand were forced to emigrate.
In Mosul imposed a curfew for cars.
The third largest city in Iraq's Mosul imposed a curfew on the streets of the city stopped traffic, the Associated Press.
The decision to impose the curfew is connected with the election of local authorities, which will be held on 31 January. Residents to their homes, except for voting. For further safety measures have influenced the recent killing of three candidates, including one representative of Mosul.
In connection with the elections around the country will be temporarily halted and the air traffic in Baghdad and several other major cities in the country. The borders of Iraq at the time of the elections will be closed.
In the elections of local authorities taking part 14,4 thousand candidates. They poboryutsya for the 440 seats in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces.
January 30, in Baghdad while trying to defuse a bomb laid on a road killed two Iraqi military, 14 soldiers were wounded.
The decision to impose the curfew is connected with the election of local authorities, which will be held on 31 January. Residents to their homes, except for voting. For further safety measures have influenced the recent killing of three candidates, including one representative of Mosul.
In connection with the elections around the country will be temporarily halted and the air traffic in Baghdad and several other major cities in the country. The borders of Iraq at the time of the elections will be closed.
In the elections of local authorities taking part 14,4 thousand candidates. They poboryutsya for the 440 seats in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces.
January 30, in Baghdad while trying to defuse a bomb laid on a road killed two Iraqi military, 14 soldiers were wounded.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Turkish Prime became a national hero after the skirmish with Peres.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left the Economic Forum in Davos because of conflict with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the airport in Istanbul, Turkish citizens greeted as a hero. That was reported by "BBC" on Friday, January 30.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
North Korea will annul all agreements with the South.
North Korea intends to cancel all military and political agreements with the South, passes on Friday Agency France Presse, referring to the declaration of the peaceful reunification of Korea, passed the state news DPRK KCNA.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
Strasbourg Court agreed to consider a complaint Yukos.
SyuzhetyDelo Yukos 11.04.2008Kipr refused to grant Russia figures affairs Yukos European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared partially admissible for consideration on the merits of the complaint Yukos tax claims brought Russian authorities, who called in illegal weaning property. It writes the newspaper Kommersant, said the representative of the number of former top managers of Yukos and the press secretary of Yukos International Claire Davidson.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
Unemployment in the euro became the highest for two years.
KommentariiOdnim mahom27.01.2009Za day worldwide company laid off 85 thousand persons Unemployment in the euro area in December 2008 was eight percent, which was the highest level since November 2006. That was reported by AFP, referring to the data the statistical agency Eurostat. The number of unemployed in the European Union in December 2008, as estimated Eurostat, totaled 17.91 million, including 12.47 million euro. In November last year, unemployment in the euro zone reached 7.9 percent.
January 19, 2009 The European Commission released a forecast of some macroeconomic indicators. According to the European regulator, the unemployment rate in the euro area this year will be 9.3 percent. In 2010 this figure will rise to 10 percent. This will be facilitated by the continuing downturn in the economy of the euro zone, caused by the global financial crisis.
According to the EU, eurozone GDP in 2009 decline by 1.9 per cent, which will be the most severe decline in the history of actions of the single European currency. Recall that the eurozone economy was in recession in 2008, when the second and third quarters of the reduction was of 0.2 per cent. According to the preliminary assessment of the European Commission, the decline in GDP in the fourth quarter of last year was 1.5 percent.
January 19, 2009 The European Commission released a forecast of some macroeconomic indicators. According to the European regulator, the unemployment rate in the euro area this year will be 9.3 percent. In 2010 this figure will rise to 10 percent. This will be facilitated by the continuing downturn in the economy of the euro zone, caused by the global financial crisis.
According to the EU, eurozone GDP in 2009 decline by 1.9 per cent, which will be the most severe decline in the history of actions of the single European currency. Recall that the eurozone economy was in recession in 2008, when the second and third quarters of the reduction was of 0.2 per cent. According to the preliminary assessment of the European Commission, the decline in GDP in the fourth quarter of last year was 1.5 percent.
Exploration for U.S. to learn about the recovery of Kim Jong Il.
Representative of the Office of National Security on condition of anonymity said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is fully recovered after an illness and returned to the management of the country passes on Thursday agency Reuters.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
Polish experts have not found signs of the assassination of General Sikorski.
  Polish experts have not found evidence of the murder of the deceased in 1943 in a plane crash, Prime Minister of Poland, General Wladyslaw Sikorski. This January 29, reports Associated Press.
General body was exhumed in November 2008 due to the fact that the specialists of Institute of National Memory decided to check the fairness of rumors about the involvement of the Soviet authorities in the death of Sikorski. The study showed that the prime minister died from multiple injuries, which are typical for a fall from height. He had broken ribs, arms, legs, spine and skull. Bullet wounds, strangulation or poisoning, experts have not found.
Now the Institute of National Memory intends to investigate the causes of the crash, which killed Sikorsky. According to the staff of the institute, the collapse of the aircraft could be the result of sabotage.
During the Second World War, Sikorsky was led by the Polish Government in exile based in London. He often criticized the Soviet authorities, and accused the Soviet Union in the shooting of Polish officers captured by Katyn. In the USSR until the collapse of the country considered to be the official version, according to which the Poles in 1940, the Germans shot.
British Air Force plane, which was Sikorsky, crashed July 4, 1943. British law enforcement authorities conducted an investigation and concluded that the plane of unknown reasons, has become unmanageable. The only people vyzhivshy in a plane crash, Czech pilot, said that the aircraft was damaged wheel.
General body was exhumed in November 2008 due to the fact that the specialists of Institute of National Memory decided to check the fairness of rumors about the involvement of the Soviet authorities in the death of Sikorski. The study showed that the prime minister died from multiple injuries, which are typical for a fall from height. He had broken ribs, arms, legs, spine and skull. Bullet wounds, strangulation or poisoning, experts have not found.
Now the Institute of National Memory intends to investigate the causes of the crash, which killed Sikorsky. According to the staff of the institute, the collapse of the aircraft could be the result of sabotage.
During the Second World War, Sikorsky was led by the Polish Government in exile based in London. He often criticized the Soviet authorities, and accused the Soviet Union in the shooting of Polish officers captured by Katyn. In the USSR until the collapse of the country considered to be the official version, according to which the Poles in 1940, the Germans shot.
British Air Force plane, which was Sikorsky, crashed July 4, 1943. British law enforcement authorities conducted an investigation and concluded that the plane of unknown reasons, has become unmanageable. The only people vyzhivshy in a plane crash, Czech pilot, said that the aircraft was damaged wheel.
Turkish Prime became a national hero after the skirmish with Peres.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left the Economic Forum in Davos because of conflict with Israeli President Shimon Peres at the airport in Istanbul, Turkish citizens greeted as a hero. That was reported by "BBC" on Friday, January 30.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Before the Turkish Prime demonstratively left the Davos conference on developments in the Gaza Strip after he failed to comment on a statement by Peres for the operation "Cast lead. Israeli president spoke for 25 minutes, and Erdogan's leading adjourned for half, not allowing him to express their attitude to events in Gaza. Turkish Prime started very emotionally to blame Israel for the killings of Palestinians. Recall, for three weeks, the war killed more than 1300 residents of the Gaza Strip.
As the correspondent of "BBC", several thousands of Turks took to the streets of Istanbul with Palestinian flags, to express solidarity with the act of Erdogan. The international airport, people began to gather well before the arrival premiere. They held placards with the words "Turkey with you!" Many chanted the slogan: "Erdogan - a new world leader!"
Erdogan arrived in Istanbul said: "I defended the honor of Turkey and Turkish people." As the "BBC", met the premiere, people talked about that have real pride in their country.
Medvedev has promised to treat Castro fat black bread.
The President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev during a meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro promised to treat him fat and walk with him through the forest, reported RIA Novosti.
Raul Castro recalled Mededevu their telephone conversation, which took place after the three hurricane hit Cuba for a month. "You call, and during the telephone conversation, I said that I was bored on the Russian forest," - said the Cuban leader.
He noted that the recall with nostalgia, as during his last visit to Russia 25 years ago "at the stake zharili lard to prutike, and it would skushat with black bread." Castro added that he has not been able to carry out this wish. "I do not know, I eat bacon with black bread, but I am here" - said Castro.
Medvedev assured him that they necessarily go and bacon, and black bread, and talk about all that they care about, and just a walk in the woods. He also promised to show Raul Castro film and photographs made during a previous visit his brother Fidel Castro in Russia.
Meeting of Heads of State held at the residence of the President of Russia Zavidovo, located in the State Natural compound Tver. On January 30, scheduled formal bilateral negotiations. Castro's visit to Russia will continue until February 4.
The last time Raul Castro came to Russia in March 1985.
Raul Castro recalled Mededevu their telephone conversation, which took place after the three hurricane hit Cuba for a month. "You call, and during the telephone conversation, I said that I was bored on the Russian forest," - said the Cuban leader.
He noted that the recall with nostalgia, as during his last visit to Russia 25 years ago "at the stake zharili lard to prutike, and it would skushat with black bread." Castro added that he has not been able to carry out this wish. "I do not know, I eat bacon with black bread, but I am here" - said Castro.
Medvedev assured him that they necessarily go and bacon, and black bread, and talk about all that they care about, and just a walk in the woods. He also promised to show Raul Castro film and photographs made during a previous visit his brother Fidel Castro in Russia.
Meeting of Heads of State held at the residence of the President of Russia Zavidovo, located in the State Natural compound Tver. On January 30, scheduled formal bilateral negotiations. Castro's visit to Russia will continue until February 4.
The last time Raul Castro came to Russia in March 1985.
Strasbourg Court agreed to consider a complaint Yukos.
SyuzhetyDelo Yukos 11.04.2008Kipr refused to grant Russia figures affairs Yukos European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) declared partially admissible for consideration on the merits of the complaint Yukos tax claims brought Russian authorities, who called in illegal weaning property. It writes the newspaper Kommersant, said the representative of the number of former top managers of Yukos and the press secretary of Yukos International Claire Davidson.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
In the ECtHR confirmed the adoption of the complaint for investigation, the newspaper "Vedomosti", but a formal decision has not yet been published, so is not known what items claims to the Russian authorities agreed to consider the court.
Reporting on the validity and amount of tax claims against the company, the total amount which eventually amounted to 353.8 billion rubles (about 11 billion dollars), was filed in 2004, a British lawyer pier Gardner. Payment of tax arrears and initiation of criminal proceedings against the company's management led to a devaluation of its shares and eventually bankruptcy after creditors put Yukos claims by nearly 20 billion dollars.
Russian authorities insisted on the inadmissibility of the complaint, since the introduction in 2006, an external management company to represent its interests could only contest manager Eduard Rebgun. However, experts believe that the decision of the ECHR to take a complaint to review Gardner means recognition of an authorized representative of shareholders of Yukos, which requires Russia to compensate the losses suffered as a result of the liquidation of the company.
North Korea will annul all agreements with the South.
North Korea intends to cancel all military and political agreements with the South, passes on Friday Agency France Presse, referring to the declaration of the peaceful reunification of Korea, passed the state news DPRK KCNA.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
According to the Committee, will be canceled, in particular, all agreements regarding the cessation of political and military confrontation. In addition, the DPRK does not intend to recognize the maritime border between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has repeatedly demanded the transfer of the borders established unilaterally in 1953, but have not succeeded in this regard.
North Korean authorities, in a statement accused the president of South Korea's Lee Myung Baca that his government "mercilessly despised" all the agreements reached at the diplomatic meetings in 2000 and 2007. "In such a situation is self-evident that the DPRK is not bound by the agreements between the two countries," - agency quoted a statement. Lee Myung Bak is also accused in a statement that put the two countries "on the brink of war."
Since coming to power in February 2008, Lee Myung Baca, which North Korea called a "traitor", relations between the two countries, living in a state of confrontation since 1950, has deteriorated sharply. In December 2008, a recall, the DPRK has tightened border controls and expelled from the country of hundreds of South Korean joint venture between the two countries.
Destroyed during the volcanic eruption in Chile, a city built at the new location.
The Government of Chile has decided to build a destroyed during a volcanic eruption Chayten same city at the new location, the Associated Press.
The reason was the continued activity of the volcano. A new place to build the city have not yet been determined.
Volcanic eruption Chayten started on 2 May 2008. According to experts, until the day he was in "sleep" state, at least the past 450 years. All 4,5 thousand inhabitants were urgently evacuated, about 2 thousand families have received financial aid.
As a result of a volcanic eruption layer of ash covered the city was flooded and left the banks of the river.
The Government of Chile has banned residents to return to Chayten. But now its territory has a population of about 100 people.
The reason was the continued activity of the volcano. A new place to build the city have not yet been determined.
Volcanic eruption Chayten started on 2 May 2008. According to experts, until the day he was in "sleep" state, at least the past 450 years. All 4,5 thousand inhabitants were urgently evacuated, about 2 thousand families have received financial aid.
As a result of a volcanic eruption layer of ash covered the city was flooded and left the banks of the river.
The Government of Chile has banned residents to return to Chayten. But now its territory has a population of about 100 people.
Exploration for U.S. to learn about the recovery of Kim Jong Il.
Representative of the Office of National Security on condition of anonymity said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Il is fully recovered after an illness and returned to the management of the country passes on Thursday agency Reuters.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
According to the intelligence officer, a few months ago, Kim Jong Il, having health problems, but so far you can say that he "once again in the saddle, taking important decisions and his own political reputation is on the same level.
Remember, the first reports of illness North Korean leader appeared at the end of October 2008, after a long period of time does not appear in public. In early September, there were suggestions that Kim Jong Il suffered a stroke, but at the end of October and reported on the second stroke. Officially, the North Korean authorities have denied such reports, claiming that the health of the Kim Jong Il, all right.
Later, in support of the North Korean media began to circulate photos of Kim Jong Il, leader of the DPRK to them had been captured during a visit to various social, sports, but mostly military activities. In January 2009, Kim Jong Il met with Chinese policymakers, for the first time since the summer of 2008.
At the same time, shortly before meeting Kim Jong-Il with a representative of the Communist Party of China, the South Korean agency Yonhap reported that North Korean leader reportedly chose a successor, who must be his son, Kim Jong Un. Official confirmation of this information by the DPRK, however, was not followed.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Russia Black Sea Fleet ships left for the Gulf of Aden to combat pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov14.01.2009 "Admiral Vinogradov" saved the Dutch container ship from piratovBolshie landing ships (BDK) Black Sea Fleet of Russia "Yamal" and "Azov" came out on Thursday morning, January 16, of Sebastopol and took a course on the Gulf of Aden to join the operation against Somali pirates. On board are BDK unit of marines. Before a campaign in Sevastopol was a solemn meeting devoted to the exit of two ships at sea.
As the agency RIA Novosti source in the military department in the near future, Russian ships will bays Bosporus and Dardanelles, and then, after passing through the Suez Canal, the connection will take a course to the coast of Somalia.
At present, operations to ensure safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden involving about 20 warships, among them a large antisubmarine ship Pacific Fleet of Russia "Admiral Vinogradov". The first ship of the Navy of Russia, who began patrolling the dangerous area for shipping off the coast of Somalia, was the patrol ship "Neustrashimy. His battle watch in the Gulf of Aden started on 28 October 2008.
According to Assistant Chief Navy Russia captain first rank Igor Dygalo, large landing ship "Yamal" and "Azov" will also participate in the Russian-Indian exercises Indra-2009 ". In addition, the exercises will take part heavy atomic missile cruiser Northern Fleet "Peter the Great" and ships for the Pacific Fleet.
Igor Dygalo said that the group of the Black Sea Fleet warships commanded by Captain First Rank Oleg Ignasyuk.
The large landing ship project 775, which include BDK "Yamal" and "Azov", designed for transporting troops and cargo by sea and the beach-master at unequipped coast. All the ships were built in the project Gdanke, Poland, in the years 1975-1985. Overall, it was put into operation 25 warships and 775 series, three more spacecraft project 775M.
BDK Project 775 took part in the evacuation of Soviet citizens from Yemen in 1986, in the operation of the evacuation from Ethiopia in 1991, in the delivery of Russian peacekeeping forces in Yugoslavia in 1999. 2 August, 2008 BDK «Yamal» and «Saratov», planted a Russian landing in the Georgian port of Poti.
As the agency RIA Novosti source in the military department in the near future, Russian ships will bays Bosporus and Dardanelles, and then, after passing through the Suez Canal, the connection will take a course to the coast of Somalia.
At present, operations to ensure safety of navigation in the Gulf of Aden involving about 20 warships, among them a large antisubmarine ship Pacific Fleet of Russia "Admiral Vinogradov". The first ship of the Navy of Russia, who began patrolling the dangerous area for shipping off the coast of Somalia, was the patrol ship "Neustrashimy. His battle watch in the Gulf of Aden started on 28 October 2008.
According to Assistant Chief Navy Russia captain first rank Igor Dygalo, large landing ship "Yamal" and "Azov" will also participate in the Russian-Indian exercises Indra-2009 ". In addition, the exercises will take part heavy atomic missile cruiser Northern Fleet "Peter the Great" and ships for the Pacific Fleet.
Igor Dygalo said that the group of the Black Sea Fleet warships commanded by Captain First Rank Oleg Ignasyuk.
The large landing ship project 775, which include BDK "Yamal" and "Azov", designed for transporting troops and cargo by sea and the beach-master at unequipped coast. All the ships were built in the project Gdanke, Poland, in the years 1975-1985. Overall, it was put into operation 25 warships and 775 series, three more spacecraft project 775M.
BDK Project 775 took part in the evacuation of Soviet citizens from Yemen in 1986, in the operation of the evacuation from Ethiopia in 1991, in the delivery of Russian peacekeeping forces in Yugoslavia in 1999. 2 August, 2008 BDK «Yamal» and «Saratov», planted a Russian landing in the Georgian port of Poti.
Abbas called for the establishment of a Palestinian coalition government.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza19.01.2009Izrail gave HAMASu two days to put an end to ognyaLider Fatah, Mahmoud Abbas urged the Palestinian Authority to organize a coalition government, which will include representatives of Fatah, and their rivals from Hamas , reported AFP.
After that, according to Abbas, must pass both the presidential and parliamentary elections. "Now all the Palestinians need to meet to reach an agreement," - said President of the Palestinian Authority.
At this time, Fatah controls the West Bank, and Mahmoud Abbas declared the world's legitimate head of the Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is under the control of Hamas, which in June 2007 expelled from the pro-Fatah. During 2008, two organizations have conducted negotiations on reconciliation brokered by the Arab states, but they were not crowned with success.
In early January 2009, Abbas has extended the deadline for the year of its presidential powers to the next elections chapter autonomy coincided with a parliamentary one. Hamas said that did not accept the extension of authority of Abbas.
After that, according to Abbas, must pass both the presidential and parliamentary elections. "Now all the Palestinians need to meet to reach an agreement," - said President of the Palestinian Authority.
At this time, Fatah controls the West Bank, and Mahmoud Abbas declared the world's legitimate head of the Palestinian Authority. The Gaza Strip is under the control of Hamas, which in June 2007 expelled from the pro-Fatah. During 2008, two organizations have conducted negotiations on reconciliation brokered by the Arab states, but they were not crowned with success.
In early January 2009, Abbas has extended the deadline for the year of its presidential powers to the next elections chapter autonomy coincided with a parliamentary one. Hamas said that did not accept the extension of authority of Abbas.
Security company Blackwater expelled from Iraq.
KommentariiChastnaya Army Eric Prinsa02.10.2007Amerikanskuyu security company Blackwater blamed for numerous pravonarusheniyahVlasti Iraq barred American private security firm Blackwater Worldwide to provide security services in the country. The decision taken in accordance with the inmates in November 2008, agreements on which determine the range of security activities authorized by Western companies to the Government of Iraq, reports AFP.
The American embassy in Iraq confirmed the information.
The Iraqis have accused Blackwater Worldwide of wrongdoing and unmotivated violence. The most famous incident, resulting in a trial occurred in September 2007 in Baghdad. Then the staff of American security firm opened fire and shot dead 17 Iraqis peace.
Despite the fact that the FBI investigation revealed that in 14 cases, the guards use a weapon unlawfully and in violation of all existing rules, a federal court in Washington has acquitted them.
Founded in 1996, U.S. Erik Prins Blackwater rather quickly turned into a powerful "private army" of up to 21 thousand people, but the amount of its contracts by the year 2007 exceeded one billion dollars. According to the American media, a decisive role in the success of Prince played his connection to the Republican Party and George W. Bush 's administration.
In Iraq, the company has provided services for the protection of American diplomats and State Department officials. Number of Blackwater employees in this country has reached thousands of people. In addition to numerous cases of unmotivated violence, the company also was accused of smuggling weapons, which it imported into the country without having a license for this activity.
The American embassy in Iraq confirmed the information.
The Iraqis have accused Blackwater Worldwide of wrongdoing and unmotivated violence. The most famous incident, resulting in a trial occurred in September 2007 in Baghdad. Then the staff of American security firm opened fire and shot dead 17 Iraqis peace.
Despite the fact that the FBI investigation revealed that in 14 cases, the guards use a weapon unlawfully and in violation of all existing rules, a federal court in Washington has acquitted them.
Founded in 1996, U.S. Erik Prins Blackwater rather quickly turned into a powerful "private army" of up to 21 thousand people, but the amount of its contracts by the year 2007 exceeded one billion dollars. According to the American media, a decisive role in the success of Prince played his connection to the Republican Party and George W. Bush 's administration.
In Iraq, the company has provided services for the protection of American diplomats and State Department officials. Number of Blackwater employees in this country has reached thousands of people. In addition to numerous cases of unmotivated violence, the company also was accused of smuggling weapons, which it imported into the country without having a license for this activity.
When you strike on the UN school in Gaza killed a woman and a child.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the UN Gaza17.01.2009Genassmableya required to declare a truce in the GazaKommentariiV pending mira16.01.2009Izrail and Hamas are negotiating to end ognyaUtrom on Saturday, January 17, when boestolknovenii in the district schools for the UN refugee children in the northern Gaza Strip killed a woman and a child who used the school building as a shelter, another 11 people were wounded, said AFP.
The shelling of the school in the town of Beit Lahiya was the Israeli tank fire in response to the militant Hamas, which, according to Israeli commanders have used the school as firing points. As a result of retaliatory fire in the building of a fire.
The Agency explained that this is at least the fourth school shooting incident during the UN Operation Cast lead. When one of them, which occurred on January 6 in the town of Jabaliya, the explosion of an Israeli tank shell killed 43 people.
It also says that while shelling killed two children in the town of Beit Hanoun. Another three people were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, but information on their identities are not yet available.
Despite the fact that in the early morning, Israeli aircraft continued its attacks against targets in the Gaza Strip, official Tel Aviv declares unilateral cease-fire possible without an agreement with leaders of Hamas. According to information from official sources, the decision can be made by the evening of Jan. 17.
The shelling of the school in the town of Beit Lahiya was the Israeli tank fire in response to the militant Hamas, which, according to Israeli commanders have used the school as firing points. As a result of retaliatory fire in the building of a fire.
The Agency explained that this is at least the fourth school shooting incident during the UN Operation Cast lead. When one of them, which occurred on January 6 in the town of Jabaliya, the explosion of an Israeli tank shell killed 43 people.
It also says that while shelling killed two children in the town of Beit Hanoun. Another three people were killed in the northern Gaza Strip, but information on their identities are not yet available.
Despite the fact that in the early morning, Israeli aircraft continued its attacks against targets in the Gaza Strip, official Tel Aviv declares unilateral cease-fire possible without an agreement with leaders of Hamas. According to information from official sources, the decision can be made by the evening of Jan. 17.
Published the first two months this photo of Fidel Castro.
Administration of the President of Argentina Cristina de Kirchner has published photographs of Fidel Castro, reports Associated Press. These are the first pictures of the former Cuban leader over the past two months.
In the published photo Castro dressed in a dark blue sports suit with red stripes. The photos were made during a meeting with President Castro of Argentina on January 22. In the last pictures of Fidel Castro, was published in November 2008, after his meeting with Chinese prezidentom.Krome after the inauguration of Barack Obama, Castro for the first time in several weeks, wrote an article for his column in the Cuban newspaper. Due to the lack of pictures and articles Castro at the beginning of the year there were rumors about the deadly virus, the former leader Kuby.21 January current Cuban leader Raul Castro announced that his elder brother "is not at the point of death."
In the published photo Castro dressed in a dark blue sports suit with red stripes. The photos were made during a meeting with President Castro of Argentina on January 22. In the last pictures of Fidel Castro, was published in November 2008, after his meeting with Chinese prezidentom.Krome after the inauguration of Barack Obama, Castro for the first time in several weeks, wrote an article for his column in the Cuban newspaper. Due to the lack of pictures and articles Castro at the beginning of the year there were rumors about the deadly virus, the former leader Kuby.21 January current Cuban leader Raul Castro announced that his elder brother "is not at the point of death."
Every fortieth odnofuntovaya a coin in the UK has proved false.
For every forty coins worth one pound sterling in the UK accounts for a fake. This writes The Daily Telegraph, referring to the data for the Royal Mint in 2008. A year earlier, provided only one fake coin fiftieth, and in 2002 - each one hundredth.
Over the past year the number of counterfeit coins odnofuntovyh grew by 27 percent, said The Independent. This is the highest level of counterfeiting since the beginning of circulation of coins in the country, that is, since 1983.
Total Royal Mint in October and November 2008, tested more than 15 thousand odnofuntovyh coins. The greatest number of forgeries was observed in Northern Ireland.
In 2007, the number of counterfeit coins of one pound in the UK reached 30 million units.
Over the past year the number of counterfeit coins odnofuntovyh grew by 27 percent, said The Independent. This is the highest level of counterfeiting since the beginning of circulation of coins in the country, that is, since 1983.
Total Royal Mint in October and November 2008, tested more than 15 thousand odnofuntovyh coins. The greatest number of forgeries was observed in Northern Ireland.
In 2007, the number of counterfeit coins of one pound in the UK reached 30 million units.
14 Indonesians have died of poisoning from home-made alcohol.
14 Indonesians aged 20 to 30 years, died from alcohol poisoning improvised, transmits Associated Press. According to the police, they drank a cocktail, composed of alcohol, vanilla, ginseng and honey.
As the representative of the police agency, the men bought cheap alcoholic cocktail party on Friday, January 16. The next day, drink upotreblyavshie killed and one was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Sold cocktail was arrested. Police determines the exact cause of death among young people.
Most of the people of Indonesia can not afford the legal purchase of alcohol production because of too high prices, set at the Spirits. This restriction has led to the emergence of the country's black market with a wide circulation of home-made alcohol.
As the representative of the police agency, the men bought cheap alcoholic cocktail party on Friday, January 16. The next day, drink upotreblyavshie killed and one was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Sold cocktail was arrested. Police determines the exact cause of death among young people.
Most of the people of Indonesia can not afford the legal purchase of alcohol production because of too high prices, set at the Spirits. This restriction has led to the emergence of the country's black market with a wide circulation of home-made alcohol.
Hamas announced the missiles the Air Force base near Tel Aviv.
KommentariiVyalotekuschy svinets07.01.2009Vokrug Gaza begins torgovlyaSyuzhetyVoennaya diplomatic and military operations by Israel in the Gaza09.01.2009HAMAS rejected the UN resolution for a ceasefire in the Hamas GazePredstaviteli said missiles fired their fighters on Friday from the Gaza Strip, the Israeli air force base reached Tel-Nof, located 27 kilometers from Tel Aviv, said Ha'aretz.
A message on Friday evening, was published on the Hamas website and broadcast TV channel Al-Aqsa Mosque. " Representatives of Hamas say that the base Tel Nof has become the most distant goal that was achieved in the Gaza Strip released their missiles.
The Israeli side has no comment on the statement of the rocket bombardment of the Air Force, which deployed fighter aircraft and helicopters.
December 27, Israel launched a military operation in Gaza aimed at - the cessation of rocket attacks on Israeli territory by Palestinian militants. The Palestinian side said that since the beginning of special operation in the Gaza Strip killed at least 800 people, reports AFP. Israel reported 10 dead soldiers and three civilians who were victims of rocket attacks.
Pope spent Christmas Mass disadvantaged children.
In a Christmas sermon on the night of Thursday, Pope Benedict XVI has asked parishioners to consider the plight of children who are deprived of parental love, transmits Agency France Presse.
"Let us think about the children from the street who do not have the blessing of the family hearth, to those who grossly exploited as soldiers and to make tools of violence, not the messengers of reconciliation and peace. Let us think about those children that are victims of pornoindustrii and other forms of ill - treatment, because of what are their souls, "- said the Pope. Mass was held in Italian.
Pontifex also called for an end to violence in the Middle East and an end to hatred, especially focusing on the situation in Jerusalem, in which he intends to visit in May 2009. Information about the upcoming visit of Pope in the Holy Land appeared on Monday. The exact date of the visit but not named, but some Italian media reported that Benedict XVI will visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories during the period from 8 to 15 May. This will be the first visit of the Pope in the Middle East.
At noon on December 25 (14 pm Moscow time), the Pope will address a message to the traditional Urbi et Orbi (city and the world), which will talk about current events and that the Holy See was concerned.
"Let us think about the children from the street who do not have the blessing of the family hearth, to those who grossly exploited as soldiers and to make tools of violence, not the messengers of reconciliation and peace. Let us think about those children that are victims of pornoindustrii and other forms of ill - treatment, because of what are their souls, "- said the Pope. Mass was held in Italian.
Pontifex also called for an end to violence in the Middle East and an end to hatred, especially focusing on the situation in Jerusalem, in which he intends to visit in May 2009. Information about the upcoming visit of Pope in the Holy Land appeared on Monday. The exact date of the visit but not named, but some Italian media reported that Benedict XVI will visit Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories during the period from 8 to 15 May. This will be the first visit of the Pope in the Middle East.
At noon on December 25 (14 pm Moscow time), the Pope will address a message to the traditional Urbi et Orbi (city and the world), which will talk about current events and that the Holy See was concerned.
Malagasy police reported 68 killed in riots.
As a result of disturbance, continuing in Madagascar on Monday, killed at least 68 people, the Agency France Presse, referring to data of local police. At the same time, the source of the agency in the Government of France, the former colony which is Madagascar, the number of victims of the riots have already exceeded 80 people.
According to police the island, in the capital, Antananarivo, killed 42 people, 30 of whom were victims of a fire in one of the trade centers. Another 16 people were killed as a result of unrest in Toliare, a city in south-western coast of the island. In other parts of the island killed 10 more people. In several regions of the country declared a curfew, the police says that at this point the situation in Madagascar has stabilized.
Recall turmoil in Madagascar began on Monday, January 26, after the meeting in Antananarivo in support of the leader of the opposition mayor of the city Andri Razhuelina was shot and killed demonstrators. Razhuelina called upon its associates to protest actions, which soon escalated into riots and clashes with police.
Because of the outbreak of unrest, President Ravalomanana has been forced to interrupt his official visit to South Africa and return home. Razhuelina, said agency, meanwhile, announced the suspension of protests.
According to police the island, in the capital, Antananarivo, killed 42 people, 30 of whom were victims of a fire in one of the trade centers. Another 16 people were killed as a result of unrest in Toliare, a city in south-western coast of the island. In other parts of the island killed 10 more people. In several regions of the country declared a curfew, the police says that at this point the situation in Madagascar has stabilized.
Recall turmoil in Madagascar began on Monday, January 26, after the meeting in Antananarivo in support of the leader of the opposition mayor of the city Andri Razhuelina was shot and killed demonstrators. Razhuelina called upon its associates to protest actions, which soon escalated into riots and clashes with police.
Because of the outbreak of unrest, President Ravalomanana has been forced to interrupt his official visit to South Africa and return home. Razhuelina, said agency, meanwhile, announced the suspension of protests.
Israel broke diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza22.01.2009Izrail calculate boevikovIzrail killed on Wednesday, January 28, expelled from the country's entire staff of the Embassy of Venezuela, a complete halt to any diplomatic contact with Caracas, the Israeli Haaretz.
It is noted that this step was a response to the actions of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who a few days earlier, Israel has sent diplomatic personnel from the country in protest against Israeli army operations in Gaza.
The diplomatic conflict between Venezuela and Israel has evolved since the beginning of 2009. January 6, Hugo Chavez expelled the Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Cohen. But some time later, he said that is not going to permanently sever diplomatic ties.
Nevertheless, the later was expelled from Venezuela all Israeli diplomats, and Chavez has announced that the country finally breaks away from Israel, which he said, conducts inhumane repression against the Palestinian people.
Israel also sent the Venezuelan ambassador, and later advised the junior diplomatic staff at the Venezuelan Embassy, that during the 72 hours they must flee the country.
Recall that, in addition to Venezuela's diplomatic ties with Israel is also порвала Bolivia, whose President Evo Morales has called the "Cast lead, held TsAHALom in the Gaza Strip against the Islamic militant Hamas' crimes against humanity."
Resident in Algiers, the CIA suspected of rape.
The head of the Central intelligence agency network management dollars (CIA) in Algiers, is suspected of raping at least two women, the publication of ABC News, referring to knowledgeable sources in law enforcement.
According to the publication, a resident of the CIA was expelled from Algeria in October, after two local resident reported that in September he raped them, podmeshav to drink strong remedy.
As can be seen from the investigation, one of the women met with the agent in a bar at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. Then, argues the victim, the agent invited her to his residence at the CIA, which subsequently raped her. In doing so, she argues, an attacker unnoticeably podmeshal her drink potent drug. The second woman, applies to law enforcement agencies reported that also had been raped in the same circumstances.
As accusations of rape in the house of a resident in Algeria, the CIA conducted a search in which investigators found more than a dozen videos in which scenes of rape. In doing so, added the sources of ABC News, on the basis of certain records investigation concluded that the same crimes CIA agent may have committed in other countries of their stay: one of the videos was otsnyat when the agent was supposed to be on assignment in Egypt. In addition, when searching, investigators found a pill of unknown acts who immediately sent for examination to one of the FBI laboratory.
A person resident sources edition chose not to mention, because it is the current CIA employee in connection with the disclosure of his name may result in criminal liability. We know only that he was 41 years old and he is a Muslim.
Formal charges until the agent is not it. It was expected that a decision on charges against the agent will be taken within a month.
CIA residency in Algeria has played an important role in the fight against international terrorism, said ABC News. The agents of governance, in particular, are actively cooperating with local agencies in the fight against the Algerian wing of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, responsible for a series of bombings in Algeria.
According to the publication, a resident of the CIA was expelled from Algeria in October, after two local resident reported that in September he raped them, podmeshav to drink strong remedy.
As can be seen from the investigation, one of the women met with the agent in a bar at the U.S. Embassy in Algiers. Then, argues the victim, the agent invited her to his residence at the CIA, which subsequently raped her. In doing so, she argues, an attacker unnoticeably podmeshal her drink potent drug. The second woman, applies to law enforcement agencies reported that also had been raped in the same circumstances.
As accusations of rape in the house of a resident in Algeria, the CIA conducted a search in which investigators found more than a dozen videos in which scenes of rape. In doing so, added the sources of ABC News, on the basis of certain records investigation concluded that the same crimes CIA agent may have committed in other countries of their stay: one of the videos was otsnyat when the agent was supposed to be on assignment in Egypt. In addition, when searching, investigators found a pill of unknown acts who immediately sent for examination to one of the FBI laboratory.
A person resident sources edition chose not to mention, because it is the current CIA employee in connection with the disclosure of his name may result in criminal liability. We know only that he was 41 years old and he is a Muslim.
Formal charges until the agent is not it. It was expected that a decision on charges against the agent will be taken within a month.
CIA residency in Algeria has played an important role in the fight against international terrorism, said ABC News. The agents of governance, in particular, are actively cooperating with local agencies in the fight against the Algerian wing of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, responsible for a series of bombings in Algeria.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The IMF predicted the global economy to return to the Second World War.
SyuzhetyAntikrizisnye loans MVF17.01.2009MVF give Serbia a credit in 530 million dollarovMirovaya economy in 2009 will grow only at 0.5 percent, AFP reported, citing a forecast for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The pace of world economic growth this year will be the lowest since the Second World War. In October 2008 the IMF issued a forecast that world GDP in 2009 should grow by 2.2 percent.
The forecast for economic growth of developed countries have also been downgraded. The IMF expects the GDP this year will decline by an average of two per cent. For example, the UK GDP will decrease by 2.8 per cent, euro - 2 per cent, the U.S. - at 1.6 percent, and Japan - to 2.6 percent. In addition, the growth rate of the economies of developing countries will slow, with 6.25 percent in 2008 to 3.25 percent in 2009-m.
The reason for the revision of forecasts is to improve the impact of the global financial crisis on the economies of many countries in the world, which in turn led to a sharp decline in international trade.
Along with the announcement of the forecast for global economic growth IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that most of the funds planned for the issuance of loans to crisis-affected countries, could be spent before the end of 2009. Now, the IMF is about 350 billion dollars.
In 2008, the IMF crisis loans were Serbia, Latvia, Iceland, Pakistan, Ukraine and Hungary. In total, countries were given more than $ 50 billion. Now the IMF is considering providing funds and other nations of Europe and Asia.
In order to assist countries with economies in transition and the poorest nations of the world cope with the global financial crisis, the IMF requires additional $ 150 billion. This January 12, 2009 the head of the IMF. Should the IMF get the money, the total amount of money at his disposal will be approximately $ 500 billion. As a potential donor IMF called China and Japan. The latter is considering the possibility of fund of $ 100 billion.
The forecast for economic growth of developed countries have also been downgraded. The IMF expects the GDP this year will decline by an average of two per cent. For example, the UK GDP will decrease by 2.8 per cent, euro - 2 per cent, the U.S. - at 1.6 percent, and Japan - to 2.6 percent. In addition, the growth rate of the economies of developing countries will slow, with 6.25 percent in 2008 to 3.25 percent in 2009-m.
The reason for the revision of forecasts is to improve the impact of the global financial crisis on the economies of many countries in the world, which in turn led to a sharp decline in international trade.
Along with the announcement of the forecast for global economic growth IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that most of the funds planned for the issuance of loans to crisis-affected countries, could be spent before the end of 2009. Now, the IMF is about 350 billion dollars.
In 2008, the IMF crisis loans were Serbia, Latvia, Iceland, Pakistan, Ukraine and Hungary. In total, countries were given more than $ 50 billion. Now the IMF is considering providing funds and other nations of Europe and Asia.
In order to assist countries with economies in transition and the poorest nations of the world cope with the global financial crisis, the IMF requires additional $ 150 billion. This January 12, 2009 the head of the IMF. Should the IMF get the money, the total amount of money at his disposal will be approximately $ 500 billion. As a potential donor IMF called China and Japan. The latter is considering the possibility of fund of $ 100 billion.
France will reduce the foreign military contingent.
The French Government intends to reduce the size of the 13 thousandth of foreign military contingent of around 20 percent, reported France Presse, referring to the military head of the country. Reduction, in particular, will be subjected to forces deployed in the Balkans and Cote d'Ivoire.
In Côte d'Ivoire, which is a former colony of France, about 2 thousand troops deployed in that country to support the UN. Now, in the opinion of the Minister of Defense, in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire is to keep only part of a rapid response, although the French military will also continue to carry out the tasks of the peacekeeping forces of international organizations.
Reducing the number of troops in the Serbian province of Kosovo and Bosnia are also justified because the situation there, according to the French minister, was to improve. In this regard, can be partially replaced by the military to civilian observers. Currently, the territories of Serbia and Bosnia posted 2 thousand and 150 troops respectively.
The reduction will not be affected by a contingent of French troops in Afghanistan. It has about 2.6 thousand troops and is the fourth on this measure among the other participants in the coalition. Increase the number of its troops in the country, Paris is also not planned.
Already in 2009 the total number of deployed outside the country, the French troops should not exceed 10-11 thousand people. This would allow Paris to save each year to 200 million dollars.
In Côte d'Ivoire, which is a former colony of France, about 2 thousand troops deployed in that country to support the UN. Now, in the opinion of the Minister of Defense, in the territory of Côte d'Ivoire is to keep only part of a rapid response, although the French military will also continue to carry out the tasks of the peacekeeping forces of international organizations.
Reducing the number of troops in the Serbian province of Kosovo and Bosnia are also justified because the situation there, according to the French minister, was to improve. In this regard, can be partially replaced by the military to civilian observers. Currently, the territories of Serbia and Bosnia posted 2 thousand and 150 troops respectively.
The reduction will not be affected by a contingent of French troops in Afghanistan. It has about 2.6 thousand troops and is the fourth on this measure among the other participants in the coalition. Increase the number of its troops in the country, Paris is also not planned.
Already in 2009 the total number of deployed outside the country, the French troops should not exceed 10-11 thousand people. This would allow Paris to save each year to 200 million dollars.
Ahmadinejad demanded an apology from Obama.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the U.S. president Barack Obama should apologize to the people of Iran, reports AFP.
"Those who speak of change, must bring the Iranians to try to apologize and compensate for damage caused by their crimes against Iran," - said Ahmadinejad in a televised intervyu.Na last week, Barack Obama said that he could "to reach out to Iran, if Iran razozhmet fist" . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the first interview as head of the Department of State January 27, reaffirmed the willingness to negotiate with Iran if the country's leadership would demonstrate the openness.
"Those who speak of change, must bring the Iranians to try to apologize and compensate for damage caused by their crimes against Iran," - said Ahmadinejad in a televised intervyu.Na last week, Barack Obama said that he could "to reach out to Iran, if Iran razozhmet fist" . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the first interview as head of the Department of State January 27, reaffirmed the willingness to negotiate with Iran if the country's leadership would demonstrate the openness.
In Austria, arrested six suspects in the murder of former security guard Kadyrova.
Austrian police have arrested six people suspected of involvement in the murder of Umar Israilova, a former bodyguard of President of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov. As reported by AFP, referring to the prosecutor's office, all those arrested were born in the Chechen republic.
Specified that the arrests were made the morning of Wednesday, January 28, in four different regions of the country.
Israilov Umar was shot dead on a street in Vienna on 13 January 2009. As previously reported, the man had been convicted in Russia for involvement in illegal bandit formations, and after his release under an amnesty has become a bodyguard Kadyrova. Several years ago Israilov went abroad and obtained political asylum in Austria.
Already being abroad, a former bodyguard of Chechen president spoke about the kidnapping, which he said were committed on the orders of Kadyrov. In addition, he filed with the Strasbourg court on harassment, which allegedly subjected himself.
The next day after the murder Israilova Austrian police arrested a man allegedly involved in this crime. Possible motives for the killing of yet nothing is known. Representatives of the Austrian authorities announced that they have information that Israilova killed for political reasons, but no concrete evidence of this has not yet been found.
Specified that the arrests were made the morning of Wednesday, January 28, in four different regions of the country.
Israilov Umar was shot dead on a street in Vienna on 13 January 2009. As previously reported, the man had been convicted in Russia for involvement in illegal bandit formations, and after his release under an amnesty has become a bodyguard Kadyrova. Several years ago Israilov went abroad and obtained political asylum in Austria.
Already being abroad, a former bodyguard of Chechen president spoke about the kidnapping, which he said were committed on the orders of Kadyrov. In addition, he filed with the Strasbourg court on harassment, which allegedly subjected himself.
The next day after the murder Israilova Austrian police arrested a man allegedly involved in this crime. Possible motives for the killing of yet nothing is known. Representatives of the Austrian authorities announced that they have information that Israilova killed for political reasons, but no concrete evidence of this has not yet been found.
Appointed as the new head of Scotland Yard.
The new head of Scotland Yard appointed Paul Stephenson (Poul Stephenson), who in December 2008 served as head of department, tells BBC News.
The predecessor of Stevenson Ian Blair (Ian Blair) filed his resignation because of differences with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson (Boris Johnson), who expressed disbelief headed the Metropolitan Police. According to the BBC, before the appointment of Minister of the Interior, the United Kingdom Jackie Smith has consulted with Johnson.
Salary Stevenson, who has served in the British police for more than 30 years, will be 253 thousand pounds sterling. Contract signed with him for five years. It was Stevenson will provide security of Olympic Games 2012 in London, if the contract is the new head of Scotland Yard would not be terminated prematurely.
Metropolitan Police in London - the largest Police Service of Great Britain. It employs more than 30 thousand employees, annual budget office is 3,5 billion pounds sterling. In addition to the general functions of police Scotland Yard is also engaged in providing security and fighting terrorism.
The predecessor of Stevenson Ian Blair (Ian Blair) filed his resignation because of differences with the Mayor of London Boris Johnson (Boris Johnson), who expressed disbelief headed the Metropolitan Police. According to the BBC, before the appointment of Minister of the Interior, the United Kingdom Jackie Smith has consulted with Johnson.
Salary Stevenson, who has served in the British police for more than 30 years, will be 253 thousand pounds sterling. Contract signed with him for five years. It was Stevenson will provide security of Olympic Games 2012 in London, if the contract is the new head of Scotland Yard would not be terminated prematurely.
Metropolitan Police in London - the largest Police Service of Great Britain. It employs more than 30 thousand employees, annual budget office is 3,5 billion pounds sterling. In addition to the general functions of police Scotland Yard is also engaged in providing security and fighting terrorism.
In the case of conspiracy in Turkey have detained 26 people.
KommentariiGosperevorot second svezhesti12.01.2009V Turkey were mass arrests oppozitsionerovSyuzhetyDelo of the coup in Turtsii13.01.2009V house arrested Lieutenant found hiding with oruzhiem26 man arrested in Turkey on 22 January in the investigation of the case of preparing a coup d'état. That was reported by Reuters.
According to the agency, which refers to the local media, the detention took place in 13 provinces in the office of one of the unions has been searched. According to information posted on the website of the newspaper Hurriyet, the search was conducted and in the office of the private TV channel. Among the detainees - a trade union leader and journalist.
 Earlier in the investigation into the preparation of the coup, which, according to authorities complicit, secret nationalist organization "Ergenekon", had been arrested dozens of people. 86 people are in the dock. The police discovered caches of weapons that may have planned to use the coup plotters.
Authorities suspect accused of intent to overthrow the ruling "Justice and Development Party" (AKP), which is based on Islamic values. It is anticipated that in the conspiracy to engage the army leadership, which considers itself the guarantor of the secular fabric and has previously carried out the coup.
According to the same opposition, the current detention and trial are the seat of government for taking the 2008 attempt to ban the AKP on the grounds that its leadership was not shared by the secular values that lie at the heart of the modern Turkish state.
According to the agency, which refers to the local media, the detention took place in 13 provinces in the office of one of the unions has been searched. According to information posted on the website of the newspaper Hurriyet, the search was conducted and in the office of the private TV channel. Among the detainees - a trade union leader and journalist.
 Earlier in the investigation into the preparation of the coup, which, according to authorities complicit, secret nationalist organization "Ergenekon", had been arrested dozens of people. 86 people are in the dock. The police discovered caches of weapons that may have planned to use the coup plotters.
Authorities suspect accused of intent to overthrow the ruling "Justice and Development Party" (AKP), which is based on Islamic values. It is anticipated that in the conspiracy to engage the army leadership, which considers itself the guarantor of the secular fabric and has previously carried out the coup.
According to the same opposition, the current detention and trial are the seat of government for taking the 2008 attempt to ban the AKP on the grounds that its leadership was not shared by the secular values that lie at the heart of the modern Turkish state.
U.S. will continue to cause the rocket strikes on Pakistan.
The U.S. military will continue to cause the rocket strikes on Pakistan, transmits Reuters. With such a statement at a meeting of the Senate Committee on Armed Forces Minister of Defense Robert Gates. He noted that the U.S. consider it necessary to continue the struggle with terrorists, based on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
When asked the chairman of the committee Democrat Carl Levin of whether Pakistan is aware of the continuing operations in the country, Gates replied in the affirmative. He also confirmed that on Friday, January 23, U.S. bespilotniki launched two missile strikes on militant positions in northern and southern Pakistani province of Vaziristan. As a result of this operation killed 17 people. Previously reported 10 dead.
This strike was the first large-scale attack from the day of the inauguration of 44 th U.S. President Barack Obama. "And former President Bush and President Obama take the same view: wherever the terrorist group were members of Al Qaeda, the U.S. will continue to deal with them", - quotes agency Gates.
U.S. expressed dissatisfaction that the Government of Pakistan has been unable to make adequate efforts to stop the movement of members of al-Qaida and the Taliban in northwest Pakistan into Afghanistan. In this regard, the U.S. military increased the number of firing on the border areas.
Thus, according to Reuters, the last year have caused more than 30 U.S. missile strikes on Pakistani territory. As the agency for at least half of them were made in the last four months of 2008.
When asked the chairman of the committee Democrat Carl Levin of whether Pakistan is aware of the continuing operations in the country, Gates replied in the affirmative. He also confirmed that on Friday, January 23, U.S. bespilotniki launched two missile strikes on militant positions in northern and southern Pakistani province of Vaziristan. As a result of this operation killed 17 people. Previously reported 10 dead.
This strike was the first large-scale attack from the day of the inauguration of 44 th U.S. President Barack Obama. "And former President Bush and President Obama take the same view: wherever the terrorist group were members of Al Qaeda, the U.S. will continue to deal with them", - quotes agency Gates.
U.S. expressed dissatisfaction that the Government of Pakistan has been unable to make adequate efforts to stop the movement of members of al-Qaida and the Taliban in northwest Pakistan into Afghanistan. In this regard, the U.S. military increased the number of firing on the border areas.
Thus, according to Reuters, the last year have caused more than 30 U.S. missile strikes on Pakistani territory. As the agency for at least half of them were made in the last four months of 2008.
Mexican beauty queen stripped of title because of drugs.
Organizing Committee "Miss Latin America" stripped of his winner meksikanku Zúñiga Laura (Laura Zuniga) title, said on Saturday Agency France Presse, referring to the Bolivian edition of El Deber.
Bolivian company Promociones Gloria, under which the competition, issued a formal message to explain his decision. According to the company's Tatiana Limpias de Tarabilo (Tatiana Limpias de Tarabillo), Zúñiga was deprived of the title, won in November, due to the fact that she was not able to comply with the rules of the contest, according to which the winner must behave accordingly, no involved in scandals, did not have bad habits and set an example for society. "
Remember, December 23, Zúñiga was arrested in Mexico with a group of people, the carrying of weapons and drugs. According to the decision of the court Zúñiga was placed under arrest for 40 days. People, in which the company traveled Zúñiga, suspected of crimes related to trafficking in drugs and arms.
It is believed that Zúñiga is a friend Garcia Urkisara (Garcia Urquizar), one of the leaders of drug "Juarez." Note that in June 2008 won a beauty contest Zúñiga Mexican state of Sinaloa. About that, whether it will retain the title of "Miss Sinaloa, nothing reported.
Bolivian company Promociones Gloria, under which the competition, issued a formal message to explain his decision. According to the company's Tatiana Limpias de Tarabilo (Tatiana Limpias de Tarabillo), Zúñiga was deprived of the title, won in November, due to the fact that she was not able to comply with the rules of the contest, according to which the winner must behave accordingly, no involved in scandals, did not have bad habits and set an example for society. "
Remember, December 23, Zúñiga was arrested in Mexico with a group of people, the carrying of weapons and drugs. According to the decision of the court Zúñiga was placed under arrest for 40 days. People, in which the company traveled Zúñiga, suspected of crimes related to trafficking in drugs and arms.
It is believed that Zúñiga is a friend Garcia Urkisara (Garcia Urquizar), one of the leaders of drug "Juarez." Note that in June 2008 won a beauty contest Zúñiga Mexican state of Sinaloa. About that, whether it will retain the title of "Miss Sinaloa, nothing reported.
In Tibet, arrested 59 people for spreading rumors.
SyuzhetyDemonstratsii against the Chinese occupation Tibeta27.08.2008Dalay Lama renounced the statement that the Chinese military tibettsev59 killed 140 people arrested in Tibet for the dissemination of rumors and attempt to incite ethnic hatred. That was reported by Reuters, referring to the Chinese news agency China News Service, which is controlled by the state.
The detainees are accused of that act under the influence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. Chinese authorities consider him the head of the separatist movement in the region. According to Reuters, police also made a raid on the capital markets of Tibet - Lhasa - in search of "reactionary" songs that are downloaded from the Internet and sold on the market.
In spring 2008, the Lhasa riots occurred, zachinschikami which the authorities called the supporters of splitting Tibet from China. According to official figures, while 18 people were killed, according to unofficial - about 100.
The detainees are accused of that act under the influence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, who is in exile. Chinese authorities consider him the head of the separatist movement in the region. According to Reuters, police also made a raid on the capital markets of Tibet - Lhasa - in search of "reactionary" songs that are downloaded from the Internet and sold on the market.
In spring 2008, the Lhasa riots occurred, zachinschikami which the authorities called the supporters of splitting Tibet from China. According to official figures, while 18 people were killed, according to unofficial - about 100.
In Iraq arrested the leader of the Sunni terrorist group.
Iraqi security forces arrested the leader of a Sunni extremist organization Ansar al-Sunna, which is involved in organizing a series of terrorist attacks, bombings and attacks which have claimed dozens of people, reports Reuters.
According to the authorities, who had been arrested in western Baghdad Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraivi (Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraiwi), who led the organization has received support from some Iraqi politicians who are interested in destabilizing the situation in the country. Their names are known, but the source of the agency declined to name them. In addition, the authorities said that the terrorists were supported by armed groups operating in neighboring countries, which also left nenazvannymi.
Sunnitskuyu group blamed for a series of explosions in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, including the use of car bombs in attacks on American soldiers, police killings and other crimes.
Despite the joint efforts of the Iraqi security forces and U.S. commanders have led to a reduction in the number of terrorist attacks in Iraq in 2008, to a state of relative calm, still far away. Just last week in an explosion in Baghdad terroristki-smertnitsy killed 35 and wounded more than 70 people.
According to the authorities, who had been arrested in western Baghdad Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraivi (Thayer Kadhim Abid al-Suraiwi), who led the organization has received support from some Iraqi politicians who are interested in destabilizing the situation in the country. Their names are known, but the source of the agency declined to name them. In addition, the authorities said that the terrorists were supported by armed groups operating in neighboring countries, which also left nenazvannymi.
Sunnitskuyu group blamed for a series of explosions in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities, including the use of car bombs in attacks on American soldiers, police killings and other crimes.
Despite the joint efforts of the Iraqi security forces and U.S. commanders have led to a reduction in the number of terrorist attacks in Iraq in 2008, to a state of relative calm, still far away. Just last week in an explosion in Baghdad terroristki-smertnitsy killed 35 and wounded more than 70 people.
The British government is obliged to describe the invasion of Iraq.
The Trial Chamber for Information Disputes committed the British government to publish minutes of meetings, at which it was decided that the invasion of Iraq, reports Sky News.
According to the judges, despite the fact that this information is confidential in the public interest should be disclosed.
The protocol, in particular, provides information that it said Prime Minister Tony Blair over the invasion of Iraq, as well as those of cabinet members voted in favor, and who - against.
At the Cabinet has 28 days to appeal. If it can not be met, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has the right to impose a veto on this decision.
Britain, together with the U.S. conducts a military campaign in Iraq since 2003. The reason for the invasion of Iraq began in Baghdad accusations that he is developing weapons of mass destruction that were never found. Complete withdrawal of British troops from Iraq planned for late July 2009.
According to the judges, despite the fact that this information is confidential in the public interest should be disclosed.
The protocol, in particular, provides information that it said Prime Minister Tony Blair over the invasion of Iraq, as well as those of cabinet members voted in favor, and who - against.
At the Cabinet has 28 days to appeal. If it can not be met, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has the right to impose a veto on this decision.
Britain, together with the U.S. conducts a military campaign in Iraq since 2003. The reason for the invasion of Iraq began in Baghdad accusations that he is developing weapons of mass destruction that were never found. Complete withdrawal of British troops from Iraq planned for late July 2009.
In response to the bombing, Israel imposed a patrol in the Gaza Strip armor.
Press konferentsiiVybory after voyny27.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru "answer Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi LivniCherez a few hours after the border of Gaza IDF patrol was blown up, Israel has inflicted on the territory aviaudar sector and introduced a number of troops in the enclave. According to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israel's border with Gaza crossed several tanks. According to the Newsru.co.il, Israel has troops in the neighborhood of Khan Younis, one of the largest cities in the enclave.
Reported that Israeli helicopters attacked several targets. The relatively accurate data are only one of them: the helicopters fired at Hamas militants, ehavshego on a motorcycle. As a result, Islamists, and is next door to them bystanders were seriously wounded.
Some observers have already described as a series of incidents in Gaza, the actual violation of the truce declared by Israel and Hamas since the last three weeks, the IDF military operation, "Cast lead. In the worsening situation in the enclave of Israelis and Palestinians blame each other: Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, laid the responsibility for what happened to Hamas activists in this movement, called their action a response to Israeli aggression.
Note that in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army controlled a large part of Gaza. Following the announcement of a ceasefire, Israel withdrew from the enclave, almost all military units.
Reported that Israeli helicopters attacked several targets. The relatively accurate data are only one of them: the helicopters fired at Hamas militants, ehavshego on a motorcycle. As a result, Islamists, and is next door to them bystanders were seriously wounded.
Some observers have already described as a series of incidents in Gaza, the actual violation of the truce declared by Israel and Hamas since the last three weeks, the IDF military operation, "Cast lead. In the worsening situation in the enclave of Israelis and Palestinians blame each other: Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, laid the responsibility for what happened to Hamas activists in this movement, called their action a response to Israeli aggression.
Note that in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army controlled a large part of Gaza. Following the announcement of a ceasefire, Israel withdrew from the enclave, almost all military units.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
German Jews boycotted the official ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance.
Representatives of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, refused to attend the official ceremony of the Victims of the Holocaust. The ceremony was held January 27 in the lower house of German parliament. That was reported by AFP.
According to one of the leaders of the Central Council of Jews Stephan Kramer (Stephan Kramer), the cause of the boycott was the lack of proper attention by the German authorities to anti-Semitism in the country.
"In a society ever increasing hostility towards the Jews. Since the start of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, we have to get more threatening letters. In every tenth letter to members of the Central Council of Jews threatened with death" - said Kramer.
The opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance attended German President Horst Koehler, who delivered the main speech, and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
There are currently living in Germany, about 110 thousand Jews, most of whom are immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is held in the European Union, January 27 - the anniversary of the liberation of prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops in 1945.
According to one of the leaders of the Central Council of Jews Stephan Kramer (Stephan Kramer), the cause of the boycott was the lack of proper attention by the German authorities to anti-Semitism in the country.
"In a society ever increasing hostility towards the Jews. Since the start of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, we have to get more threatening letters. In every tenth letter to members of the Central Council of Jews threatened with death" - said Kramer.
The opening ceremony of Holocaust Remembrance attended German President Horst Koehler, who delivered the main speech, and Chancellor Angela Merkel.
There are currently living in Germany, about 110 thousand Jews, most of whom are immigrants from the former Soviet Union.
Holocaust Remembrance Day is held in the European Union, January 27 - the anniversary of the liberation of prisoners of Auschwitz concentration camp by Soviet troops in 1945.
Hamas agreed to a 24-hour truce with Israel.
Hamas and other groups operating in the Gaza Strip, agreed to a 24-hour truce with Israel. This tells AFP, referring to the representative of the movement Ayman Taha (Ayman Taha).
According to the agency, Palestinian factions agreed to halt rocket and mortar attacks inside Israel, at the request of Egyptian mediators in exchange for "delivering aid from Egypt." What exactly is this assistance, did not specify.
According to Taha, quoted by Reuters, the ceasefire is respected in the evening Sunday and could be extended if Israel would refrain from attacks on the sector and the lifting of economic sanctions. However, the Israeli army, the words which leads agency reported that Sunday evening in the shelling of Israeli territory from Gaza continued.
Previously, it was reported that Hamas came out of semi-truce with Israel on December 18, the day before its expiry. 22 December, the representative of the movement warned Israel from the beginning of a full-scale operation in the sector, threatened in such a case the attacks. The Israeli air force on 20 December struck at militants who were preparing to fire into Israel from Gaza.
According to the agency, Palestinian factions agreed to halt rocket and mortar attacks inside Israel, at the request of Egyptian mediators in exchange for "delivering aid from Egypt." What exactly is this assistance, did not specify.
According to Taha, quoted by Reuters, the ceasefire is respected in the evening Sunday and could be extended if Israel would refrain from attacks on the sector and the lifting of economic sanctions. However, the Israeli army, the words which leads agency reported that Sunday evening in the shelling of Israeli territory from Gaza continued.
Previously, it was reported that Hamas came out of semi-truce with Israel on December 18, the day before its expiry. 22 December, the representative of the movement warned Israel from the beginning of a full-scale operation in the sector, threatened in such a case the attacks. The Israeli air force on 20 December struck at militants who were preparing to fire into Israel from Gaza.
A suspect in the attack on the nursery Belgian guilty.
KommentariiNe only in the Belgian city SShA26.01.2009Malenky shocked massacre in yaslyahSyuzhetyNapadenie at a nursery in Belgii27.01.2009Podozrevaemy admitted vinuZhitel Belgium, accused of assaulting a nursery and murder of two children and a nanny , admitted his guilt. As the TV channel Sky News, counsel for the suspect Kim De Geldera said that he also expressed the intention to assist the police in the investigation of his offense. However, according to a lawyer, his client denies any involvement in the murder of an elderly woman committed a week before the attack on the nursery (even after his arrest and the suspect in the crime).
Defender De Geldera told that he is due to have taken place in the manger something like regret, but call it remorse, according to a lawyer, it would be an exaggeration. The lawyer also said that while he had not been able to ask your client why he chose as victims: children.
Kim de Gelder was arrested January 23, shortly after it was attacked at a nursery in the town of Dendermonde. A young man charged in that burst into the establishment with a knife, killed two children and wounding another ten. Suffered from the hands of the aggressor and the staff of nurseries - one nanny died on the spot, another two men were detained gospitalizirovany.O possible motives are unknown. He was silent for several days, did not answer questions and refused to eat.
We know that on the face of the perpetrator in the attack on the nursery was makeup like that, which went Joker - the hero of the movie "Dark Knight". According to The Daili Telegraph, de Gelder detention took a quote from the movie, and he quoted the words were just a joker. Makes clear that this is the phrase "I have a question": the hero of the movie delivers it when looking for another character, who wants to deal with.
It is also noted that the attack was carried out at the nursery near the anniversary of the death of actor Hit Ledzhera, who played the hero of this negative (Ledzher died on 22 January 2008). At present, the consequence of trying to find out whether the murderer tried to coincide his crime by that date.
It is also reported that former classmates de Geldera talked about his obsession with "Gothic" music. According to them, he was in school the nickname "Satan" because of his long black hair.
It should be noted that, according to Sky News, Kim de Gelderu 22 years. Other sources write that he was 20 years old.
Defender De Geldera told that he is due to have taken place in the manger something like regret, but call it remorse, according to a lawyer, it would be an exaggeration. The lawyer also said that while he had not been able to ask your client why he chose as victims: children.
Kim de Gelder was arrested January 23, shortly after it was attacked at a nursery in the town of Dendermonde. A young man charged in that burst into the establishment with a knife, killed two children and wounding another ten. Suffered from the hands of the aggressor and the staff of nurseries - one nanny died on the spot, another two men were detained gospitalizirovany.O possible motives are unknown. He was silent for several days, did not answer questions and refused to eat.
We know that on the face of the perpetrator in the attack on the nursery was makeup like that, which went Joker - the hero of the movie "Dark Knight". According to The Daili Telegraph, de Gelder detention took a quote from the movie, and he quoted the words were just a joker. Makes clear that this is the phrase "I have a question": the hero of the movie delivers it when looking for another character, who wants to deal with.
It is also noted that the attack was carried out at the nursery near the anniversary of the death of actor Hit Ledzhera, who played the hero of this negative (Ledzher died on 22 January 2008). At present, the consequence of trying to find out whether the murderer tried to coincide his crime by that date.
It is also reported that former classmates de Geldera talked about his obsession with "Gothic" music. According to them, he was in school the nickname "Satan" because of his long black hair.
It should be noted that, according to Sky News, Kim de Gelderu 22 years. Other sources write that he was 20 years old.
Israeli Defense Minister will call on "wet terrorists in the john."
SyuzhetyDosrochnye parliamentary elections in Izraile27.01.2009Predvybornye polls gave the victory right Likud KommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuPress-konferentsiiVybory after voyny27.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.Ru "answer Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has started" putinizatsiya image, says the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, after reviewing the text of the speech the next chapter of their country's defense establishment.
"As they say in the nation, it is necessary and sorts them wet," - would say Barak on terrorists in the immediate pre-radio program aimed at the Russian-speaking population.
As writes edition, referring to Putin's style, Barak is trying to make a resemblance to "an aggressive leader, which many Russian-speaking voters perceive with sympathy.
The Minister of Defense, previously enjoyed great popularity among immigrants from the former Soviet Union, has recently rasteryal less support, but hopes to recover thanks to tough action in Gaza, believes the newspaper.
Local commentators noted that Barak is perceived by many Israelis as a blacksmith victory in Gaza, which have not begun to complete the political leaders of the country. That's why, even brutal statements to add it to the vote.
Moreover, in Israel, a perception that the Russian-speaking voters tend to vote for the "strong hand", so Barak's campaign, addressed to the Russian-speaking voters, would be "brutal" than a request to their fellow citizens, speaking in Hebrew.
Precedence in the Knesset elections scheduled for February 10. The party "Labor", led by Ehud Barak, is one of the pre-race favorites. The leader has the right Likud party. "
As you know, the Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, speaking in September 1999 on the Caucasus terrorists, said: "If you can find them in the toilet, dry and in the john." This expression instantly became winged.
"As they say in the nation, it is necessary and sorts them wet," - would say Barak on terrorists in the immediate pre-radio program aimed at the Russian-speaking population.
As writes edition, referring to Putin's style, Barak is trying to make a resemblance to "an aggressive leader, which many Russian-speaking voters perceive with sympathy.
The Minister of Defense, previously enjoyed great popularity among immigrants from the former Soviet Union, has recently rasteryal less support, but hopes to recover thanks to tough action in Gaza, believes the newspaper.
Local commentators noted that Barak is perceived by many Israelis as a blacksmith victory in Gaza, which have not begun to complete the political leaders of the country. That's why, even brutal statements to add it to the vote.
Moreover, in Israel, a perception that the Russian-speaking voters tend to vote for the "strong hand", so Barak's campaign, addressed to the Russian-speaking voters, would be "brutal" than a request to their fellow citizens, speaking in Hebrew.
Precedence in the Knesset elections scheduled for February 10. The party "Labor", led by Ehud Barak, is one of the pre-race favorites. The leader has the right Likud party. "
As you know, the Prime Minister of Russia, Vladimir Putin, speaking in September 1999 on the Caucasus terrorists, said: "If you can find them in the toilet, dry and in the john." This expression instantly became winged.
The fire in Bangkok club called fireworks.
The fire in a nightclub in the Thai capital of Bangkok, which resulted in the night of January 1, killed 59 people and injured about 200, could be fireworks. This Nationmultimedia.com said, referring to the eyewitness.
Many of the victims, as it turned out the police, were foreigners, including tourists from Austria, Japan and Nepal. 30 bodies are very difficult to identify.
In total, the club on the night of the new year, thousands of people gathered around. Most phone, according to the Bangkokpost.com, were found in the basement. People who were there because of the fire are trapped because you can go from there, it was only a narrow staircase. At the club was only one exit.
Many of the victims, as it turned out the police, were foreigners, including tourists from Austria, Japan and Nepal. 30 bodies are very difficult to identify.
In total, the club on the night of the new year, thousands of people gathered around. Most phone, according to the Bangkokpost.com, were found in the basement. People who were there because of the fire are trapped because you can go from there, it was only a narrow staircase. At the club was only one exit.
In Costa Rica, was a powerful earthquake.
Three people were killed and two wounded in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake, which occurred on Thursday in Costa Rica, France Presse.Po agency sends the local rescue services, tremors were felt on throughout the country, as well as in neighboring Nicaragua. Damage caused 42 human settlements, in some areas, damaged power lines and communications.
The earthquake recorded at 13:21 local time (22:21 Moscow), the hypocenter was some 35 kilometers north-west of the capital San Jose.
According to local residents, such a strong zamletryaseniya they do not remember since the 1980's. Meanwhile, the agency notes, only in 2008 in Costa Rica were more than 4700 earthquake, of which only about 60 were felt by local residents.
The earthquake recorded at 13:21 local time (22:21 Moscow), the hypocenter was some 35 kilometers north-west of the capital San Jose.
According to local residents, such a strong zamletryaseniya they do not remember since the 1980's. Meanwhile, the agency notes, only in 2008 in Costa Rica were more than 4700 earthquake, of which only about 60 were felt by local residents.
In the fall of the lift in China killed 17 people.
At least 17 people were killed when obrushenii elevator at a building site in south-eastern China. On this December 27, reports Xinhua. One person was wounded.
The incident occurred in the capital city of Hunan Changsha in place of center Shanghai City in the business district of the city. As reported by AFP, referring to the Chinese TV, elevator fell on the ground of erection of a residential building. Such an incident has occurred in China on 30 October. Then killed 12 people.
In recent years, China is experiencing a construction boom. Construction continues apace despite the financial crisis. However, due to the non-safety every year in mines, factories and construction sites are dying, thousands of people.
The incident occurred in the capital city of Hunan Changsha in place of center Shanghai City in the business district of the city. As reported by AFP, referring to the Chinese TV, elevator fell on the ground of erection of a residential building. Such an incident has occurred in China on 30 October. Then killed 12 people.
In recent years, China is experiencing a construction boom. Construction continues apace despite the financial crisis. However, due to the non-safety every year in mines, factories and construction sites are dying, thousands of people.
In the case of a fire in a nightclub in Bangkok arrested soloist groups "Burn".
Charges in the case of a fire in a nightclub Santika in Bangkok, where New Year's Eve killed 65 people, reportedly soloist local pop group "Burn", reported AFP . Investigation of the causes of fire in the club, announced January 26, police in Thailand, has been completed.
28-year-old singer, according to the police, launched at the premises of the club a few fireworks. The investigation found that the fireworks into the suspended ceiling, which caught fire. The fire came an hour after a group of "Burn" has completed his speech, however, according to eyewitnesses, the musicians stayed at the club.
Soloist "Burn" is arrested. During pre-trial hearings, he said that did not admit his guilt. The court agreed to release him on bail of one million baht (20 thousand 445 dollars).
In addition to music, in the case of a fire at the club have included five defendants - members of the club and its owners. The club, established as a consequence, there was no sufficient number of emergency exits, and a window through which visitors could get, closing the iron bars. Entertainment facilities in 2004 was recognized as inadequate safety standards, and he had a license revoked. But club owners challenged the decision to revoke the license, as long as their complaints are dealt, club continued.
The fire at the club Santika came on the night of December 31, on January 1. In the New Year's night in the club had a lot of visitors, including minors. As a result of fire, and the panic created among the visitors, killed 65 people, about 200 were injured. Santika Club was popular among local residents, but in the New Year's Eve there were foreigners. Reported that the fire killed a citizen of Japan.
Chavez announced plans for OPEC to further reduce oil production.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the Organization of the countries - the Petroleum Exporting (OPEC) plans to reduce the extraction of an additional 4 million barrels per day, the Associated Press.
By this measure, according to Chavez, OPEC is going to resort to prevent a sharp decline in oil prices. If the decision to lower the production will be taken, Venezuela, an OPEC member, is ready to comply with it, said Chavez radiovystuplenii broadcast was aired on Monday.
C in September 2008, OPEC has reduced in several stages in the extraction of 4.2 million barrels a day. Venezuela during this period of time has reduced production on 189 thousand barrels per day. At the end of January 2009, Venezuela produces daily 2.4 million barrels.
On Monday, world oil prices have shown sharp rise on Friday, has declined, reports AFP.
Thus, at the stock exchange in London, Brent barrel mark on Jan. 26 dropped in price by 82 cents to 47.55 dollars. In New York on Monday, WTI crude oil cost 45.73 dollars per barrel, which is 74 cents lower than the bid on Friday, January 23.
Four members of the House of Lords are accused of taking bribes.
Journalists British newspaper The Sunday Times in an article accused the four members of the House of Lords of bribery, reported SkyNews.
To investigate the incident had created a special commission. The leader of the Labor Party in British House of Lords Lady Royall called the prosecution of journalists The Sunday Times horrifying and promised to conduct their own investigation.
Two of the defendants, Lord Sneyp and Lord Taylor, apologized for actions that are likely to harm the reputation of parliament. " However, while they refused to plead guilty to bribery.
Lord, Lord Traskott and Mooney also denied involvement in criminal activities.
However, even if the said four members of parliament found guilty, they need only bring a formal apology - they may not be able to exclude from the parliament nor deny ranks.
To investigate the incident had created a special commission. The leader of the Labor Party in British House of Lords Lady Royall called the prosecution of journalists The Sunday Times horrifying and promised to conduct their own investigation.
Two of the defendants, Lord Sneyp and Lord Taylor, apologized for actions that are likely to harm the reputation of parliament. " However, while they refused to plead guilty to bribery.
Lord, Lord Traskott and Mooney also denied involvement in criminal activities.
However, even if the said four members of parliament found guilty, they need only bring a formal apology - they may not be able to exclude from the parliament nor deny ranks.
WTO blamed China for the lack of copyright protection.
  The Commission on the World Trade Organization dispute settlement allowed the issue of copyright protection between the U.S. and China to the United States. On this January 26, said AFP.
The complaint, filed by the U.S. in the WTO, said that in China because of the connivance of the authorities of widespread production of counterfeit goods. Subsequently kontrafakt hits including the American market. The Commission acknowledged the WTO that China is not enough power to effectively take care of copyright protection. China encouraged to bring domestic legislation on copyright in line with WTO rules.
Acting U.S. representative to the WTO Peter Olgayer said that the Commission's decision to the WTO dispute settlement is to the United States "an important victory." According to Olgayera, the U.S. will try to the best use of this victory for the benefit of American rights.
In 2008 the U.S. recognized China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India and some other countries of the principal violators of copyright in the world.
The complaint, filed by the U.S. in the WTO, said that in China because of the connivance of the authorities of widespread production of counterfeit goods. Subsequently kontrafakt hits including the American market. The Commission acknowledged the WTO that China is not enough power to effectively take care of copyright protection. China encouraged to bring domestic legislation on copyright in line with WTO rules.
Acting U.S. representative to the WTO Peter Olgayer said that the Commission's decision to the WTO dispute settlement is to the United States "an important victory." According to Olgayera, the U.S. will try to the best use of this victory for the benefit of American rights.
In 2008 the U.S. recognized China, Russia, Argentina, Chile, India and some other countries of the principal violators of copyright in the world.
Polls gave the victory in the elections to the Knesset the right Likud.
SyuzhetyDosrochnye parliamentary elections in Izraile12.01.2009TsIK Israel banned the two Arab parties are running in KnessetKommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuLider right party Likud Binyamin Netanyahu in the lead scheduled for February 10 snap parliamentary elections in the Knesset far ahead of its main rival of "Kadima", Foreign Minister - Tzipi Livni, transfer agency AFP, referring to opinion polls dynnye.
For the Likud and Netanyahu prepared to vote 29 percent of Israelis, while the "Kadima", and Tzipi Livni - only 16 per cent. Defense Minister Ehud Barak, who heads the party levotsentristskuyu "Labor", the main coalition partner, "Kadima" in the government, has the support of 9 percent of respondents.
According to preliminary projections, the Likud would receive 30 mandates in the 120-member Knesset. "Kadima" can count on 22 seats, while the "Labor" - for 17 seats. In general, a coalition of right-wing parties led by Likud might get 65 seats, which will give its participants the opportunity to form a government.
Recall that the decision to hold early elections, it was still in autumn 2008 after as change of Ehud Olmert as chairman of "Kadima", Tzipi Livni, was unable to form a government. At the height of the campaign, Israel conducted an operation in the Gaza Strip, "Cast the lead against the Islamists of Hamas.
The results of operations have been twofold: while HAMASu has suffered serious damage, the Islamists have not been defeated. "Cast lead" consolidated the authority of the ruling "Kadima", but also significantly strengthened the position of right "Lkuda: Many in Israel believe that the operation was completed too early and did not reach the main goal - to overthrow the Hamas government in Gaza.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Past rehabilitation Guantanamo prisoners rearrested.
KommentariiOkovy serious padut15.01.2009Uzniki camp at Guantanamo Bay aspire Barak ObamuV Saudi arrested nine Islamist militants, including several people who have received rehabilitation after his release from prison on Guantanamo Bay.
It says The Times, one of those arrested, Ali al-Shihri (Ali al-Shihri) is suspected in the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, committed in September 2008. Moreover, after his release from prison, he led a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, and said one of islamistkih sites, which reinforced the conclusion of the principles for which he started a jihad.
Al-Shihri, along with other arrested militant was involved in the pilot program for the rehabilitation of suspected terrorists. Under the program, he gave lectures on Muslim law, which refers to the inadmissibility of violence.
They are also a team of psychologists, which taught fighters manage their emotions. In addition, they were allowed to use the swimming pool, play table tennis, football and PlayStation.
According to the authorities of Saudi Arabia, none of the militants who have received rehabilitation, did not return to terrorist activities. Meanwhile, the U.S. insisted that dozens of people released from Guantanamo, renewed fighting.
It was reported that immediately after the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, signed a decree to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
It says The Times, one of those arrested, Ali al-Shihri (Ali al-Shihri) is suspected in the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Sana'a, committed in September 2008. Moreover, after his release from prison, he led a branch of al-Qaida in Yemen, and said one of islamistkih sites, which reinforced the conclusion of the principles for which he started a jihad.
Al-Shihri, along with other arrested militant was involved in the pilot program for the rehabilitation of suspected terrorists. Under the program, he gave lectures on Muslim law, which refers to the inadmissibility of violence.
They are also a team of psychologists, which taught fighters manage their emotions. In addition, they were allowed to use the swimming pool, play table tennis, football and PlayStation.
According to the authorities of Saudi Arabia, none of the militants who have received rehabilitation, did not return to terrorist activities. Meanwhile, the U.S. insisted that dozens of people released from Guantanamo, renewed fighting.
It was reported that immediately after the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, signed a decree to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay.
New Zealander found a U.S. military secrets to the memory of second-hand player.
A resident of New Zealand's Chris Ogl find sensitive information on your MP3-player, acquired in a store of used goods. The device contained the names and personal information of American soldiers, including those served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as information on military equipment and instruction, said AFP.
According to the Australian television channel TV One, most of the recorded in the memory of the player information is dated 2005. In doing so, the channel correspondent was able to call on some of the phones were found in the device.
Oglu player itself cost 15 dollars. According to the New Zealanders, the previous owner hardly used the player on purpose and used a device for data storage. Might be added that he was willing to pass on the player to the Pentagon, where he will need to staff the past.
According to the Australian television channel TV One, most of the recorded in the memory of the player information is dated 2005. In doing so, the channel correspondent was able to call on some of the phones were found in the device.
Oglu player itself cost 15 dollars. According to the New Zealanders, the previous owner hardly used the player on purpose and used a device for data storage. Might be added that he was willing to pass on the player to the Pentagon, where he will need to staff the past.
Turkish plane collided with a bunch of birds.
  A passenger plane of Turkish Airlines made a crash landing after a collision with a bunch of birds. This January 26, reports Associated Press.
The plane with 143 passengers on board en route from Istanbul to Denmark. However, shortly after taking off one of the engines of the aircraft was damaged due to collisions with birds. In this regard, the plane was forced to return to the airport in Istanbul.
Emergency landing is successful, as a result of the incident there were no casualties. Passengers damaged aircraft will take to Copenhagen another airliner.
The plane with 143 passengers on board en route from Istanbul to Denmark. However, shortly after taking off one of the engines of the aircraft was damaged due to collisions with birds. In this regard, the plane was forced to return to the airport in Istanbul.
Emergency landing is successful, as a result of the incident there were no casualties. Passengers damaged aircraft will take to Copenhagen another airliner.
Britanku put three months of betraying her husband, Egyptian.
Dubai court sentenced a British citizen to three months in prison for adultery, reports CNN. It must also pay a fine of 3 thousand dirhams (817 dollars). Moreover, it threatens deportatsiya.40 Marni-year-old Pierce was arrested in March 2008 on suspicion of connection with the British. She was sentenced to six months in prison, but appealed, with the result that the sentence was reduced by half.
Pierce claimed that her relationship with a citizen of Great Britain was merely friendly, and with her husband, Egyptian, it has not actually married. She was married to a resident of Egypt in 1999, they had two children, who are now four and seven let.Vse time trial British side to monitor the rights Mani Pierce. The woman in an interview with the British media expressed fears that would lose custody of their children.
Pierce claimed that her relationship with a citizen of Great Britain was merely friendly, and with her husband, Egyptian, it has not actually married. She was married to a resident of Egypt in 1999, they had two children, who are now four and seven let.Vse time trial British side to monitor the rights Mani Pierce. The woman in an interview with the British media expressed fears that would lose custody of their children.
Baghdad prison of Abu Ghraib "will open with a different name.
KommentariiTverdynya authorities decided to close rokovoy10.03.2006SShA scandalously known prison of Abu Ghraib" Reconstruction prison of Abu Ghraib, located on the outskirts of Baghdad, will be completed by mid-February 2009. The new prison would conform to international standards and changed its name, the Associated Press.
According to the Ministry of Justice of Iraq, "Baghdad Central Prison, so now it will be called, will be able to take about 3500 prisoners. By the end of the year, it plans to increase capacity to 15 thousand people, which would help solve the problem of shortage of seats in the Iraqi prisons.
Previously, it was reported that Iraqi authorities plan to open in the premises of the prison museum, which will tell the criminal regime of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
Prison of Abu Ghraib has gained wide popularity in 2004, after the scandalous publication in the world media images of abuse of American soldiers on prisoners. In the course of the investigation and the ensuing trials, many of the soldiers were convicted and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
According to the Ministry of Justice of Iraq, "Baghdad Central Prison, so now it will be called, will be able to take about 3500 prisoners. By the end of the year, it plans to increase capacity to 15 thousand people, which would help solve the problem of shortage of seats in the Iraqi prisons.
Previously, it was reported that Iraqi authorities plan to open in the premises of the prison museum, which will tell the criminal regime of deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
Prison of Abu Ghraib has gained wide popularity in 2004, after the scandalous publication in the world media images of abuse of American soldiers on prisoners. In the course of the investigation and the ensuing trials, many of the soldiers were convicted and sentenced to various terms of imprisonment.
The European Union tightened sanctions against Zimbabwe.
SyuzhetyPoliticheskoe opposition in Zimbabve29.12.2008Morganu Tsvangirai issued a passport meeting of the foreign ministers of European Union decided to expand by another 60 people a list of persons close to the regime of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, who are prohibited from entering the EU member-countries . The number of companies whose assets in the EU should be frozen, increased to 40, reported AFP.
The total number of Zimbabwean officials and their families, have no right of entry to the EU reached 200. Authorities suspect figurantov EU list of gross violations of human rights and the use of violence against political opponents and ordinary citizens.
Previously, it was reported that the European Union called on Robert Mugabe to stop persecuting the democratic opposition and to resign.
Condemnation of the West led to attempts by the ruling Zimbabwe since 1980, President Mugabe to remain in power, accompanied by numerous violations of human rights and political freedoms of citizens. The results of the past in the country in March 2008, simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections shall not make public a long time, resulting in accusations of fraud.
According to the official announcement of the results, the opposition won the parliamentary elections, but none of the candidates for president has not received the required number of votes. The second round of voting was appointed in June 2008.
As a result, pursued the opposition, its leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called the upcoming elections a farce and withdrew his candidacy. On the sole basis of June 27, Mugabe won. The vote was not recognized as the leading countries of the international community - the United States, Britain, France and others.
Talks between Mugabe and the opposition on the appointment of the Prime Minister, which lasted several weeks, have not led to a result and were deadlocked.
The total number of Zimbabwean officials and their families, have no right of entry to the EU reached 200. Authorities suspect figurantov EU list of gross violations of human rights and the use of violence against political opponents and ordinary citizens.
Previously, it was reported that the European Union called on Robert Mugabe to stop persecuting the democratic opposition and to resign.
Condemnation of the West led to attempts by the ruling Zimbabwe since 1980, President Mugabe to remain in power, accompanied by numerous violations of human rights and political freedoms of citizens. The results of the past in the country in March 2008, simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections shall not make public a long time, resulting in accusations of fraud.
According to the official announcement of the results, the opposition won the parliamentary elections, but none of the candidates for president has not received the required number of votes. The second round of voting was appointed in June 2008.
As a result, pursued the opposition, its leader Morgan Tsvangirai has called the upcoming elections a farce and withdrew his candidacy. On the sole basis of June 27, Mugabe won. The vote was not recognized as the leading countries of the international community - the United States, Britain, France and others.
Talks between Mugabe and the opposition on the appointment of the Prime Minister, which lasted several weeks, have not led to a result and were deadlocked.
Ehud Barak has declared all-out war against Hamas.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in Ashkelon killed Gaza29.12.2008V izrailtyaninKommentariiTretya intifada28.12.2008V the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military operation started in "Cast lead" Israel launched an all-out war against Hamas. With this statement, as reported transmits AFP., Made on Monday, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.
According to him, Israel has nothing against the civilians in the Gaza Strip, but will continue its bombardment of areas where there are militants, using all the military potential of the state.
In addition, on Monday it was reported that the Israeli army declared the area adjacent to the borders of the state in the Gaza Strip a closed military zone. Thus, the command of the Israeli army has banned the access of civilians and journalists at a distance of four miles closer to the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Sefer, which is situated on the west bank of the Jordan River, 25 kilometers east of Jerusalem, the Palestinians were injured, three Israeli civilians. Attacked Israelis, Palestinians were shot and the army of Israel.
December 27, Israeli Air Force launched a military operation against Hamas' Cast lead. Until now, the Israeli army uses only aviation. But, according to the news media, Israel's intention to encourage military service, several thousand reservists. At the position of Hamas militants in Gaza have dropped more than 100 tons of ammunition. As a result of military action at this time killed 310, injured more than 1400 Palestinians.
Since December 27, as a result of retaliatory rocket attacks from Gaza, killed two Israeli civilians. Another seven people were injured.
According to him, Israel has nothing against the civilians in the Gaza Strip, but will continue its bombardment of areas where there are militants, using all the military potential of the state.
In addition, on Monday it was reported that the Israeli army declared the area adjacent to the borders of the state in the Gaza Strip a closed military zone. Thus, the command of the Israeli army has banned the access of civilians and journalists at a distance of four miles closer to the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, according to Reuters, in the Israeli settlement of Kiryat Sefer, which is situated on the west bank of the Jordan River, 25 kilometers east of Jerusalem, the Palestinians were injured, three Israeli civilians. Attacked Israelis, Palestinians were shot and the army of Israel.
December 27, Israeli Air Force launched a military operation against Hamas' Cast lead. Until now, the Israeli army uses only aviation. But, according to the news media, Israel's intention to encourage military service, several thousand reservists. At the position of Hamas militants in Gaza have dropped more than 100 tons of ammunition. As a result of military action at this time killed 310, injured more than 1400 Palestinians.
Since December 27, as a result of retaliatory rocket attacks from Gaza, killed two Israeli civilians. Another seven people were injured.
Near the synagogue in Toulouse burned car.
On Monday evening in the fence synagogues in the city Toulouse in southern France, hit the car, podozhzhenny using Molotov cocktails, transmits Agency France Presse.
The incident occurred around 21:40 local time (23:40 Moscow), when the rabbi spoke of going to the congregation. No one appeared, the synagogue wall caused minor damage - it's a bit zakoptilas.Vskore after a fire near the scene, local residents have found another car, which was based on three ready-to-use "Molotov cocktails". As preliminary data, the attackers threw a car when the alarm raised.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed. Synagogue equipped with video surveillance systems, added the agency.
The incident occurred around 21:40 local time (23:40 Moscow), when the rabbi spoke of going to the congregation. No one appeared, the synagogue wall caused minor damage - it's a bit zakoptilas.Vskore after a fire near the scene, local residents have found another car, which was based on three ready-to-use "Molotov cocktails". As preliminary data, the attackers threw a car when the alarm raised.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed. Synagogue equipped with video surveillance systems, added the agency.
In Indonesia, a ferry sank with 250 passengers.
In the central Indonesian ferry sank "Teratay Prima", aboard which were about 250 passengers and 17 crew members. Some seafarers from the wreck of the ferry was found alive, but the fate of the passengers they were not aware, reports AP.
Sky News, referring to the words of the Minister of Transport Indonesia Suafii Jamal said that 150 passengers have been found in the wreck. However, whether all of them alive, the official was unable to specify.
"Teratay Prima" sank 50 kilometers from the island Tselebes. Shortly before the collapse of the crew contacted the bank services and had to report that the ferry hit the area a disaster.
Sky News, referring to the words of the Minister of Transport Indonesia Suafii Jamal said that 150 passengers have been found in the wreck. However, whether all of them alive, the official was unable to specify.
"Teratay Prima" sank 50 kilometers from the island Tselebes. Shortly before the collapse of the crew contacted the bank services and had to report that the ferry hit the area a disaster.
Rogozin said on the agenda of the informal summit, Russia - NATO.
At the informal meeting of the Russia - NATO, which will be held on 26 January in Brussels, the Russian side will raise the topic of events in South Ossetia in August 2008. This is representative of the Russian Federation to NATO Dmitry Rogozin told in an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta. "
According to a diplomat at the informal meeting, there is no pre-set agenda, "but all are well aware of what will be discussed." He said that the parties will discuss why between Russia and NATO have recently worsened relations. Remember, after the outbreak of hostilities in South Ossetia, it was announced the termination of meetings of the Russia - NATO at all levels. On the resumption of dialogue was announced in early December.
Rogozin also said that, perhaps, the Russian Federation and the North Atlantic Alliance will discuss the possibility of cooperation in the fight against pirates off the coast of the Horn of Africa, Operation Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and questions of European security. In addition, the diplomat did not rule out the possibility of discussing "the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Rogozin said that Russia is interested in a dialogue with the Alliance, as well as in its power to explain the partner that has a red line beyond which you can not zastupat. Such a feature he calls the integration of Ukraine and Georgia into NATO.
The representative of Russia to NATO said that many members of the Alliance of Russia has good bilateral relations, "but when they get together, that is, as пацанÑ&lsqauo; in the next yard, they have posed a threat." "That's why we want these пацанÑ&lsqauo; without us going. We want these guys we had a constant, albeit complex, dialogue," - said Rogozin.
According to a diplomat at the informal meeting, there is no pre-set agenda, "but all are well aware of what will be discussed." He said that the parties will discuss why between Russia and NATO have recently worsened relations. Remember, after the outbreak of hostilities in South Ossetia, it was announced the termination of meetings of the Russia - NATO at all levels. On the resumption of dialogue was announced in early December.
Rogozin also said that, perhaps, the Russian Federation and the North Atlantic Alliance will discuss the possibility of cooperation in the fight against pirates off the coast of the Horn of Africa, Operation Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and questions of European security. In addition, the diplomat did not rule out the possibility of discussing "the gas conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Rogozin said that Russia is interested in a dialogue with the Alliance, as well as in its power to explain the partner that has a red line beyond which you can not zastupat. Such a feature he calls the integration of Ukraine and Georgia into NATO.
The representative of Russia to NATO said that many members of the Alliance of Russia has good bilateral relations, "but when they get together, that is, as пацанÑ&lsqauo; in the next yard, they have posed a threat." "That's why we want these пацанÑ&lsqauo; without us going. We want these guys we had a constant, albeit complex, dialogue," - said Rogozin.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
RosUkrEnergo has filed a lawsuit to "Naftogaz" in the Stockholm arbitration.
SyuzhetyDolgi Ukraine to Gazprom in 2008 godu03.01.2009 Naftogaz accused Gazprom of inability to peregovoryKommentariiNevynosimost gas bytiya01.01.2009Rossiya cut gas supplies to UkrainuDochernyaya company "Gazprom" RosUkrEnergo AG on 3 January filed a lawsuit to Naftogaz of Ukraine to the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, demanding oblige "Naftogaz" to ensure the gas transit to European partners of the company under contract, RIA News.
In the petition stated that "Naftogaz" is not fulfilling its obligations to the recovery and transportation of natural gas from underground storage facilities, thereby blocking the transit of gas belonging to RosUkrEnergo, which is its European counterparties.
In addition, as the representative of RosUkrEnergo, "Naftogaz" violates not only the terms of the contract, but also a number of provisions of the Energy Charter Treaty (DEH) to provide that transit entities prohibited even in cases of disputes over transit, interrupt delivery, while disputes will not be resolved.
Recall that from 1 January 2009, Gazprom fully stopped gas supplies to Ukraine. In doing so, Gazprom said that the supply of gas transit to Europe via the Ukrainian territory will be implemented by the company, as previously, in its entirety. For its part, "Naftogaz said that reduces the volume of gas supplies to European countries. In response, Gazprom accused Ukraine of the theft.
According to the representatives of Gazprom, Ukraine hijacked assigns daily 35 million cubic meters of natural gas going through its territory from Russia to Europe. To compensate for the loss of gas to Ukraine, Gazprom 3 January increased deliveries via Belarus and Europe. "Naftogaz" meanwhile, assured that despite the reduction of gas supplies from Russia, provides transit to Europe in full.
In Nigeria urgently sat Boeing with burning motor.
Nigeria in Kano airport undertook an emergency landing Boeing 777 with Ignition engine, reported AFP. According to the agency AP, the crew of British Airways airliner took action on the emergency landing after smoke appeared in the cockpit.
Landing was successful, none of those on board 155 passengers and 14 crew members was injured. The aircraft flight BA82 from the city of Abuja - the capital of Nigeria - in London. To be confirmed that the incident occurred about an hour after takeoff. Passengers were given another plane, and emergency Boeing aircraft involved.
Landing was successful, none of those on board 155 passengers and 14 crew members was injured. The aircraft flight BA82 from the city of Abuja - the capital of Nigeria - in London. To be confirmed that the incident occurred about an hour after takeoff. Passengers were given another plane, and emergency Boeing aircraft involved.
The EU has put forward new demands on Hamas and Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation in the Israeli actions in Gaza Gaza18.01.2009Boevye vozobnovilisKommentariiVoyna prodolzhaetsya18.01.2009Izrail declared the operation "Cast lead" The European Union called on Hamas to halt attacks on Israeli towns, and Israel -- lift the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Suggestions have been made the EU the presidency of European Union the Czech Republic, reported AFP. Note that the parties to the conflict until recently, ignored all the requirements of the cease-fire coming from the EU and the United Nations and representatives of several states.
The statement followed several hours later after the official conclusion of the military operation IDF "Cast lead, which lasted into the Palestinian enclave of more than three weeks. Despite the announcement of a unilateral conclusion of the fire made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Hamas militants said that the struggle will not cease.
January 18, Palestinians fired in the direction of the town of Sderot, five Qassam rockets, as a result no one was hurt. IDF, in turn, came in the crossfire with Hamas militants in northern Gaza, and Israeli Air Force attacked the positions, which were launched "Kassamy.
Israeli Prime Minister, commenting on clashes with the Palestinians, said that Jerusalem will decide the fate of the operation in the pocket, depending on the actions Hamas. Israel, recall, reserved the right to "adequately respond" to the aggression by Palestinian militants; connection IDF remain in the Gaza Strip, despite the formal completion of "molten lead."
The statement followed several hours later after the official conclusion of the military operation IDF "Cast lead, which lasted into the Palestinian enclave of more than three weeks. Despite the announcement of a unilateral conclusion of the fire made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Hamas militants said that the struggle will not cease.
January 18, Palestinians fired in the direction of the town of Sderot, five Qassam rockets, as a result no one was hurt. IDF, in turn, came in the crossfire with Hamas militants in northern Gaza, and Israeli Air Force attacked the positions, which were launched "Kassamy.
Israeli Prime Minister, commenting on clashes with the Palestinians, said that Jerusalem will decide the fate of the operation in the pocket, depending on the actions Hamas. Israel, recall, reserved the right to "adequately respond" to the aggression by Palestinian militants; connection IDF remain in the Gaza Strip, despite the formal completion of "molten lead."
Libya has made to the UN Security Council draft resolution on the Gaza Strip.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza07.01.2009SShA supported the proposal for an immediate ceasefire in the GazaKommentariiPrinuzhdenie to miru04.01.2009Izrail began a large-scale ground operation in the sector GazaLiviya made in the UN Security Council draft resolution providing for an immediate cessation of military operations carried out by Israel in Gaza and rocket attacks on Israeli territory Hamas militants, said AFP.
 According to the head of Libya's Foreign Ministry, the draft resolution, agreed with a number of Arab countries, could be put to a vote of the members of the Security Council has on 8 January. The text of the document, he added, also discussed c France, the United States and Britain.
In a draft resolution prepared by Libya in particular, requires "an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the Gaza Strip, including special operations carried out by Israel, and rocket attacks by Hamas." Israeli troops, the paper stated, "should be withdrawn to the positions they occupied until 27 December 2008". The draft resolution also contains a demand for the immediate lifting of the blockade of the Gaza Strip and the opening of the CPR on the borders of the Palestinian enclave to Egypt and Israel.
Although the head of Libya's Foreign Ministry maintains that the draft resolution had been discussed with France, the United States and Britain, against such an instrument, not satisfied with Israel, with more likely made by some Western countries Sobveza members of the UN.
Earlier on Tuesday a plan to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip, Egypt announced. The proposal, made at the meeting of the heads of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak and French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The next step, according to the authors of the plan must be negotiated with the participation of Egypt, one of the main topics that will be a question of strengthening the border with the Gaza Strip. Across the border from Egypt into the Palestinian enclave of contraband weapons coming. Mubarak said that he is ready to begin talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has on 8 January. Has Olmer this proposal is not yet known.
Mubarka plan was discussed Tuesday at a meeting of the UN Security Council on the situation in the Gaza Strip. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said then that he supported the proposal for a ceasefire, but did not consider only the announcement of truce would lead to a cessation of the shelling of Israeli territory Hamas militants.
In Vietnam, drowning 40 passengers overloaded ferry.
In the central part of Vietnam, south of the city of Vinh, on Sunday, January 25, sank a river ferry. As reported by BBC News, referring to the local authorities, killed at least 39 people. Another five passengers missing.
According to the Associated Press, from the water extracted 40 bodies, including bodies of 27 women and seven young girls.
Specified that the ferry sank about 20 meters from the shore. According to the AFP, which referred to the police, the ferry was heavily overloaded: it was carrying about 80 people, although the total is for 12 passengers.
According to one of the passengers escaped, PE occurred when the ferry approached the pier and people rushed to the edge of the ship to go faster.
The captain and the owner of the ferry detained for questioning.
According to the Associated Press, from the water extracted 40 bodies, including bodies of 27 women and seven young girls.
Specified that the ferry sank about 20 meters from the shore. According to the AFP, which referred to the police, the ferry was heavily overloaded: it was carrying about 80 people, although the total is for 12 passengers.
According to one of the passengers escaped, PE occurred when the ferry approached the pier and people rushed to the edge of the ship to go faster.
The captain and the owner of the ferry detained for questioning.
In Syria, strengthened protection of the leader of Hamas.
KommentariiTsel not gorami30.12.2008Operatsiya in Gaza coincided with the election race in Israel SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza31.12.2008Damask feared for the life of Khaled MashalyaSiriyskie security services stepped up protection of leaders of Palestinian factions Hamas and Islamic Jihad living in Damascus, the Yediot Ahronot, referring to the Arabic newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi
According to the publication, the additional protection of Hamas politburo head Khaled Mashal and Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Ramadan Abdullah Salah has been allocated immediately after the start of Israeli military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip.
Places of residence and routes of movement of the two Palestinian leaders are kept strictly confidential, but they do not live and work in underground bunkers, the interlocutors told the newspaper.
Protecting Mashal and Salah feared not only the possible assassination attempt by Israeli agents, but also of air strikes. Earlier, Israel declared its readiness to inflict aviaudar by leaders of Palestinian terrorists in any place accessible to the Air Force. In addition, in February in Damascus killed one of the leaders of the movement Hezbollah Imad Mugnie.
Recall that the head of Hamas politburo once had survived the attempt. In 1997, Israeli intelligence agents in Amman vprysnuli him through the ear poison, after which Mashal was near death. However, it managed to save because of the agents who conducted the operation, falling into the hands of Jordanian security services, and, in exchange for their lives, Israel has handed over an antidote to Mashal.
"Operation Cast lead" has continued for a fourth day. The Israeli air force bombed the Gaza Strip, in response, the militia shelled the Israeli city of missiles.
According to the publication, the additional protection of Hamas politburo head Khaled Mashal and Secretary-General of the Islamic Jihad Ramadan Abdullah Salah has been allocated immediately after the start of Israeli military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip.
Places of residence and routes of movement of the two Palestinian leaders are kept strictly confidential, but they do not live and work in underground bunkers, the interlocutors told the newspaper.
Protecting Mashal and Salah feared not only the possible assassination attempt by Israeli agents, but also of air strikes. Earlier, Israel declared its readiness to inflict aviaudar by leaders of Palestinian terrorists in any place accessible to the Air Force. In addition, in February in Damascus killed one of the leaders of the movement Hezbollah Imad Mugnie.
Recall that the head of Hamas politburo once had survived the attempt. In 1997, Israeli intelligence agents in Amman vprysnuli him through the ear poison, after which Mashal was near death. However, it managed to save because of the agents who conducted the operation, falling into the hands of Jordanian security services, and, in exchange for their lives, Israel has handed over an antidote to Mashal.
"Operation Cast lead" has continued for a fourth day. The Israeli air force bombed the Gaza Strip, in response, the militia shelled the Israeli city of missiles.
The number of victims of a fire in a club in Bangkok has increased to 62 people.
The total number of victims of a fire in a nightclub in Bangkok has increased to 62 people, reports AFP. In the hospital the woman died, has been granted in the New Year's Eve severe burns.
Another 32 people from the 229 victims of the fire are in intensive care. For many of them burned area is not less than 70 percent of body surface area.
On interrogation by the police due to the owners and managers of the club, but none of them has not appeared to testify. Reported that the owner of the club could face additional charges because the victims were minors who did not have to be in klube.Vladeltsy and managers are required to appear before the police no later than Wednesday. In addition, interrogated at least one hundred people from the number of witnesses the fire.
The cause of fire consider the mistreatment of the pirotehnikoy. In the media there reported that the club works, without a license, but the building was not insured.
Another 32 people from the 229 victims of the fire are in intensive care. For many of them burned area is not less than 70 percent of body surface area.
On interrogation by the police due to the owners and managers of the club, but none of them has not appeared to testify. Reported that the owner of the club could face additional charges because the victims were minors who did not have to be in klube.Vladeltsy and managers are required to appear before the police no later than Wednesday. In addition, interrogated at least one hundred people from the number of witnesses the fire.
The cause of fire consider the mistreatment of the pirotehnikoy. In the media there reported that the club works, without a license, but the building was not insured.
In December, European U.S. embassy received 15 letters with white powder.
Since the beginning of December this year, the U.S. embassies in Europe have received 15 letters with white powder, reported Reuters on Wednesday, 17 December, with reference to the representative of the U.S. Department of State Robert Wood (Robert Wood).
Letters arrived in the U.S. embassy in Berlin, Bern, Brussels, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Dublin, The Hague, Luxembourg, Madrid, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Tallinn. According to the State Department, toxicological tests showed that in 14 cases, powders do not represent danger. It is not yet ready to results of the examination of powder, aimed at the Dublin Ambassador.
In turn, the FBI on Wednesday distributed a statement that from 8 December, 40 American governors office also received letters with white powder, all of the letters were sent from Texas. Danger tehasskih whether the contents of the letters did not specify. Previously, it was reported that six cases were non-toxic powder.
Recall envelopes with anthrax were sent to government agencies USA in 2001. Then killed five people.
Letters arrived in the U.S. embassy in Berlin, Bern, Brussels, Bucharest, Copenhagen, Dublin, The Hague, Luxembourg, Madrid, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm and Tallinn. According to the State Department, toxicological tests showed that in 14 cases, powders do not represent danger. It is not yet ready to results of the examination of powder, aimed at the Dublin Ambassador.
In turn, the FBI on Wednesday distributed a statement that from 8 December, 40 American governors office also received letters with white powder, all of the letters were sent from Texas. Danger tehasskih whether the contents of the letters did not specify. Previously, it was reported that six cases were non-toxic powder.
Recall envelopes with anthrax were sent to government agencies USA in 2001. Then killed five people.
Americans accused of murdering 21 civilians in Afghanistan.
The head of the Council of the Afghan province of Laghman, accused US-led coalition troops in the killing of 21 civilians, including two women and two children. That was reported by AFP.
According to Emadudina Abdulrahimzaya (Emadudin Abdulrahimzay), head of the provincial council, the bodies were found in different places. However, according to the representative of the Governor of the province, killed more than ten people, among them civilians, but their number is unknown. Earlier, Afghan authorities have repeatedly accused foreign troops in the deaths of civilians.
 In turn, the command of US-led coalition announced on 24 January of the destruction in the province of Laghman 15 fighters, as well as the death of a soldier of international troops (ISAF) in the south. According to the representatives of the coalition, which brings the word agency in Laghman 23 January to conduct operations to destroy one of the commanders of the Taliban responsible for the dispatch of foreign fighters and weapons into Afghanistan. Perepravlennye them militants, allegedly attacked the French troops in August 2008.
According to the representatives of the coalition when the troops came to the place where the gunman hid, with their different directions attacked several groups of militants armed with AK-47 assault rifles and grenade launchers. In the attack, according to the source of the agency, had attended a woman who had a grenade launcher. She was killed.
Did the coalition forces to capture or destroy the militants in question, did not specify. The Taliban are reported at BBC News, saying that none of their people had been killed in the described circumstances.
According to Emadudina Abdulrahimzaya (Emadudin Abdulrahimzay), head of the provincial council, the bodies were found in different places. However, according to the representative of the Governor of the province, killed more than ten people, among them civilians, but their number is unknown. Earlier, Afghan authorities have repeatedly accused foreign troops in the deaths of civilians.
 In turn, the command of US-led coalition announced on 24 January of the destruction in the province of Laghman 15 fighters, as well as the death of a soldier of international troops (ISAF) in the south. According to the representatives of the coalition, which brings the word agency in Laghman 23 January to conduct operations to destroy one of the commanders of the Taliban responsible for the dispatch of foreign fighters and weapons into Afghanistan. Perepravlennye them militants, allegedly attacked the French troops in August 2008.
According to the representatives of the coalition when the troops came to the place where the gunman hid, with their different directions attacked several groups of militants armed with AK-47 assault rifles and grenade launchers. In the attack, according to the source of the agency, had attended a woman who had a grenade launcher. She was killed.
Did the coalition forces to capture or destroy the militants in question, did not specify. The Taliban are reported at BBC News, saying that none of their people had been killed in the described circumstances.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Chief of Staff of the Serb army dismissed after a critical statement.
Serbian President Boris Tadic dismissed the Chief of General Staff of the Army, Colonel-General Zdravko Ponosha (Zdravko Ponos), reports Associated Press.
The reasons for the resignation is not called. Last week Ponosh made his criticism of the soratnika Tadic of Serbia Defense Minister Dragan Shutanovatsa (Dragan Sutanovac). In his speech, he accused the minister that Serbia is not designed military doctrine and strategy of national security, sounded to stop the prosecution of military reform and the inefficient use of the military budget.
In an interview with national television, Boris Tadic said that the responsibility for the scandal lies on both sides, but noted that Ponosh was not supposed to express their discontent publicly.
Zdravko Ponosh led by the Serb army in 2006. He headed for the army on the western model of reform and rapprochement with NATO.
Supreme Serbian President Tadic is the army, the competence of which is appointed to office and dismissal of officers.
The reasons for the resignation is not called. Last week Ponosh made his criticism of the soratnika Tadic of Serbia Defense Minister Dragan Shutanovatsa (Dragan Sutanovac). In his speech, he accused the minister that Serbia is not designed military doctrine and strategy of national security, sounded to stop the prosecution of military reform and the inefficient use of the military budget.
In an interview with national television, Boris Tadic said that the responsibility for the scandal lies on both sides, but noted that Ponosh was not supposed to express their discontent publicly.
Zdravko Ponosh led by the Serb army in 2006. He headed for the army on the western model of reform and rapprochement with NATO.
Supreme Serbian President Tadic is the army, the competence of which is appointed to office and dismissal of officers.
Prime Minister of India made the operation on the heart.
Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh coronary bypass surgery. That was reported by AFP. 76-year-old head of government transferred to the Intensive Care Unit. According to The Times of India, the operation lasted more than eight hours.
 The Indian press statement leads doctors, according to which Prime is in a stable condition. The operation took place in Vseindiyskom Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). The official statement regarding the outcome of the operation is expected later on 24 January, so far about the status of the prime minister come from anonymous sources.
About who will temporarily serve as head of the government, has not yet been officially announced. According to the Indian press, these responsibilities will be assigned to the Foreign Minister of India, Mukherjee Pranaba (Pranab Mukherjee). January 24, he was President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The decision was taken on the operation doctors, after Singh complained of chest pain earlier in the week. Before the operation, the doctors argued that the Premier would be able to return to work within a month. It reminds the AFP, it is already doing coronary bypass surgery in the UK in 1990 and vascular plasticity in 2003.
 The Indian press statement leads doctors, according to which Prime is in a stable condition. The operation took place in Vseindiyskom Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). The official statement regarding the outcome of the operation is expected later on 24 January, so far about the status of the prime minister come from anonymous sources.
About who will temporarily serve as head of the government, has not yet been officially announced. According to the Indian press, these responsibilities will be assigned to the Foreign Minister of India, Mukherjee Pranaba (Pranab Mukherjee). January 24, he was President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.
The decision was taken on the operation doctors, after Singh complained of chest pain earlier in the week. Before the operation, the doctors argued that the Premier would be able to return to work within a month. It reminds the AFP, it is already doing coronary bypass surgery in the UK in 1990 and vascular plasticity in 2003.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Ally of Nicolas Sarkozy, openly admitted his homosexuality.
French Minister for Relations with Parliament Roger Karoutchi (Roger Karoutchi) had openly acknowledged his homosexuality, reported France Presse on Friday, January 23. According to the agency in the history of France is the first time that the current Minister disseminates information about yourself that kind.
On its non-traditional sexual orientation, 57-year-old Roger Karoutchi told in an interview with AFP, which was organized for the upcoming publication of his memoirs.
"Yes, I have a personal life. I do not live in lies, but not vypyachivayu it. I simply to discuss it. I have a partner, and I am happy with it. If I'm happy, then why can I hide?" - Karoutchi said.
AFP notes that the 57-year-old Roger Karoutchi is a long-time political ally of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Remember, other well-known French politician with a homosexual orientation was mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe.
On its non-traditional sexual orientation, 57-year-old Roger Karoutchi told in an interview with AFP, which was organized for the upcoming publication of his memoirs.
"Yes, I have a personal life. I do not live in lies, but not vypyachivayu it. I simply to discuss it. I have a partner, and I am happy with it. If I'm happy, then why can I hide?" - Karoutchi said.
AFP notes that the 57-year-old Roger Karoutchi is a long-time political ally of French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Remember, other well-known French politician with a homosexual orientation was mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe.
In the Gaza Strip to pay thousands of euros each to families of Palestinian martyrs.
KommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuSyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza22.01.2009Izrail count of those killed boevikovSemya each of Palestinians killed during the fighting in the Gaza Strip, will receive one thousand euros. As reported by the newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, the amount of compensation referred to Thursday, 22 January, the representative of the administration sector, Taher Al-Nuno (Taher al-Nounou).
According to him, the payment will take place from Sunday, January 25. Al-Nuno noted that each casualty will also receive 500 euros. The amount of compensation for the partial destruction of housing will be two thousand euros, but for entirely destroyed - four thousand euros.
It is estimated the Palestinian Authority for 22 days, during which the Israeli military operation "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip were killed 1330 people, injured 5450, were completely destroyed and four thousand homes and a further 17 thousand were damaged.
Earlier, representatives of Hamas in control of the administration sector, said that all financial assistance should be channeled only through the structure. We know that Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has pledged one billion dollars for reconstruction of Gaza.
The total amount of compensation, which pays the administration sector, estimated at 35-40 million dollars.
According to him, the payment will take place from Sunday, January 25. Al-Nuno noted that each casualty will also receive 500 euros. The amount of compensation for the partial destruction of housing will be two thousand euros, but for entirely destroyed - four thousand euros.
It is estimated the Palestinian Authority for 22 days, during which the Israeli military operation "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip were killed 1330 people, injured 5450, were completely destroyed and four thousand homes and a further 17 thousand were damaged.
Earlier, representatives of Hamas in control of the administration sector, said that all financial assistance should be channeled only through the structure. We know that Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz has pledged one billion dollars for reconstruction of Gaza.
The total amount of compensation, which pays the administration sector, estimated at 35-40 million dollars.
Pope returns to the fold of the church priest denies the Holocaust.
Pope Benedict XVI intends to reconsider the decision to excommunicate Vilyamsona Richard (Richard Williamson), a bishop is not recognized by the Vatican traditsionalistskogo the Society of Saint Pius X. That was reported by The Times, referring to unconfirmed information, while the Italian press.
Williamson is known for his statements that the Nazis during World War II did not use gas chambers for the extermination of the Jews, and the number of Jews killed in concentration camps greatly exaggerated. Along with Williamson Benedict XVI, according to the press, the decision to repeal the excommunication of three more priests. All of them were weaned off the church after the ordination of bishop of the head in 1988.
 According to observers, Benedict XVI intends to seek reconciliation with traditionalists, but the case of Williamson could complicate relations with the Vatican Jewish organizations and communities. Excommunicate the priest insists that the gas chambers were extremely inconvenient and difficult way to extinction, and their operation was dangerous because of the possible leakage of gas. According to Vilyamsona in Nazi concentration camps were destroyed by 200-300 thousand of Jews, not millions, as is generally assumed.
Williamson is known for his statements that the Nazis during World War II did not use gas chambers for the extermination of the Jews, and the number of Jews killed in concentration camps greatly exaggerated. Along with Williamson Benedict XVI, according to the press, the decision to repeal the excommunication of three more priests. All of them were weaned off the church after the ordination of bishop of the head in 1988.
 According to observers, Benedict XVI intends to seek reconciliation with traditionalists, but the case of Williamson could complicate relations with the Vatican Jewish organizations and communities. Excommunicate the priest insists that the gas chambers were extremely inconvenient and difficult way to extinction, and their operation was dangerous because of the possible leakage of gas. According to Vilyamsona in Nazi concentration camps were destroyed by 200-300 thousand of Jews, not millions, as is generally assumed.
Mauritanian junta called the new date for elections.
SyuzhetyVoenny coup in Mauritania Mavritanii21.12.2008Svergnuty President svoboduV released on Friday, 23 January, the leaders of the Mauritanian junta announced that the first after the presidential election held on 6 June 2009, reports AFP.
The promise to hold "fair and transparent" elections "in the very near future" leaders of the junta gave the day after the coup, which occurred on August 6, 2008.
Then, in the bloodless putsch, who organized a high-ranking military officials, was arrested President Sidi Cheikh Abdellahi and Prime Minister Yahya Ahmed Vagh. Putchisty organized by the State Council, headed by a former commander of the presidential guard, General Mohamed Abdel Aziz.
The reason for the coup was a presidential decree on the removal of senior army officers from their posts. The junta was formed a new government, led by Mohammed Laghdaf became Mulaye. His cabinet is mandated under the supervision of the State Council to govern the country until the presidential election.
Abdellahi was the first president of Mauritania, elected in democratic elections. After the coup some 50 of his supporters tried to hold a demonstration to protest, but it was quickly dispersed by police. The vast majority of the deputies of both chambers of the Mauritanian parliament supported the coup.
The promise to hold "fair and transparent" elections "in the very near future" leaders of the junta gave the day after the coup, which occurred on August 6, 2008.
Then, in the bloodless putsch, who organized a high-ranking military officials, was arrested President Sidi Cheikh Abdellahi and Prime Minister Yahya Ahmed Vagh. Putchisty organized by the State Council, headed by a former commander of the presidential guard, General Mohamed Abdel Aziz.
The reason for the coup was a presidential decree on the removal of senior army officers from their posts. The junta was formed a new government, led by Mohammed Laghdaf became Mulaye. His cabinet is mandated under the supervision of the State Council to govern the country until the presidential election.
Abdellahi was the first president of Mauritania, elected in democratic elections. After the coup some 50 of his supporters tried to hold a demonstration to protest, but it was quickly dispersed by police. The vast majority of the deputies of both chambers of the Mauritanian parliament supported the coup.
Belgium has arrested a suspect in the attack on the nursery.
  The Belgian city of Dendermonde arrested a suspect in the murder of several adults and children in nurseries. This was announced on 23 January edition Deredactie.
The exact number of dead is unknown. AFP, referring to the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that, in an attack the attacker with a knife in a manger killed one child and one adult. Earlier, BBC News reported the three dead children and two adults, as well as 20 wounded. According to the Associated Press and Deredactie, killed two children and one adult.
According to eyewitnesses, a person was the perpetrator raskrasheno black and white stripes. Broke into the premises of nurseries, he began to attack everyone who popadalsya him on the road, then ran from the building and disappeared. To search for the attacker was involved a police helicopter. Agency Associated Press writes that the arrest a suspect in the attack on the nursery tried to escape from the police on a bicycle.
The exact number of dead is unknown. AFP, referring to the Ministry of Internal Affairs reports that, in an attack the attacker with a knife in a manger killed one child and one adult. Earlier, BBC News reported the three dead children and two adults, as well as 20 wounded. According to the Associated Press and Deredactie, killed two children and one adult.
According to eyewitnesses, a person was the perpetrator raskrasheno black and white stripes. Broke into the premises of nurseries, he began to attack everyone who popadalsya him on the road, then ran from the building and disappeared. To search for the attacker was involved a police helicopter. Agency Associated Press writes that the arrest a suspect in the attack on the nursery tried to escape from the police on a bicycle.
In Thailand, the police allowed to serve women.
  The Royal Thai Police Academy for the first time in its 107-year history, started to accept into the ranks of female cadets. This January 23, writes the newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
In the police academy will be able to do the 70 women, who in four years will work in the Thai police with the rank of second lieutenant. They will work primarily with women and children. In particular, the Thai authorities consider that, through innovation to simplify work with women - victims of crime.
To become cadets, abiturientkam kilometer not have to run more than seven minutes and swim 50 meters, not more than three minutes. In the course of their studies will include skydiving and practices to survive in the jungle.
Police in Thailand have now a number of women, but they are only clerical office work. Profile of education in these women.
In the police academy will be able to do the 70 women, who in four years will work in the Thai police with the rank of second lieutenant. They will work primarily with women and children. In particular, the Thai authorities consider that, through innovation to simplify work with women - victims of crime.
To become cadets, abiturientkam kilometer not have to run more than seven minutes and swim 50 meters, not more than three minutes. In the course of their studies will include skydiving and practices to survive in the jungle.
Police in Thailand have now a number of women, but they are only clerical office work. Profile of education in these women.
Greek anarchists burned car Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
Attacker set fire to cars belonging to the Saudi Embassy in Athens, reports AFP. Affected by the fire there.
The car torched in the suburbs of the Greek capital Psihiko the evening of Thursday, 22 January. The hooligans used a homemade device, assembled from two cans of petrol.
Greek anarchists frequently set fire to cars and other property in foreign countries during the night, and arrests in such cases are rare. For example, in May 2008, unidentified burned car genkonsulstva Russia in Thessaloniki. The crime was committed about two hours of the night.
The car torched in the suburbs of the Greek capital Psihiko the evening of Thursday, 22 January. The hooligans used a homemade device, assembled from two cans of petrol.
Greek anarchists frequently set fire to cars and other property in foreign countries during the night, and arrests in such cases are rare. For example, in May 2008, unidentified burned car genkonsulstva Russia in Thessaloniki. The crime was committed about two hours of the night.
In Niger, kidnapped two German tourists.
In Niger, near the border with Mali, unknown attackers kidnapped the two tourists from Germany, reported AFP.
It happened on Thursday, 22 January. The authorities of one of the provinces in the north of Mali said that the tourists are gone, once left the party in Anderambukane (Anderamboukane).
The car, which traveled the Germans, had been found, but the people there do not have. Special representative of Mali has confirmed the kidnapping, noting that it occurred 60 kilometers from the border. Local authorities are searching for the tourists.
In recent years, in northern Mali are often clashes between the local army and rebels of the Tuareg tribes. In December 2008, in Niger Tuareg kidnapped UN special representative Robert Foulera (Robert Fowler).
It happened on Thursday, 22 January. The authorities of one of the provinces in the north of Mali said that the tourists are gone, once left the party in Anderambukane (Anderamboukane).
The car, which traveled the Germans, had been found, but the people there do not have. Special representative of Mali has confirmed the kidnapping, noting that it occurred 60 kilometers from the border. Local authorities are searching for the tourists.
In recent years, in northern Mali are often clashes between the local army and rebels of the Tuareg tribes. In December 2008, in Niger Tuareg kidnapped UN special representative Robert Foulera (Robert Fowler).
IDF promised to draw up a list of names of dead militants.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation in Gaza21.01.2009Izrail Israeli troops withdrew from the sector GazaKommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya skirmish in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuVoennaya IDF intelligence will submit a complete list of militants who were killed during "Operation Cast lead , which will indicate to which groups they belonged. Preparation of this document will be completed in two weeks, writes the newspaper The Jerusalem Post.
In TsAHALe confirmed that in the course of the fighting in Gaza killed about 1300 Palestinians. About the same number of people killed earlier, Palestinian sources said.
The Office for the Coordination of IDF actions in Gaza have already made a list of 900 names of Palestinian martyrs, of which it is believed that 750 people were members of Hamas. According to the IDF, two thirds of the total number of those killed were militants of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other organizations, which in Israel are considered to be terrorist. It is noted that at least 500 of those killed were members of the military wing of Hamas.
The Ministry of Defense of Israel accused Hamas of hiding the true number of deaths of members of the organization, which admitted in the deaths of only 48 fighters. The newspaper pointed out that many of them were not uniform, and therefore considered to civilians.
In TsAHALe confirmed that in the course of the fighting in Gaza killed about 1300 Palestinians. About the same number of people killed earlier, Palestinian sources said.
The Office for the Coordination of IDF actions in Gaza have already made a list of 900 names of Palestinian martyrs, of which it is believed that 750 people were members of Hamas. According to the IDF, two thirds of the total number of those killed were militants of Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other organizations, which in Israel are considered to be terrorist. It is noted that at least 500 of those killed were members of the military wing of Hamas.
The Ministry of Defense of Israel accused Hamas of hiding the true number of deaths of members of the organization, which admitted in the deaths of only 48 fighters. The newspaper pointed out that many of them were not uniform, and therefore considered to civilians.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Somali pirates freed an Iranian merchant ship.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo off Somali04.01.2009Vykup for Sirius Star dropped to parashyuteSomaliyskie pirates freed an Iranian merchant ship "Delayt, seized off the coast of Yemen on Nov. 20, 2008. Terms of the release of the vessel is not named, reported Reuters.
Crew "Delayta consists of 25 people. All of them worked for the country's largest carrier IRISL. The vessel was carrying 36 thousand tons of wheat from Germany.
Note that in the first days after the seizure, when the leadership of Iran has already negotiated with the pirates for the release of "Delayta, Minister of Transport stated that the authorities are inclined to the force's version of the release of the vessel.
Pirates released "Delayt" the next day after being released supertanker "Dog Star" from Saudi Arabia, which became the largest production ever pirate attacks. For the tanker, capable of carrying up to 2 million barrels of oil, the bandits have received a ransom of 3 million dollars. Currently, Sirius Star sent to Saudi Arabia, the sailors on board, according to BBC News, feel good.
Crew "Delayta consists of 25 people. All of them worked for the country's largest carrier IRISL. The vessel was carrying 36 thousand tons of wheat from Germany.
Note that in the first days after the seizure, when the leadership of Iran has already negotiated with the pirates for the release of "Delayta, Minister of Transport stated that the authorities are inclined to the force's version of the release of the vessel.
Pirates released "Delayt" the next day after being released supertanker "Dog Star" from Saudi Arabia, which became the largest production ever pirate attacks. For the tanker, capable of carrying up to 2 million barrels of oil, the bandits have received a ransom of 3 million dollars. Currently, Sirius Star sent to Saudi Arabia, the sailors on board, according to BBC News, feel good.
In Italy, restrict the venue of demonstrations and rallies.
In Italy, banned rallies and demonstrations near the sites of religious worship, army barracks, trade and cultural centers, as well as in densely populated areas, and some other places, reports AFP, referring to the newspaper La Repubblica.
The reason for this decision was the demonstration of Muslims protesting Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, which took place in Milan on January 3. Then, hundreds of participants a few minutes to pray for the Muslim ceremony in front of the Cathedral, which caused outrage Christians.
Later, the leaders of the Muslim community apologized to Archbishop Cardinal Milanskomu Dionidzhi Tettamantsi (Dionigi Tettamanzi).
According to the Minister of Interior of Italy, Roberto Maroni (Roberto Maroni), local authorities should continue to take steps to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
On the reaction of human rights organizations at the initiative of the Italian authorities the information has not yet been received.
The reason for this decision was the demonstration of Muslims protesting Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, which took place in Milan on January 3. Then, hundreds of participants a few minutes to pray for the Muslim ceremony in front of the Cathedral, which caused outrage Christians.
Later, the leaders of the Muslim community apologized to Archbishop Cardinal Milanskomu Dionidzhi Tettamantsi (Dionigi Tettamanzi).
According to the Minister of Interior of Italy, Roberto Maroni (Roberto Maroni), local authorities should continue to take steps to ensure that such incidents do not recur.
On the reaction of human rights organizations at the initiative of the Italian authorities the information has not yet been received.
For the year the world has killed 95 journalists.
95 journalists in 32 countries around the world have been killed during the execution of their duties in 2008. This is stated in the annual report of the organization Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), based in Geneva.
In the past year, according to the organization, was established "antirekord" - then the death of 115 journalists.
As a positive trend analysts PEC noted a sharp decline in the number of dead in Iraq (15 to 50 in 2007), reflecting an improvement in the country. Also, fewer members of the press have been killed in Somalia (2 instead of 8) and Sri Lanka (2 instead of 7). However, the increase in the number of journalists killed in Mexico, Pakistan, Georgia, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand and the Philippines.
Russia is among the ten countries most dangerous for the press. In her one year, four journalists were killed (in 2007 - one), most of the killings were related to events in the Caucasus. In Georgia, for the year, five journalists were killed - as noted in the record, this is due to the war in South Ossetia.
The report says that about three-quarters of the victims were killed in "hot spots". As a result, among the most dangerous countries for journalists are especially Mexico and Thailand, whose territory for the year was not armed conflict.
According to the organization, the vast majority of journalists killed because of their profession. PEC also noted that most murderers of the press go unpunished and investigations and proceedings against them are often delayed and are not impartial. The organization cited the example of the court for the murder of Anna Politkovskaya.
In the past year, according to the organization, was established "antirekord" - then the death of 115 journalists.
As a positive trend analysts PEC noted a sharp decline in the number of dead in Iraq (15 to 50 in 2007), reflecting an improvement in the country. Also, fewer members of the press have been killed in Somalia (2 instead of 8) and Sri Lanka (2 instead of 7). However, the increase in the number of journalists killed in Mexico, Pakistan, Georgia, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand and the Philippines.
Russia is among the ten countries most dangerous for the press. In her one year, four journalists were killed (in 2007 - one), most of the killings were related to events in the Caucasus. In Georgia, for the year, five journalists were killed - as noted in the record, this is due to the war in South Ossetia.
The report says that about three-quarters of the victims were killed in "hot spots". As a result, among the most dangerous countries for journalists are especially Mexico and Thailand, whose territory for the year was not armed conflict.
According to the organization, the vast majority of journalists killed because of their profession. PEC also noted that most murderers of the press go unpunished and investigations and proceedings against them are often delayed and are not impartial. The organization cited the example of the court for the murder of Anna Politkovskaya.
The international airport of Kathmandu, an explosion occurred.
On Saturday, near the international airport Katmandu, an explosion occurred, which affected one person. The statement was made by the representative of the Nepal Police, transmits Reuters.
Vybilo glass explosion in the building of the local airlines, some of which detonated the device.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed.
Vybilo glass explosion in the building of the local airlines, some of which detonated the device.
The responsibility for what happened so far no one has not assumed.
The Pakistani Taliban have threatened to blow up a bus with music.
The drivers of passenger buses in the north-west Pakistan have begun to dismantle the audio and video shops from their cars, after they have received threatening letters from militants of the Taliban, reports Associated Press.
The letters contained a demand to stop playing music and videos on buses. The militants threatened to disrupt through suicide bus, which would continue to make "go and obscene" entertainment.
According to local police, they were not aware of such letters. Transport confirmed that the police are not informed about the threats. "We are not reported to the police, because it concerns human lives. What can the police do? It is about the lives of hundreds of passengers, we do not want to expose them to danger," - said the representative of the transport company.
North-western parts of Pakistan are the activities of various terrorist and extremist groups, including the Taliban and al-Qaeda. " Militia attacks here have repeatedly been subjected to girls' schools, police posts, government offices.
During the rule of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the country has banned the execution of secular music and television, it was announced the source of moral corruption, and is also prohibited.
The letters contained a demand to stop playing music and videos on buses. The militants threatened to disrupt through suicide bus, which would continue to make "go and obscene" entertainment.
According to local police, they were not aware of such letters. Transport confirmed that the police are not informed about the threats. "We are not reported to the police, because it concerns human lives. What can the police do? It is about the lives of hundreds of passengers, we do not want to expose them to danger," - said the representative of the transport company.
North-western parts of Pakistan are the activities of various terrorist and extremist groups, including the Taliban and al-Qaeda. " Militia attacks here have repeatedly been subjected to girls' schools, police posts, government offices.
During the rule of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the country has banned the execution of secular music and television, it was announced the source of moral corruption, and is also prohibited.
Estonian troops in Iraq reduced to three people.
The Government of Estonia, was briefed by Defense Minister Yaaka Aaviksoo (Jaak Aaviksoo), January 22, has decided not to continue the presence of its military contingent in Iraq, reports Postimees.
As explained by the agency "Interfax" the press service of the Government, Estonia did not send an infantry unit in Iraq Estpla-18, but will continue to participate in the NATO mission to train Iraq's armed forces (NATO Training Mission-Iraq - NTM-I) three staff officers.
Baghdad and Tallinn is also intended to continue military cooperation within the framework of bilateral agreements.
The Estonian parliament at the end of 2008 provided a mandate for an extension of military mission in Iraq in 2009.
In doing so, a prerequisite to continue the mission parliamentarians called the conclusion of a contract with Iraq on the legal status of the Estonian contingent of troops. However, the parties were unable to find a language that satisfied both sides.
Nevertheless, as reported in the government press service, "Iraq has expressed a desire to continue bilateral cooperation in the forms of battle."
Earlier, recall, the Estonian government intended to keep troops in Iraq until 31 December 2009.
Estonian troops are in Iraq since 2003. It consists of one infantry platoon and staff officers (about 30 people). The contents of one soldier, according to local media, the State is about one million crowns (about 80 thousand dollars) per year.
Over the past five years in Iraq killed two Estonian soldiers.
As explained by the agency "Interfax" the press service of the Government, Estonia did not send an infantry unit in Iraq Estpla-18, but will continue to participate in the NATO mission to train Iraq's armed forces (NATO Training Mission-Iraq - NTM-I) three staff officers.
Baghdad and Tallinn is also intended to continue military cooperation within the framework of bilateral agreements.
The Estonian parliament at the end of 2008 provided a mandate for an extension of military mission in Iraq in 2009.
In doing so, a prerequisite to continue the mission parliamentarians called the conclusion of a contract with Iraq on the legal status of the Estonian contingent of troops. However, the parties were unable to find a language that satisfied both sides.
Nevertheless, as reported in the government press service, "Iraq has expressed a desire to continue bilateral cooperation in the forms of battle."
Earlier, recall, the Estonian government intended to keep troops in Iraq until 31 December 2009.
Estonian troops are in Iraq since 2003. It consists of one infantry platoon and staff officers (about 30 people). The contents of one soldier, according to local media, the State is about one million crowns (about 80 thousand dollars) per year.
Over the past five years in Iraq killed two Estonian soldiers.
Guinea temporarily expelled from the African Union.
Representatives of the countries - members of the African Union decided to suspend the membership of Guinea. As the AFP, referring to an official statement issued by the Union, this is due to have taken place in a coup d'état. The document states that Guinea returned to its status as soon as there will be restored constitutional order.
December 23, 2008 occurred in Guinea coup, carried out by the military junta led by Captain Moussa Dadisa Camara. The military announced the dissolution of the government and other authorities and to suspend the constitution. To manage the state was formed by the National Council of 32 people. It was also reported that the Prime Minister of Guinea and other high-ranking officials subject to the requirement and the junta to lay down his credentials.
The coup took place the day after the President's death, 74 years of Lansana Conte. According to the Guinean Constitution, new presidential elections must be held within 60 days. However, representatives of the junta claimed that they held no earlier than 2010.
According to some reports, the leader of the junta Kamara, headed the National Council, declared himself president of Guinea.
The African Union - an international organization comprised of 53 countries located on the African continent.
December 23, 2008 occurred in Guinea coup, carried out by the military junta led by Captain Moussa Dadisa Camara. The military announced the dissolution of the government and other authorities and to suspend the constitution. To manage the state was formed by the National Council of 32 people. It was also reported that the Prime Minister of Guinea and other high-ranking officials subject to the requirement and the junta to lay down his credentials.
The coup took place the day after the President's death, 74 years of Lansana Conte. According to the Guinean Constitution, new presidential elections must be held within 60 days. However, representatives of the junta claimed that they held no earlier than 2010.
According to some reports, the leader of the junta Kamara, headed the National Council, declared himself president of Guinea.
The African Union - an international organization comprised of 53 countries located on the African continent.
The capital of Angola recognizes the most expensive cities in the world for visitors.
The study of London consulting firm ECA International Angolan capital Luanda has been recognized as the most expensive cities in the world for visitors, reports Reuters on Wednesday.
Experts of the company compared the prices of 125 goods and services normally purchased by foreigners in more than 270 cities worldwide. As the representative of ECA International Agency Woolley Josephine (Josephine Woolley), the high prices of Luanda is obliged to poor infrastructure, delays in the handling of cargo in the port city and inflation.
According to Woolley, once in 2002 in Luanda ended fighting which lasted 27 years, the country began arriving investments that have led to dramatic economic growth and, consequently, prices. For example, the liter of milk in Luanda can cost up to three dollars and rent a small two-room flat - up to seven thousand dollars a month.
As the experts, the cost of living in Luanda in the future will only grow: the projected growth in 2009 will be 11.8 percent, while the inflation rate exceeds 10 percent.
In second place was the capital of Luanda, after Japan's Tokyo. According to the agency in previous years, ranking the most expensive cities in the world is ECA International, led by the Zimbabwe capital of Harare, but this time it did not include in the list because of too rapid growth in inflation. Remember, inflation in Zimbabwe in October 2008 stood at 231 million percent.
Recall that, according to the company's Mercer Human Resource Consulting in July 2008, the most expensive cities in the world for visitors is Moscow. What Moscow took place in the ranking ECA International, did not specify.
Experts of the company compared the prices of 125 goods and services normally purchased by foreigners in more than 270 cities worldwide. As the representative of ECA International Agency Woolley Josephine (Josephine Woolley), the high prices of Luanda is obliged to poor infrastructure, delays in the handling of cargo in the port city and inflation.
According to Woolley, once in 2002 in Luanda ended fighting which lasted 27 years, the country began arriving investments that have led to dramatic economic growth and, consequently, prices. For example, the liter of milk in Luanda can cost up to three dollars and rent a small two-room flat - up to seven thousand dollars a month.
As the experts, the cost of living in Luanda in the future will only grow: the projected growth in 2009 will be 11.8 percent, while the inflation rate exceeds 10 percent.
In second place was the capital of Luanda, after Japan's Tokyo. According to the agency in previous years, ranking the most expensive cities in the world is ECA International, led by the Zimbabwe capital of Harare, but this time it did not include in the list because of too rapid growth in inflation. Remember, inflation in Zimbabwe in October 2008 stood at 231 million percent.
Recall that, according to the company's Mercer Human Resource Consulting in July 2008, the most expensive cities in the world for visitors is Moscow. What Moscow took place in the ranking ECA International, did not specify.
In Spain, has started the procedure for the dissolution of two Basque parties.
  The Supreme Court of Spain has started the process of dissolution of two Basque separatist parties, announced on 22 December AFP.
"Basque Nationalist Action" (ANV) and the Communist Party of Basque Lands "(PCTV) had been banned Supreme Court as early as September. In mid-December, the EU acknowledged the parties of terrorist organizations. However, the parties continue to lead some municipalities and to hold seats in Parliament, the Basque Country.
The Supreme Court ruled that the ANV and PCTV must finish their business and be liquidated within 10 days. At the same time, the court froze the accounts of parties.
Party ANV and PCTV believe heiress party Batasuna, banned in 2003. "Batasuna was the political wing of Basque separatist group ETA. Since 1968, the action of ETA killed about 800 people.
"Basque Nationalist Action" (ANV) and the Communist Party of Basque Lands "(PCTV) had been banned Supreme Court as early as September. In mid-December, the EU acknowledged the parties of terrorist organizations. However, the parties continue to lead some municipalities and to hold seats in Parliament, the Basque Country.
The Supreme Court ruled that the ANV and PCTV must finish their business and be liquidated within 10 days. At the same time, the court froze the accounts of parties.
Party ANV and PCTV believe heiress party Batasuna, banned in 2003. "Batasuna was the political wing of Basque separatist group ETA. Since 1968, the action of ETA killed about 800 people.
As part of the truce, Hamas fired at Israel twice.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza18.01.2009Palestintsy announced temporary peremirieKommentariiVoyna prodolzhaetsya18.01.2009Izrail announced the completion of "Operation Cast lead" Land of Israel was at least twice been fired after the representatives operating in Gaza Islamist groups, including Hamas, have announced a ceasefire for a period of one week. One rocket landed near the town of Netivot, a regional council Eshkol fell several mortar shells and rockets, according to the website of Israeli publications Newsru.co.il.
On this site, referring to Israel's public radio "Kol Yisrael" states that in the Gaza Strip resumed shooting (apparently between HAMASovtsami and the Israeli military).
On the night of 17 to 18 January, 2009 Israel announced a unilateral ceasefire and the end of military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip. Despite the partial withdrawal of troops from the sector, the Israeli authorities reserved the right to engage in fighting with Hamas militants in attacks on IDF soldiers and shelling of Israeli towns.
The Palestinian Islamists, initially otkazyvavshiesya to lay down their arms will soon also declared a temporary cease-fire. Among the conditions of Hamas - Israel's withdrawal from the sector and the lifting of the blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
On this site, referring to Israel's public radio "Kol Yisrael" states that in the Gaza Strip resumed shooting (apparently between HAMASovtsami and the Israeli military).
On the night of 17 to 18 January, 2009 Israel announced a unilateral ceasefire and the end of military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip. Despite the partial withdrawal of troops from the sector, the Israeli authorities reserved the right to engage in fighting with Hamas militants in attacks on IDF soldiers and shelling of Israeli towns.
The Palestinian Islamists, initially otkazyvavshiesya to lay down their arms will soon also declared a temporary cease-fire. Among the conditions of Hamas - Israel's withdrawal from the sector and the lifting of the blockade of the Palestinian enclave.
ETA warned of attacks on railway construction.
Basque separatist group ETA issued a message, which described the upcoming attacks on people associated with the construction of high-speed railway TAV, reported AFP.
According to the terrorists, the construction of railway line has caused great harm. In the ETA also unhappy that the decision on the project was adopted without public discussion. In this regard, the group said that officials of the construction and property are the objectives of ETA.
Previously, ETA claimed responsibility for killing 71-year-old Basque businessman Ignacio Uria (Ignacio Uria), whose company has been associated with the construction of TAV.
During the 40-year history of the Basque ETA militants have killed 825 people. The group is fighting for the independence of the Basque Country, located in northern Spain.
According to the terrorists, the construction of railway line has caused great harm. In the ETA also unhappy that the decision on the project was adopted without public discussion. In this regard, the group said that officials of the construction and property are the objectives of ETA.
Previously, ETA claimed responsibility for killing 71-year-old Basque businessman Ignacio Uria (Ignacio Uria), whose company has been associated with the construction of TAV.
During the 40-year history of the Basque ETA militants have killed 825 people. The group is fighting for the independence of the Basque Country, located in northern Spain.
Kosovo has its own army.
SyuzhetyProvozglashenie Kosovo21.01.2009U independence of Kosovo has its own army
  In Kosovo, launched its own lightly armed forces, announced on 21 January AFP.
The composition of the Kosovo army FSK, prepared with the participation of NATO experts, composed of 2,5 thousand troops and 800 reservists. Among them there are representatives of different nationalities, mostly Serbs and Albanians.
As long as Kosovo is not an FSK, the order in the country supported paramilitary organization, consisting mainly of former Albanian separatists. Also, the provision of order in the province involved in the NATO peacekeepers and police mission EULEX.
The appearance of the regular army in Kosovo, met with criticism from the Serbian authorities. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Vuk Yeremich called FSK "illegal armed formation."
The parliament of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia edges in February 2008. Kosovo, recognized many of the world. However, Serbia, Russia and China still consider edge Serbian territory.
  In Kosovo, launched its own lightly armed forces, announced on 21 January AFP.
The composition of the Kosovo army FSK, prepared with the participation of NATO experts, composed of 2,5 thousand troops and 800 reservists. Among them there are representatives of different nationalities, mostly Serbs and Albanians.
As long as Kosovo is not an FSK, the order in the country supported paramilitary organization, consisting mainly of former Albanian separatists. Also, the provision of order in the province involved in the NATO peacekeepers and police mission EULEX.
The appearance of the regular army in Kosovo, met with criticism from the Serbian authorities. The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Vuk Yeremich called FSK "illegal armed formation."
The parliament of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence from Serbia edges in February 2008. Kosovo, recognized many of the world. However, Serbia, Russia and China still consider edge Serbian territory.
Pakistan had arrested a suspect in the attacks in London.
Pakistan arrested seven alleged members of al-Qaida, including one suspected of organizing terrorist attacks in London in July 2005, AFP reported on 21 January.
The militants were captured as a result of operations by Pakistani security services in the city of Peshawar in the north-east of the country. The source said the name of a suspect in connection with the London attacks: it is an Arabic name Zabi ul-Taif (Zabi ul Taifi).
Recall, 7 July 2005 at several stations of the London subway and a bus by four suicide bombers had carried out a series of explosions. As a result of terrorist attacks killed 52 people, yet more than 700 people were injured.
Immediately after the attacks of responsibility for them has taken a previously unknown group, "secret organization 'Al-Qaeda' in Europe." Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the UK as a result of the investigation found that the terrorist network al-Qaeda had no relationship to the London bombings, which were organized at a relatively modest means with the use of information about explosives from the Internet. In April 2007, the three suspects in the preparation of these terrorist acts have been indicted.
The militants were captured as a result of operations by Pakistani security services in the city of Peshawar in the north-east of the country. The source said the name of a suspect in connection with the London attacks: it is an Arabic name Zabi ul-Taif (Zabi ul Taifi).
Recall, 7 July 2005 at several stations of the London subway and a bus by four suicide bombers had carried out a series of explosions. As a result of terrorist attacks killed 52 people, yet more than 700 people were injured.
Immediately after the attacks of responsibility for them has taken a previously unknown group, "secret organization 'Al-Qaeda' in Europe." Later, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the UK as a result of the investigation found that the terrorist network al-Qaeda had no relationship to the London bombings, which were organized at a relatively modest means with the use of information about explosives from the Internet. In April 2007, the three suspects in the preparation of these terrorist acts have been indicted.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Arab parties are allowed to participate in Israeli elections.
SyuzhetyDosrochnye Izraile12.01.2009TsIK parliamentary elections in Israel, two Arab parties are banned from running in KnessetKommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuVysoky Court of Justice of Israel on January 21 lifted the ban CEC countries to participate in parliamentary the election of the Arab parties, said Ha'aretz.
According to the court, the decision was taken unanimously.
Knesset member Ahmed Tibi welcomed the decision, saying that "to defeat fascism."
Two Arab parties - Balad and the United Arab List - have been excluded from participating in elections at the request of the Israeli right, which the Arabs have accused of supporting terrorism and refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist.
After barring the representatives of the two parties said that if the court supported the decision of the CEC of Israel, they call on their constituents to boycott the elections to the Knesset and organize elections for an alternative - Arabic - Parliament.
Recall that the parliamentary elections in Israel are scheduled for 10 February 2009.
According to the court, the decision was taken unanimously.
Knesset member Ahmed Tibi welcomed the decision, saying that "to defeat fascism."
Two Arab parties - Balad and the United Arab List - have been excluded from participating in elections at the request of the Israeli right, which the Arabs have accused of supporting terrorism and refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist.
After barring the representatives of the two parties said that if the court supported the decision of the CEC of Israel, they call on their constituents to boycott the elections to the Knesset and organize elections for an alternative - Arabic - Parliament.
Recall that the parliamentary elections in Israel are scheduled for 10 February 2009.
France refuses to increase Obame Afghan contingent.
France would not support a requirement to increase military contingent in Afghanistan, if it made the administration of Barack Obama. This, according to Reuters, said French Defense Minister Herve Moren.
According to the minister, the size of the French contingent of the multinational force in Afghanistan was sufficient to meet the challenges. Moraine emphasized that his country had already twice, in 2007 and 2008, sending additional troops to Afghanistan.
At present, the French contingent in Afghanistan numbers about 2800 people. This is the fourth largest among the countries allied faction, the only superior force the United States, Britain and Germany.
Despite official support for the diplomatic efforts of the new American president, European leaders, however, does not seek to join the calls to strengthen the military presence in Afghanistan and other countries. The reason is simple - European voters do not want their soldiers risked their lives away from home, said the agency.
Hervé Moren also said that France would reduce its military presence in Africa.
U.S. military operation in Afghanistan, known as "Enduring Freedom", was launched in October 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks. After the defeat of the main forces of the Taliban in Afghanistan was deployed NATO military mission, known as ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), which was established under UN Security Council Resolution of 20 December 2001.
Despite several successful operations to achieve lasting peace in the country has not yet succeeded, the resistance militias are not suppressed, even more, in 2008, noted the increased activity of the Taliban.
According to the minister, the size of the French contingent of the multinational force in Afghanistan was sufficient to meet the challenges. Moraine emphasized that his country had already twice, in 2007 and 2008, sending additional troops to Afghanistan.
At present, the French contingent in Afghanistan numbers about 2800 people. This is the fourth largest among the countries allied faction, the only superior force the United States, Britain and Germany.
Despite official support for the diplomatic efforts of the new American president, European leaders, however, does not seek to join the calls to strengthen the military presence in Afghanistan and other countries. The reason is simple - European voters do not want their soldiers risked their lives away from home, said the agency.
Hervé Moren also said that France would reduce its military presence in Africa.
U.S. military operation in Afghanistan, known as "Enduring Freedom", was launched in October 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks. After the defeat of the main forces of the Taliban in Afghanistan was deployed NATO military mission, known as ISAF (International Security Assistance Force), which was established under UN Security Council Resolution of 20 December 2001.
Despite several successful operations to achieve lasting peace in the country has not yet succeeded, the resistance militias are not suppressed, even more, in 2008, noted the increased activity of the Taliban.
Hamas called on Barack Obama learn from the mistakes of Bush.
KommentariiBomba of Huseyna10.01.2009V headquarters Obama think about contacting HAMASomPalestinskoe radical movement Hamas on Wednesday, January 21, called on U.S. President Barack Obama learn from the mistakes of his predecessor - the 43rd president of the USA George W. Bush. This writes AFP.
Press Secretary Hamas Fawzi Barhoum (Fawzi Barhum) also said at a press conference in Gaza that the organization will evaluate Obama, who took office on Tuesday, according to his deeds. George W. Bush 's policy of a representative of Palestinians called the criminal and unjust.
Recall a recent British newspaper The Guardian published an information according to which Barack Obama may refuse to accept Bush's policy of isolating Hamas and begin negotiations with the organization, which the U.S. officially considered a terrorist. Subsequently, at the headquarters of Obama denied this information.
Press Secretary Hamas Fawzi Barhoum (Fawzi Barhum) also said at a press conference in Gaza that the organization will evaluate Obama, who took office on Tuesday, according to his deeds. George W. Bush 's policy of a representative of Palestinians called the criminal and unjust.
Recall a recent British newspaper The Guardian published an information according to which Barack Obama may refuse to accept Bush's policy of isolating Hamas and begin negotiations with the organization, which the U.S. officially considered a terrorist. Subsequently, at the headquarters of Obama denied this information.
Chinese censors' popravila "Obama in a live broadcast.
During the live broadcast inaugural speech Barack Obama on Chinese television, disappeared from her speech on communism and the dissident movement, tells AFP. Censorship was also translated and published a printed statement of American President.
The fear has caused the Chinese authorities call for Obama to remember that the previous generation svergali communism and fascism, not only by force of arms, but also the firm belief and association in strong alliances. " Subjected to censorship and appeal to the governors of some states to "stick to power through corruption and deceit, forcing silence dissent." "Please note - Obama said - that you are on the wrong side of history, but we are willing to stretch your hand if you razozhmete fist."
The Agency explained that the "inconvenient" for local authorities to broadcast the speech and an end to the frame instead of an American president appeared Chinese leader. At the same time, English language China Daily, aimed mainly at a foreign audience, published a speech Barack Obama, without notes.
Earlier cases have repeatedly been distorted by Chinese state media presentations of foreign political figures. So in 2004, delivered a speech in Shanghai U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney disappeared speech on political freedoms and, in 2003, when editing of the book, Hillary Clinton has been removed references to the events in Tiananmen Square and other episodes, followed by the publication of the memoirs had to be abandoned .
The fear has caused the Chinese authorities call for Obama to remember that the previous generation svergali communism and fascism, not only by force of arms, but also the firm belief and association in strong alliances. " Subjected to censorship and appeal to the governors of some states to "stick to power through corruption and deceit, forcing silence dissent." "Please note - Obama said - that you are on the wrong side of history, but we are willing to stretch your hand if you razozhmete fist."
The Agency explained that the "inconvenient" for local authorities to broadcast the speech and an end to the frame instead of an American president appeared Chinese leader. At the same time, English language China Daily, aimed mainly at a foreign audience, published a speech Barack Obama, without notes.
Earlier cases have repeatedly been distorted by Chinese state media presentations of foreign political figures. So in 2004, delivered a speech in Shanghai U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney disappeared speech on political freedoms and, in 2003, when editing of the book, Hillary Clinton has been removed references to the events in Tiananmen Square and other episodes, followed by the publication of the memoirs had to be abandoned .
Germany threatened identified al-Qaida. "
Al-Qaeda, who made a video in which he threatened the residents of Germany, identified, reported AFP. According to the German Minister of the Interior, is Bekkay Харрах (Bekkay Harrach), a former resident of Bonn, who was born in 1977 in Morocco.
In the 30-minute video appeared on the Internet on Saturday, January 17, an extremist, a person who is hidden, said that Germans wrongly believe that will be able to avoid retaliation for being in Afghanistan are their troops. Also gunman told that wants to blow up themselves in the name of Allah, since 1993.
In addition, Harry, pozirovavshy in front of the camera with bazukoy and machine guns, said that Germany would never be able to defeat Afghanistan and called on Berlin to give up unnecessary war.
Head of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Germany has called Harraha August Hanning, who also calls himself Abu Talha al-Alamani (Abu Talha Al-Alamani), "a very serious Islamist." According to him, Harry has access to the supreme leadership of al Qaeda and militants linked to the organization in Frankfurt, Braunschweig and Ulm.
There are 3300 German soldiers in northern Afghanistan, but in the past year, Berlin has decided to increase its contingent in the country up to 4500 troops.
In the 30-minute video appeared on the Internet on Saturday, January 17, an extremist, a person who is hidden, said that Germans wrongly believe that will be able to avoid retaliation for being in Afghanistan are their troops. Also gunman told that wants to blow up themselves in the name of Allah, since 1993.
In addition, Harry, pozirovavshy in front of the camera with bazukoy and machine guns, said that Germany would never be able to defeat Afghanistan and called on Berlin to give up unnecessary war.
Head of Ministry of Internal Affairs of Germany has called Harraha August Hanning, who also calls himself Abu Talha al-Alamani (Abu Talha Al-Alamani), "a very serious Islamist." According to him, Harry has access to the supreme leadership of al Qaeda and militants linked to the organization in Frankfurt, Braunschweig and Ulm.
There are 3300 German soldiers in northern Afghanistan, but in the past year, Berlin has decided to increase its contingent in the country up to 4500 troops.
In Seoul, in clashes with police killed five people.
In the capital of South Korea during the protests of local residents against the reconstruction of residential houses five killed five people, reports AFP.
January 19, about 35 residents located on the roof of his house to protest against the manner of the reconstruction project of the building. Since they had a Molotov cocktail. With the help of cargo containers residents staged a an observation tower.
When the next day squad police with the help of a crane started to land on the roof, the protesters started to throw bottles at him with a tower with a solvent and an incendiary cocktail. Soon the fire spread to the roof, which was able to put out in half an hour.
In a clash killed four residents and one policeman injured 17 policemen and six protesters. One of the residents' homes is in a coma.
Following the incident, police have seized 150 bottles with flammable liquid, 40 bottles of solvent and one thousand bricks.
As a result, began an investigation arrested 25 people.
January 19, about 35 residents located on the roof of his house to protest against the manner of the reconstruction project of the building. Since they had a Molotov cocktail. With the help of cargo containers residents staged a an observation tower.
When the next day squad police with the help of a crane started to land on the roof, the protesters started to throw bottles at him with a tower with a solvent and an incendiary cocktail. Soon the fire spread to the roof, which was able to put out in half an hour.
In a clash killed four residents and one policeman injured 17 policemen and six protesters. One of the residents' homes is in a coma.
Following the incident, police have seized 150 bottles with flammable liquid, 40 bottles of solvent and one thousand bricks.
As a result, began an investigation arrested 25 people.
Israel declared a truce violations by Palestinians.
KommentariiLitoy piar20.01.2009Predvybornaya struggle in Israel is entering a decisive stadiyuSyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza19.01.2009Izrail gave HAMASu two days to put an end to the military command ognyaIzrailskoe January 20, reported that for the first time Palestinian militants violated the non - truce, continued with the evening on 18 January.
It says the newspaper Ha'aretz, a group of armed Palestinians opened fire with small arms fire at Israeli soldiers at border crossings "Kisufim.
Reported that the shelling was not hurt.
In addition, the morning of January 20, the Israeli army distributed the information that from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, a mortar shell was released, but later these figures have not been confirmed.
Israel and Hamas is not concluded an agreement on a truce, because they do not recognize each other's right to exist, however, announced that followed the cease-fire - each unilaterally.
Currently, Israel is continuing its withdrawal from the Palestinian territories. It was expected that the last IDF soldier leaves the Gaza Strip even before the inauguration ceremony of new U.S. President Barack Obama, which starts January 20 at 18:00 Moscow time.
It says the newspaper Ha'aretz, a group of armed Palestinians opened fire with small arms fire at Israeli soldiers at border crossings "Kisufim.
Reported that the shelling was not hurt.
In addition, the morning of January 20, the Israeli army distributed the information that from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, a mortar shell was released, but later these figures have not been confirmed.
Israel and Hamas is not concluded an agreement on a truce, because they do not recognize each other's right to exist, however, announced that followed the cease-fire - each unilaterally.
Currently, Israel is continuing its withdrawal from the Palestinian territories. It was expected that the last IDF soldier leaves the Gaza Strip even before the inauguration ceremony of new U.S. President Barack Obama, which starts January 20 at 18:00 Moscow time.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Residents of the Japanese city of Obama celebrated the inauguration of the President of the United States.
In the Japanese city of Obama, January 20, celebrations were held at the inauguration of Barack Obama, the Associated Press. Near the local Buddhist temple were singers Hawaiian hula dance.
The name of Obama is translated as "little beach", and its population is 32 thousand. Its residents during the presidential race in the United States actively supported Barack Obama, and in November 2008, staged a celebration on his victory.
In addition, the celebration for the inauguration of the forty-fourth President of the United States are also in Indonesia, where Barack Obama lived for several years as a child. In celebration involved his ex-school students who sing solemn hymns, Obama and former classmates get together to watch the broadcast inaugural address the new prezidenta.Zhiteli Jakarta hopes that Obama will visit Indonesia during the first hundred days of his presidency.
In Hong Kong, Democrats, Republicans and the League of Women Voters will celebrate the inauguration together. On the same day in the local museum of wax figures will be presented to the figure of the new President of the United States.
The name of Obama is translated as "little beach", and its population is 32 thousand. Its residents during the presidential race in the United States actively supported Barack Obama, and in November 2008, staged a celebration on his victory.
In addition, the celebration for the inauguration of the forty-fourth President of the United States are also in Indonesia, where Barack Obama lived for several years as a child. In celebration involved his ex-school students who sing solemn hymns, Obama and former classmates get together to watch the broadcast inaugural address the new prezidenta.Zhiteli Jakarta hopes that Obama will visit Indonesia during the first hundred days of his presidency.
In Hong Kong, Democrats, Republicans and the League of Women Voters will celebrate the inauguration together. On the same day in the local museum of wax figures will be presented to the figure of the new President of the United States.
Taiwan struggles with the crisis began with gifts population.
The government of Taiwan has issued as a gift to every person in the country, including children, a voucher in the amount of 3600 New Taiwan dollars, or about 3,500 rubles, which can be made for the purchase of goods in commercial networks, reported CNN.
Distribution of vouchers is on the one hand, a gift to the New Year nastupayuschemu on the lunar calendar, on the other hand - a measure stimulating the economy through the growth of consumer demand in the global economic crisis. By the time of release of this information, more than 90 percent of the 23 million people of Taiwan have already obtained the required certificates to them.
Despite the fact that issued the certificate is valid until September 2009, reteylery mark 30 per cent increase in turnover over the past weekend. This may indicate that many people in Taiwan have decided not to put off purchases for the future and taken advantage of voucher to prepare for the holidays.
CNN said that the promotion of government measures to combat the crisis of vouchers for all four members of his family received the President of Taiwan, Ma Intszou.
Distribution of vouchers is on the one hand, a gift to the New Year nastupayuschemu on the lunar calendar, on the other hand - a measure stimulating the economy through the growth of consumer demand in the global economic crisis. By the time of release of this information, more than 90 percent of the 23 million people of Taiwan have already obtained the required certificates to them.
Despite the fact that issued the certificate is valid until September 2009, reteylery mark 30 per cent increase in turnover over the past weekend. This may indicate that many people in Taiwan have decided not to put off purchases for the future and taken advantage of voucher to prepare for the holidays.
CNN said that the promotion of government measures to combat the crisis of vouchers for all four members of his family received the President of Taiwan, Ma Intszou.
Norwegian police took custody of the family Kungaevyh.
SyuzhetyUbiystvo lawyer Markelova20.01.2009Sledstvie considers murder Markelova zakaznymKommentariiBezzaschitnaya zaschita20.01.2009V Moscow shot dead a well-known lawyer and his sputnitsaNorvezhskaya police took custody of the family Kungaevoy Elzy, who died in 2000, Colonel Yuri Budanov. This was said by telephone said the father Elzy Visa Kungaev.
According Kungaeva, Norwegian police took the decision after the killing in Moscow of his family lawyer Stanislav Markelov. Kungaev told that morning, January 20, he was summoned to the police station to talk about what happened and the murder of family security. After this house, where Kungaevy, was taken into custody, security was also pristavlena to family members.
On that Kungaevy moved to Norway and have received a refugee status, it became known in 2003. They decided to move after the threats received by them.
Visa Kungaev also announced the intention to hire a new lawyer. "So far, wait two or three days, but I have identified another lawyer," - he said.
Stanislav Markelov, was killed Jan. 19 in central Moscow. The murderer shot him in the head near the metro station "Kropotkinskaya. In an attempt to counsel was killed and a journalist "Novaya Gazeta", a student zhurfaka MSU Anastasia Baburova. In addition to the case Budanov, Markelov conducted a number of other high-profile cases.
Markelov tried to reverse the decision to parole Budanov, who took the court in Dimitrovgrad December 24, 2008. Counsel filed a complaint, which Budanova liberation was postponed from 12 to 15 January. Budanov himself in an interview with the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda said that it was not involved in the murder of a lawyer and believed the tragedy happened.
According Kungaeva, Norwegian police took the decision after the killing in Moscow of his family lawyer Stanislav Markelov. Kungaev told that morning, January 20, he was summoned to the police station to talk about what happened and the murder of family security. After this house, where Kungaevy, was taken into custody, security was also pristavlena to family members.
On that Kungaevy moved to Norway and have received a refugee status, it became known in 2003. They decided to move after the threats received by them.
Visa Kungaev also announced the intention to hire a new lawyer. "So far, wait two or three days, but I have identified another lawyer," - he said.
Stanislav Markelov, was killed Jan. 19 in central Moscow. The murderer shot him in the head near the metro station "Kropotkinskaya. In an attempt to counsel was killed and a journalist "Novaya Gazeta", a student zhurfaka MSU Anastasia Baburova. In addition to the case Budanov, Markelov conducted a number of other high-profile cases.
Markelov tried to reverse the decision to parole Budanov, who took the court in Dimitrovgrad December 24, 2008. Counsel filed a complaint, which Budanova liberation was postponed from 12 to 15 January. Budanov himself in an interview with the newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda said that it was not involved in the murder of a lawyer and believed the tragedy happened.
The victim of the fire, Eurotunnel will open February 10.
SyuzhetyPozhar in Evrotunnele14.10.2008Evrotunnel to restore fevralyuRemontnye work affected by the fire of the Eurotunnel rail that lies under the English Channel, will be completed on 10 February, and by February 23 highway will be opened as usual regime, the BBC.
Thus, the total length of the rehabilitation of the tunnel after the fire of five months. According to the company Eurotunnel, administering rail tunnel from February 23, the number of passenger trains to London flights - Paris will increase to 19 a day and return to London - Brussels - 10.
Fire in the Eurotunnel, recall, took place 11 September 2008 as. As a result of fire, which began as established professionals in the brake system of a truck with phenol, which was carrying a cargo train, 14 people were wounded. At the extinguishing of the fire took about 20 hours.
It reminds the Agency France Presse, in December 2008, the cost of repairing the tunnel was estimated at 50-60 million euros.
Thus, the total length of the rehabilitation of the tunnel after the fire of five months. According to the company Eurotunnel, administering rail tunnel from February 23, the number of passenger trains to London flights - Paris will increase to 19 a day and return to London - Brussels - 10.
Fire in the Eurotunnel, recall, took place 11 September 2008 as. As a result of fire, which began as established professionals in the brake system of a truck with phenol, which was carrying a cargo train, 14 people were wounded. At the extinguishing of the fire took about 20 hours.
It reminds the Agency France Presse, in December 2008, the cost of repairing the tunnel was estimated at 50-60 million euros.
Russia will help modernize the Afghan army.
President Dmitry Medevedev assured the leadership of Afghanistan in the willingness of Russia to provide military-technical assistance to the armed forces of the country, reports Reuters.
In a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Medvedev said that cooperation in defense field between the two countries will contribute to strengthening security in the region. In addition, the Russian president expressed willingness to develop relations with Afghanistan and other areas.
A message from the Kremlin was a response to a letter from Hamid Karzai, opravlennoe in November 2008. In it he asked the Russian leadership to assist the Afghan army in the modernization of weapons. The Agency said that the exchange of letters took place against the backdrop of growing complaints of Kabul on lack of participation by U.S. and NATO countries in the retooling of Afghan military forces.
According to the press secretary for President Karzai, cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan will mainly deal with technical issues, as armed Afghan army is still a large number of helicopters, tanks and other equipment of Russian origin. The strategic partners of Afghanistan in the field of military construction, he said, remain the United States and NATO.
In the multinational forces in Afghanistan are now about 70 thousand troops. To strengthen the fight against the Taliban and other terrorist groups, the U.S. plan to increase the number of summer, another 30 thousand people.
At present, even a rough period of withdrawal of the Afghan population is not called. According to the U.S. and its allies, the multinational force should remain in the country until the Afghan army will not be ready for self-promoting peace and security in the country.
In a letter to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Medvedev said that cooperation in defense field between the two countries will contribute to strengthening security in the region. In addition, the Russian president expressed willingness to develop relations with Afghanistan and other areas.
A message from the Kremlin was a response to a letter from Hamid Karzai, opravlennoe in November 2008. In it he asked the Russian leadership to assist the Afghan army in the modernization of weapons. The Agency said that the exchange of letters took place against the backdrop of growing complaints of Kabul on lack of participation by U.S. and NATO countries in the retooling of Afghan military forces.
According to the press secretary for President Karzai, cooperation between Russia and Afghanistan will mainly deal with technical issues, as armed Afghan army is still a large number of helicopters, tanks and other equipment of Russian origin. The strategic partners of Afghanistan in the field of military construction, he said, remain the United States and NATO.
In the multinational forces in Afghanistan are now about 70 thousand troops. To strengthen the fight against the Taliban and other terrorist groups, the U.S. plan to increase the number of summer, another 30 thousand people.
At present, even a rough period of withdrawal of the Afghan population is not called. According to the U.S. and its allies, the multinational force should remain in the country until the Afghan army will not be ready for self-promoting peace and security in the country.
The Taliban have executed six American "spies."
In the Pakistani tribal zone on the border with Afghanistan, the Taliban had shot five people and put the sixth, accusing them of spying for the U.S. transfer agency AFP.
The bodies of two executed men were found on a roadside near the town of Miranshah (Miranshah) - the capital of Northern Vaziristana. Another four bodies were found near the town of Mir Ali (Mir Ali) in the 25 kilometers to the east.
Near the dead were found a note indicating that they are all punished for spying for U.S. troops based in neighboring Afghanistan.
Recall that the Federal-administered tribal area since the expulsion of the Taliban from Afghanistan in 2001, is a stronghold of Islamic militants of al-Qaida, the Taliban, "Pakistan Taliban and other factions.
U.S. has repeatedly asked Pakistan to neutralize the Islamists, but attempts by the Pakistani army and paramilitary forces from the frontier corps, had not yielded tangible results.
For its part, American troops in Afghanistan from time to time caused by the Islamists in the tribal zone targeted missile strikes from drones. In autumn 2008, the United States even conducted a ground operation in the border regions of Pakistan that led to sharp protests from Islamabad.
In Radovan Karadzic out of money on defense.
SyuzhetyRadovan Karadzić after aresta20.11.2008Sostav Judges in the case of Karadzic again izmenilsyaByvshy the Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic appealed to the Hague Tribunal judge to complain that he allocated too little money to prepare the defense, said AFP.
According to Karadzic, he has not enough money for training materials, consultations with lawyers and witnesses involvement. He suggested that the limited resources of deliberately attempting to pressure him and force the former leader of Bosnian Serbs to accept the appointment of his official lawyer.
In response to the complaint, Judge Iain Bonomy (Ian Bonomy) asked Karadzic whether he believes his own wise decision to do without advokata.Karadzhich have issued several complaints about the course of the trial. In particular, in October 2008, he stated that the case is too fast, in August about the impossibility of a fair trial because of the negative attitude of the media, but before that demanded the withdrawal of the Dutch judge, accusing him of personal interest in the outcome of the case.
Karadzic was arrested on 21 July 2008. He is charged with war crimes since 1996, he was hiding from justice.
According to Karadzic, he has not enough money for training materials, consultations with lawyers and witnesses involvement. He suggested that the limited resources of deliberately attempting to pressure him and force the former leader of Bosnian Serbs to accept the appointment of his official lawyer.
In response to the complaint, Judge Iain Bonomy (Ian Bonomy) asked Karadzic whether he believes his own wise decision to do without advokata.Karadzhich have issued several complaints about the course of the trial. In particular, in October 2008, he stated that the case is too fast, in August about the impossibility of a fair trial because of the negative attitude of the media, but before that demanded the withdrawal of the Dutch judge, accusing him of personal interest in the outcome of the case.
Karadzic was arrested on 21 July 2008. He is charged with war crimes since 1996, he was hiding from justice.
King of Saudi Arabia donated Gaza billion dollars.
KommentariiVoyna prodolzhaetsya18.01.2009Izrail announced the completion of "Operation Cast lead" SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza19.01.2009Izrail gave HAMASu two days to put an end to ognyaKorol of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz (Abdullah bin Abdulaziz) allocated for the restoration of the Gaza Strip, the victim of Israeli military operations "Cast lead, one billion dollars, transfer agency AFP.
"On behalf of the people of Saudi Arabia, I sacrifice a billion dollars on programs to restore the Gaza Strip" - said the king speaking at the opening of the Arab economic summit in Kuwait.
Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz added that a drop of Palestinian blood higher for him all the money the world, and criticized Israel for its actions in Gaza, causing casualties among the civilian population.
Remember that cami Palestinians earlier to estimate the damage caused to the Gaza Strip, at least three billion dollars. However, the final amount could be higher.
Despite the fact that Israel has regularly skips across the border to shipments of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip, a dire humanitarian situation. According to some reports, neselenie faces a shortage of drinking water and medicines.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Croatian General ukryvala Neapolitan mafia.
One of the defendants tribunal in The Hague, former Croatian general Ante Gotovina in hiding from justice, under the patronage of the Neapolitan mafia. This is the Belgrade TV and Radio B-92 reported a scriptwriter of film "Gomorrah" Maurizio Brauchchi, who in the course of the picture to collect material on the activities of the largest mafia clans.
According Brauchii, it has become possible because the criminal networks between Croatia and Naples, there are close ties to collaborate mafia structures.
Ante Golovina was arrested in 2005 in the Canary Islands. He is charged with war crimes against the Serb population, in particular in the killing of 150 Serbs in 1995 during the military conflict in the Balkans.
The trial of three former Croatian army generals, among them, and Gotovina, began at the International Court for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague in March 2008. All three have denied his guilt. In Croatia, the former general was widely viewed as a national hero, his arrest triggered widespread protests in the country.
In December 2008, the movie "Gomorrah" (Gomorrah) received five awards the European Film Academy, before the movie won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Italian police ulichila creators of "Gomorrah" in connection with these Mafiosi, in October 2008, three actors, snyavshihsya in the film, were arrested.
According Brauchii, it has become possible because the criminal networks between Croatia and Naples, there are close ties to collaborate mafia structures.
Ante Golovina was arrested in 2005 in the Canary Islands. He is charged with war crimes against the Serb population, in particular in the killing of 150 Serbs in 1995 during the military conflict in the Balkans.
The trial of three former Croatian army generals, among them, and Gotovina, began at the International Court for the Former Yugoslavia in The Hague in March 2008. All three have denied his guilt. In Croatia, the former general was widely viewed as a national hero, his arrest triggered widespread protests in the country.
In December 2008, the movie "Gomorrah" (Gomorrah) received five awards the European Film Academy, before the movie won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Italian police ulichila creators of "Gomorrah" in connection with these Mafiosi, in October 2008, three actors, snyavshihsya in the film, were arrested.
The house of Palestinian terrorists filled with concrete.
KommentariiVnutrennyaya ugroza07.03.2008Terakt carried out in Jerusalem with an Israeli man in Jerusalem pasportomSyuzhetyTerakt religious shkole09.03.2008Vsled from liability for Hamas has refused to Hezbollah House Palestinians Ala Abu Dein, shot dead in the Jewish religious school in March 2008 Eight people, Israelis poured concrete. This was reported on the website of the newspaper Yediot Ahronoth.
Operation of casting concrete floors of two buildings in East Jerusalem, home to the family of Abu Dein, has implemented the Israel tylom. Father terrorists were unable to reverse the decision. As explained Newsru.co.il, the house itself will not be demolished because it live and other families. Israel poured concrete only premises owned by relatives of terrorists.
Ali Abu Dein an automatic rifle opened fire in the Jerusalem religious school (ieshive) Mirkaz Hara "evening of 6 March 2008. According to the witnesses, he shot about ten minutes, then shot him. On the terrorist destruction of houses was reported in March 2008, but later this information is not confirmed.
Operation of casting concrete floors of two buildings in East Jerusalem, home to the family of Abu Dein, has implemented the Israel tylom. Father terrorists were unable to reverse the decision. As explained Newsru.co.il, the house itself will not be demolished because it live and other families. Israel poured concrete only premises owned by relatives of terrorists.
Ali Abu Dein an automatic rifle opened fire in the Jerusalem religious school (ieshive) Mirkaz Hara "evening of 6 March 2008. According to the witnesses, he shot about ten minutes, then shot him. On the terrorist destruction of houses was reported in March 2008, but later this information is not confirmed.
Residents of Gaza twice lowered tariffs for mobile communications.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza11.01.2009Olmert promised to deal with Hamas until pobedyKommentariiVyalotekuschy svinets07.01.2009Vokrug Gaza begins military-diplomatic torgovlyaArabskie and the Palestinian cellular operators providing services in the Gaza Strip, reduced rates for residents of the enclave at 50-80 percent. In addition, Palestinians in Gaza, receive messages on their phones to call to be strong and to remember that Muslims around the world are praying for them, said MIGNews.
Which companies have decided in this way encourage the people sector, did not specify. Note that distributes messages to Palestinians in Gaza and the IDF is engaged. Basically, the Israeli military announced the population of the enclave to tighten the military operation in the region and the need to leave dangerous areas.
The Israeli military operation in Gaza, called "Cast lead, began on 27 December 2008. The actions of the IDF began to respond to the incessant rocket attacks on Israeli towns, which were carried out militants Hamas controlling Gaza. January 3, the IDF began its ground phase of the operation, and 10 January over the enclave were scattered leaflets, which speaks of "a tightening of the fight against Hamas, in what it will be, has not yet been clarified.
During the 15 days of armed conflict have died, according to the Palestinian side, more than 800 Gazans. Israel lost 10 military and three civilians have been victims of recent rocket attacks on cities.
Which companies have decided in this way encourage the people sector, did not specify. Note that distributes messages to Palestinians in Gaza and the IDF is engaged. Basically, the Israeli military announced the population of the enclave to tighten the military operation in the region and the need to leave dangerous areas.
The Israeli military operation in Gaza, called "Cast lead, began on 27 December 2008. The actions of the IDF began to respond to the incessant rocket attacks on Israeli towns, which were carried out militants Hamas controlling Gaza. January 3, the IDF began its ground phase of the operation, and 10 January over the enclave were scattered leaflets, which speaks of "a tightening of the fight against Hamas, in what it will be, has not yet been clarified.
During the 15 days of armed conflict have died, according to the Palestinian side, more than 800 Gazans. Israel lost 10 military and three civilians have been victims of recent rocket attacks on cities.
Israel intends to withdraw from Gaza before the inauguration of Barack Obama.
KommentariiVoyna prodolzhaetsya18.01.2009Izrail announced the completion of "Operation Cast lead" SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza19.01.2009Ismail Haniyeh declared victory in the Palestinian sector GazaIzrail intended, unless there are extraordinary circumstances to withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, to be held on 20 January, the Israeli Yedioth Ahronoth.
On the possibility representatives said the Israeli leadership during the festive dinner with the leaders of the EU, which took place on Sunday, January 18, the official residence of prime minister of Israel in Jerusalem.
Members of the Israeli Cabinet said that did not want to create difficulties, "the new U.S. president, only the incoming and expressed hope for further cooperation in the U.S. on the issue of disarmament of Hamas.
Recall that during the negotiations held in the Egyptian Sharm el-Sheikh last weekend, EU leaders, including Nicolas Sarkozy, Gordon Brown, Angela Merkel and Silvio Berlusconi, called on Israel as soon as possible to withdraw from the Gaza Strip.
Israel declared a unilateral cease-fire and end the military operation "Cast lead" on the night of January 18. The next day, began a partial withdrawal of the IDF withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Hamas and other Islamic factions agreed to endorse the truce, but only for a week.
For their part, leaders of the EU promised at the talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, on its part to make every effort to prevent the rearming of Hamas, which, obviously, would lead to a resumption of armed conflict in the Gaza Strip.
Earlier, a similar promise to give the United States: Condoleezza Rice and Tzipi Livni, signed the Memorandum of Understanding ", which includes a series of joint measures to prevent HAMASu opportunities rearm and re-establish their shattered as a result of Israeli military operations infrastructure.
Recall that the operation "Cast lead" was launched by Israel on 27 December. Its main aim was to overthrow the government of radical Islamic movement Hamas, which since the summer of 2007 undividedly controls the Gaza Strip and Israeli territory shelled Qassam rockets. During times of armed conflict on the Palestinian side killed more than 1200 people.
The Sun found plague in the Algerian camp, al-Qaida. "
In training camp North African cell group of Al-Qaeda in Algeria found plague, argues the British tabloid The Sun, referring to unnamed sources in the security services. The exclusive story published in the room for 19 yanvarya.Po this newspaper at least 40 al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb ", are trained in Algeria, had died of plague. On the propagation of the disease became known, when the Algerian law enforcement authorities found the body of one of the dead "on the road." Plague struck the militants in the camp in the Wilaya of Tizi-Ouzou, 150 kilometers from the capital of Algeria. According to The Sun, the surviving terrorists under the leadership of Abdelmalek Drudkalya (Abdelmalek Droudkal) were forced to turn the base into mass graves, and escape.
Source publication stressed that the plague - it is "the most lethal weapon in the fight against terrorism", as the majority of fighters do not have the necessary medicines to treat disease. Meanwhile, the leaders of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb "fear that militants will surrender to avoid a terrible death, says a British tabloid.
Recall severoafrikanskaya cell of al-Qaida took over responsibility for the bombings in Algiers in June 2008, the shelling of the Israeli Embassy in Mauritania in February of that year, and a number of other attacks.
Source publication stressed that the plague - it is "the most lethal weapon in the fight against terrorism", as the majority of fighters do not have the necessary medicines to treat disease. Meanwhile, the leaders of al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb "fear that militants will surrender to avoid a terrible death, says a British tabloid.
Recall severoafrikanskaya cell of al-Qaida took over responsibility for the bombings in Algiers in June 2008, the shelling of the Israeli Embassy in Mauritania in February of that year, and a number of other attacks.
When obrushenii the roof of a church in Sao Paulo killed people.
The evening on Sunday during a service of the church roof collapsed in Sao Paulo, the Brazilian television channel Globo.
Firemen and police reported "many casualties", but the exact number of victims has not yet been determined. According to preliminary reports, the death of at least one person and another 35 were wounded, six hospitalized in serious condition.
Collapse occurred at 18:56 local time (23:56 Moscow). At the scene of an accident are 47 firefighters and rescue crews that clear rubble. It is possible that the rubble could be people.
As explained agency EFE, in a Sunday service in a church revival in Christ was attended by about 400 people, with the same room can accommodate up to 2 thousand parishioners. The church was founded in 1986, before the building was located cinema. In December 2005, then married a famous footballer Kaka.
The last week in Sao Paulo were heavy rains that could cause the collapse, said the agency.
Firemen and police reported "many casualties", but the exact number of victims has not yet been determined. According to preliminary reports, the death of at least one person and another 35 were wounded, six hospitalized in serious condition.
Collapse occurred at 18:56 local time (23:56 Moscow). At the scene of an accident are 47 firefighters and rescue crews that clear rubble. It is possible that the rubble could be people.
As explained agency EFE, in a Sunday service in a church revival in Christ was attended by about 400 people, with the same room can accommodate up to 2 thousand parishioners. The church was founded in 1986, before the building was located cinema. In December 2005, then married a famous footballer Kaka.
The last week in Sao Paulo were heavy rains that could cause the collapse, said the agency.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
British police formally turned into hackers.
British police were officially authorized, without obtaining a court order to check what information the suspect exchanged on the Internet. This decision caused outrage among human rights representatives, writes the newspaper The Times.
Ordinance to allow the police or MI5 intelligence to monitor network traffic user, was taken in December, the Council of Ministers of the European Union. The Times said that the decision was made without much publicity. Representatives of these departments have such a right before, but the new ordinance essentially expands the scope of its application. "Research" a personal computer can be initiated if the user is suspected of committing a crime, the term of imprisonment for which more than three years.
To begin to "cooperate" with the PC, the police can use several methods. For example, a user may be sent an email with attachment containing the virus. If you suspect it will open on his computer will be installed, then the police the content of user emails, text messages, sent through the rapid exchange of messages, as well as information about sites that people visit. The police can also intercept the data using a wireless network. Another permitted reception - to set on the user's computer program, "remember" what he had pressed a key.
A member of the Association of Senior Police Officers (Association of Chief Police Officers) Great Britain told that during the period from 2007 to 2008 the police had conducted 194 "hacker" operations, including the 133 - on computers in private homes, 37 - on computers in offices, 24 - on the PC on which you are working in hotel rooms.
Representatives of human rights organizations believe that a new ruling will lead to an increase in the number of such operations and create a police state. According to Shami Chakrabarti (Shami Chakrabarti), director of human rights groups Liberty, to prevent such a development, the police must obtain permission to use "hacker" techniques in court.
Ordinance to allow the police or MI5 intelligence to monitor network traffic user, was taken in December, the Council of Ministers of the European Union. The Times said that the decision was made without much publicity. Representatives of these departments have such a right before, but the new ordinance essentially expands the scope of its application. "Research" a personal computer can be initiated if the user is suspected of committing a crime, the term of imprisonment for which more than three years.
To begin to "cooperate" with the PC, the police can use several methods. For example, a user may be sent an email with attachment containing the virus. If you suspect it will open on his computer will be installed, then the police the content of user emails, text messages, sent through the rapid exchange of messages, as well as information about sites that people visit. The police can also intercept the data using a wireless network. Another permitted reception - to set on the user's computer program, "remember" what he had pressed a key.
A member of the Association of Senior Police Officers (Association of Chief Police Officers) Great Britain told that during the period from 2007 to 2008 the police had conducted 194 "hacker" operations, including the 133 - on computers in private homes, 37 - on computers in offices, 24 - on the PC on which you are working in hotel rooms.
Representatives of human rights organizations believe that a new ruling will lead to an increase in the number of such operations and create a police state. According to Shami Chakrabarti (Shami Chakrabarti), director of human rights groups Liberty, to prevent such a development, the police must obtain permission to use "hacker" techniques in court.
Bush, Rice did not call for the vote in the UN on Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation of Israel in the Gaza13.01.2009Za night the Israeli Air Force attacked 60 targets in GazeBely House denied reports that the call of U.S. President George W. Bush led the Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to desist from voting on the UN Security Council resolutions relating to military operations in Gaza.
The representative of the American administration, Gordon Johndroe (Gordon Johndroe), which cites Reuters, said he saw the information in the press. According to him, it is erroneous.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that for 10 minutes before the vote in the UN Security Council, he called Bush, who then persuaded Rice not to vote for the resolution. Until then, it was assumed that the U.S. would support the demands for Israel to immediately cease fire. According to Olmert, Rice, who made one of the authors of this paper was delivered in an awkward position.
Representatives of Arab countries at the UN told reporters that Rice had promised him to support the resolution. In addition, immediately before the vote, she planned to talk briefly with reporters, but canceled the briefing, referring to a phone call from Bush.
In this regard, the vote was delayed. Once the document was adopted, the UN secretary of state, left the building without making any statements to the press.
UN Security Council Resolution 1860, adopted by 14 votes, a requirement for Israel to immediately cease fire in the Gaza Strip. The document also calls for the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the sector. Later, and Hamas, and Israel rejected the resolution. Conflicting parties stated that they did not intend to carry out its provisions.
The representative of the American administration, Gordon Johndroe (Gordon Johndroe), which cites Reuters, said he saw the information in the press. According to him, it is erroneous.
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that for 10 minutes before the vote in the UN Security Council, he called Bush, who then persuaded Rice not to vote for the resolution. Until then, it was assumed that the U.S. would support the demands for Israel to immediately cease fire. According to Olmert, Rice, who made one of the authors of this paper was delivered in an awkward position.
Representatives of Arab countries at the UN told reporters that Rice had promised him to support the resolution. In addition, immediately before the vote, she planned to talk briefly with reporters, but canceled the briefing, referring to a phone call from Bush.
In this regard, the vote was delayed. Once the document was adopted, the UN secretary of state, left the building without making any statements to the press.
UN Security Council Resolution 1860, adopted by 14 votes, a requirement for Israel to immediately cease fire in the Gaza Strip. The document also calls for the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from the sector. Later, and Hamas, and Israel rejected the resolution. Conflicting parties stated that they did not intend to carry out its provisions.
The Israeli army has blocked for two days the West Bank.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza16.01.2009Yedioth Ahronoth reported near the Israel-HAMASIzrailskaya army on the night of Friday, January 16, blocked the West Bank, writes The Times of India with referring to AFP. In an official statement the armed forces said that the region is blocked for two days from midnight pyatnitsy.Zayavlenie followed the presentation of the leadership group Hamas, which announced Friday "day of anger" and urged Muslims to enter the anti-Israeli demonstration.
During the demonstration in Hebron was killed by one of the participants in the protests. As reported by AFP, a crowd of young people start to throw stones at Israeli soldiers, and voennosluzhaschii were forced to open fire, resulting in the shooting of 15-year-old party demonstration.
The newspaper The Jerusalem Post writes that the clash with Hamas militants in the West Bank and leads the Movement for National Liberation of Palestine (Fatah).
During the demonstration in Hebron was killed by one of the participants in the protests. As reported by AFP, a crowd of young people start to throw stones at Israeli soldiers, and voennosluzhaschii were forced to open fire, resulting in the shooting of 15-year-old party demonstration.
The newspaper The Jerusalem Post writes that the clash with Hamas militants in the West Bank and leads the Movement for National Liberation of Palestine (Fatah).
In the Gaza Strip killed by Israeli army Major General.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation in Gaza08.01.2009Izrailskie Israeli tanks entered the Gaza Strip with yugaKommentariiVyalotekuschy svinets07.01.2009Vokrug Gaza begins military-diplomatic torgovlyaV the Gaza Strip in a clash with Hamas militants killed by Israel Defense Army, Major, even One soldier was lightly wounded. The total number of dead Israeli army since the start of ground operations to seven people, the newspaper Haaretz.
Boestolknovenie occurred during a patrol, when, according to the newspaper, the rebels for the first time since the start of the operation have used anti-tank rocket weapons.
During the night on Thursday, 8 January, the IDF attacked a unit of about 60 of Hamas in the coastal strip of Gaza air strikes destroyed dozens of tunnels in which militants smuggling weapons.
At least five rockets were fired overnight at southern Israel, just as for the environment militants carried out about 25 missile launches, which, according to the newspaper, much less than in previous days.
According to Palestinian sources, on Wednesday in the Gaza Strip during the bombing killed at least 24 people.
Operation IDF "Cast lead began December 27, with air strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza. The ground phase of the operation began on 3 January, when the sector was introduced large force of infantry, accompanied by armored vehicles. On Wednesday, January 7, Israel had first announced a three-hour "humanitarian" truce, which was supported by the opposing party.
The morning of January 8, was caused by rocket attacks on Israeli territory from Lebanon. In response, Israel shelled Lebanese territory from which missiles were fired.
Boestolknovenie occurred during a patrol, when, according to the newspaper, the rebels for the first time since the start of the operation have used anti-tank rocket weapons.
During the night on Thursday, 8 January, the IDF attacked a unit of about 60 of Hamas in the coastal strip of Gaza air strikes destroyed dozens of tunnels in which militants smuggling weapons.
At least five rockets were fired overnight at southern Israel, just as for the environment militants carried out about 25 missile launches, which, according to the newspaper, much less than in previous days.
According to Palestinian sources, on Wednesday in the Gaza Strip during the bombing killed at least 24 people.
Operation IDF "Cast lead began December 27, with air strikes on Hamas targets in Gaza. The ground phase of the operation began on 3 January, when the sector was introduced large force of infantry, accompanied by armored vehicles. On Wednesday, January 7, Israel had first announced a three-hour "humanitarian" truce, which was supported by the opposing party.
The morning of January 8, was caused by rocket attacks on Israeli territory from Lebanon. In response, Israel shelled Lebanese territory from which missiles were fired.
Europe in one day give Russia the four criminals.
On Friday, December 19, is scheduled transfer into the hands of Russian law enforcement bodies of four criminals, declared in different years in the international search and arrested in Sweden, Germany, the Czech Republic and France, RIA Novosti.
As stated by the Interpol bureau in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Farid Abubekyarov will be extradited from Germany, from the Czech Republic - Alexander Deryabkin, from France - Stanislav Dormidonov, Sergei Bukinich already delivered from Sweden.
Abubekyarov was declared wanted for extortion, robbery and smuggling. During the summer of 2008 he was arrested in Hamburg. Deryabkina wanted to obtain false documents for the loan of three million rubles, Czech authorities arrested him in summer 2007.
Robbery, the Dormidonova which is accused took place in Primorsky Krai in 2000. Wanted changed documents and the names, but was arrested by French police in 2005. For Bukinichem hunted law enforcement Saratov region for causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken under escort from Stockholm.
As stated by the source agency, the extradition carried out by members of the Russian bureau of Interpol and the FSIN Russia.
Eve, December 18, from Finland arrived Elena Shipilova that GUVD of the Volgograd region was wanted for theft of 8 million rubles taken as a loan.
Since the beginning of 2008 has already implemented 57 of extradition companion agency expressed hope that in 2009 the cooperation of law enforcement agencies of different countries will bring even greater results.
As stated by the Interpol bureau in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, Farid Abubekyarov will be extradited from Germany, from the Czech Republic - Alexander Deryabkin, from France - Stanislav Dormidonov, Sergei Bukinich already delivered from Sweden.
Abubekyarov was declared wanted for extortion, robbery and smuggling. During the summer of 2008 he was arrested in Hamburg. Deryabkina wanted to obtain false documents for the loan of three million rubles, Czech authorities arrested him in summer 2007.
Robbery, the Dormidonova which is accused took place in Primorsky Krai in 2000. Wanted changed documents and the names, but was arrested by French police in 2005. For Bukinichem hunted law enforcement Saratov region for causing grievous bodily harm. He was taken under escort from Stockholm.
As stated by the source agency, the extradition carried out by members of the Russian bureau of Interpol and the FSIN Russia.
Eve, December 18, from Finland arrived Elena Shipilova that GUVD of the Volgograd region was wanted for theft of 8 million rubles taken as a loan.
Since the beginning of 2008 has already implemented 57 of extradition companion agency expressed hope that in 2009 the cooperation of law enforcement agencies of different countries will bring even greater results.
Israel declared a unilateral ceasefire in Gaza.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the UN Gaza17.01.2009Genassmableya required to declare a truce in the GazaKommentariiV pending mira16.01.2009Izrail and Hamas are negotiating to end ognyaIzrail on the night of Sunday to unilaterally cease hostilities in Gaza Strip, reported France Presse January 17, referring to the statement of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Nevertheless, the Israeli army for some time still remain in Gaza, and will fight in the event of an attack on them by Hamas militants.
Olmert said that the ceasefire will begin at 2:00 am local time (3:00 Moscow). According to the prime minister, in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army has fulfilled all of its objectives.
Earlier, Hamas had already said that would not support a unilateral cease-fire by Israel, as it does not provide for the withdrawal of troops from Gaza. Hamas is going to continue attacks on IDF units and Israeli territory.
The operation in Gaza began on 27 December, and January 3, entered into a ground phase. During the operation against the Islamist movement Hamas, were killed over 1200 people, including more than 400 children. The loss of Israel for the same period of ten soldiers and three civilians.
Olmert said that the ceasefire will begin at 2:00 am local time (3:00 Moscow). According to the prime minister, in the course of "Operation Cast lead" the Israeli army has fulfilled all of its objectives.
Earlier, Hamas had already said that would not support a unilateral cease-fire by Israel, as it does not provide for the withdrawal of troops from Gaza. Hamas is going to continue attacks on IDF units and Israeli territory.
The operation in Gaza began on 27 December, and January 3, entered into a ground phase. During the operation against the Islamist movement Hamas, were killed over 1200 people, including more than 400 children. The loss of Israel for the same period of ten soldiers and three civilians.
In the fall of the French helicopters killed one person.
As a result, the French military helicopter crash off the coast of Gabon, left one person dead and six missing, reported France Presse on 18 January. Another three people were found alive by rescuers and hospitalized, one of them is in critical condition.
On board Air France Cougar helicopter with four crew members and six special forces soldiers destination. The helicopter crashed in 20:08 minutes of local time (22:08 Moscow) shortly after taking off from landing craft La Fudr.
The helicopter took part in joint exercises with the armed forces of Gabon. In this African country, formerly a French colony, is a French military base, where troops deployed thousands of troops.
On board Air France Cougar helicopter with four crew members and six special forces soldiers destination. The helicopter crashed in 20:08 minutes of local time (22:08 Moscow) shortly after taking off from landing craft La Fudr.
The helicopter took part in joint exercises with the armed forces of Gabon. In this African country, formerly a French colony, is a French military base, where troops deployed thousands of troops.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Under the bombardment of the Gaza Strip hit a house correspondent said.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the UN Gaza17.01.2009Genassmableya required to declare a truce in the GazaKommentariiV pending mira16.01.2009Izrail and Hamas are negotiating a cease-fire by shelling of the Gaza Strip, Israeli troops entered the house, which has a correspondent said, and the Russian channel, "Russia Al-Yaum" (araboyazychnaya version of Russia Today) Nazar Alayan and his family. This is stated in a statement published on the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
Foreign Ministry urged the Israeli government to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists and their families, as well as all other members of the media working in the Gaza Strip.
January 15, Israeli troops fired on a building where the Palestinian Bureau "Russia Al-Yaum" and some other media, including Reuters news agencies and television channels Sky News, Fox and Al-Arabiya. " The Russian Foreign Ministry said that none of the journalists were injured, but the building was extensively damaged.
Commenting on attacks on civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli command, usually refers to the shelling by the militant Hamas, which uses schools, mosques and residential buildings as the ground for an attack.
Foreign Ministry urged the Israeli government to take necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists and their families, as well as all other members of the media working in the Gaza Strip.
January 15, Israeli troops fired on a building where the Palestinian Bureau "Russia Al-Yaum" and some other media, including Reuters news agencies and television channels Sky News, Fox and Al-Arabiya. " The Russian Foreign Ministry said that none of the journalists were injured, but the building was extensively damaged.
Commenting on attacks on civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli command, usually refers to the shelling by the militant Hamas, which uses schools, mosques and residential buildings as the ground for an attack.
Gas summit lasted two hours.
SyuzhetyVozobnovlenie transit of gas through Ukrainu16.01.2009Mezhdunarodnye experts will check gas transmission system UkrainyKommentariiPodnimite them veki14.01.2009Uchastniki gas crisis entangled in mutual accusations of the International Conference on the supply of Russian gas to Europe, which ended in the Kremlin, President Russia Dmitry Medvedev said that the negotiations on the gas will continue to prime ministers of Russia and Ukraine Vladimir Putin and Yulia Tymoshenko, reported RIA Novosti.
"We talked about how it would reach a decision and move to an immediate resumption of deliveries of Russian gas to Europe. These negotiations will continue with the participation of Russia and Ukraine, they will hold the President of the Government of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Ukraine - Yulia Tymoshenko," - said Medvedev.
"Our Ukrainian partners have expressed their intention to carry out an advance for a number of positions. What is good, we welcome that. We need to establish certain nuances, to discuss specific positions," - Medvedev said at a press conference after the meeting in the Kremlin.
The President also said that Russia has proposed new financial mechanisms to guarantee the full transit of gas through Ukrainian territory. According to him, this could be an irrevocable letter of credit issued by the bank one of the first European countries, with partial coverage, which will give the Ukrainian side. " "If the bank will open without the cover - would be quite good. The reason for the cancellation of money from the letter of credit will be treated the Russian company supplying the gas, confirmed by a group of observers, we have formed with the participation of the European Union in the unauthorized bleed," - he added.
On the reaction of the Ukrainian side and the representatives of countries participating the conference are not reported.
"We talked about how it would reach a decision and move to an immediate resumption of deliveries of Russian gas to Europe. These negotiations will continue with the participation of Russia and Ukraine, they will hold the President of the Government of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Ukraine - Yulia Tymoshenko," - said Medvedev.
"Our Ukrainian partners have expressed their intention to carry out an advance for a number of positions. What is good, we welcome that. We need to establish certain nuances, to discuss specific positions," - Medvedev said at a press conference after the meeting in the Kremlin.
The President also said that Russia has proposed new financial mechanisms to guarantee the full transit of gas through Ukrainian territory. According to him, this could be an irrevocable letter of credit issued by the bank one of the first European countries, with partial coverage, which will give the Ukrainian side. " "If the bank will open without the cover - would be quite good. The reason for the cancellation of money from the letter of credit will be treated the Russian company supplying the gas, confirmed by a group of observers, we have formed with the participation of the European Union in the unauthorized bleed," - he added.
On the reaction of the Ukrainian side and the representatives of countries participating the conference are not reported.
Russia and China will increase world demand for wine.
Thanks to consumers wines from Russia and China, global demand for this drink, despite the financial crisis will grow until 2012, believes the French specialists. That was reported by AFP.
According to staff estimates the annual wine fair Vinexpo, the demand for wine by the year 2012 will grow in Russia at 24.4 percent, while in China, at 36.6 percent.
As the amount of wine the Russians and Chinese obgonyat Spaniards.
According to data obtained after the analysis of 114 countries, consumers and 28 wine-producing countries in the period from 2003 to 2007 global demand for wine grew by 6 percent.
Staff Vinexpo believe that dominant in the wine market in the next 4 years will take the United States, and the production of wine in the world will grow by 3.83 percent.
According to staff estimates the annual wine fair Vinexpo, the demand for wine by the year 2012 will grow in Russia at 24.4 percent, while in China, at 36.6 percent.
As the amount of wine the Russians and Chinese obgonyat Spaniards.
According to data obtained after the analysis of 114 countries, consumers and 28 wine-producing countries in the period from 2003 to 2007 global demand for wine grew by 6 percent.
Staff Vinexpo believe that dominant in the wine market in the next 4 years will take the United States, and the production of wine in the world will grow by 3.83 percent.
The Marshall Islands because of the floods declared a state of emergency.
In response to floods in the Marshall Islands was imposed a state of emergency, reports BBC News. A meter of water has been the capital island of Majuro. Currently, about 600 people were forced to leave the disaster zone. Assess the extent of the cataclysm hampered by a lack of communication with some regions of the state.
The cause of the floods were the prolonged storms and high tides. The main cause for concern, according to officials, is the health situation in the affected areas, as water razmyla cemeteries and landfills.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands - a small state in Micronesia. The area - less than 200 square kilometers and a population - about 64 thousand people.
The cause of the floods were the prolonged storms and high tides. The main cause for concern, according to officials, is the health situation in the affected areas, as water razmyla cemeteries and landfills.
The Republic of the Marshall Islands - a small state in Micronesia. The area - less than 200 square kilometers and a population - about 64 thousand people.
South Korean military officer convicted of a love for the spy.
South Korean army officer who was temptation shpionkoy from North Korea and helped to produce state secrets, January 16, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison, sends agency AFP.
Full name of 27-year-old officer is not disclosed. In the South Korean media, he appears as Hwang (Hwang). The court found him guilty of harming state security, as it not only reported on the spy, but also helped her.
Sama spy, 35-year-old Won Jeong Hwa (Won Jeong-Hwa), was sentenced to five years. Reported that she arrived in South Korea in 1999 under the guise of perebezhchitsy.
At trial, Jong Hwa acknowledged that in 2006, actually closer to Hwang and had intimate relations with him when he visited military bases, reading lectures on the dangers of the South Korean military communism.
Classified information, which she managed to get through the lover, she referred the North Korean agents in China. It managed to establish a counter, the purpose was also to calculate the whereabouts of one of the most well-known North Korean defectors - Hwang Jang EPA (Hwang Jang-Yop).
In 1997, Hwang Jang Ep, previously held the post of Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, fled to South Korea and has since been forced to live in hiding and under heavy guard for fear of retaliation by the North Korean special services.
Morocco has closed its embassy in Venezuela.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Morocco announced the closure of that country's embassy in Venezuela and the transfer of diplomats serving there in the Dominican Republic, the Associated Press.
According to the statement, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, the closure of the embassy is a response to "hostile" attitude of Caracas, which is expressed in support of forces seeking to destroy the territorial integrity of Morocco. At this stage, it still is not a full diplomatic rupture between the two countries.
Moroccan authorities have accused Venezuela of supporting the self-Saharan Arab Democratic Republic, which seeks recognition of the military-political organization, the Frente Polisario. What it revealed that support for the statement did not specify, but the information from unofficial sources, China has appointed a new representative, who called an "ambassador", with the Polisario Front, which has its base in Algeria.
Official Moroccan authorities believe the territory of Western Sahara an integral part of the state of Morocco, while the Polisario Front seeking the independence of the territory.
According to the statement, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry, the closure of the embassy is a response to "hostile" attitude of Caracas, which is expressed in support of forces seeking to destroy the territorial integrity of Morocco. At this stage, it still is not a full diplomatic rupture between the two countries.
Moroccan authorities have accused Venezuela of supporting the self-Saharan Arab Democratic Republic, which seeks recognition of the military-political organization, the Frente Polisario. What it revealed that support for the statement did not specify, but the information from unofficial sources, China has appointed a new representative, who called an "ambassador", with the Polisario Front, which has its base in Algeria.
Official Moroccan authorities believe the territory of Western Sahara an integral part of the state of Morocco, while the Polisario Front seeking the independence of the territory.
International experts will check the Ukrainian gas transmission system.
Continuing: Tymoshenko has claimed responsibility for gas talks
SyuzhetyVozobnovlenie transit of gas through Ukrainu16.01.2009Putin called the cost of process gas for UkrainyKommentariiPodnimite them veki14.01.2009Uchastniki gas crisis entangled in mutual accusations test the technical condition of the transmission system of Ukraine will be a group of international experts, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on the basis of talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. That was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to Putin, the expert group will be established to stop the dispute between Gazprom and Naftogaz "of technological capabilities prokachat Russian gas through Ukraine to the Balkans. Earlier, Russia said that the flow of gas is possible that, in turn, denied Ukraine.
"They claim that the export flow would interfere with the supply to domestic consumers. I would like to draw the attention that the problem of the transit countries: they raskurochili their system, they let it in and restore. Nevertheless, we believe that we should not to Ukraine in a difficult situation, "- said Prime RF.
In addition, he called razgildyaystvom behavior of Ukraine in the history of the transit of Russian gas through its territory. Putin said that 140 million cubic meters of gas, which should have been kept in the transport system of Ukraine, stolen.
Deliveries of Russian gas to Europe ended on January 7. Moscow accuses Kiev of stealing gas transit, which denied Ukraine. According to the representatives of "Naftogaz", the alleged transfer to TCU through Ukraine fuel is so small that it is impossible to carry out its transit.
SyuzhetyVozobnovlenie transit of gas through Ukrainu16.01.2009Putin called the cost of process gas for UkrainyKommentariiPodnimite them veki14.01.2009Uchastniki gas crisis entangled in mutual accusations test the technical condition of the transmission system of Ukraine will be a group of international experts, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on the basis of talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. That was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to Putin, the expert group will be established to stop the dispute between Gazprom and Naftogaz "of technological capabilities prokachat Russian gas through Ukraine to the Balkans. Earlier, Russia said that the flow of gas is possible that, in turn, denied Ukraine.
"They claim that the export flow would interfere with the supply to domestic consumers. I would like to draw the attention that the problem of the transit countries: they raskurochili their system, they let it in and restore. Nevertheless, we believe that we should not to Ukraine in a difficult situation, "- said Prime RF.
In addition, he called razgildyaystvom behavior of Ukraine in the history of the transit of Russian gas through its territory. Putin said that 140 million cubic meters of gas, which should have been kept in the transport system of Ukraine, stolen.
Deliveries of Russian gas to Europe ended on January 7. Moscow accuses Kiev of stealing gas transit, which denied Ukraine. According to the representatives of "Naftogaz", the alleged transfer to TCU through Ukraine fuel is so small that it is impossible to carry out its transit.
Qatar and Mauritania sever relations with Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation of Israel in the Gaza16.01.2009HAMAS does not accept Israel's conditions peremiriiPress-konferentsiiKuda edge of Gaza? 15.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.ru "said senior researcher IMEMO George MirskiyV connection with the ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip, Qatar and Mauritania had to break relations with Israel, the TV channel Al-Jazeera. Earlier on the diplomatic break with the Jewish state announced Venezuela and Bolivia.
On Friday, January 16, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal called on heads of Arab states to sever all relations with Israel. Mashal also said that Hamas refuses to accept the terms of the truce put forward by Israel and stressed that Hamas will not stop fighting until Israel withdraws its forces from the Gaza Strip.
Syrian President Bashar Assad also called for the severance of relations with Israel. Speaking at the ongoing summit in Qatar, the Arab League, he called the military operation in Gaza "massacre" and declared that "Israel has buried Saudi peace initiative."
Israeli military operations in Gaza began on Dec. 27, 2008 and January 3, was limited to aerial bombardment. Later, the Israeli army crossed the border and intruded into the enclave. The aim of the operation called "Cast lead" Israel has announced the cessation of rocket and mortar attack on the Palestinian side. Since the start of the operation were killed 1054 Palestinians, but the cessation of rocket attacks by Hamas militants into Israel to achieve has not been possible.
On Friday, January 16, Hamas leader Khaled Mashal called on heads of Arab states to sever all relations with Israel. Mashal also said that Hamas refuses to accept the terms of the truce put forward by Israel and stressed that Hamas will not stop fighting until Israel withdraws its forces from the Gaza Strip.
Syrian President Bashar Assad also called for the severance of relations with Israel. Speaking at the ongoing summit in Qatar, the Arab League, he called the military operation in Gaza "massacre" and declared that "Israel has buried Saudi peace initiative."
Israeli military operations in Gaza began on Dec. 27, 2008 and January 3, was limited to aerial bombardment. Later, the Israeli army crossed the border and intruded into the enclave. The aim of the operation called "Cast lead" Israel has announced the cessation of rocket and mortar attack on the Palestinian side. Since the start of the operation were killed 1054 Palestinians, but the cessation of rocket attacks by Hamas militants into Israel to achieve has not been possible.
Croatia has arrested a senior Bosnian police.
Croatia November 16, was arrested a senior law enforcement official in Bosnia and Herzegovina Vekoslav Vuković (Vjekoslav Vukovic), who heads the department for combating organized crime, sends agency AFP.
Vuckovic is suspected of involvement in illegal arms trade. In addition, as reported by the Croatian media, he could be involved in the preparation of a series of contract killings, which were prevented by Croat police about a month ago.
It is reported that the arrest Vuković occurred in the Croatian port of Rijeka. On the Bosnian side of formal confirmation of this information has not yet been received. Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, noted only that Vukovich does not appear at work and, according to some sources, went to his car in Rijeka.
For 2008, the Turkish army has destroyed nearly 700 Kurdish fighters.
For the year 2008 the Turkish armed forces have destroyed 696 Kurdish fighters, reported Jan. 16 Associated Press.
The representative of the Turkish army leadership Metin Gurak said that another 237 militants were captured and 177 surrendered themselves.
171 people from the Turkish military, police and militia were killed in clashes with Kurds.
Workers' Party of Kurdistan has not yet commented on this information. Recall earlier Kurds deny the message of Turkish authorities on the number of dead. Kurdistan Workers' Party declared the European Union, Turkey and the United States a terrorist organization.
The representative of the Turkish army leadership Metin Gurak said that another 237 militants were captured and 177 surrendered themselves.
171 people from the Turkish military, police and militia were killed in clashes with Kurds.
Workers' Party of Kurdistan has not yet commented on this information. Recall earlier Kurds deny the message of Turkish authorities on the number of dead. Kurdistan Workers' Party declared the European Union, Turkey and the United States a terrorist organization.
At the Bulgarian Kozloduy nuclear power plant in slomalis pumps sixth block.
Technical problems have led to accidental disconnection of four pumps at the sixth block in the Bulgarian Kozloduy nuclear power plant. Zakonservirovanny third block of the power station of Bulgaria going to run again in operation in case of continuation of the gas crisis, the site News.bg.
As a result, turn off the pump power of the sixth unit was reduced. At present, the fault in the cooling system of reactor already removed, within 24 hours of the sixth unit will be launched at full power. According to the Ministry of Economy of Bulgaria, the leakage of radiation did not happen, the radiation background at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant in Normal.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said on Friday, January 16, that all the technical arrangements for the launch of the zakonservirovannogo third power plant in Kozloduy completed. In the case of continuing gas crisis in relation to the outstanding dispute between Russia and Ukraine, to start the unit in operation will require a maximum of 45 days.
Stanishev said that before starting the unit, "we must carefully weigh the political risks."
NPP Kozloduy was built in cooperation with the Soviet Union in the 1970's. When joining the EU, Bulgaria was forced to zakonservirovat four blocks of the station because they did not meet the safety requirements of the EU. The fifth and sixth units in 2005-2006 successfully upgrading and are currently in operation.
To compensate for decommissioned facilities Bulgaria is constructing a nuclear power plant in the town of Belene.
As a result, turn off the pump power of the sixth unit was reduced. At present, the fault in the cooling system of reactor already removed, within 24 hours of the sixth unit will be launched at full power. According to the Ministry of Economy of Bulgaria, the leakage of radiation did not happen, the radiation background at the Kozloduy nuclear power plant in Normal.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said on Friday, January 16, that all the technical arrangements for the launch of the zakonservirovannogo third power plant in Kozloduy completed. In the case of continuing gas crisis in relation to the outstanding dispute between Russia and Ukraine, to start the unit in operation will require a maximum of 45 days.
Stanishev said that before starting the unit, "we must carefully weigh the political risks."
NPP Kozloduy was built in cooperation with the Soviet Union in the 1970's. When joining the EU, Bulgaria was forced to zakonservirovat four blocks of the station because they did not meet the safety requirements of the EU. The fifth and sixth units in 2005-2006 successfully upgrading and are currently in operation.
To compensate for decommissioned facilities Bulgaria is constructing a nuclear power plant in the town of Belene.
Postanovschiku Olympic ceremony trusted parade in honor of the 60 th anniversary of the PRC.
Chinese director Zhang Imou (Zhang Yimou) will be the main cameraman parade in honor of 60 years of education of China, which will be held in Beijing on October 1, writes the newspaper China Daily.
For 57-year-old Zhang is not the first such experience - he was the creator of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, held in August 2008.
Choreographer Zhang Tszigan (Zhang Jigang), which, together with Zhang Imou developed an Olympic ceremony, told the China Daily, that he also will work on the parade. According to him, he will dance the grand setting of the "Road to Renaissance".
However, according to the Associated Press, because of the financial crisis, Zhang would not be able to show, like the Olympic. Reported that, instead of colorful representations of acrobats and fire show organizers parade rather want to draw attention to the power of the Chinese army and demonstrate the best examples of the weapons.
Anniversary of the People's Republic of China will organize education in China each year, but the big show is traditionally held every 10 years. The last military parade in honor of the anniversary of China was held in 1999.
For 57-year-old Zhang is not the first such experience - he was the creator of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, held in August 2008.
Choreographer Zhang Tszigan (Zhang Jigang), which, together with Zhang Imou developed an Olympic ceremony, told the China Daily, that he also will work on the parade. According to him, he will dance the grand setting of the "Road to Renaissance".
However, according to the Associated Press, because of the financial crisis, Zhang would not be able to show, like the Olympic. Reported that, instead of colorful representations of acrobats and fire show organizers parade rather want to draw attention to the power of the Chinese army and demonstrate the best examples of the weapons.
Anniversary of the People's Republic of China will organize education in China each year, but the big show is traditionally held every 10 years. The last military parade in honor of the anniversary of China was held in 1999.
Friday, January 16, 2009
In Japan, due to heavy snow canceled dozens of flights.
In the north of Japan due to heavy snow on Thursday were canceled dozens of flights and disrupted the schedule of trains, reported AFP.
The main air transport hub of Hokkaido - the airport in Chitoze (Chitose) - fully suspended its work because of the covered the runways of snow. At least 159 domestic flights were canceled from Chitoze. Snowfall also violated the schedule of trains on Hokkaido and northern Honshu Island.
According to forecasts Ñиноптиков, snow in Hokkaido and Honshu would last at least until the end of the week. By the morning of Saturday, December 27, in the central parts of the island of Honshu expected up to 80 centimeters of snow. Snowfall, Ñиноптики warn, will be accompanied by squally wind speed may reach 7 meters per second.
In late December, when most Japanese people go on vacation, the number of passenger flights and trains has increased, said AFP. Cancellation of flights and a violation of the timetable for the railway because of adverse weather conditions affect the thousands of citizens who posted to visit relatives.
The U.S. Army in Afghanistan was left without supplies.
Fearing for their safety, Pakistani transport stopped delivering goods to Afghanistan for the U.S. Army and its allies through Haybersky passage. It is the main supply route International Force in Afghanistan, which delivered about 70 percent of cargo for the coalition forces, reports AFP.
The decision taken at the high activity of militias, recently carried out several attacks on warehouses, parking and transportation convoys in the border areas of Pakistan. As the head of carrying out the transport Hayberskoy Transport Association Mohammad Shakir Afridi, drivers do not feel safe and are forced to risk their lives. According to him, just in the past week in attacks by Taliban combatants were burned about 300 cars.
The attacks occurred as the station Peshawar - Haybersky passage in Pakistan, and in the border areas of Afghanistan, where over the past few years we lost 70 people and 400 cars, "- said Afridi.
Representatives of the Taliban stated that the action against the Transport Workers in response to rocket attacks on U.S. aviation Pakistani territory.
Goods for coalition troops in Afghanistan are delivered by sea in the Pakistani port of Karachi, where overloaded vehicles and arrive at the warehouses in the vicinity of Peshawar. Further convoys of trucks are forced to move to the Afghan border on Hayberskomu passage through the area of high activity of the Taliban.
According to the agency, currently NATO command is negotiating with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to organize an alternative supply routes through northern Afghanistan.
The decision taken at the high activity of militias, recently carried out several attacks on warehouses, parking and transportation convoys in the border areas of Pakistan. As the head of carrying out the transport Hayberskoy Transport Association Mohammad Shakir Afridi, drivers do not feel safe and are forced to risk their lives. According to him, just in the past week in attacks by Taliban combatants were burned about 300 cars.
The attacks occurred as the station Peshawar - Haybersky passage in Pakistan, and in the border areas of Afghanistan, where over the past few years we lost 70 people and 400 cars, "- said Afridi.
Representatives of the Taliban stated that the action against the Transport Workers in response to rocket attacks on U.S. aviation Pakistani territory.
Goods for coalition troops in Afghanistan are delivered by sea in the Pakistani port of Karachi, where overloaded vehicles and arrive at the warehouses in the vicinity of Peshawar. Further convoys of trucks are forced to move to the Afghan border on Hayberskomu passage through the area of high activity of the Taliban.
According to the agency, currently NATO command is negotiating with Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to organize an alternative supply routes through northern Afghanistan.
Afghan journalist was arrested for the denial of divine providence.
Afghan authorities arrested the editor of the Kabul newspaper for publishing an article in which he denied, that all religions, including Islam, have been granted to humanity divine Providence, reported AFP.
According to the court, article published in the newspaper Payman Daily, was blasphemous and hurt the feelings of Muslims and followers of other religions.
With regard to the journalist, who is not named, started the investigation. According to the laws of Afghanistan, he faced punishment from a reprimand to the death penalty.
Later publication apologized for the publication of this material. Former editor-in-chief Payman Daily Razaq Mamoun (Razaq Mamoon) told AFP, that the article was reprinted from one of the Afghan websites, and its author is not a regular journalist.
According to the court, article published in the newspaper Payman Daily, was blasphemous and hurt the feelings of Muslims and followers of other religions.
With regard to the journalist, who is not named, started the investigation. According to the laws of Afghanistan, he faced punishment from a reprimand to the death penalty.
Later publication apologized for the publication of this material. Former editor-in-chief Payman Daily Razaq Mamoun (Razaq Mamoon) told AFP, that the article was reprinted from one of the Afghan websites, and its author is not a regular journalist.
Israel fired on the headquarters of the UN in response to the attack by militants.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in Gaza Gaza15.01.2009V caught fire bolnitsaIzrailskie soldiers fired at the headquarters building of the UN in Gaza after taken refuge there had been attacked by Hamas militants, the Associated Press with reference to the source in the leadership of the Israeli army. It was expected that the evening of January 15, Israel will make an official announcement to that effect.
According to reports, the UN building was not the aim of the IDF, but belonging to the UN mission building was opened fire with machine guns and antitank weapons. The Israeli side in the past claimed that Hamas militants hiding in the homes of civilians and other buildings in Gaza.
As a result of shelling the headquarters of the UN were wounded three people from the staff of the mission, vygoreli stores, destroyed stocks of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called the shelling of the mission "outrageous."
Apart from the headquarters of the United Nations, January 15, was hit on the building where the studios of TV. In addition, the exchange of fire between Israeli troops and Hamas militants lit hospital, where local residents fled after the overnight missile strikes.
During the night of January 15, Israeli forces attacked 70 targets in Gaza. "Operation Cast lead" continues from 27 December 2008.
According to reports, the UN building was not the aim of the IDF, but belonging to the UN mission building was opened fire with machine guns and antitank weapons. The Israeli side in the past claimed that Hamas militants hiding in the homes of civilians and other buildings in Gaza.
As a result of shelling the headquarters of the UN were wounded three people from the staff of the mission, vygoreli stores, destroyed stocks of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called the shelling of the mission "outrageous."
Apart from the headquarters of the United Nations, January 15, was hit on the building where the studios of TV. In addition, the exchange of fire between Israeli troops and Hamas militants lit hospital, where local residents fled after the overnight missile strikes.
During the night of January 15, Israeli forces attacked 70 targets in Gaza. "Operation Cast lead" continues from 27 December 2008.
Islamabad called bezdokazatelnymi Indian papers of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
SyuzhetyRassledovanie the terrorist attacks in Mumbai07.01.2009Pakistan admitted his grazhdaninomPremer the terrorist Indian Minister of Pakistan, Yousuf Reza Gilani described by the Indian authorities as documents do not contain any evidence of the involvement of Pakistani nationals and organizations in the implementation of the terrorist attack in Mumbai , the Associated Press.
"All that we have received from India - it's just information. I say the information, because there is no evidence," - he said. Gilani urged Indian authorities to "pragmatic cooperation" and expressed hope that India would agree to a joint investigation. Premier said that Islamabad continues to study the submitted documents.
Earlier, Pakistani authorities have acknowledged that only vyzhivshy in the attack was a Pakistani militant, however, categorically denied any involvement of public institutions in the organization of terrorist acts. At the same time Islamabad has repeatedly expressed its willingness to investigate and bring to justice participated in the attack citizens of the country and asked India to provide evidence.
Necessary documents were handed over to Pakistani diplomats on January 5. Materials containing the minutes of interrogation, monitor telephone conversations of terrorists, the data obtained from satellite phones parties attack, a description of the seized their weapons and equipment.
Official Delhi has repeatedly said that evidence collected expose involvement in organizing and carrying out attacks on Mumbai Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Tayba. There were also suspected of involvement in the special services to terrorist acts in Pakistan. In December on suspicion of organizing the terrorist attack two leaders of the factions have been arrested in Pakistan.
Earlier, unofficial reports that the agreement reached in Islamabad would allow Indian investigators to interrogate the suspects of Pakistani nationals, and only those already in detention. As a condition was put forward by the requirement of a strong evidence of their involvement in the attack in Mumbai. Delhi has insisted on the extradition of suspects, but was refused.
Attacking a group of terrorists on the Indian city of Mumbai of 26 November 2008. The victims of the terrorist attack were about 200 people, militants attacked the hotel, train station, restaurants, hospitals, the Jewish cultural center.
"All that we have received from India - it's just information. I say the information, because there is no evidence," - he said. Gilani urged Indian authorities to "pragmatic cooperation" and expressed hope that India would agree to a joint investigation. Premier said that Islamabad continues to study the submitted documents.
Earlier, Pakistani authorities have acknowledged that only vyzhivshy in the attack was a Pakistani militant, however, categorically denied any involvement of public institutions in the organization of terrorist acts. At the same time Islamabad has repeatedly expressed its willingness to investigate and bring to justice participated in the attack citizens of the country and asked India to provide evidence.
Necessary documents were handed over to Pakistani diplomats on January 5. Materials containing the minutes of interrogation, monitor telephone conversations of terrorists, the data obtained from satellite phones parties attack, a description of the seized their weapons and equipment.
Official Delhi has repeatedly said that evidence collected expose involvement in organizing and carrying out attacks on Mumbai Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Tayba. There were also suspected of involvement in the special services to terrorist acts in Pakistan. In December on suspicion of organizing the terrorist attack two leaders of the factions have been arrested in Pakistan.
Earlier, unofficial reports that the agreement reached in Islamabad would allow Indian investigators to interrogate the suspects of Pakistani nationals, and only those already in detention. As a condition was put forward by the requirement of a strong evidence of their involvement in the attack in Mumbai. Delhi has insisted on the extradition of suspects, but was refused.
Attacking a group of terrorists on the Indian city of Mumbai of 26 November 2008. The victims of the terrorist attack were about 200 people, militants attacked the hotel, train station, restaurants, hospitals, the Jewish cultural center.
Inflation in Germany in 2008, jumped to a maximum of 14 years.
Consumer prices in Germany on the basis of 2008 rose to a record for 14 years, the amount - 2.6 percent. This is stated in an official press release published on the website of National Bureau of Statistics of Germany Destatis.
According to Destatis, a record high for Germany, inflation in the past year, attributable primarily to higher prices for food and gasoline. For example, food for the year went up by 6.4 percent, and energy - at 9.6 percent.
At the same time, according to the statistical service of Germany, in December 2008 consumer price inflation in the country has been minimal since October 2006 owing to lower oil prices. Dekabrskaya inflation stood at 1.1 per cent year on year.
Note that by the end of the year inflation rate fell in all States of the euro. For example, in November last year, inflation in the euro zone was 2.1 percent annualized. A month earlier consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent. Thus, the decline in inflation was the biggest decline in 20 years.
According to Destatis, a record high for Germany, inflation in the past year, attributable primarily to higher prices for food and gasoline. For example, food for the year went up by 6.4 percent, and energy - at 9.6 percent.
At the same time, according to the statistical service of Germany, in December 2008 consumer price inflation in the country has been minimal since October 2006 owing to lower oil prices. Dekabrskaya inflation stood at 1.1 per cent year on year.
Note that by the end of the year inflation rate fell in all States of the euro. For example, in November last year, inflation in the euro zone was 2.1 percent annualized. A month earlier consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent. Thus, the decline in inflation was the biggest decline in 20 years.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Interior Minister Killed Hamas government.
Continuing: As a result of rocket attack killed three members of the leadership of Hamas
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza15.01.2009Izrail apologized for the shelling of the building OONPress-konferentsiiKuda edge of Gaza? 15.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.ru "said senior researcher IMEMO George MirskiyMinistr internal affairs Hamas government Said Siam, was killed during the Israeli missile strikes troops on the Gaza Strip. Writes The Haaretz, Siam, was one of two high-level representatives from Hamas, killed in the bombing on 15 January. The message confirmed by the Israeli military, and the leadership of Hamas.
The newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reported that Israeli aircraft bombed a house belonging to his brother Said Siam Ayyadu. According to the publication, Ayad Siam killed and another two people. Injured 20 people. The Haaretz reported that among the wounded, six Hamas fighters.
Russian version of The Jerusalem Post, referring to the 10 th Israeli television says that Said Siam was responsible for liaison with the political leadership of Hamas paramilitary wing factions. The publication said that the house was in a refugee camp north of Gaza City Dzhebaliya.
During the strikes on the Gaza Strip and clashes with Israeli soldiers Hamas militants damaged the building, which contains the offices of local and foreign television stations, the headquarters of the UN in the Gaza Strip, as well as a hospital, where sheltering civilians.
Said Siam was the Minister of Internal Affairs and National Security Hamas government since 2006.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza15.01.2009Izrail apologized for the shelling of the building OONPress-konferentsiiKuda edge of Gaza? 15.01.2009Na questions readers Lenty.ru "said senior researcher IMEMO George MirskiyMinistr internal affairs Hamas government Said Siam, was killed during the Israeli missile strikes troops on the Gaza Strip. Writes The Haaretz, Siam, was one of two high-level representatives from Hamas, killed in the bombing on 15 January. The message confirmed by the Israeli military, and the leadership of Hamas.
The newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" reported that Israeli aircraft bombed a house belonging to his brother Said Siam Ayyadu. According to the publication, Ayad Siam killed and another two people. Injured 20 people. The Haaretz reported that among the wounded, six Hamas fighters.
Russian version of The Jerusalem Post, referring to the 10 th Israeli television says that Said Siam was responsible for liaison with the political leadership of Hamas paramilitary wing factions. The publication said that the house was in a refugee camp north of Gaza City Dzhebaliya.
During the strikes on the Gaza Strip and clashes with Israeli soldiers Hamas militants damaged the building, which contains the offices of local and foreign television stations, the headquarters of the UN in the Gaza Strip, as well as a hospital, where sheltering civilians.
Said Siam was the Minister of Internal Affairs and National Security Hamas government since 2006.
Israel has denounced an Iranian spy.
In Israel accused citizen who is suspected of spying for Iran, reported Haaretz.
The accused Mauricio Seguel (Mauricio Segel) lived in Argentina and was arrested three weeks ago. According to the investigation in 2006 Seguel through the Iranian embassy in Argentina, offered money to the Iranians Israeli documents. In particular, he gave his passport and identity card.
As reported in May 2008, Israel arrested another suspect of spying for Iran. According to the investigation, he provided information about their friends in the Israeli intelligence agents.
The accused Mauricio Seguel (Mauricio Segel) lived in Argentina and was arrested three weeks ago. According to the investigation in 2006 Seguel through the Iranian embassy in Argentina, offered money to the Iranians Israeli documents. In particular, he gave his passport and identity card.
As reported in May 2008, Israel arrested another suspect of spying for Iran. According to the investigation, he provided information about their friends in the Israeli intelligence agents.
Israel's navy is not allowed to the shores of Gaza ship with humanitarian aid.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation of Israel in the Gaza15.01.2009Iran agreed to a truce between Hamas and IzrailemIzrailsky fleet did not put to the coast of the Gaza Strip vessel, which went under the Greek flag and lucky humanitarian aid to Palestinians reports Reuters.
The ship was stopped by Israeli naval ships in the 160 kilometers north-east of Gaza. On board were 21 staff members of humanitarian mission organized by the movement based in the United States Free Gaza.
The representative of the mission said that four Israeli ships came very close, and their commanders threatened to open fire. Now a Greek ship heading toward Cyprus.
January 13, it was reported that Israel had not put to the coast of Gaza, an Iranian ship with humanitarian aid. Representatives IDF refuted this information.
The ship was stopped by Israeli naval ships in the 160 kilometers north-east of Gaza. On board were 21 staff members of humanitarian mission organized by the movement based in the United States Free Gaza.
The representative of the mission said that four Israeli ships came very close, and their commanders threatened to open fire. Now a Greek ship heading toward Cyprus.
January 13, it was reported that Israel had not put to the coast of Gaza, an Iranian ship with humanitarian aid. Representatives IDF refuted this information.
Milibend declared "war on terror" mistake the West.
British Foreign Secretary David Milibend said that the chosen after the attacks of 11 September 2001 Western strategy of "war on terror" was misguided and brought more harm than good, the British The Gardian .
According to the minister, the West Course has been selected counterproductive, since it gave the previously fragmented terrorist groups around the world paved the way for combining their efforts to fight the common enemy.
Terrorism is not an ideology and tactics, said Milibend. Simplifying the core of many conflicts and providing a simple black-and-white line of confrontation between good and evil, between the "moderates" and "extremists", the West has played into the hands of terrorists, as well as forming a common enemy and gives ground for a joint action group who will actually have little in common.
According to Milibenda, the war on terror could not lead to success, because it embodied the concept of priority use of force against terrorism can not solve all the complex issues of security and civil peace. This beautifully illustrated military operation of the coalition in Iraq.
With regard to possible solutions to the problems the Minister said that democracy should respond to terrorism rule of law and not force submission. This is the lesson of Guantanamo, he said.
According to the publication, the British policy of no longer use the term "war on terror" in 2006, but this is the first time that high-ranking official in the main ally of the United States openly criticized the administration of George Bushastrategiyu chosen to combat terrorism.
According to the minister, the West Course has been selected counterproductive, since it gave the previously fragmented terrorist groups around the world paved the way for combining their efforts to fight the common enemy.
Terrorism is not an ideology and tactics, said Milibend. Simplifying the core of many conflicts and providing a simple black-and-white line of confrontation between good and evil, between the "moderates" and "extremists", the West has played into the hands of terrorists, as well as forming a common enemy and gives ground for a joint action group who will actually have little in common.
According to Milibenda, the war on terror could not lead to success, because it embodied the concept of priority use of force against terrorism can not solve all the complex issues of security and civil peace. This beautifully illustrated military operation of the coalition in Iraq.
With regard to possible solutions to the problems the Minister said that democracy should respond to terrorism rule of law and not force submission. This is the lesson of Guantanamo, he said.
According to the publication, the British policy of no longer use the term "war on terror" in 2006, but this is the first time that high-ranking official in the main ally of the United States openly criticized the administration of George Bushastrategiyu chosen to combat terrorism.
Iran agreed to a truce with Hamas by Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza15.01.2009Venesuela dipotnosheniya severed with Israel KommentariiNeveroyatny mir13.01.2009Razreshenie conflict in Gaza would require sophisticated fantaziiIran diplomats are no longer opposed to Hamas signed a truce with Israel. Information about this appeared in the Saudi newspaper Al-Sharq al-Ausat ", published in London. The publication refers to its sources in the Iranian government.
A source in Tehran said that the issue is so important is not what may or not agree with Hamas by Israel, and then, on what terms would be negotiated truce. If it is signed, taking into account the interests of the inhabitants of the Palestinian Authority, Iran would not oppose it.
Previously, the message appeared that Iran threatened to stop supplying weapons and to cut funding for Hamas if the organization would agree to a truce with Israel.
On Wednesday, 14 January, it was reported that Hamas accepted an Egyptian plan for a truce between the Palestinian entity and Israel. January 15, Assistant Minister of Defense of Israel, Amos Gilad will arrive in Egypt in order to obtain information about the conditions of the Palestinians agreed to a truce.
A source in Tehran said that the issue is so important is not what may or not agree with Hamas by Israel, and then, on what terms would be negotiated truce. If it is signed, taking into account the interests of the inhabitants of the Palestinian Authority, Iran would not oppose it.
Previously, the message appeared that Iran threatened to stop supplying weapons and to cut funding for Hamas if the organization would agree to a truce with Israel.
On Wednesday, 14 January, it was reported that Hamas accepted an Egyptian plan for a truce between the Palestinian entity and Israel. January 15, Assistant Minister of Defense of Israel, Amos Gilad will arrive in Egypt in order to obtain information about the conditions of the Palestinians agreed to a truce.
IDF will defend itself against lawsuits by means of video recordings.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza14.01.2009Izrail again fired from the territory LivanaKommentariiNeveroyatny mir13.01.2009Razreshenie the conflict in Gaza would require sophisticated diplomats fantaziiArmiya Israeli Defense will establish a team of lawyers and specialists in the exploration, which will gather evidence on the operation in the Gaza Strip, reported The Jerusalem Post. These materials will help the army command later to protect themselves against possible lawsuits, including - on charges of war crimes.
This team will have all the videos that have already otsnyali IDF soldiers at the scene of a special "Cast lead. In particular, the scouts will check if there are any records on them for useful information.
Earlier, Adviser to the Government of Israel, Menachem Mazuz warned the military that they are at the end of the operation may strike many accusations.
IDF was faced with the need to record the actions of its soldiers on the video after the second intifada that began in 2000. Then the army had no documentary evidence to prove that the Palestinians use children to commit terrorist acts. Practice of conventional troops to withdraw what is happening in terms of fighting, Israel has begun during the Second Lebanon War in summer 2006.
This team will have all the videos that have already otsnyali IDF soldiers at the scene of a special "Cast lead. In particular, the scouts will check if there are any records on them for useful information.
Earlier, Adviser to the Government of Israel, Menachem Mazuz warned the military that they are at the end of the operation may strike many accusations.
IDF was faced with the need to record the actions of its soldiers on the video after the second intifada that began in 2000. Then the army had no documentary evidence to prove that the Palestinians use children to commit terrorist acts. Practice of conventional troops to withdraw what is happening in terms of fighting, Israel has begun during the Second Lebanon War in summer 2006.
The kidnappers of Greek businessmen have increased the amount of repurchase up to 100 million euros.
Malefactors, stole a large Greek businessman Periklisa Panagopulosa, increased the amount of ransom, which they call for his release from 40 to 100 million euros. As the correspondent of RIA Novosti, reported by the Greek television, referring to the family of a businessman.
Panagopulos was abducted by three armed men on 12 January morning in a suburb of Athens. As previously reported, the criminals stopped the car business, and transplanted it to the driver of a vehicle and taken away in an unknown direction. The driver was later released. After his captors and told the initial amount of ransom. As the family learned Panagopulosa to increase this amount is not specified.
At present, the police sought a businessman, questioned the staff of pharmacies in order to find out whether to buy drugs, which takes Panagopulos. The point is that the 73-year-old abducted seriously ill and he needs constant medication.
Panagopulos is known as a man, in the past, a former major in the Greek shipowner. He was a founder of the company Attica Group, engaged in maritime transport. In 2007, Panagopulos sold the company for 300 million euros and has since virtually stopped doing business.
Panagopulos was abducted by three armed men on 12 January morning in a suburb of Athens. As previously reported, the criminals stopped the car business, and transplanted it to the driver of a vehicle and taken away in an unknown direction. The driver was later released. After his captors and told the initial amount of ransom. As the family learned Panagopulosa to increase this amount is not specified.
At present, the police sought a businessman, questioned the staff of pharmacies in order to find out whether to buy drugs, which takes Panagopulos. The point is that the 73-year-old abducted seriously ill and he needs constant medication.
Panagopulos is known as a man, in the past, a former major in the Greek shipowner. He was a founder of the company Attica Group, engaged in maritime transport. In 2007, Panagopulos sold the company for 300 million euros and has since virtually stopped doing business.
As a result of fighting in Mogadishu killed 14 civilians.
In rezultante armed clashes between Ethiopian troops and militias armed Islamists in the Somali capital Mogadishu killed at least 14 civilians, sends agency AFP.
Reported that the Islamists attacked the armed convoy of Ethiopian army, which went to the building of the presidential residence - Villa Somalia (Villa Somalia). As noted, was involved in a collision, even heavy artillery.
As a result of the battle that took place at the presidential palace, killing nine civilians, another 16 people were wounded by stray bullets. 11 other residents of Mogadishu have died in the main market of capital Bakare, who came under shelling.
Recall that on Monday, January 12, Ethiopian troops entered the country in late 2006 to support the transitional government against the Islamists, began to flee Mogadishu.
As noted, the withdrawal of Ethiopian troops is a prerequisite for concluding a truce between the government and the Somali Islamists. Meanwhile, many fear that the withdrawal of Ethiopian armed forces will lead to a power vacuum and chaos.
Hamas accepted the Egyptian proposal for a truce.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation in Gaza14.01.2009HAMAS Israel accepted the offer of a truce in the GazaKommentariiNeveroyatny mir13.01.2009Razreshenie conflict in Gaza would require sophisticated fantaziiRukovodstvo diplomats, Hamas accepted the proposal by Egyptian mediators on the truce and cessation of hostilities in Gaza, transmits AFP, referring to the Egyptian diplomat.
This message is confirmed Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos. According to him, as soon as possible representatives of Hamas publicly expressed their consent and support for the idea peremiriya.Egipetskaya side stated that it was now necessary to await the decision of Israel. January 15, Senior Assistant to the Minister of Defense of Israel, Amos Gilad (Amos Gilad) will arrive in Egypt. Israel will be transferred to the attention of the agreed conditions of the truce with Hamas.
The operation by Israeli armed forces' Cast lead began December 27 and January 3, she moved to the ground phase. As of 14 January as a result of hostilities in the Gaza Strip killed more than thousands of Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
This message is confirmed Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos. According to him, as soon as possible representatives of Hamas publicly expressed their consent and support for the idea peremiriya.Egipetskaya side stated that it was now necessary to await the decision of Israel. January 15, Senior Assistant to the Minister of Defense of Israel, Amos Gilad (Amos Gilad) will arrive in Egypt. Israel will be transferred to the attention of the agreed conditions of the truce with Hamas.
The operation by Israeli armed forces' Cast lead began December 27 and January 3, she moved to the ground phase. As of 14 January as a result of hostilities in the Gaza Strip killed more than thousands of Palestinians and 13 Israelis.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
He was arrested a suspect in the murder of a former bodyguard of Kadyrov.
Austria arrested a suspect in the murder of a former bodyguard of Ramzan Kadyrov Umar Israilova, AFP.Vyhodets reports from Chechnya, which was reported by the police called the "Otto K.", was arrested January 14 in the east. On questioning he stated that Israilov deserved death as "peremetnulsya to another camp, but denied any involvement in ubiystvu.Umar Israilov was shot by two men on 13 January in Vienna. He received political asylum in Austria, and before that was one of the bodyguards of Ramzan Kadyrov. Moved to Europe, Israilov Stasburgsky filed in court a lawsuit against Kadyrov, accusing him and his close to torture, which were applied to the suspected insurgents and their rodstvennikam.Po reported The New York Times, to work in the protection of Kadyrov Israilov was convicted as one of the fighters separatists, but was released after an amnesty. Publication Kurier, citing sources in Russia calls Israilova one of the close of Chechen terrorist leader !
Movsar Barayev, who was killed in the assault of the captured militants theater center on Dubrovka in 2002.
Movsar Barayev, who was killed in the assault of the captured militants theater center on Dubrovka in 2002.
Brzezinski suggested that the U.S. and China to create G2.
American political scientist Zbigniew Brzezinski, who was adviser to Barak Obama on foreign policy during the presidential election campaign, has called for an alliance with the U.S. by China on the model of Washington's relations with Europe and Japan. This Brzezinski writes in the article in the Financial Times. With such a proposal he made earlier in Beijing.
According to political analyst, the two countries need to create something like the "big eight" (G8), which today is an informal forum in which leaders of the leading states to discuss global problems. As stressed by Brzezinski, the leaders of China and the U.S. must also meet in an informal setting to discuss not only bilateral relations but also global policy issues.
The basis for such negotiations, according to political scientist, can be adopted by China's strategy of gradual, peaceful increase its influence in the world. As was pointed out Brzezinski, China should be involved in solving the Iranian and North Korean nuclear issues, the Middle East settlement, the negotiations on the normalization of the relations of India and Pakistan.
The question of relations with Beijing is gradually becoming central to the debate on the priorities of American foreign policy. In terms of GDP, China has surpassed Japan and is second behind the U.S. in the world. It is China's largest foreign creditor of the United States. By 2015, Beijing intends to build the first two aircraft carrier. However, China needs the U.S. to the investment and access to the U.S. market for the development of its economy.
According to political analyst, the two countries need to create something like the "big eight" (G8), which today is an informal forum in which leaders of the leading states to discuss global problems. As stressed by Brzezinski, the leaders of China and the U.S. must also meet in an informal setting to discuss not only bilateral relations but also global policy issues.
The basis for such negotiations, according to political scientist, can be adopted by China's strategy of gradual, peaceful increase its influence in the world. As was pointed out Brzezinski, China should be involved in solving the Iranian and North Korean nuclear issues, the Middle East settlement, the negotiations on the normalization of the relations of India and Pakistan.
The question of relations with Beijing is gradually becoming central to the debate on the priorities of American foreign policy. In terms of GDP, China has surpassed Japan and is second behind the U.S. in the world. It is China's largest foreign creditor of the United States. By 2015, Beijing intends to build the first two aircraft carrier. However, China needs the U.S. to the investment and access to the U.S. market for the development of its economy.
The Palestinians estimate the damage from Israeli operations in the three billion dollars.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza14.01.2009Izrail again fired from the territory LivanaKommentariiNeveroyatny mir13.01.2009Razreshenie the conflict in Gaza would require sophisticated diplomats fantaziiPalestinsky Ambassador to Russia Afif Safiya, speaking at a press conference in Moscow, estimated the damage caused to the Gaza Strip during Israeli military operations "Cast lead, at three billion dollars, transmits Interfax.
Afif Safiya also called for the speedy establishment of a transitional Palestinian government, which, he said, primarily to deal with the aftermath of the damage.
The second challenge the transitional government should be the organization and conduct of internationally supervised parliamentary and presidential elections in the Palestinian Authority. In their follow-up would form a new coalition cabinet.
Recall that at the present time in the Palestinian Authority actually exists diarchy. West Bank is controlled by PA President Mahmoud Abbas and his supporters of Fatah, included in the Palestine Liberation Organization.
The Gaza Strip is controlled by the radical Islamic movement Hamas, whose members after the coup in June 2007 out of the sector supporters of Fatah and formed his government. For its part, the international community recognizes as the legitimate representative of the Palestinians only to Abbas.
Negotiations on reconciliation, which lasted throughout 2008, with the active mediation of Arab States, ended inconclusively. January 9, expired term of Mahmoud Abbas as Palestinian Authority president, but he extended it for another year to the presidential election coincided with the parliamentary. Hamas said that did not accept the extension of authority of Abbas.
Israeli military operation "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip, launched on 27 December, aims to overthrow the government of Hamas, whose militants shelled Israeli territory Qassam rockets and mortar shells. According to data released on 12 January, during the operation killed more than 900 Palestinians. According to the IDF predsaviteley, most of them - about 650 people - were militants or members of Hamas.
The headquarters of the League of Arab States have proposed to move to Venezuela.
Kuwaiti parliamentarian proposed to move the headquarters of the League of Arab States (LAS) from Cairo in the Venezuelan capital Caracas. The proposal was made during a debate in Parliament the Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, reported AFP.
Deputy speaker called Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez a "great Arab, some Arabs" for the January 6, he gave a sharp condemnation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and expelled from the Israeli ambassador.
At the same time a sharp criticism of the Government of Egypt, the capital of which is now the headquarters of the LAS. He was accused of inaction and refusal to open its border with Gaza to deliver food and other humanitarian goods. In addition, Egypt has refused to expel from the country, Ambassador of Israel, although this has repeatedly called for his not established diplomatic relations with the Jewish state Arab countries.
According to the agency, the Israeli trade mission in Kuwait has continued to operate.
To date, about 1000 Palestinians were killed in the combat zone in the Gaza Strip, another 4,500 were injured.
The Arab League - an international organization that unites more than 20 Arab and friendly to them non-Arab countries, was established March 22, 1945. The supreme body - the Council of the League, in which each member has one vote.
Deputy speaker called Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez a "great Arab, some Arabs" for the January 6, he gave a sharp condemnation of Israeli military operations in Gaza and expelled from the Israeli ambassador.
At the same time a sharp criticism of the Government of Egypt, the capital of which is now the headquarters of the LAS. He was accused of inaction and refusal to open its border with Gaza to deliver food and other humanitarian goods. In addition, Egypt has refused to expel from the country, Ambassador of Israel, although this has repeatedly called for his not established diplomatic relations with the Jewish state Arab countries.
According to the agency, the Israeli trade mission in Kuwait has continued to operate.
To date, about 1000 Palestinians were killed in the combat zone in the Gaza Strip, another 4,500 were injured.
The Arab League - an international organization that unites more than 20 Arab and friendly to them non-Arab countries, was established March 22, 1945. The supreme body - the Council of the League, in which each member has one vote.
In Sofia, protesters clashed with police.
In front of the Bulgarian parliament in Sofia on January 14, protesters clashed with police, said AFP.
As a result, 23 people, including six policemen, were injured. The protesters demanded the resignation of the Government of Bulgaria in relation to its inefficiency and corruption.
According to the agency, a rally that began peacefully gathered around a thousand people. Then in the crowd appeared nationalists and football fans, who began pelted police with stones and snowballs. They tried to break through the barrage cordon outside the parliament.
Police arrested 53 people, including 15-year-old boy, who had seized three improvised explosive devices.
According to the AFP, this protest was the first to Bulgaria, which was organized not by political parties or trade unions, but by the citizens via the Internet.
Earlier, a similar rally was held in Riga. In the course of it also sounded the requirements for the management of Latvia to resign.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev is currently in Moscow, where his talks on deliveries of Russian gas through Ukraine.
As a result, 23 people, including six policemen, were injured. The protesters demanded the resignation of the Government of Bulgaria in relation to its inefficiency and corruption.
According to the agency, a rally that began peacefully gathered around a thousand people. Then in the crowd appeared nationalists and football fans, who began pelted police with stones and snowballs. They tried to break through the barrage cordon outside the parliament.
Police arrested 53 people, including 15-year-old boy, who had seized three improvised explosive devices.
According to the AFP, this protest was the first to Bulgaria, which was organized not by political parties or trade unions, but by the citizens via the Internet.
Earlier, a similar rally was held in Riga. In the course of it also sounded the requirements for the management of Latvia to resign.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev is currently in Moscow, where his talks on deliveries of Russian gas through Ukraine.
Russian airline refused to fly to Israel from the conflict in Gaza.
SyuzhetyVoennaya Israeli operation in the sector Gaza14.01.2009Izrail again fired from the territory LivanaRossiyskaya airline "Ural Airlines" from 21 January to temporarily abandon the commission of flights to Israel because of the military conflict in Gaza Strip. That was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the representative of carrier.
"Ural Airlines will stop flying to Israel until mid-March 2009. The company was the first the first Russian carrier, reported on the termination of flights since the start of the operation in the Gaza Strip.
"Ural Airlines is the only airline company Ural region, flying from Yekaterinburg to Tel Aviv. Overall airline passengers in 2007 exceeded 1.2 million.
Since the start of Israeli military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip killed more than 900 people and injured more than four thousand. Israel is seeking termination of the bombardment of their territories, Hamas militants.
"Ural Airlines will stop flying to Israel until mid-March 2009. The company was the first the first Russian carrier, reported on the termination of flights since the start of the operation in the Gaza Strip.
"Ural Airlines is the only airline company Ural region, flying from Yekaterinburg to Tel Aviv. Overall airline passengers in 2007 exceeded 1.2 million.
Since the start of Israeli military operations "Cast lead" in the Gaza Strip killed more than 900 people and injured more than four thousand. Israel is seeking termination of the bombardment of their territories, Hamas militants.
The opposition has prevented the new Thai prime minister to speak in parliament.
SyuzhetyPolitichesky crisis in Tailande15.12.2008Okolo Parliament began besporyadkiStoronniki former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra mnogotysyachnuyu on Monday staged a demonstration in front of parliament in Bangkok, reported AFP. They blocked the entrance to the parliament, where the 29 December to the first address to the deputies had to make a new head of government Aphisit Vetchachiva. Opposition announced, do not miss the Prime Minister in Parliament and not leave the area until he files his resignation.
In connection with the protest action Aphisit Vetchachiva has decided to postpone his speech in Parliament the next day. The new date of the Prime Minister to the MPs have not yet been announced.
Aphisit Vetchachiva was elected Prime Minister of Thailand 15 December 2008. The previous head of government Sonchat Vongsavat - son-in-law Thaksin Shinawatra - was removed from office after a court found him guilty of falsifying election results. Retired Sonchata Vongsavata preceded the wide range of opposition protests, which had paralyzed the work of two international airports in Bangkok, and tens of thousands of tourists have not been able in time to get to their destination.
Thaksin Shinawatra was removed from his post as prime minister in September 2006 in a military coup. Former Prime Minister some time living abroad, but at the end of February 2008, arrived in Thailand, where he was charged with corruption, but was allowed to go on bail.
Venezuela has made an attempt to mend relations with Israel.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation of Israel in the Gaza13.01.2009Za night the Israeli Air Force attacked 60 targets in GazeVenesuela sent a letter to Israel, which refers to the lack of Caracas in a complete break of diplomatic relations between the two countries, reported Haaretz .
Earlier, Venezuela has been expelled from the Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Cohen (Shlomo Cohen). Discontent President Hugo Chavez sparked the Israeli military operation in Gaza, which has gone from 27 December 2008. Along with Cohen Caracas left several embassy staff members.
According to Haaretz, came home, Cohen repeatedly talked by telephone with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela. They told him about finding temporary chargé d'affaires in Israel, Venezuela, who will replace Ambassador to the renewal of diplomatic missions.
In addition, the Ambassador said that Venezuela is not the goal to close the Israeli Embassy. According to sources in the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Venezuela's recent moves to establish bilateral relations indicate that Caracas realized his mistake.
It was reported that an Israeli response to the expulsion of diplomats from Venezuela has not yet been followed. It was expected that Israel will send from the Venezuelan ambassador, but this has not happened.
Earlier, Venezuela has been expelled from the Israeli Ambassador Shlomo Cohen (Shlomo Cohen). Discontent President Hugo Chavez sparked the Israeli military operation in Gaza, which has gone from 27 December 2008. Along with Cohen Caracas left several embassy staff members.
According to Haaretz, came home, Cohen repeatedly talked by telephone with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela. They told him about finding temporary chargé d'affaires in Israel, Venezuela, who will replace Ambassador to the renewal of diplomatic missions.
In addition, the Ambassador said that Venezuela is not the goal to close the Israeli Embassy. According to sources in the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Venezuela's recent moves to establish bilateral relations indicate that Caracas realized his mistake.
It was reported that an Israeli response to the expulsion of diplomats from Venezuela has not yet been followed. It was expected that Israel will send from the Venezuelan ambassador, but this has not happened.
In the south-east Iran has a strong earthquake.
The province of Kerman in the south-east Iran on Wednesday morning, an earthquake of 5.3 points, Reuters reports, citing Iranian state radio. In the message broadcast on Iranian radio, said that data on casualties and the destruction has yet been received.
In 2005, in the province of Kerman in the earthquake at 6.4 points killed more than 400 people. In December 2003, 200 kilometers from the province of Kerman an earthquake measuring 6.7 points, almost completely destroyed the ancient city of Bam. According to official data, then killed more than 40 thousand people.
Gold and foreign exchange reserves of China dorosli almost two trillion dollars.
KommentariiZolotovalyutnaya dieta22.12.2008Kolossalnye international reserves of developing countries in the world has decreased significantly due to krizisaZolotovalyutnye reserves of China for the last quarter of 2008 increased from 1.91 trillion to 1.95 trillion dollars. This agency AFP reported, citing data on the Central China.
Previously, it was reported that the volume of reserves, by contrast, has declined, what happened for the first time in five years. Such a statement at the end of last year, made by a representative of the state administration of foreign exchange reserves in China. It was expected that the outcome of the four quarters of the reserves will not exceed 1.9 trillion dollars.
One of the reasons for the increase in gold reserves could become China's record trade surplus recorded in the country during November-December. In November, the surplus reached 40.1 billion dollars, and in December - 39.1 billion dollars.
China's reserves are the biggest in the world. Until 2006, the world leader in volume of stocks was Japan, which now ranks second. Its reserves amount to just under one trillion dollars. Russia - in third place. At the end of December, Russia's reserves reached 438.2 billion dollars.
Previously, it was reported that the volume of reserves, by contrast, has declined, what happened for the first time in five years. Such a statement at the end of last year, made by a representative of the state administration of foreign exchange reserves in China. It was expected that the outcome of the four quarters of the reserves will not exceed 1.9 trillion dollars.
One of the reasons for the increase in gold reserves could become China's record trade surplus recorded in the country during November-December. In November, the surplus reached 40.1 billion dollars, and in December - 39.1 billion dollars.
China's reserves are the biggest in the world. Until 2006, the world leader in volume of stocks was Japan, which now ranks second. Its reserves amount to just under one trillion dollars. Russia - in third place. At the end of December, Russia's reserves reached 438.2 billion dollars.
Freedom House reiterated Russia recognized non-free country.
The human rights organization Freedom House has published an annual report on the state of freedom in the world. " The authors of the study, as in previous years, brought Russia to the category of "non-free countries," noting that in Russia there is a tendency to worsen the situation. Among the countries of the former Soviet Union in the category of "non-free, except for Russia, had only Azerbaijan, Belarus, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Freedom House appreciates the country's two options - "the political rights and civil liberties," ratings on semiballnoy scale. The lower the score, the better, according to the authors of the study, the state of freedom in the country. Russia, a report issued in January 2009, received 6 points for the "political rights" and 5 points for the "civil liberties".
In last year's study of Russia earned the same assessment, but the report notes that the situation with the rights and freedoms in Russia in 2008 has worsened. The negative trend, they believe, will continue in 2009. Russia under the leadership of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin made a number of steps towards the authoritarian regime, the report says. These steps Freedom House considers "aggression in South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as well as pressure on the opposition forces and independent media. The report should be reminded that the election of the President of the Russian Federation and the deputies of the Duma was far from democratic standards.
In the world as a whole, concludes Freedom House, the situation with respect for political rights and civil liberties in 2008, has deteriorated. The category of "free" the authors of the study identified 89 countries, "partly free" - 62, as "non-free" - 42. In 2007, the organization Freedom House believed that there are 90 free countries, 60 partly free.
Russian human rights activists, which the newspaper Kommersant asked to comment on the report, opinions are divided. Director of the Moscow Bureau for Human Rights Alexander Brod, a member of the Public Chamber, said that Freedom House, in preparing the report uses a biased data obtained from biased sources. Objective source of information, according to Brod, we can consider the reports of the Public Chamber on Human Rights. At the same time, the head of Research Center for Human Rights, Lyubov Vinogradova called assessments given Russia Freedom House, is absolutely fair.
The prime ministers of Bulgaria and Slovakia, will travel to Moscow for gas.
SyuzhetyVozobnovlenie transit of gas through Ukrainu13.01.2009Yuschenko denied the charges of disrupting the transit through UkrainuKommentariiEvrogaz-200912.01.2009Rossiya scored the first goal of the gate of the Ukrainian Prime Minister of Bulgaria Sergei Stanishev and the head of the Government of Slovakia, Robert Fico decided to urgently come to Moscow to discuss the situation with the supply of Russian gas to Europe. That was reported by R