Representatives of the security forces of Iraq on Monday showed reporters a video of interrogation rights, which they consider to be Abu Omar al-Baghdadi (Abu Omar al-Baghdadi), the leader of group "Islamic State of Iraq" associated with Al Qaeda. " Reported AFP.Na videotaping the alleged al-Baghdadi describes how al-Qaeda financed the activities of Iraqi terrorists.
Iraqi police announced the detention of the leader of the factions on 23 April. At the same time made public the photos of al-Baghdadi. In response, the members of the "Islamic State of Iraq" issued a statement saying that their leader at large and who is pictured in the photos, they do not know. The man who filmed the video, apparently similar to that which was depicted in the police photographs, notes AFP.Otmetim that the arrest or killing of al-Baghdadi, the authorities have stated repeatedly, but then every time it appears that he is alive and at liberty. In 2007 the representative of the U.S. military even declared that no al-Baghdadi had never existed: Iraqis have thought, to hide that reality, a terrorist group is controlled by foreigners. According to this version, in all the video "the leader of the Islamists' depicted an actor.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Vladivostok students took to the rally against the nuclear test North Korea.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye the nuclear tests in KNDR27.05.2009Severnaya Korea launched a sixth missile dnyaKommentariiBomba two and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear re-ispytaniyaOkolo 200 students and teachers of the Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service (VGUES) the morning of May 27, came to rally against the nuclear test North Korea, reports "Interfax" referring to its own correspondent.
One of the activists - the leader of the student council high school - told the rally participants to prepare a resolution demanding North Korea to halt nuclear testing, and we intend to apply to the DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka.
"We are against nuclear testing, but we did not want the world community has been too harsh, repressive measures against North Korea" - said one speaker at a rally of students. Another of the participants in the rally called on the UN Security Council adopt a resolution on the situation in North Korea and said: "If a disaster happens, the Primorsky region will disappear sooner than the UN Security Council will know."
Remember, the DPRK conducted a nuclear test on May 25. Power of the explosion, carried out in an underground firing range and provoked a small earthquake, ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons. Following the explosion, North Korea has carried out several short-range missile launches from the eastern coast.
The UN Security Council emergency meeting on the evening of May 25 passed a resolution condemning the DPRK conducted the test. Tuesday, May 26, consultations in the Security Council continued - as expected, in connection with the missile launch against North Korea will adopt another resolution.
Recall, on the eve of the representative of the Russian General Staff said that North Korean missiles do not pose a threat to Russia and Russian air defense in a state of readiness.
One of the activists - the leader of the student council high school - told the rally participants to prepare a resolution demanding North Korea to halt nuclear testing, and we intend to apply to the DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka.
"We are against nuclear testing, but we did not want the world community has been too harsh, repressive measures against North Korea" - said one speaker at a rally of students. Another of the participants in the rally called on the UN Security Council adopt a resolution on the situation in North Korea and said: "If a disaster happens, the Primorsky region will disappear sooner than the UN Security Council will know."
Remember, the DPRK conducted a nuclear test on May 25. Power of the explosion, carried out in an underground firing range and provoked a small earthquake, ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons. Following the explosion, North Korea has carried out several short-range missile launches from the eastern coast.
The UN Security Council emergency meeting on the evening of May 25 passed a resolution condemning the DPRK conducted the test. Tuesday, May 26, consultations in the Security Council continued - as expected, in connection with the missile launch against North Korea will adopt another resolution.
Recall, on the eve of the representative of the Russian General Staff said that North Korean missiles do not pose a threat to Russia and Russian air defense in a state of readiness.
Basque terrorists replace strategy.
Basque terrorist organization ETA is developing a new strategy that will help organizations to overcome their own internal imperfections. At the interview to the newspaper Gara told two members of ETA, said AFP.
The aim of developing a new strategy for improving the effectiveness of the actions announced by ETA in both the political and military sphere. Two members of the organization, represented as arch (Argi) and Gaueko (Gaueko) stated that the process of discussing the strategy should be completed before the summer.
The representatives of the separatists said that the organization is to lay down their weapons only if it is confident of the readiness of countries around the world to ensure the independence of the Basque Country.
Photos Gaueko archives and published on the front Gara, supporting Basque separatists, but individual members of ETA closed masks.
The organization recognized as terrorist countries, the European Union and the United States, is fighting for the independence of the Basque Country over 40 years. It is believed that ETA was responsible for the deaths of 825 people. Last for today, terrorists carried out the murder in December 2008. In spring of 2009 in Spain and France have arrested several senior members of the separatist group.
The aim of developing a new strategy for improving the effectiveness of the actions announced by ETA in both the political and military sphere. Two members of the organization, represented as arch (Argi) and Gaueko (Gaueko) stated that the process of discussing the strategy should be completed before the summer.
The representatives of the separatists said that the organization is to lay down their weapons only if it is confident of the readiness of countries around the world to ensure the independence of the Basque Country.
Photos Gaueko archives and published on the front Gara, supporting Basque separatists, but individual members of ETA closed masks.
The organization recognized as terrorist countries, the European Union and the United States, is fighting for the independence of the Basque Country over 40 years. It is believed that ETA was responsible for the deaths of 825 people. Last for today, terrorists carried out the murder in December 2008. In spring of 2009 in Spain and France have arrested several senior members of the separatist group.
Above the flight of Russian IL-86 in Egypt again NAVIS ban.
KommentariiPustye baki29.05.2008Sotnyam tourists had to spend the night in "Vnukovo" because of delays in Egypt and Turkey, Egyptian authorities have not yet extended the permission to fly the Russian IL-86, a period which expire on 31 May 2009. In this regard, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation expressed concern about the situation, reported on the official website of Office.
According to the ministry Igor Levitin, the Egyptian side, at her request, was informed of the terms of the replacement of IL-86 to other types of aircraft. The Minister stressed that "this year, the number of IL-86 in the Egyptian area would be 15 units, about 30 percent less than last year."
Levitin said that the airline "Russia" and "Siberia" is no longer operating this aircraft type, and as for other carriers, the "Ural Airlines" on the plan will cease flights to Egypt at the IL-86 in May 2010, "Atlant-Soyuz" - in 2011 and "Kazan airline '- in 2012.
IL-86 is one of the main planes, which are used for charter flights to Egypt. Disclaimers it can lead to a reduction in passenger traffic and cost of tickets.
Egypt is going to ban flights of Il-86 since 2002, justifying this by saying that a Russian airliner is not in conformity with international standards on the level of noise. However, every year, permission to fly extended after requests from the Russian Ministry of Transport.
According to the ministry Igor Levitin, the Egyptian side, at her request, was informed of the terms of the replacement of IL-86 to other types of aircraft. The Minister stressed that "this year, the number of IL-86 in the Egyptian area would be 15 units, about 30 percent less than last year."
Levitin said that the airline "Russia" and "Siberia" is no longer operating this aircraft type, and as for other carriers, the "Ural Airlines" on the plan will cease flights to Egypt at the IL-86 in May 2010, "Atlant-Soyuz" - in 2011 and "Kazan airline '- in 2012.
IL-86 is one of the main planes, which are used for charter flights to Egypt. Disclaimers it can lead to a reduction in passenger traffic and cost of tickets.
Egypt is going to ban flights of Il-86 since 2002, justifying this by saying that a Russian airliner is not in conformity with international standards on the level of noise. However, every year, permission to fly extended after requests from the Russian Ministry of Transport.
The offender held hostage for several hours at a hotel in Sydney.
The hotel in the south of Sydney armed offender took several people hostage, reportedly at the site of the Australian TV and ABC News.
The signal of the attempt of an armed robbery Hotel Lakes Hotel in Rosberri (Rosebery) enrolled in the police around 05:30 local time on Sunday. The Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, specifies that the offender attempted to rob the bar at the hotel.
According to witnesses, the perpetrator held a guard hostage and his family, as well as several members of the hotel. According to local television Seven Network, were held hostage to five people. Officially, the police information about the hostage-taking has not yet been confirmed.
The offender, witnesses reported, injuring a police officer who arrived on the scene. Police officer wounded in the shoulder, taken to a hospital in Sydney.
Around 10:30 local time, reports ABC News, from building the hotel has a man who was taken into custody. Presumably, this was a criminal wishing to surrender. The police has refused to give any comments about what happened.
British Prime Minister replaces the Finance Minister.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, as it became known newspaper The Sunday Times, in the near future intends to replace Minister of Finance.
According to the publication of the resignation of Alistair Darling from the heads of the Ministry of Finance will be announced on Friday, June 5, after the UK will vote in elections to the European Parliament and local authorities.
The new minister of finance, writes The Sunday Times, Brown intends to appoint his longtime collaborators - Bollza Ed (Ed Balls), the Minister for Children, Schools and Families.
Labor Party, said the publication, satisfied with the work of Darling led the Ministry of Finance in the UK economy for a heavy period, but in the eyes of the public his name associated with recession. Appointment to the post of Minister of Finance Bollza believe in the leadership of the Labor Party, will help to convince citizens that Britain is on its way out of crisis.
The next job Alistair Darling sources The Sunday Times called the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the United Kingdom. Chapter MIA Jackie Smith (Jacqui Smith), according to the publication intends to resign.
However, notes The Sunday Times, Darling resignation and the appointment Bollza may cause a negative reaction among the party members - supporters of Tony Blair - Gordon Brown's predecessor as prime minister. "If Gordon (Brown - approx. Lenta.Ru) wants to spill, this house of cards, it is on the right track. The reaction to such changes will be a blast," - said the publication of a high-ranking members of the Labor Party.
Press Service of the British Prime Minister at the request of the publication to comment on future reshuffling in the Government refused.
Labor Party, said The Sunday Times, is rapidly losing popularity. So, according to a public opinion poll conducted in May 2009, if parliamentary elections were held in the near future, the Party of Brown would have won only third place, losing not only its main rivals - conservatives and liberal democrats.
For the Conservative Party are ready to vote 40 percent of respondents, for the Liberal Democrats - 25 percent, and for Labor - only 22 per cent. It was expected that, and in elections to the European Parliament, on which Britons vote June 4, Labor will show poor results.
A football field FC Stuttgart "found 18 bombs of the Second World War.
In the capital restructuring of the stadium Mercedes-Benz-Arena, which is the home arena of FC Stuttgart, workers discovered a football field 18 bombs during the Second World War, said Bild.
The bombs were recovered and disposed of engineers. According to experts, no danger, they did not: the incendiary bombs. However, it is noted that the stadium can hold more bombs.
During the World at the stadium, built in 1933, was located one of the plant body, which in 1944 was subjected to Allied bombing.
Plan for Reconstruction Mercedes-Benz-Arena, which should become the only football stadium, that field will be deleted at 1.3 meters. In this regard, workers removed two meters of land. The number of spectator seats will increase from 57 to 60 thousand.
Chavez may not be able to hold four teleradiomarafon.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suspended the four-day television and radio shows devoted to the tenth anniversary of its program "Hello President", said the night of Sunday, AFP, referring to sources in the Bush administration.
Was planned that within four days - from 28 to 31 May - Chavez will hold a day on the air for several hours. On Thursday and Friday editions of Chavez "Hello, President!" lasted about six hours.
On Saturday, May 30, Chavez was to hold a live debate with the famous Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, but the president of Venezuela has decided to change their plans. "The debate - this is for intellectuals, but I'm just the president and the soldiers," - said Chavez. The writer, who arrived in Caracas to attend the conference in support of democracy, in turn, said that the debate without the Chavez he was not interested.
The final issue commemorative program "Hello President", a source told AFP in the Chavez administration, is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 31, from the Guariko.
The program of Hugo Chavez "Hello, President!" usually goes on the air every week on Sundays. The channel Chavez not only speaks about foreign and domestic policy and give advice in various areas, but often, students are encouraged by the performance of folk and revolutionary songs.
Chopard store robbed in Paris offender alone.
Robbery Chopard jewelry shop in Paris, made a well-dressed 50-year-old man, tells BBC News, referring to the police involved in investigating crimes. The offender, according to preliminary data, acted alone, but all robbery took about two minutes.
As the police officers Chopard, on Saturday around 15:00 local time in the shop at the Vendome Square in the heart of Paris went 50-year-old man in a hat, dressed in expensive clothes. "He quietly went inside, and then sent to staff the store weapons and demanded to give him 15 jewels", - told the police. After receiving jewelry, estimated at 6 million euro, the perpetrator is also quietly left the store. Is waiting for his associates on the street, the police still could not be determined.
Over the past year, it was the second robbery of the jewelry shop in Paris. In December 2008, three armed robbers made of the Harry Winston store on Avenue Montaigne jewelry amounting to a total of 80 million euro, which has become one of the biggest robberies in the recent history of France. In the year 2007 from the same store were stolen jewelry at 10 million euros. Find criminals in both cases it was not possible.
Ex-CIA agent in Cuba otsudil 1.2 billion dollars for the suicide of his father.
The Court of Miami has decided to recover from the authorities of Cuba for more than $ 1 billion in lawsuit filed by former CIA agent Gustavo Viloldo (Gustavo Villoldo), informs Associated Press.
Viloldo and his younger brother brought accusations against the authorities of the island to bring their father to suicide, suicide in 1959 shortly after coming to power of Fidel Castro and his fellow-revolutionaries. Viloldo senior, had the Cuban-American citizenship, was one of the most influential Cuban businessmen.
After the revolution, said in papers submitted to the court of Miami, Viloldo senior was arrested. In prison he has been repeatedly beaten and tortured by hunger morili, saying that he is an American agent. According to the plaintiff, one of the leaders of the Cuban revolution, Ernesto Che Guevara himself had threatened his father. Court of Miami found that Viloldo senior had been tortured and made to commit suicide.
Viloldo Jr. has long cooperated with the CIA. In particular, he in 1961 took part in the landing in the Gulf Pigs - an unsuccessful attempt to overthrow the American special power Castro. In 1967, Bolivia Viloldo Jr., participated in operations to capture and elimination of Che Guevara. Strands of hair that he cut off the head of the murdered revolutionary, Viloldo Jr. in 2007, put up for auction, where it was sold for 100 thousand dollars.
Miami Court, in deciding to award the deceased relatives Viloldo-senior compensation 1.2 billion dollars, said that he understood the difficulty, or rather almost impossible to be obtained from the authorities in Cuba the money. However, the judge said, reviewing the claim, the decision to award compensation should serve as a signal to the authorities of Cuba. Gustavo Viloldo and his younger brother, in turn, declared that they would seek payment of compensation from frozen Cuban accounts in foreign banks.
The Egyptian authorities have released eight students from Russia.
Egyptian authorities on Saturday released eight students from Russia, RIA Novosti reported with reference to the representatives of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Cairo.
34 Russian students at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, were arrested on the night of May 27. The cause of detention of Russian citizens - mostly people of the North Caucasian republics - Egyptian authorities have not yet been announced.
Four Russian nationals were released immediately after verification of documents specified by representatives of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Cairo. Eight Russians took to freedom on Saturday, May 30. Another 22 people remain in detention.
In addition to students from Russia, on the night of May 27 were arrested several dozen citizens of other states, including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, as well as France and Great Britain. Earlier on Saturday, became aware of the release of two Tajik students and five citizens of Kazakhstan.
Russian diplomats in connection with the detention of Russian citizens was sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt with a note demanding an explanation. Embassy staff will seek a meeting with the detained Russians to guarantee their legitimate rights.
Irina Belenky signed a settlement agreement with the father of her daughter.
SyuzhetyPohischenie the daughter of French and rossiyanki28.05.2009Irina Belenky released from custody strazhiRossiyanka Irina Belenky unilaterally signed a settlement agreement with the father of her daughter, Frenchman Jean-Michel André, said on Saturday, May 30 Radio Ekho Moskvy, referring to a lawyer Anatoly Kucherenu. Andre said Kucera, while studying a draft agreement, details of which have not yet been disclosed.
May 29, Belenky first time after being detained at the border of Hungary on charges of kidnapping a child, saw with his three-year-old daughter Eliza (Liza). The meeting lasted just over half an hour, was attended by Jean-Michel André, told Interfax. " After the end of meeting Anatoly Kucera, mediate between conflicting parties, said that in the near future, Irina will again be able to meet with your child.
Irina Belenky suspected of involvement in the kidnapping of his daughter, which is March 20, selected on the streets of the city of Arles her father, the Frenchman - Jean-Michel Andre. Rossiyanka, after Andre approached the police, was declared in the international search. April 13, Irina Belenky, along with which was Eliza, was detained at the border of Hungary and Ukraine. Girl Hungarian law enforcement authorities transferred her father and her mother had agreed to extradite to France.
May 27, Irina Belenky appeared before the investigating court of Aix-en-Provence, which is the case of the abduction of Eliza Andre. The judge decided to release the Russians from custody.
Hotel in the United States has refused to hold a conference with the participation of the author of "Fitny."
Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, refused to conduct the conference, one of the participants which was to be a far-right politician from the Netherlands Giirt Vilders (Geert Wilders), informs Associated Press . Politics, scandal became known after the establishment of anti-Islamic film "Fitna", was to deliver a presentation at the conference.
Waiver of the conference "Understanding Jihad in Israel, Europe and America" Book Hotel Loews Vanderbilt reasonable "concern for the safety of guests and hotel staff, not becoming to clarify any details.
Vilders presented a 17-minute film "Fitna" in March 2008 on its website. The film, which, inter alia, the scenes of the attacks of 11 September 2001 in the United States accompanied by a voice reading the quotations from the Koran, calling for the fight against "infidels", caused protests by Muslims around the world.
"Fitnu" condemned the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, called the film "insulting and anti-Islamic." Felt and provocative picture of the MFA of Russia. Several countries, including Britain, have banned Giirtu Vildersu entry into its territory.
Despite this reaction to "Fitvu, Vilders in April 2009 stated that working on the second part of the film, which is going to talk about the negative consequences of Muslim immigration to Europe.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Pakistan Army vybila the Taliban from the capital of Swat Valley.
Pakistan's army announced that it is fully vybila the Taliban from Mingory, the actual capital of Swat Valley, reports BBC News, Saturday, May 30.
This told the British representative of the Pakistani television channel command, Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas (Athar Abbas). However, he noted that small pockets of resistance on the outskirts of Mingory remain.
BBC News reports that because of the war zones removed all journalists to verify the statement of Pakistan army command would not be possible. The Pakistani military operation against militants in Mingore Taliban lasted seven days.
In early May 2009 Pakistan Army has begun to large-scale military campaign against the Taliban in the Swat valley (north-west of Pakistan). According to the latest UN, killed hundreds of civilians (still unknown to even approximate figures) and nearly two million refugees fled the region.
Athar Abbas in an interview with AFP said that it was a victory over the Taliban in Mingore, as in the rest of the valley "еше too much povoevat. Military experts predict that suppress resistance to the Taliban in the mountains of Swat, where militants are many well-fortified bases, it would be very difficult.
According to the BBC News, the Government of Pakistan has recently announced a reward for his head Maulana Fazlully (Maulana Fazlullah), the spiritual leader of the local Taliban, the size of 600 thousand U.S. dollars.
The fighting in Swat Valley began in connection with violation of Taliban combatants agreement with the authorities in Pakistan in February 2009. Then the government and the Taliban signed a truce with the introduction in the Swat valley of Sharia law. In mid-April 2009 the rebels have violated the contract.
This told the British representative of the Pakistani television channel command, Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas (Athar Abbas). However, he noted that small pockets of resistance on the outskirts of Mingory remain.
BBC News reports that because of the war zones removed all journalists to verify the statement of Pakistan army command would not be possible. The Pakistani military operation against militants in Mingore Taliban lasted seven days.
In early May 2009 Pakistan Army has begun to large-scale military campaign against the Taliban in the Swat valley (north-west of Pakistan). According to the latest UN, killed hundreds of civilians (still unknown to even approximate figures) and nearly two million refugees fled the region.
Athar Abbas in an interview with AFP said that it was a victory over the Taliban in Mingore, as in the rest of the valley "еше too much povoevat. Military experts predict that suppress resistance to the Taliban in the mountains of Swat, where militants are many well-fortified bases, it would be very difficult.
According to the BBC News, the Government of Pakistan has recently announced a reward for his head Maulana Fazlully (Maulana Fazlullah), the spiritual leader of the local Taliban, the size of 600 thousand U.S. dollars.
The fighting in Swat Valley began in connection with violation of Taliban combatants agreement with the authorities in Pakistan in February 2009. Then the government and the Taliban signed a truce with the introduction in the Swat valley of Sharia law. In mid-April 2009 the rebels have violated the contract.
The Syrians have paralyzed the work of the Budapest Airport.
Job Budapest International Airport "Ferihegy" (Ferihegy) is paralyzed because of the negligence of its employees, zabyvshih close the door between the zone for the coming of the Schengen treaty and the area for other passengers. The incident occurred early in the morning during the journey from the arrival of the Syrian capital of Damascus, quoted a message informagenstva German DPA news aggregator EarthTimes.
As the door between the zones has not been closed, passengers from the flight from Damascus, entered the private sector for them. The difference between the zones is that passengers flying from one country to another Schengen Agreement are subject to less rigorous inspection than other passengers.
As a result of accident flights to Schengen countries are sent with considerable delay due to heightened security measures. Representatives of the airport said that flights arriving at the incident are not affected and no flight has been canceled. At the same time, delays are expected before the end of the day.
As the door between the zones has not been closed, passengers from the flight from Damascus, entered the private sector for them. The difference between the zones is that passengers flying from one country to another Schengen Agreement are subject to less rigorous inspection than other passengers.
As a result of accident flights to Schengen countries are sent with considerable delay due to heightened security measures. Representatives of the airport said that flights arriving at the incident are not affected and no flight has been canceled. At the same time, delays are expected before the end of the day.
In Iraq, set a date of general elections.
The next general elections in Iraq held on 30 January 2010, said Deputy Parliament Speaker Khalid al-Attiyah (Khalid al-Attiyah). That was reported by AP.
The date of elections appointed Federal Court of Iraq. Al-Attiyah said that the vote will take place a month later than originally planned. Previous general elections were held in the country in December 2005 but the first session of the newly elected parliament took place only in March 2006.
Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Iraq Faraj al-Haidari (Faraj al-Haidari) reported that the court to choose between two proposed dates - 30 January 2010 and November 15, 2009.
For security during the elections would be chief U.S. forces in Iraq, General Raymond Odierno (Raymond Odierno) and other representatives of the Pentagon. It was expected that a significant portion of 138 thousand U.S. soldiers in Iraq, will remain in the country before the vote.
By 30 June, U.S. troops must be fully relocate to the military bases located outside the urban areas of Iraq. Under the agreement, signed by the authorities of the United States and Iraq, the last American soldier leaves the country before the end of 2011.
The date of elections appointed Federal Court of Iraq. Al-Attiyah said that the vote will take place a month later than originally planned. Previous general elections were held in the country in December 2005 but the first session of the newly elected parliament took place only in March 2006.
Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Iraq Faraj al-Haidari (Faraj al-Haidari) reported that the court to choose between two proposed dates - 30 January 2010 and November 15, 2009.
For security during the elections would be chief U.S. forces in Iraq, General Raymond Odierno (Raymond Odierno) and other representatives of the Pentagon. It was expected that a significant portion of 138 thousand U.S. soldiers in Iraq, will remain in the country before the vote.
By 30 June, U.S. troops must be fully relocate to the military bases located outside the urban areas of Iraq. Under the agreement, signed by the authorities of the United States and Iraq, the last American soldier leaves the country before the end of 2011.
Chinese scientist has won a case on the closure of its site.
Chinese scholar Hu Sindou (Hu Xingdou) won a court case against the Internet service provider, closed the site researcher, writes May 26, The Guardian.
Professor of Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology posted on his personal website article. In one of them he called for eliminating the system of retraining of workers through labor, human rights activists believe that a form of imprisonment without trial. In March 2009, internet service provider decided to close the site of Hu Sindou.
In April, the scientist has received from the provider company a letter of notification that the site is closed for the placement of improper content. Sindou decided to apply for the provider to court, although previously no citizen of China, the victim of censorship on the Internet, failed to win claims.
The court decided the case in favor of Sindou, as representatives of the provider is not able to prove that the act in accordance with the law. In particular, Sindou did not send letters with requests to remove inappropriate content from the site, and immediately notified of the closing pages.
According to a judicial verdict, the provider must reimburse Hu Sindou biennial fee for hosting, which is slightly more than $ 200. The plaintiff noted that the court did not discuss issues of freedom of speech, and added that the matter is not seen as political.
Professor of Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology posted on his personal website article. In one of them he called for eliminating the system of retraining of workers through labor, human rights activists believe that a form of imprisonment without trial. In March 2009, internet service provider decided to close the site of Hu Sindou.
In April, the scientist has received from the provider company a letter of notification that the site is closed for the placement of improper content. Sindou decided to apply for the provider to court, although previously no citizen of China, the victim of censorship on the Internet, failed to win claims.
The court decided the case in favor of Sindou, as representatives of the provider is not able to prove that the act in accordance with the law. In particular, Sindou did not send letters with requests to remove inappropriate content from the site, and immediately notified of the closing pages.
According to a judicial verdict, the provider must reimburse Hu Sindou biennial fee for hosting, which is slightly more than $ 200. The plaintiff noted that the court did not discuss issues of freedom of speech, and added that the matter is not seen as political.
In Antalya Russians over a drunk driver.
Drunk driver knocked down the Russian Turkish tourist resort of Antalya, reports RIA Novosti on Saturday, May 30.
Accident happened on Friday in the town of Alanya (Antalya province). Local resident, who was in a position of strong alcohol, lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the first hit in the trash by the roadside, the truck is parked there and a car and then knocked down on the pavement shedshuyu citizen Russia 51-year-old Galina Zubareva. From a severe impact on the woman died on the spot.
It clarifies the Turkish edition Samanyoluhaber, 40-year-old driver's name is Mustafa Bezeq (Mustafa Bezek). Reported that the Turks taken into custody, police are investigating.
Accident happened on Friday in the town of Alanya (Antalya province). Local resident, who was in a position of strong alcohol, lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the first hit in the trash by the roadside, the truck is parked there and a car and then knocked down on the pavement shedshuyu citizen Russia 51-year-old Galina Zubareva. From a severe impact on the woman died on the spot.
It clarifies the Turkish edition Samanyoluhaber, 40-year-old driver's name is Mustafa Bezeq (Mustafa Bezek). Reported that the Turks taken into custody, police are investigating.
Russian journalist had asked for asylum in Finland.
Journalist and human rights activist Elena Maglevannaya, writing about the torture in the Russian colonies, requested political asylum in Finland. This was reported on Friday, May 29, edition of "CIVITAS - Journal of Civil Society."
As the chairman of CIVITAS Editorial Committee for the Protection of Human Rights of Tatarstan Sergei Knjazkin, which, together with Elena Maglevannoy attended a Finnish-Russian Civic Forum, held 25-26 May 2009 in Helsinki, after the forum Maglevannaya not returned to Russia, but remained in Helsinki and wrote a treatment for political asylum by the Government of Finland.
At a human rights forum Maglevannaya delivered a report on the torture suffered by prisoners in the Russian-Chechen colonies. Earlier in Russia after its publication on the topic Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) has filed it in court.
13 May 2009 Kirov District Court in Volgograd Maglevannuyu found guilty of disseminating false information, tarnishing the honor and dignity of FSIN. The reason for the trial have been articles about the torture of journalist convict Chechen Zubayr Zubayraeva entitled "Fate of Chechens in Russian prisons, torture of prisoners continued Chechen", "Torture in the Russian colonies", published on the site CIVITAS.
The Court recognized these materials do not correspond to reality, Elena Maglevannuyu obliged to publish a refutation and pay for the FSIN fine of 200 thousand rubles.
As the CIVITAS Sergei Knjazkin, Elena Maglevannuyu "not worried as much as possible the payment of money, how much humiliation the publication in a newspaper refuting its publications. For her it was simply incompatible with the will and moral criteria by which it publishes the truth about the torture of Chechens."
As the chairman of CIVITAS Editorial Committee for the Protection of Human Rights of Tatarstan Sergei Knjazkin, which, together with Elena Maglevannoy attended a Finnish-Russian Civic Forum, held 25-26 May 2009 in Helsinki, after the forum Maglevannaya not returned to Russia, but remained in Helsinki and wrote a treatment for political asylum by the Government of Finland.
At a human rights forum Maglevannaya delivered a report on the torture suffered by prisoners in the Russian-Chechen colonies. Earlier in Russia after its publication on the topic Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) has filed it in court.
13 May 2009 Kirov District Court in Volgograd Maglevannuyu found guilty of disseminating false information, tarnishing the honor and dignity of FSIN. The reason for the trial have been articles about the torture of journalist convict Chechen Zubayr Zubayraeva entitled "Fate of Chechens in Russian prisons, torture of prisoners continued Chechen", "Torture in the Russian colonies", published on the site CIVITAS.
The Court recognized these materials do not correspond to reality, Elena Maglevannuyu obliged to publish a refutation and pay for the FSIN fine of 200 thousand rubles.
As the CIVITAS Sergei Knjazkin, Elena Maglevannuyu "not worried as much as possible the payment of money, how much humiliation the publication in a newspaper refuting its publications. For her it was simply incompatible with the will and moral criteria by which it publishes the truth about the torture of Chechens."
Russian scientists have given orders for the preservation of the Vietnamese body-Ho Chi Minh.
Russian scientists and Valery Bykov Yuri Denisov-Nikolsky Vietnamese awarded the Order of Independence for the conservation body the first President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh, said on 29 May Vietnamese news agency VNA.
The ceremony was held at the Vietnamese embassy in Moscow on May 27. Other scientists and specialists who participated in the preservation of the body-Ho Chi Minh, construction and operation of the mausoleum, was handed more than 30 orders. The body of the deceased, in 1969, Vietnamese Communist leader, is stored in the mausoleum on the main square of Hanoi.
Bykov and Denisov-Nikolsky headed the Research and training Center for Biomedical Technology of All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Vilar). The Center is also known as a "laboratory of Lenin", as he monitors the safety of the body of Vladimir Lenin.
In addition, laboratory Lenin "embalm the body of Kim Il Sung.
The ceremony was held at the Vietnamese embassy in Moscow on May 27. Other scientists and specialists who participated in the preservation of the body-Ho Chi Minh, construction and operation of the mausoleum, was handed more than 30 orders. The body of the deceased, in 1969, Vietnamese Communist leader, is stored in the mausoleum on the main square of Hanoi.
Bykov and Denisov-Nikolsky headed the Research and training Center for Biomedical Technology of All-Russian Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (Vilar). The Center is also known as a "laboratory of Lenin", as he monitors the safety of the body of Vladimir Lenin.
In addition, laboratory Lenin "embalm the body of Kim Il Sung.
Chavez will speak on TV and radio, four consecutive days.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez began a four-day television and radio shows devoted to the tenth anniversary of the state of his program "Hello President," sends agency Reuters.
Anniversary Issue "Hello, President" will continue with minor interruptions, from Thursday to Sunday, however, say how many hours of May 31, complete the transfer, could not yet say even Chavez himself.
It is noted that Hugo Chavez has begun a program of the Council met to correct adolescent sexual behavior, and then gradually moved on to how he had to struggle with excess weight.
Then Hugo Chavez read a congratulatory letter from former President of Cuba Fidel Castro, saying that since its first release in the broadcast "Hello President" broadcast a total of 1536 hours, ie 64 days.
"Never has the revolution not to use the media as well", - stressed the Castro in the letter. "Hello, President" out every week on Sundays. Hugo Chavez is a program from all over the country. Running is not strictly limited to: Number one lasted eight hours.
Hugo Chavez makes extensive use of "Hello, President" for the promotion and advancement of socialist ideas in general, and its policy initiatives in particular. The program has also become a platform for high-profile foreign policy statements, including offensive attacks against the United States, which Chavez has repeatedly criticized the "imperialist" policies in Latin America.
Czech activists laid eggs and went to vote.
Young Czechs, arranged two weeks ago, a campaign against the leader of the opposition Social Democrats Jiri Paroubek (Jiri Paroubek), May 29, announced that will no longer be cast politics eggs. That was reported by CTK.
The group of activists on Friday put in front of the City of Prague Colin carton of eggs with the inscription "We oviposit and are going to vote." The publication notes that the box had a few meters from the spot where two weeks ago, Paroubek overtook the first egg.
Lucas processing, the first thrown into the former Prime Minister of the egg, explained that he and his supporters are not expected to begin such an ambitious campaign and said that he did not consider itself responsible for what happened on Wednesday in Prague, where the leader of Social Democrats got more than a dozen eggs. Others attending the event Social Democrats also assailed with eggs.
Student Matesh Forst, founded in the social network Facebook group "For yaytsu Paroubek in every city", noted that the participants of the action in Prague to act as a crowd. Forst said he wanted to draw attention to "dangerous" methods of work odnopartiytsev Paroubek. The group joined 52 thousand users.
The group of activists on Friday put in front of the City of Prague Colin carton of eggs with the inscription "We oviposit and are going to vote." The publication notes that the box had a few meters from the spot where two weeks ago, Paroubek overtook the first egg.
Lucas processing, the first thrown into the former Prime Minister of the egg, explained that he and his supporters are not expected to begin such an ambitious campaign and said that he did not consider itself responsible for what happened on Wednesday in Prague, where the leader of Social Democrats got more than a dozen eggs. Others attending the event Social Democrats also assailed with eggs.
Student Matesh Forst, founded in the social network Facebook group "For yaytsu Paroubek in every city", noted that the participants of the action in Prague to act as a crowd. Forst said he wanted to draw attention to "dangerous" methods of work odnopartiytsev Paroubek. The group joined 52 thousand users.
The plane with the Speaker of the Senate of Italy quickly sat in Vnukovo.
The plane, on board which was the Speaker of the Senate of Italy, Renato Skifani, made an emergency landing at the capital's Vnukovo airport, reports Corriere della Sera.
Airbus A319 flying from Moscow to Rome around 16:30 Moscow time, but was forced to return due to technical reasons. A few minutes after take-off was found leaking fuel and the crew commander decided to land at Vnukovo.
Some time later, after landing Skifani appeared before reporters to talk about the incident. "Now you have news that you can not share with readers" - Italian politician joked.
The Speaker said that he is pleased with the actions of the pilots, who have behaved calmly and did everything that passengers are not too worried. The aircraft was towed into the hangar and the flight is canceled. Now Skifani awaiting the arrival of another aircraft on which he could return to Rome.
Press-service of Vnukovo airport refused to comment on the incident, reports RIA Novosti. Skifani returned to Italy after an official visit to Russia. In particular, he met with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Russian counterpart Sergei Mironov.
Airbus A319 flying from Moscow to Rome around 16:30 Moscow time, but was forced to return due to technical reasons. A few minutes after take-off was found leaking fuel and the crew commander decided to land at Vnukovo.
Some time later, after landing Skifani appeared before reporters to talk about the incident. "Now you have news that you can not share with readers" - Italian politician joked.
The Speaker said that he is pleased with the actions of the pilots, who have behaved calmly and did everything that passengers are not too worried. The aircraft was towed into the hangar and the flight is canceled. Now Skifani awaiting the arrival of another aircraft on which he could return to Rome.
Press-service of Vnukovo airport refused to comment on the incident, reports RIA Novosti. Skifani returned to Italy after an official visit to Russia. In particular, he met with Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his Russian counterpart Sergei Mironov.
In the German morgue were "real" corpse Rosa Luxemburg.
Doctors Clinic Berlin "Sharite asserts that found in the storerooms of the morgue the body of this institution Rosa Luxemburg. This writes the magazine Spiegel.
The famous German revolyutsionerka was killed in 1919. Officially, her remains were buried in the cemetery Friedrichsfelde in Berlin, but the head of department of forensic medicine "Sharite" Michael Tsokos this question.
He drew journalists' attention to the fact that the autopsy report the body caught from the channel only after four months after the murder, contained many suspicious inconsistencies that are aware of Luxembourg. In particular, the pathologists did not write anything about any trace of the beating, nor a single gunshot wound to the head. Also, the report did not mention striking features of the physical structure revolyutsionerki: dislocated hip and a different length legs.
At the same time, Tsokos reported that in the morgue "Sharite" utoplennitsy body was found, which at the time of death was between 40 and 50 years old (Luxembourg, was killed in 47 years). The woman suffered arthrosis, and her legs were different lengths. Unfortunately, we found the body was amputated head, hands and stupni.Roza Luxembourg was born in Poland (on the territory of the Russian Empire), emigrated to Switzerland, then to Germany, where he became a prominent figure in left-wing Social Democratic Party, and then participated in a Party. In 1919, after the Berlin speech of its workers were arrested and interrogated. On the way to the prison convoy killed her shot in the temple and threw the body in Landversky feed.
Every year, many German leftists come to the place where it is believed to be buried Rosa Luxemburg, to honor her memory. Searching for burial revolyutsionerki was concerned about the detachment commander and the Bolsheviks, Stepan Kopenkin, hero of the novel by Andrei Platonov "Chevengur": "Kopenkin hoped and believed that all cases and the road of life will inevitably lead to the grave of Rosa Luxemburg. That hope warms his heart and caused the need for daily revolutionary feats. "
The famous German revolyutsionerka was killed in 1919. Officially, her remains were buried in the cemetery Friedrichsfelde in Berlin, but the head of department of forensic medicine "Sharite" Michael Tsokos this question.
He drew journalists' attention to the fact that the autopsy report the body caught from the channel only after four months after the murder, contained many suspicious inconsistencies that are aware of Luxembourg. In particular, the pathologists did not write anything about any trace of the beating, nor a single gunshot wound to the head. Also, the report did not mention striking features of the physical structure revolyutsionerki: dislocated hip and a different length legs.
At the same time, Tsokos reported that in the morgue "Sharite" utoplennitsy body was found, which at the time of death was between 40 and 50 years old (Luxembourg, was killed in 47 years). The woman suffered arthrosis, and her legs were different lengths. Unfortunately, we found the body was amputated head, hands and stupni.Roza Luxembourg was born in Poland (on the territory of the Russian Empire), emigrated to Switzerland, then to Germany, where he became a prominent figure in left-wing Social Democratic Party, and then participated in a Party. In 1919, after the Berlin speech of its workers were arrested and interrogated. On the way to the prison convoy killed her shot in the temple and threw the body in Landversky feed.
Every year, many German leftists come to the place where it is believed to be buried Rosa Luxemburg, to honor her memory. Searching for burial revolyutsionerki was concerned about the detachment commander and the Bolsheviks, Stepan Kopenkin, hero of the novel by Andrei Platonov "Chevengur": "Kopenkin hoped and believed that all cases and the road of life will inevitably lead to the grave of Rosa Luxemburg. That hope warms his heart and caused the need for daily revolutionary feats. "
United States questioned the nuclear tests by North Korea.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev29.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR29.05.2009Severnaya Korea launched a seventh raketuAmerikanskie experts expressed doubts that North Korea conducted a nuclear test, reports Reuters with reference to the representative of the U.S. authorities who wanted to remain anonymous.
As the AFP, a study of air samples from the presumptive tests, as well as analysis of other factors did not allow the experts to make a definite conclusion. Source Agency said tests did not reveal anything that would confirm a nuclear explosion of a charge. "
Sobesednik agency added that while the experts have only preliminary data analysis, and with the certainty of research results can be said only after some time, when all tests are completed.
Remember, the DPRK conducted a nuclear test May 25, 2009 at an underground firing range near the town of Kilchzhu. The first of the South Korean government said: seismologists recorded the "artificial" earthquake average force coincided with the alleged test. Later on the successful nuclear test Pyongyang officially announced.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of nuclear devices ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons, but independent experts have assessed the power of the bomb at approximately 4 kilotonnes on the basis of seismic performance.
Following the bombing of North Korea launched several short-range missiles, but also made a dramatic statement of withdrawal from the armistice of 1953, which ended the Korean War.
At an emergency meeting held on 25 May in New York, the UN Security Council sharply condemned the DPRK's nuclear test and announced the preparation of the resolution. At the last meeting of the Security Council on 28 May had been submitted the new draft resolution, which is still unknown.
As the AFP, a study of air samples from the presumptive tests, as well as analysis of other factors did not allow the experts to make a definite conclusion. Source Agency said tests did not reveal anything that would confirm a nuclear explosion of a charge. "
Sobesednik agency added that while the experts have only preliminary data analysis, and with the certainty of research results can be said only after some time, when all tests are completed.
Remember, the DPRK conducted a nuclear test May 25, 2009 at an underground firing range near the town of Kilchzhu. The first of the South Korean government said: seismologists recorded the "artificial" earthquake average force coincided with the alleged test. Later on the successful nuclear test Pyongyang officially announced.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of nuclear devices ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons, but independent experts have assessed the power of the bomb at approximately 4 kilotonnes on the basis of seismic performance.
Following the bombing of North Korea launched several short-range missiles, but also made a dramatic statement of withdrawal from the armistice of 1953, which ended the Korean War.
At an emergency meeting held on 25 May in New York, the UN Security Council sharply condemned the DPRK's nuclear test and announced the preparation of the resolution. At the last meeting of the Security Council on 28 May had been submitted the new draft resolution, which is still unknown.
Leader of Serbian nationalists judge for contempt of the Hague Tribunal.
The International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) has begun a new process for the Serbian nationalist leader Vojislav Seselj, said on Friday, May 29, AFP.
At this time the Tribunal has Šešelj charged with contempt of court: According to the Tribunal, in his book Šešelj published information that would identify the three key witnesses testifying against him in the process of war crimes committed by 54-year-old Serb, according to the ICTY in War in the Balkans in the early 1990's.
The first process in the Seselj began in November 2007. He is charged with war crimes committed against non-Serb population of Croatia and Serbia in 1991-1993. The hearing, which stood 71 eyewitness, were suspended in February 2009 for security reasons, because Seselj's supporters threatened a witness the massacre.
Charges for the current process was Šešelj in March 2009, and on Friday, May 29, began its consideration of the merits. The prosecution believes that in his book (name kept secret) Šešelj disclose the identity of the three witnesses who are now under the protection of the tribunal. Reported that several hundred copies were distributed to supporters of the Serbian National Party, whose leader is the defendant.
According to the AFP, Šešelj on Friday had not even got up from the benches, when the judge entered the room. If he's found guilty under this article, the Šešelj faces 7 years in prison.
Seselj surrendered to the Hague tribunal in 2003. In 2006 he started a hunger strike, demanding the right to defend himself, and made her.
At this time the Tribunal has Šešelj charged with contempt of court: According to the Tribunal, in his book Šešelj published information that would identify the three key witnesses testifying against him in the process of war crimes committed by 54-year-old Serb, according to the ICTY in War in the Balkans in the early 1990's.
The first process in the Seselj began in November 2007. He is charged with war crimes committed against non-Serb population of Croatia and Serbia in 1991-1993. The hearing, which stood 71 eyewitness, were suspended in February 2009 for security reasons, because Seselj's supporters threatened a witness the massacre.
Charges for the current process was Šešelj in March 2009, and on Friday, May 29, began its consideration of the merits. The prosecution believes that in his book (name kept secret) Šešelj disclose the identity of the three witnesses who are now under the protection of the tribunal. Reported that several hundred copies were distributed to supporters of the Serbian National Party, whose leader is the defendant.
According to the AFP, Šešelj on Friday had not even got up from the benches, when the judge entered the room. If he's found guilty under this article, the Šešelj faces 7 years in prison.
Seselj surrendered to the Hague tribunal in 2003. In 2006 he started a hunger strike, demanding the right to defend himself, and made her.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Iran accused the United States into bombing a mosque.
Official Tehran blamed the explosion in the Shiite mosque in the city of Zahedan, which occurred on 28 May, the U.S. special services. According to the Iranian version, the explosion in the provincial capital of Sistan-Baluchestan made Americans employed suicide bombers, reports Agence France-Presse.
As the Agency Deputy Governor of the province of Sistan-Baluchestan Jala Sayah, arrested three accomplices of terrorists involved in the conspiracy. They testified that had been recruited by American intelligence agencies. The aim of the terrorist attack was to destabilize the country's presidential elections, which take place on 12 June 2009.
The victims of the blast in a mosque in the city of Zahedan were 23 people, injured another 125.
One of the rivals of the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the presidential race, gravitating to the block reformers World Hossein Mousavi, also spoke in favor of the version that the attack carried out with support from abroad, but the country-specific customer did not name.
In the past, Iranian authorities have repeatedly accused the United States and Britain, whose troops are in neighboring Afghanistan, the attacks in the border areas of the country.
Sistan-Baluchestan is one of the least developed regions of Iran. In addition, in the activities of the extremist Sunni groups who are against the current Shiite government. In particular, in the attack on the Iranian police in February 2007 in which 13 people were killed, the authorities suspect it is the Sunnis.
As the Agency Deputy Governor of the province of Sistan-Baluchestan Jala Sayah, arrested three accomplices of terrorists involved in the conspiracy. They testified that had been recruited by American intelligence agencies. The aim of the terrorist attack was to destabilize the country's presidential elections, which take place on 12 June 2009.
The victims of the blast in a mosque in the city of Zahedan were 23 people, injured another 125.
One of the rivals of the incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the presidential race, gravitating to the block reformers World Hossein Mousavi, also spoke in favor of the version that the attack carried out with support from abroad, but the country-specific customer did not name.
In the past, Iranian authorities have repeatedly accused the United States and Britain, whose troops are in neighboring Afghanistan, the attacks in the border areas of the country.
Sistan-Baluchestan is one of the least developed regions of Iran. In addition, in the activities of the extremist Sunni groups who are against the current Shiite government. In particular, in the attack on the Iranian police in February 2007 in which 13 people were killed, the authorities suspect it is the Sunnis.
In Egypt, have been mass arrests of people from the North Caucasus.
At least 35 Russian citizens detained by Egyptian authorities. According to the second secretary of the Russian Embassy in Cairo Timura Agametova, the detention was carried out in rough form, "the agency" Interfax ".
The detainees were born in the North Caucasus region, who were trained in the Egyptian Al-Azhar University. The incident occurred on the night of May 27. According to Agametova, local authorities claim that all the detentions were made during the verification of documents relating to residence permits in Egypt.
Russian diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt sent a note demanding an explanation. Agametov also noted that the staff of the Russian consulate has failed to meet with detainees. He stressed that among the detainees are children, including infants who were taken into custody with their mothers.
In the Russian embassy added that the number of detainees were not final and will be refined. According to the site Ingushetiya.Org, with a series of arrests that began even on Sunday, May 24, were arrested 198 people - citizens of Russia and CIS countries. In particular, it is noted that among the 73 detainees was born in Chechnya, 12 Dagestanis, 10 Ingushetians and four residents of Tatarstan. Also detained citizens of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In the Russian Federation Ministry of Education stated that the University of Al-Azhar really learn Russian citizens. "But it is their own choice, and they came to school without the participation of Russian entities", - stressed in the Ministry.
Al-Azhar University is one of the oldest in the world and mainly the world's center of Sunni Islamic study. It was founded in 975 during the same year, the Cairo mosque.
The detainees were born in the North Caucasus region, who were trained in the Egyptian Al-Azhar University. The incident occurred on the night of May 27. According to Agametova, local authorities claim that all the detentions were made during the verification of documents relating to residence permits in Egypt.
Russian diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt sent a note demanding an explanation. Agametov also noted that the staff of the Russian consulate has failed to meet with detainees. He stressed that among the detainees are children, including infants who were taken into custody with their mothers.
In the Russian embassy added that the number of detainees were not final and will be refined. According to the site Ingushetiya.Org, with a series of arrests that began even on Sunday, May 24, were arrested 198 people - citizens of Russia and CIS countries. In particular, it is noted that among the 73 detainees was born in Chechnya, 12 Dagestanis, 10 Ingushetians and four residents of Tatarstan. Also detained citizens of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In the Russian Federation Ministry of Education stated that the University of Al-Azhar really learn Russian citizens. "But it is their own choice, and they came to school without the participation of Russian entities", - stressed in the Ministry.
Al-Azhar University is one of the oldest in the world and mainly the world's center of Sunni Islamic study. It was founded in 975 during the same year, the Cairo mosque.
His opposition was made under the slogan "Death to potato !".|| The Iranian Government has decided to distribute free rural 400 thousand tons of potatoes. Officially, the action is due to both a realized surplus of last year's abundant harvest. However, the opposition accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in the bribery of the poorest people in the upcoming elections, reports The Times. Opposition Rallies were held in Iran, under the slogans "Death to potato." As the presidential election appointed at the June 12 election race has entered its final phase. Analysts point out that Ahmadinejad, who is one of the candidates, making every effort to win the first round of voting. To do this it needs to recruit more than 50 percent of the vote. Favored a more secular and liberal opposition to the way the country has been unable to agree on a single candidate. In the first round vote, her supporters will inevitably be separated, while the Conserv! atives chose their leader of the incumbent. In the case of the appointment of the second round of elections, supporters of a "soft" courses can be united against Ahmadinejad around a single candidate. Opposition accused the current president that he was elected in the name of reducing poverty by redistributing income from the oil trade. However, the publication noted, this has not happened. Authorities trying to divert public attention from pressing problems associated with inflation, rising cost of living, with the help of aggressive rhetoric and enhance the standoff with the West. Surplus oil revenues were spent on the nuclear program and weapons development. Earlier, Ahmadinejad has been accused of bribing voters. As reported May 19, agency Associated Press, the government distributed to rural teachers, students and poor people's checks for 500 thousand and 1 million rials, which corresponds to 50 and 100 dollars. Authorities called it the humanitarian ! action, which is not linked to the upcoming elections. Opposit! ion said
North Korea launched a seventh missile over the past five days.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye the nuclear tests in KNDR29.05.2009Chleny UN Security Council began to discuss a new draft resolution on KNDRSevernaya Korea conducted new missile tests. Launch a small radius of action was launched on 29 May. Like the previous six missiles that were launched from the east coast of the country. This informs AFP referring to the agency Renhap.
North Korea continues missile launches since the end of nuclear tests on May 25. On Monday, three rockets were launched, the aim of two of them, according to South Korean media have been American-and British explorers. Two more missiles North Korea launched on 26 May, and one - 27 May.
In addition, the May 27 North Korea announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the truce of 1953, which ended the Korean War, and "when necessary" would oppose the South Korea and its allies.
Second in the history of the DPRK nuclear test raised concern about the UN Security Council. May 29 United States and Japan have submitted a new draft resolution on the DPRK. In addition to the permanent members of the Security Council resolution participate in the discussion of South Korea and Japan. Details of document has not yet been disclosed, but it is known that he "strongly condemns" the test on May 25.
According to unofficial data, perhaps the Security Council tightened sanctions against the DPRK. May 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK Pak-Chung first made a statement, which promised that North Korea is ready to take "further measures of self-defense" if the Security Council will provoke such actions.
North Korea continues missile launches since the end of nuclear tests on May 25. On Monday, three rockets were launched, the aim of two of them, according to South Korean media have been American-and British explorers. Two more missiles North Korea launched on 26 May, and one - 27 May.
In addition, the May 27 North Korea announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the truce of 1953, which ended the Korean War, and "when necessary" would oppose the South Korea and its allies.
Second in the history of the DPRK nuclear test raised concern about the UN Security Council. May 29 United States and Japan have submitted a new draft resolution on the DPRK. In addition to the permanent members of the Security Council resolution participate in the discussion of South Korea and Japan. Details of document has not yet been disclosed, but it is known that he "strongly condemns" the test on May 25.
According to unofficial data, perhaps the Security Council tightened sanctions against the DPRK. May 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK Pak-Chung first made a statement, which promised that North Korea is ready to take "further measures of self-defense" if the Security Council will provoke such actions.
Refuted the speech UN Secretary-General Statement on Georgia 'blackmail by Russia. "
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has strongly refuted postpredom made by Georgia to the UN assumed that his report on the UN mission in the Caucasus has been changed due to blackmail by Russia, the Associated Press.
On Thursday, May 28, Press Service of the UN secretary general issued a statement which stressed that Ban Ki-moon has strongly denied "any suggestion that he has received threats of any kind." Statement of "blackmail on the part of Russia" made postpredom Georgia to the UN Alexander Lomaia, the press service of Ban Ki-moon as "extremely unfortunate."
Breaking on Wednesday, May 27, at a press conference at the UN headquarters said that he was a "reliable sources", it became known that Russia has made changes in content and title of the report of the UN secretary general on the situation in Transcaucasia, threatening, otherwise, use veto power in the decision to extend the mandate of UN Observer Mission in Georgia and Abkhazia.
Russia's permanent representatives in the UN Vitaly Churkin said on Thursday that in the process of the report of the UN secretary general of Russia "does not threaten any veto, but merely expressed its views on any aspects of its content or the title." Churkin, RIA Novosti, also questioned the reliability of sources, referred to by Lomaia, declaring "blackmail on the part of Russia."
Ban Ki-moon presented his report on the situation in Transcaucasia, on May 18. The title of the report on the future activities of UN observers in the region, there was no mention of Georgia and Abkhazia. The paper was entitled "Report of the Secretary-General submitted in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1808, 1839 and 1866." All previous reports of secretary general on this topic called "About the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia."
In a statement the press service of the UN secretary general, was circulated on Thursday, noted that when working on the title of the report, Ban Ki-moon sought to "take into account the positions of all parties and to avoid unnecessary controversy in the debate in the UN Security Council."
The report, Ban Ki-moon was presented to members of the UN Security Council for three days later the previously announced deadline. May 18, at a conference on security in the Caucasus, held in Geneva, the delegation from Abkhazia, demonstratively left the courtroom. After Abkhazia to participate in an event is given the delegation of the Russian Federation and South Ossetia, have also expressed their dissatisfaction with the lack of the report. May 19, after a report was submitted to the UN secretary general, representatives of Russia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia to resume participation in the conference.
The question of extending the mandate of UN Observer Mission in Georgia and Abkhazia is scheduled for June 2009.
Destroyed combat wing leader of Hamas.
The Israeli secret services had destroyed the head of military wing of Hamas. That was reported by Ha'aretz on Thursday, 28 May.
According to the 45-year-old Palestinian Abd al-Majid Dudin (Abd al-Majid Dudin), directed the combat wing of Hamas, which operated in the West Bank, was killed in the village, located near the town of Hebron.
By Israeli intelligence agents rounded up al-Majid Dudina in a house and demanded that he surrendered. In response, gunmen began shooting at police, then was killed by retaliatory fire. The police were not injured.
According to Ha'aretz, killed militant was considered the organizer of the bombings in buses in Jerusalem in 1995, which killed four people, as well as explosions in the same year in the city of Ramat Gan, which killed six people.
According to the 45-year-old Palestinian Abd al-Majid Dudin (Abd al-Majid Dudin), directed the combat wing of Hamas, which operated in the West Bank, was killed in the village, located near the town of Hebron.
By Israeli intelligence agents rounded up al-Majid Dudina in a house and demanded that he surrendered. In response, gunmen began shooting at police, then was killed by retaliatory fire. The police were not injured.
According to Ha'aretz, killed militant was considered the organizer of the bombings in buses in Jerusalem in 1995, which killed four people, as well as explosions in the same year in the city of Ramat Gan, which killed six people.
Turkey has dropped a balloon with tourists.
As a result of the fall of a balloon with tourists in the central part of Turkey, one person died, another 10 were injured, reports AFP.
The incident occurred near the town of Avanos (Avanos). Balloon with tourists from Britain began to dramatically lose altitude shortly after takeoff. The fall occurred from a height of 200 meters. When struck the gondola on the ground killed 61-lentny a man, 10 people were taken to hospital with fractures of the legs.
Causes of the accident is not yet known.
Walk on hot air balloon in this region is very popular among tourists, because the volcanoes are located near, next to the vents that are flying.
In late April 2009 a similar incident occurred in the Egyptian city of Luxor. Then, wounded 16 people.
The incident occurred near the town of Avanos (Avanos). Balloon with tourists from Britain began to dramatically lose altitude shortly after takeoff. The fall occurred from a height of 200 meters. When struck the gondola on the ground killed 61-lentny a man, 10 people were taken to hospital with fractures of the legs.
Causes of the accident is not yet known.
Walk on hot air balloon in this region is very popular among tourists, because the volcanoes are located near, next to the vents that are flying.
In late April 2009 a similar incident occurred in the Egyptian city of Luxor. Then, wounded 16 people.
Russian seamen disposed of captured pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov28.05.2009Yaponiya sent to combat pirates, two-razvedchikaZaderzhannye in April, the Russian Navy ship "Admiral Panteleev" off the coast of Somalia pirates were handed over to representatives of Iran and Pakistan. The transfer took place about three weeks ago, but this only became known on 28 May, Interfax reports. The Agency has received this information in the main headquarters of Russian Navy.
Sobesednik agency noted that the investigation against pirates captured April 29, lasted about a week. In order to try them in Russia, he said, there is no reason. Among the captured 29 pirates came from Somalia, Iran and Pakistan.
Previously, it was reported that on 19 May First Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Alexander Comaco told reporters that the issue of transfer of the pirates to third countries will be addressed in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and the captives would be given on the basis of existing legislation.
However, according to today's information, by this time the pirates were handed over to Iran and Pakistan.
Sobesednik agency noted that the investigation against pirates captured April 29, lasted about a week. In order to try them in Russia, he said, there is no reason. Among the captured 29 pirates came from Somalia, Iran and Pakistan.
Previously, it was reported that on 19 May First Deputy Defense Minister Colonel General Alexander Comaco told reporters that the issue of transfer of the pirates to third countries will be addressed in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, and the captives would be given on the basis of existing legislation.
However, according to today's information, by this time the pirates were handed over to Iran and Pakistan.
In Iran, they blew up the mosque.
In the mosque, located in south-eastern Iran, an explosion occurred, with the AP sends a message referring to the Iranian media. According to preliminary reports, the attack killed 15 people, another 50 were wounded.
Part of the building was destroyed by the explosion. At the scene investigators are working, as well as the rescuers, who make the body injured and the dead.
May 28, Iranian Muslims mark anniversary of death of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad Fatima. Because of this, in the mosques are more people than usual.
The attacks occurred in the city of Zahedan, the capital of the province of Sistan and Baluchestan. The city is located near the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Part of the building was destroyed by the explosion. At the scene investigators are working, as well as the rescuers, who make the body injured and the dead.
May 28, Iranian Muslims mark anniversary of death of the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad Fatima. Because of this, in the mosques are more people than usual.
The attacks occurred in the city of Zahedan, the capital of the province of Sistan and Baluchestan. The city is located near the border with Pakistan and Afghanistan.
IL-86 will cease to fly to Egypt in October.
Ministry of Transport of Russia has reduced the duration of flights IL-86 in Egypt until October 2009, reports "Kommersant".
Earlier, Egyptian aviation service extended permission for the Il-86 flights to the country from 31 May to 31 December 2009. However, Ministry of Transport has adopted a separate decision to ban flights "silts" since the transition to winter schedule.
Some market participants and experts believe that the decision was influenced by a conflict between the Ministry of Transport Minister Igor Levitin and Yevgeny Bachurin, the newly appointed CEO of the airline Atlant-Soyuz. " In the fleet "Atlant-Union" are the six IL-86, which the company planned to withdraw from operations in 2011.
In October 2008, headed Rosaviatsiyu Eugene Bachurin left office due to massive delays flights airlines that are members of the Alliance AirUnion. Prior to this Bachurin criticized the work of the Ministry of Transport and sent to the Prosecutor's Office a complaint against the head of the Ministry of Transport Igor Levitin, in which the accused Levitin, in an attempt to depose him from his post as director Rosaviatsii. The Public Prosecutor's Office refused to consider complaints, and Eugene Bachurin resigned.
Representatives of the Ministry of Transport explain the decision to the fall in demand for air travel, resulting in "Russian companies an opportunity to more quickly change the IL-86 on the modern court."
In March 2007, Egyptian authorities announced their intention to ban flights of IL-86 in the country due to the fact that this model of aircraft does not comply with standards on noise. However, the term ban has already been transferred several times.
Earlier, Egyptian aviation service extended permission for the Il-86 flights to the country from 31 May to 31 December 2009. However, Ministry of Transport has adopted a separate decision to ban flights "silts" since the transition to winter schedule.
Some market participants and experts believe that the decision was influenced by a conflict between the Ministry of Transport Minister Igor Levitin and Yevgeny Bachurin, the newly appointed CEO of the airline Atlant-Soyuz. " In the fleet "Atlant-Union" are the six IL-86, which the company planned to withdraw from operations in 2011.
In October 2008, headed Rosaviatsiyu Eugene Bachurin left office due to massive delays flights airlines that are members of the Alliance AirUnion. Prior to this Bachurin criticized the work of the Ministry of Transport and sent to the Prosecutor's Office a complaint against the head of the Ministry of Transport Igor Levitin, in which the accused Levitin, in an attempt to depose him from his post as director Rosaviatsii. The Public Prosecutor's Office refused to consider complaints, and Eugene Bachurin resigned.
Representatives of the Ministry of Transport explain the decision to the fall in demand for air travel, resulting in "Russian companies an opportunity to more quickly change the IL-86 on the modern court."
In March 2007, Egyptian authorities announced their intention to ban flights of IL-86 in the country due to the fact that this model of aircraft does not comply with standards on noise. However, the term ban has already been transferred several times.
Sales of newspapers rose to the crisis.
In 2008, the worldwide total sales of newspapers increased, though not significantly, in spite of the pessimistic forecasts of experts that the newspaper industry because of the global financial crisis will be on the verge of "extinction." That was reported by AFP on Thursday, May 28, with reference to the figures the World Association of Newspapers (WAN).
Specialists organization noticed a trend: a sharp drop in circulation of newspapers in Europe and the United States in 2008 were offset by growth in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
As compared to 2007 in 2008-m number of newspapers sold worldwide rose to 539 million copies (increase of 1.3 per cent). WAN president Gavin O'Reilly (Gavin O'Reilly) reported that in 2004, sales of newspapers increased by 8.8 per cent. The data O'Reilly announced in Barcelona at a conference of association.
Meanwhile, as reported by the President of WAN, advertising revenues of newspapers around the world declined in 2008 to five per cent compared to 2007. In 2009, revenues continue to decline, but as O'Reilly predicts, then the industry is "always up".
World Association of Newspapers represents 18 thousand newspapers in 120 countries.
Specialists organization noticed a trend: a sharp drop in circulation of newspapers in Europe and the United States in 2008 were offset by growth in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
As compared to 2007 in 2008-m number of newspapers sold worldwide rose to 539 million copies (increase of 1.3 per cent). WAN president Gavin O'Reilly (Gavin O'Reilly) reported that in 2004, sales of newspapers increased by 8.8 per cent. The data O'Reilly announced in Barcelona at a conference of association.
Meanwhile, as reported by the President of WAN, advertising revenues of newspapers around the world declined in 2008 to five per cent compared to 2007. In 2009, revenues continue to decline, but as O'Reilly predicts, then the industry is "always up".
World Association of Newspapers represents 18 thousand newspapers in 120 countries.
United States and Japan submitted a draft resolution on the DPRK.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye the nuclear tests in KNDR28.05.2009SSHA and South Korea stepped up surveillance of the territory KNDRKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear re-ispytaniyaPostoyannye Members of the UN Security Council, as well as Japan and South Korea, on Thursday started discussing the new draft resolution on the DPRK, reported AFP.
Consultation after the UK, China, Russia, United States, France, South Korea and Japan took place behind closed doors. Details of the new draft resolution on the DPRK by the United States and Japan, have not yet been disclosed. We know only that the document would "strongly condemn" the nuclear tests conducted by the DPRK on May 25. In addition, the draft resolution calls on the international community "to comply strictly with the requirements of UN Security Council resolution 1718, adopted in 2006, after North Korea conducted the first nuclear weapons test.
Earlier, a diplomatic source who asked to remain unnamed, told AFP, that all seven countries participating in the preparation of the resolution, ready to tighten sanctions against North Korea. Officially, this message has not yet been confirmed.
It is anticipated that a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss a draft resolution on North Korea to be held no sooner than early June. So the British ambassador to the UN John Soers stated that "we need some time to work on a document.
Russia's permanent representatives in the UN Vitaly Churkin, in turn, said that during work on a new resolution on the DPRK, "there are no restrictions on time," ITAR-TASS. Work on the document, he said, will continue on Friday, May 29, and Monday, 1 June. "We still may not agree with, nothing is rejected, about anything express doubts," - said Churkin.
The decision to prepare a new resolution on North Korea was adopted at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on 25 May after the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test, as well as launched missiles neskolki small steps. May 7, North Korea announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the terms of the armistice of 1953 that ended the Korean War.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Berlusconi denied the charges in connection with a minor.
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy said that they never have sex with a 17-year-old Noemi Leticia, on the celebration of the birth of which he was seen about a month ago. That was reported by Bloomberg. The head of the Italian Government made a statement, speaking at a meeting devoted to eliminate the effects of earthquakes in the region Abruzzo.
The talks, held in Rome, Berlusconi appealed to his own question: "Dear Prime Minister, whether you were in more than spicy or piquant relationship with an underage girl?". On your question Italian leader said no. "I swear by their children, that I did not have any novel with that woman" - Berlusconi stressed.
The first issue of the Prime Minister with the Neapolitan Noemi Leticia was raised wife Veronika policy Lario. In early May, it announced that it intends to divorce her husband. One of the reasons for the start of divorce proceedings and was named "affair with a minor." According Lario, 26 April, Berlusconi attended the celebrations on the occasion of 18 anniversary of Leticia, which greatly offended the wife of politician.
Commenting on the situation, the head of the Italian Government stated that the sign with the relatives of the girl, and they are long-time supporters of his political course. Meanwhile, former boyfriend Leticia told the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, that Berlusconi has nothing to do with either the parents or to relatives of his ex-girlfriend.
According to the young man, the Prime Minister met with Leticia shortly after he saw her photograph. A former friend of the girls said that Berlusconi called her once familiar with the portfolio, which she sent to the model agencies in the hope of becoming the star of show business.
This information is Italian leader did not comment. Berlusconi's elder daughter, 42-year-old Marina, who serves as chairman of the board of directors of the largest Italian publishing house Mondadori, said that rumors of her father's novel, with a minor is the result of "political conspiracy" against him.
The talks, held in Rome, Berlusconi appealed to his own question: "Dear Prime Minister, whether you were in more than spicy or piquant relationship with an underage girl?". On your question Italian leader said no. "I swear by their children, that I did not have any novel with that woman" - Berlusconi stressed.
The first issue of the Prime Minister with the Neapolitan Noemi Leticia was raised wife Veronika policy Lario. In early May, it announced that it intends to divorce her husband. One of the reasons for the start of divorce proceedings and was named "affair with a minor." According Lario, 26 April, Berlusconi attended the celebrations on the occasion of 18 anniversary of Leticia, which greatly offended the wife of politician.
Commenting on the situation, the head of the Italian Government stated that the sign with the relatives of the girl, and they are long-time supporters of his political course. Meanwhile, former boyfriend Leticia told the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, that Berlusconi has nothing to do with either the parents or to relatives of his ex-girlfriend.
According to the young man, the Prime Minister met with Leticia shortly after he saw her photograph. A former friend of the girls said that Berlusconi called her once familiar with the portfolio, which she sent to the model agencies in the hope of becoming the star of show business.
This information is Italian leader did not comment. Berlusconi's elder daughter, 42-year-old Marina, who serves as chairman of the board of directors of the largest Italian publishing house Mondadori, said that rumors of her father's novel, with a minor is the result of "political conspiracy" against him.
In Bulgaria, a bus without brakes crashed into a crowd of pilgrims.
As a result of a major accident in the south-eastern Bulgaria, 16 people were killed and four were seriously injured. The incident occurred near the town of Yambol, where on 28 May are the traditional celebrations on the Day of Ascension of Our Lord Orthodox, the Bulgarian National Television.
Accident happened on the road leading to Mount Bakadzhik - the traditional place of pilgrimage. According to the channel, the bus returned to the foot of the mountain to pick up new passengers when he refused to brake. The car crashed into a tree, overturned and fell on a group of pilgrims preparing for ascension.
In the local hospital said that all of them have been 13 people, nine of them required hospitalization. Driving a bus is 60-year-old driver, his fate is not reportedly under investigation.
As a result of the disaster on 29 May in Bulgaria declared a day of mourning.
Accident happened on the road leading to Mount Bakadzhik - the traditional place of pilgrimage. According to the channel, the bus returned to the foot of the mountain to pick up new passengers when he refused to brake. The car crashed into a tree, overturned and fell on a group of pilgrims preparing for ascension.
In the local hospital said that all of them have been 13 people, nine of them required hospitalization. Driving a bus is 60-year-old driver, his fate is not reportedly under investigation.
As a result of the disaster on 29 May in Bulgaria declared a day of mourning.
Paris refused to Elizabeth II as a personal invitation to Normandy.
The Press Secretary of the Government of France Luc Chatel (Luc Chatel) refuted appeared in the British media about the fact that President Nicolas Sarkozy did not invite Elizabeth II to celebrate the 65 th anniversary of disembarkation in Normandy, the Le Figaro.
According to Chatel, France to the British Government handed over the invitation to the celebration, but the reservation that the duties of Paris is not to indicate who should be present with the British party or member of the British delegation.
"British Queen as head of state, of course is always a welcome guest", - said CHATEL, but emphasized that the primary June 6, still remain the Franco-American celebration with the participation of Nicolas Sarkozy and Barack Obama. "To be still and the other six in June," - he said.
For its part, the correspondent of French radio Europe 1 in London Leneman Ester (Esther Leneman) stated that the rebuttal Elysee Palace looks very unconvincing and vague. "The British queen has never traveled to the celebration, not a personal invitation," - noted journalist. Some clarification of French side is not enough, you need an official invitation, otherwise the situation will remain unresolved.
As noted by Le Figaro, the press service statement Elysee Palace directly contradict the claims of British tabloid The Daily Mail. According to The Daily Mail, the French side previously stated explicitly that it was not going to invite the Queen.
This has caused dissatisfaction in frank Buckingham Palace, with it not only against Nicolas Sarkozy. Sources in the environment, the Queen spoke critically of the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, himself, being invited to the celebration, was not able to resolve the diplomatic niceties, the presence of Elizabeth II in celebration of 65 th anniversary of D-Day.
As noted by The Daily Mail, remains unknown whether Elizabeth II will travel to France. Personal invitation is not, moreover, usually this kind of training mission, according to representatives of Buckingham Palace, took about half a year. Given that the celebrations will be held in early June, in fact, time has run out.
The European Commission has proposed to create a new regulator of the financial system of the EU.
KommentariiZakat Evropy15.05.2009Srazu some of the Old World perennial updated records of rates of economic spadaEvrokomissiya has proposed creating a new organization that will monitor the financial system, the EU, the Agence France-Presse.
In particular, the European Commission proposes the establishment of the European Council on systemic risk (European Systemic Risk Council, ESRC), which is headed by the President of the European Central Bank. The main objective of the organization will collect and analyze information, important from the viewpoint of financial stability in the EU.
The European Commission believes that the establishment of the systemic risks will be an adequate response to the challenges facing the EU countries during financial and economic crisis.
In addition, the European Commission proposes to establish a European system of financial monitoring (European System of Financial Supervisors, ESFS), which will include representatives of bodies that monitor the activities of banks, insurance companies and securities market. The European Central Bank will supervise the general state of the economy, rather than by specific lenders.
Against the European Commission has already made plans for the UK, the main financial center of the EU. British authorities feared that the new financial regulators will have too much authority, which, in turn, may run counter to the interests of individual EU countries.
In doing so, the head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso believes that new controls should begin its work in 2010. The new architecture of financial monitoring EU must still approve all 27 countries of the European Union and the European Parliament.
The European economy is affected by the global crisis experienced in the first quarter of 2009, the largest landslide in modern history. At the same time, GDP fell in all big and small countries, as members of the euro area, and located outside. In particular, euro area GDP in the first quarter of 2009 fell by 2.5 percent compared with the previous quarter.
In particular, the European Commission proposes the establishment of the European Council on systemic risk (European Systemic Risk Council, ESRC), which is headed by the President of the European Central Bank. The main objective of the organization will collect and analyze information, important from the viewpoint of financial stability in the EU.
The European Commission believes that the establishment of the systemic risks will be an adequate response to the challenges facing the EU countries during financial and economic crisis.
In addition, the European Commission proposes to establish a European system of financial monitoring (European System of Financial Supervisors, ESFS), which will include representatives of bodies that monitor the activities of banks, insurance companies and securities market. The European Central Bank will supervise the general state of the economy, rather than by specific lenders.
Against the European Commission has already made plans for the UK, the main financial center of the EU. British authorities feared that the new financial regulators will have too much authority, which, in turn, may run counter to the interests of individual EU countries.
In doing so, the head of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso believes that new controls should begin its work in 2010. The new architecture of financial monitoring EU must still approve all 27 countries of the European Union and the European Parliament.
The European economy is affected by the global crisis experienced in the first quarter of 2009, the largest landslide in modern history. At the same time, GDP fell in all big and small countries, as members of the euro area, and located outside. In particular, euro area GDP in the first quarter of 2009 fell by 2.5 percent compared with the previous quarter.
Obama has appointed U.S. Ambassador to India and Japan.
President Barack Obama on Wednesday, May 27, named the U.S. Ambassador to Japan and India, informs AFP referring to the press service of the White House.
American Embassy in Japan, headed by John Eng (John Roos) - lawyer, who took an active part in the election campaign of Barak Obama.
U.S. Ambassador to India will be Timothy Romer (Timothy Roemer) - former member of the House of Representatives of the Democratic Party. Romer, notes the Associated Press, a member of the commission investigating the attacks of 11 September 2001 and also participated in a committee of Congress to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
Appointment of Rusa and Romer noted in a statement distributed by the White House, "should serve to strengthen international cooperation in this crossroads for our nation and the world at the moment."
It also became known that a candidate for the U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain is selected Sasmen Louis (Louis Susman), previously held a leadership positions in the unit of Citigroup Corporate and Investment.
UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting on North Korea.
Continuing: Ministry of Defense of Russia estimated the power of nuclear bombs North Korea
SyuzhetyYadernoe Korei25.05.2009Severnaya disarming North Korea conducted a nuclear test and missile launches
  The representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vitaly Churkin has convened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, which will be discussed by North Korea's May 25 nuclear tests. As reported by BBC News, the meeting scheduled for the evening of May 25.
In addition, Japanese authorities announced that a special working group to the Prime Minister of Japan. According to AFP, in South Korea to resolve the situation a "crisis team" of generals. Previously, it was reported that South Korean President Lee Myung Bak convened to discuss the actions the DPRK emergency meeting of the National Security Council.
RIA Novosti reported that Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed the information about the nuclear tests in North Korea. Details of the tests specified. The American military, according to BBC News, has not yet completed the verification of the message the DPRK. U.S. authorities, according to the AFP, have announced a major concern for the situation.
Early on the morning of May 25 Central News Agency of DPRK reported that the country held a successful underground nuclear test - more powerful than in 2006. According to South Korean media, the bombing was carried out in north-eastern town of Kilchzhu (ibid., where in 2006). In the area of the city of the U.S. Geological Survey recorded it "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5, whose epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Later, the media reported that in conjunction with underground tests of the DPRK launched a missile surface-to-air short-range actions.
North Korea first tested nuclear weapons in October 2006. In this regard, the UN imposed on the country a number of economic sanctions. Because of the difficult economic environment, the DPRK agreed to soon resume the six-party talks on nuclear disarmament. In the talks involved China, Japan, Russia, United States and South Korea. In April 2009 North Korea launched a missile with a satellite. UN Security Council condemned the launch, which the DPRK announced that out of the six-party talks and resuming its nuclear program.
SyuzhetyYadernoe Korei25.05.2009Severnaya disarming North Korea conducted a nuclear test and missile launches
  The representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vitaly Churkin has convened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, which will be discussed by North Korea's May 25 nuclear tests. As reported by BBC News, the meeting scheduled for the evening of May 25.
In addition, Japanese authorities announced that a special working group to the Prime Minister of Japan. According to AFP, in South Korea to resolve the situation a "crisis team" of generals. Previously, it was reported that South Korean President Lee Myung Bak convened to discuss the actions the DPRK emergency meeting of the National Security Council.
RIA Novosti reported that Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed the information about the nuclear tests in North Korea. Details of the tests specified. The American military, according to BBC News, has not yet completed the verification of the message the DPRK. U.S. authorities, according to the AFP, have announced a major concern for the situation.
Early on the morning of May 25 Central News Agency of DPRK reported that the country held a successful underground nuclear test - more powerful than in 2006. According to South Korean media, the bombing was carried out in north-eastern town of Kilchzhu (ibid., where in 2006). In the area of the city of the U.S. Geological Survey recorded it "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5, whose epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Later, the media reported that in conjunction with underground tests of the DPRK launched a missile surface-to-air short-range actions.
North Korea first tested nuclear weapons in October 2006. In this regard, the UN imposed on the country a number of economic sanctions. Because of the difficult economic environment, the DPRK agreed to soon resume the six-party talks on nuclear disarmament. In the talks involved China, Japan, Russia, United States and South Korea. In April 2009 North Korea launched a missile with a satellite. UN Security Council condemned the launch, which the DPRK announced that out of the six-party talks and resuming its nuclear program.
Japan increased its military presence off the coast of Somalia.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali pirates piratov26.05.2009Somaliyskih caught using vertoletovKommentariiPatsifizm with privilegiyami25.04.2009Somaliyskie pirates forced the Japanese fleet upset half traditsiyuYaponiya sent to the coast of Somalia to combat pirates, two Marine aircraft P3C-intelligence and 150 troops to help the two Japanese destroyers that patrol the Gulf of Aden water, starting in March 2009, transmits AFP.
They will be located at the airport in Djibouti. Exploration from the air to increase the efficiency in operations against pirates by providing detailed information on the whereabouts and movement of suspicious vessels.
Under the postwar constitution, the Japanese military may use weapons only for self-defense or to protect Japanese nationals and vessels. This significantly reduces the effectiveness of the participation of the Japanese Navy to combat pirates.
In this regard, the Government of Japan submitted to Parliament a bill that allows Japan's military greater capabilities to deal with pirates and you can use weapons to protect not only Japanese but also foreign vessels.
The bill has already been approved by the lower house of parliament in April. He is expected to take place through the upper house, despite the dominance of the opposition there, and become law by mid-July.
French school ban cell phone use.
  The Government of France in the near future may be entirely prohibited from using mobile phones in primary schools - not only in classrooms, as now, but even in the schools. This May 27, writes newspaper The Times.
The French authorities are developing a program of restricting children's access to mobile communications, to protect the new generation of potential harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. In addition to the ban on the use of cell in the elementary schools, scheduled to compel businesses to offer customers special "children's" phones designed only for sending text messages. Also, the authorities are going to establish a release phones only work with headphones - that do not have to hold the tube close to the head.
Among the more radical measures proposed by the six parties to the review of government studies - a ban on the use of mobile communication by persons under 14 years old, as well as the imposition of severe restrictions on the placement of cellular towers. But officials argue that to impose such severe restrictions would be only after the danger of radiation to be proved.
However, French courts have already happened to oblige operators to dismantle the tower, which disturbed the residents of nearby houses. The judges acknowledged that the radiation damage is not proven, but noted that his innocence has also not proved.
Opponents of the policy argue that the fear of many people over the phone radiation is excessive, and that to oblige the operators to prove the safety of radiation - thus violating the presumption of innocence.
The final program for the minimization of the harmful effects of mobile phones for children to be adopted in autumn 2009. By the time the French government calculates receive a number of large-scale studies. In particular, in the three cities will be a study of the danger of finding the vicinity of cell towers.
According to the edition of Metro, in 2007, British scientists have demonstrated that the use of cellular phones does not increase the risk of disease developing in the short term. As for the disease, for which development must be more than 10 years, this study is thought in the UK these days you can not recruit enough subjects. For a long time developing disease include, for example, cancer. However, in 2006, Danish scientists found that the use of mobile phones can not be a cause of cancer development.
The French authorities are developing a program of restricting children's access to mobile communications, to protect the new generation of potential harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation. In addition to the ban on the use of cell in the elementary schools, scheduled to compel businesses to offer customers special "children's" phones designed only for sending text messages. Also, the authorities are going to establish a release phones only work with headphones - that do not have to hold the tube close to the head.
Among the more radical measures proposed by the six parties to the review of government studies - a ban on the use of mobile communication by persons under 14 years old, as well as the imposition of severe restrictions on the placement of cellular towers. But officials argue that to impose such severe restrictions would be only after the danger of radiation to be proved.
However, French courts have already happened to oblige operators to dismantle the tower, which disturbed the residents of nearby houses. The judges acknowledged that the radiation damage is not proven, but noted that his innocence has also not proved.
Opponents of the policy argue that the fear of many people over the phone radiation is excessive, and that to oblige the operators to prove the safety of radiation - thus violating the presumption of innocence.
The final program for the minimization of the harmful effects of mobile phones for children to be adopted in autumn 2009. By the time the French government calculates receive a number of large-scale studies. In particular, in the three cities will be a study of the danger of finding the vicinity of cell towers.
According to the edition of Metro, in 2007, British scientists have demonstrated that the use of cellular phones does not increase the risk of disease developing in the short term. As for the disease, for which development must be more than 10 years, this study is thought in the UK these days you can not recruit enough subjects. For a long time developing disease include, for example, cancer. However, in 2006, Danish scientists found that the use of mobile phones can not be a cause of cancer development.
Components of the German bombs "jihad warriors" delivered a teenager.
The radical Islamist faction has used the teenager as a courier for delivery to the territory of the German bombs. That was reported by Associated Press on Wednesday, May 27.
In summer 2007, 15-year-old boy, how to install the German investigators, carried through customs fuses hidden in shoes, coming back from Turkey. Name the teenager, who is now 17 years old, are not reported. On it is known only that he is a German national of Tunisian origin.
According to the investigation, identified the man suspected Gelovitsa Fritz (Fritz Gelowicz), which he handed rods. Most young, no charges had been brought in because of his age. Who gave him shoes with fuses in the territory of Turkey, the young man refused to tell investigators.
29-year-old German Fritz Gelovits, 32-year-old German Daniel Schneider (Daniel Schneider), 30-year-old Turk Adem Yilmaz (Adem Yilmaz), as well as 24-year-old Turk Selek Attila (Attila Selek) are, according to investigators, the activists of the Islamist factions "Islamic Jihad Union, operating in the territory of the republic. According to the AP, "The Islamic Jihad Union is an entity other radical groups - the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan."
Now all four are accused in a process which began in April 2009. They are accused of that in 2007 they were about to commit a series of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens living in Germany, including on the territory of the U.S. airbase in Рамштайне.
The extremists had planned to fill several cars with explosives and send them to clubs and bars, where Americans gather. Thus, the terrorists wanted to avenge the holding of an international military operation in Afghanistan. Activists of "jihad" had been arrested in autumn 2007.
According to police, the various chemical components seized from the accused, would be enough for the production of 550 kilograms of dynamite.
Criminal procedure, which in Germany has received a broad resonance, postponed until the end of August 2009.
In summer 2007, 15-year-old boy, how to install the German investigators, carried through customs fuses hidden in shoes, coming back from Turkey. Name the teenager, who is now 17 years old, are not reported. On it is known only that he is a German national of Tunisian origin.
According to the investigation, identified the man suspected Gelovitsa Fritz (Fritz Gelowicz), which he handed rods. Most young, no charges had been brought in because of his age. Who gave him shoes with fuses in the territory of Turkey, the young man refused to tell investigators.
29-year-old German Fritz Gelovits, 32-year-old German Daniel Schneider (Daniel Schneider), 30-year-old Turk Adem Yilmaz (Adem Yilmaz), as well as 24-year-old Turk Selek Attila (Attila Selek) are, according to investigators, the activists of the Islamist factions "Islamic Jihad Union, operating in the territory of the republic. According to the AP, "The Islamic Jihad Union is an entity other radical groups - the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan."
Now all four are accused in a process which began in April 2009. They are accused of that in 2007 they were about to commit a series of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens living in Germany, including on the territory of the U.S. airbase in Рамштайне.
The extremists had planned to fill several cars with explosives and send them to clubs and bars, where Americans gather. Thus, the terrorists wanted to avenge the holding of an international military operation in Afghanistan. Activists of "jihad" had been arrested in autumn 2007.
According to police, the various chemical components seized from the accused, would be enough for the production of 550 kilograms of dynamite.
Criminal procedure, which in Germany has received a broad resonance, postponed until the end of August 2009.
Elizabeth II is not invited to the celebration of disembarkation in Normandy.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy did not invite the Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II to celebrate the 65 th anniversary of the Allied disembarkation in Normandy, which will be held on 6 June, the British The Daily Mail.
Buckingham Palace has repeatedly made it clear that it was important to participate in celebrations of Queen, but the French side finally dispelled any hopes of this account, saying that he never planned to invite Elizabeth II.
The primary will be the US-French celebration with the participation of President Nicolas Sarkozy and Barack Obama. The main event will be held in the town of Sainte-Mer-Egliz (St Mere Eglise) - he became the first city which was liberated by American paratroopers - as well as on the coast "Utah."
Of the British officials to celebrate the 65 th anniversary of D-Day was invited to only the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, but he is not likely to be present at the meeting place of the traditional British veterans Arramansh town, where the landing of British troops.
As for its part, notes The Daily Mail, that the French authorities did not invite Elizabeth II in celebration on the landing in Normandy, could be an insult to the memory of 17,556 British and 5,316 Canadian soldiers who died during the operation and buried in France.
In France itself around events around the day of "D" is also popular uprising in the scandal. The celebration will be held June 6, the eve of elections to the European Parliament. Political opponents of Sarkozy's view, his presence and speech at the celebrations, which will be widely publicized in the media as indirect campaigning for the last pre-day, which is prohibited by law.
In Iraq, issued arrest warrants for thousands of bureaucrats.
The Iraqi commission on public integrity, the main function of which is to combat corruption, announced today the issuance of warrants for the arrest of 997 officers, 53 of whom occupy senior positions. On this Wednesday, May 27, reports BBC News.
The statement was followed soon after, left his post as Minister of Trade of Iraq, Abdul Salah Sudan. According to AFP, a statement on the resignation of the Minister filed in connection with the charges against him for the purchase of overseas bad sugar and a series of illegal transactions. In addition, Sabani indulgence impute corruption in the Ministry of Trade.
Currently, the Department transferred control of himself, Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki, who expressed his firm intention to start a new phase in the fight against corruption in his government. On Thursday at the parliament held a hearing at which it is decided, whether to institute against the former head of Ministry of Trade criminal case.
According to the Commission, beginning in April on charges of corruption in Iraq have been arrested 120 officials.
In 2008, the international organization Transparency International released a top-level corruption in the countries of the world in which Iraq got a place among the ten most disadvantaged countries.
The statement was followed soon after, left his post as Minister of Trade of Iraq, Abdul Salah Sudan. According to AFP, a statement on the resignation of the Minister filed in connection with the charges against him for the purchase of overseas bad sugar and a series of illegal transactions. In addition, Sabani indulgence impute corruption in the Ministry of Trade.
Currently, the Department transferred control of himself, Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri al-Maliki, who expressed his firm intention to start a new phase in the fight against corruption in his government. On Thursday at the parliament held a hearing at which it is decided, whether to institute against the former head of Ministry of Trade criminal case.
According to the Commission, beginning in April on charges of corruption in Iraq have been arrested 120 officials.
In 2008, the international organization Transparency International released a top-level corruption in the countries of the world in which Iraq got a place among the ten most disadvantaged countries.
In Mexico, behind bars at the same time pleased 10 mayors.
In the Mexican state of Michoacán, the security forces during an operation against drug traffickers arrested 27 senior officials, 10 of them - mayors. They are all suspected of having links to drug trafficking and other organized crime clans, the Los Angeles Times.
State Governor Leonel Godoy, officials confirmed the arrest and said that he was not informed of the forthcoming operation. The Prosecutor General's Office staff said that also arrested one of the advisers of Godoy, the judge and several heads of law enforcement agencies.
Some of the suspects taken to continue the investigation in Mexico City. In carrying out the operation was also interrogated the brother of the governor politician Julio Cesar Godoy. After questioning he was released.
The publication notes that this is the first case of mass arrests of Mexican officials who are elected to office. The central authorities are seeking, according to the newspaper, to deprive drug traffickers political cover. In the state of Michoacán is based one of the most influential and fastest-growing drug gangs La Familia.
The operation in the state of Michoacán was another step in large-scale war against the drug cartels, which in 2006 declared the Mexican President Felipe Calderon. For this purpose, involving about 45 thousand regular army troops. Despite the measures taken, the level of violence in connection with the drug remains high. Only in 2008 the drug had died at the hands of about seven thousand people in 2009 - more than a thousand.
Most of the drugs produced in Latin America, into the United States in transit through Mexico. Annual drug trafficking across the US-Mexican border is estimated at 25 billion dollars. Concerned about this situation Washington is also taking steps to strengthen control of the border and facilitate the Mexican authorities to combat narkokrtelyami.
State Governor Leonel Godoy, officials confirmed the arrest and said that he was not informed of the forthcoming operation. The Prosecutor General's Office staff said that also arrested one of the advisers of Godoy, the judge and several heads of law enforcement agencies.
Some of the suspects taken to continue the investigation in Mexico City. In carrying out the operation was also interrogated the brother of the governor politician Julio Cesar Godoy. After questioning he was released.
The publication notes that this is the first case of mass arrests of Mexican officials who are elected to office. The central authorities are seeking, according to the newspaper, to deprive drug traffickers political cover. In the state of Michoacán is based one of the most influential and fastest-growing drug gangs La Familia.
The operation in the state of Michoacán was another step in large-scale war against the drug cartels, which in 2006 declared the Mexican President Felipe Calderon. For this purpose, involving about 45 thousand regular army troops. Despite the measures taken, the level of violence in connection with the drug remains high. Only in 2008 the drug had died at the hands of about seven thousand people in 2009 - more than a thousand.
Most of the drugs produced in Latin America, into the United States in transit through Mexico. Annual drug trafficking across the US-Mexican border is estimated at 25 billion dollars. Concerned about this situation Washington is also taking steps to strengthen control of the border and facilitate the Mexican authorities to combat narkokrtelyami.
French court Irina Belenky freed from detention.
SyuzhetyPohischenie daughter of French and rossiyanki27.05.2009Irinu Belenky extradited to FrantsiyuSud in the French town of Aix-en-Provence in the late evening of Wednesday, May 27, decided to release the Russians Irina Belenky from custody under judicial supervision, reports RIA Novosti. The decision of the court reporters said the city prosecutor Olivier Rate, noting that now Belenky will be able to go to Russia.
Lawyer Anatoly Kucera, representing the interests of Irina Belenky, told journalists late on Wednesday evening that it had on Thursday, May 28, will see his daughter.
Irina Belenky suspected of kidnapping his own daughter Eliza Andre. March 20, 2009 in the town of Arles three-year-old girl on the street away from her father, the Frenchman - Jean-Michel Andre. The father said that involvement in the abduction of a child Belenky, and Rossiyanka was declared in the international search.
April 13, Irina Belenky, along with which was Eliza, was arrested in Hungary. The child of Hungarian law enforcement authorities have transferred the father of French. May 27, Belenky has been extradited from Hungary to France and brought before the investigating court of Aix-en-Provence, which is the case of the abduction of Eliza Andre.
Parents of Eliza (Liza) Andre over the course of several years can not agree to raise a child. Belenky and Andre repeatedly abducted the girl from each other.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
European Building evacuated due to fire alarms.
Building of the European Commission in Brussels on 27 May were hastily evacuated after fire alarm activation, transfer agency Associated Press.
Alarm function before a press conference the Chairman of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso.
In addition to Barroso, the building also was chancellor of Austria Werner Faymann (Werner Faymann), who also was forced to evacuate.
Not yet known, whether in a building fire or it was a hoax. It is noted that the building of the European Commission has opened recently, after the liquidation of the previous fire, which occurred on May 18.
In India, the MiG-21 crashed.
KommentariiChernaya week of dry 07.05.2009V the end of April, crashed two fighter of "Su" in the Indian state of Rajasthan crashed fighter, the MiG-21. The disaster occurred during the training flight in the area of air Jodhpur (Jodhpur), reported Press Trust of India. According to police, the pilot safely ejected. On the ground there is no damage.
The Agency notes that this is the third accident occurred in the last month with the Indian Air Force aircraft. May 15, at the same airbase crashed fighter, the MiG-27, and April 30, crashed Su-30MKI. All three incidents occurred on the territory of the State of Rajasthan, located near the border with Pakistan.
Su-30 flights, suspended after the accident, was reopened late last week. Measures taken in connection with the fall of the MIGs, not reported. Also, no information on possible causes of accidents.
MiG-21, is considered one of the most widespread supersonic combat aircraft in the world, was adopted by the Soviet army in the late 1950's. The car was produced until 1986 and was more than 60 countries. MiG-21 has participated in many armed conflicts. In 1998-2005 more than a hundred fighters who were armed with the Indian Air Force, went deep modernization on the basis of the developed RSK "MiG" Project MiG-21-93.
The Agency notes that this is the third accident occurred in the last month with the Indian Air Force aircraft. May 15, at the same airbase crashed fighter, the MiG-27, and April 30, crashed Su-30MKI. All three incidents occurred on the territory of the State of Rajasthan, located near the border with Pakistan.
Su-30 flights, suspended after the accident, was reopened late last week. Measures taken in connection with the fall of the MIGs, not reported. Also, no information on possible causes of accidents.
MiG-21, is considered one of the most widespread supersonic combat aircraft in the world, was adopted by the Soviet army in the late 1950's. The car was produced until 1986 and was more than 60 countries. MiG-21 has participated in many armed conflicts. In 1998-2005 more than a hundred fighters who were armed with the Indian Air Force, went deep modernization on the basis of the developed RSK "MiG" Project MiG-21-93.
The UN has allocated funds for assistance to Tajikistan submerged.
UN has allocated 118 thousand dollars to overcome the effects of the disaster, comprehended Tajikistan. As the "UN News Center, said this on 26 May in Geneva, Press Secretary, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Elizabeth Beers.
Earlier, the Tajik authorities to assess damage from the torrential rains which lasted for a month, a hundred million dollars. As a result of floods, landslides and mudflows descent were washed tens of kilometers of roads, destruction of residential buildings and industrial sites, flooded farmland. Killed more than 20 people, about 10 thousand residents left homeless.
At the Damascus meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the States of the Organization of Islamic Conference, it was decided to ask its members to Tajikistan to help financially and materially, the Asia-Plus.
The first country which has had a humanitarian aid to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan became a neighbor. As IA REGNUM, the victims were sent to more than 20 cars from building materials.
Earlier, the Tajik authorities to assess damage from the torrential rains which lasted for a month, a hundred million dollars. As a result of floods, landslides and mudflows descent were washed tens of kilometers of roads, destruction of residential buildings and industrial sites, flooded farmland. Killed more than 20 people, about 10 thousand residents left homeless.
At the Damascus meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the States of the Organization of Islamic Conference, it was decided to ask its members to Tajikistan to help financially and materially, the Asia-Plus.
The first country which has had a humanitarian aid to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan became a neighbor. As IA REGNUM, the victims were sent to more than 20 cars from building materials.
In Iran, the spectators rock concert was accused of satanism.
According to the charge of Satanism arrested more than 100 visitors to the rock concert in the Iranian city of Shizar, reported Agence France-Presse.
The event, which the authorities considered immoral, was held in the park outside the city. Its participants were charged with having used alcohol, dancing and even drank blood from each other. " To place the concert was transmitted live via the Internet.
Previously, Iran has repeatedly visitors secret rock concerts were accused of belonging to a satanic cult. "Sataniskoy" declared attributes and fans of hard rock and heavy metal. These ways of power are fighting against Western cultural influence in the Islamic republic.
Declared "satanic" are different from the traditional style of clothing, especially women, and hair. During numerous raids were arrested not only the visitors of the concerts, but also adheres to the women in dresses and men with non-traditional, "Western" style "hair, such as the Iroquois. Also closed shops and barbershops, which have" satanic "services.
In Iran, all women, even foreign women must wear hijab, cape and skirt are not above the knees. Prohibited the broadcasting of western music banned in alcohol. There were cases when the repeated use of alcohol offenders sentenced to death.
In terms of the number of death sentences Iran ranks second in the world after China. In 2008, it executed at least 364 people, including eight juveniles.
The event, which the authorities considered immoral, was held in the park outside the city. Its participants were charged with having used alcohol, dancing and even drank blood from each other. " To place the concert was transmitted live via the Internet.
Previously, Iran has repeatedly visitors secret rock concerts were accused of belonging to a satanic cult. "Sataniskoy" declared attributes and fans of hard rock and heavy metal. These ways of power are fighting against Western cultural influence in the Islamic republic.
Declared "satanic" are different from the traditional style of clothing, especially women, and hair. During numerous raids were arrested not only the visitors of the concerts, but also adheres to the women in dresses and men with non-traditional, "Western" style "hair, such as the Iroquois. Also closed shops and barbershops, which have" satanic "services.
In Iran, all women, even foreign women must wear hijab, cape and skirt are not above the knees. Prohibited the broadcasting of western music banned in alcohol. There were cases when the repeated use of alcohol offenders sentenced to death.
In terms of the number of death sentences Iran ranks second in the world after China. In 2008, it executed at least 364 people, including eight juveniles.
In Lahore, detained the suspects in a terrorist act.
Pakistani authorities have arrested two people suspected of involvement in suicide bombing in Lahore, occurring on May 27, sends agency Associsted Press. For its part, Der Spiegel, referring to reports of local media, said the detention of four suspects.
It remains unclear to which group belong to the detainees. So far no one has assumed responsibility for the attack, which, according to rough estimates, 30 people were killed and 250 wounded.
The aim of the attackers were reportedly located near the police station and building one of the most powerful special Pakistani ISI - the military and interagency intelligence (Inter Services Intelligence).
According to eyewitnesses, the truck arrived to the building, which jumped four armed men opened fire on buildings. Protecting fired. Some time later the truck exploded. The explosion was of such force that affected the adjacent building.
Previously, it was reported that the explosion made a suicide bomber, who was driving the car, but this information has not been confirmed. The representatives of the Pakistani security services allege that during the attack on Lahore were militants of the Taliban, who in recent days suffered heavy casualties in clashes with government forces in the Swat valley. The attacks could be an act of revenge by the Islamists.
Abducting his daughter Russians extradited to France.
Rossiyanka Irina Belenky, arrested in Hungary at the request of French authorities, May 27, handed over to representatives of France and extradited to this country. That was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the female attorney, Robert Friedman.
Case Belenky, which French authorities have been accused of abducting her own daughter's father-French, Hungarian court considered more than a month. A final decision on the extradition of Russians France was adopted on 18 May. Shortly after this was the date of extradition - 27 May.
Irina Belenky was arrested April 13 while trying to cross the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. It was her three-year daughter Eliza Andre, 20 March stolen in France with his father. The girl on the street away from her father, Jean-Michel Andre, who immediately told the police that the abduction of his wife organized Rossiyanka. The woman was declared in the international search.
After Belenky was detained and sent to the Hungarian prison, her daughter returned to her father, now Eliza is with him in France. Jean-Michel André, getting the girl, said that no more claims for his wife and did not want her put in jail. Nevertheless, while in France against the Russians accused of abducting children and attacking her husband.
Case Belenky, which French authorities have been accused of abducting her own daughter's father-French, Hungarian court considered more than a month. A final decision on the extradition of Russians France was adopted on 18 May. Shortly after this was the date of extradition - 27 May.
Irina Belenky was arrested April 13 while trying to cross the Hungarian-Ukrainian border. It was her three-year daughter Eliza Andre, 20 March stolen in France with his father. The girl on the street away from her father, Jean-Michel Andre, who immediately told the police that the abduction of his wife organized Rossiyanka. The woman was declared in the international search.
After Belenky was detained and sent to the Hungarian prison, her daughter returned to her father, now Eliza is with him in France. Jean-Michel André, getting the girl, said that no more claims for his wife and did not want her put in jail. Nevertheless, while in France against the Russians accused of abducting children and attacking her husband.
Ministry of Defense of Russia estimated the power of nuclear bombs North Korea.
According to the Ministry of Defense RF power tested on 25 May North Korea nuclear device was 10 to 20 kilotons, reports RIA Novosti. An underground explosion in the DPRK has been reported by the special control of the Ministry of Defense of Russia in 4:54 Moscow time.
The test was conducted in 80 kilometers from the city Kilchzhu in the northern part of the country. In the area of the explosion has been recorded "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of ten kilometers.
Shortly after Pyongyang's test confirmed the success of the underground nuclear explosion.
A little later, on 25 May with the launch complex Musudan (Musudan-ri) in the North Korean missile launch by an earth-to-air short-range actions.
In response to DPRK's nuclear test at 16:00 hours on 25 May (0:00 pm May 26, Moscow time) scheduled an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. As the press-secretary of the Japanese Government, Takeo Kawamura, Japan will have to take at a meeting of a new resolution against North Korea.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the DPRK's test, but stressed that the information should be carefully checked. Currently, a special service control of RF Ministry of Defense continues to monitor the situation on the territory of the DPRK.
The test was conducted in 80 kilometers from the city Kilchzhu in the northern part of the country. In the area of the explosion has been recorded "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of ten kilometers.
Shortly after Pyongyang's test confirmed the success of the underground nuclear explosion.
A little later, on 25 May with the launch complex Musudan (Musudan-ri) in the North Korean missile launch by an earth-to-air short-range actions.
In response to DPRK's nuclear test at 16:00 hours on 25 May (0:00 pm May 26, Moscow time) scheduled an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. As the press-secretary of the Japanese Government, Takeo Kawamura, Japan will have to take at a meeting of a new resolution against North Korea.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over the DPRK's test, but stressed that the information should be carefully checked. Currently, a special service control of RF Ministry of Defense continues to monitor the situation on the territory of the DPRK.
With the explosion in Lahore killed 30 people.
  In the Pakistani city of Lahore carried out the attack, reported May 27, Associated Press Agency, citing local authorities.
As a result of the terrorist attack killed about 30 people, injured 116. According to Reuters, the explosion occurred near the police department. According to eyewitnesses, soon after the explosion at the scene began shooting. Who took advantage of weapons, remains unknown.
Associated Press said that a suicide attack carried out on the car. Of the Russian agency ITAR-TASS news agency passes, that it reportedly exploded in a parked car, which was built the bomb capacity of 100 kilograms of TNT equivalent. According to the Russian agency, the explosion occurred not at the police department and the building of urban rescue.
Reuters reports that while no organization claimed responsibility for the attack. Law enforcement authorities suspect of the crime fighters of the Taliban.
The last major attack occurred in Lahore on 30 March. Then, the Taliban attacked the city's police academy, killing 10 and injuring 95 people.
As a result of the terrorist attack killed about 30 people, injured 116. According to Reuters, the explosion occurred near the police department. According to eyewitnesses, soon after the explosion at the scene began shooting. Who took advantage of weapons, remains unknown.
Associated Press said that a suicide attack carried out on the car. Of the Russian agency ITAR-TASS news agency passes, that it reportedly exploded in a parked car, which was built the bomb capacity of 100 kilograms of TNT equivalent. According to the Russian agency, the explosion occurred not at the police department and the building of urban rescue.
Reuters reports that while no organization claimed responsibility for the attack. Law enforcement authorities suspect of the crime fighters of the Taliban.
The last major attack occurred in Lahore on 30 March. Then, the Taliban attacked the city's police academy, killing 10 and injuring 95 people.
North Korea conducted new missile tests.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye the nuclear tests in KNDR26.05.2009Rossiyanam guarantee the protection of North Korean raketKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea once again conducted nuclear ispytaniyaSevernaya Korea launches another missile small radius of action, the agency Renhap "with reference to the source in the Administration of President of South Korea. Anti-missile was launched from the area around the Sea of Japan, Tuesday 21:00 local time (16:00 Moscow).
This missile became the sixth on the account, running from Monday 25 May, while, according to South Korean media, the aim of two of these missiles were American aircraft reconnaissance. All the missiles were launched from the east coast of the DPRK, according to some sources - from Cape Musudan.
Launches missiles began shortly after the morning of May 25, the DPRK successfully conducted a nuclear test. Power of a nuclear explosion - according to the South Koreans held in an underground firing range - amounted to 10 to 20 kilotons.
The UN Security Council on 25 May at an emergency meeting in New York condemned the nuclear test by North Korea by adopting a resolution. Another Security Council resolution intended to take in connection with the launch of ballistic missiles. As the AFP, postpred United States in the Security Council Susan Rice on Tuesday said that the development of a new resolution would require additional time.
As the agency RIA Novosti, postpred Russia in the UN Security Council Vitaly Churkin, in turn, said that at a meeting held on Tuesday, discussed the elements of a new resolution, but no concrete decision was taken. He also noted that Russia "is ready to support a strong resolution" against the DPRK.
This missile became the sixth on the account, running from Monday 25 May, while, according to South Korean media, the aim of two of these missiles were American aircraft reconnaissance. All the missiles were launched from the east coast of the DPRK, according to some sources - from Cape Musudan.
Launches missiles began shortly after the morning of May 25, the DPRK successfully conducted a nuclear test. Power of a nuclear explosion - according to the South Koreans held in an underground firing range - amounted to 10 to 20 kilotons.
The UN Security Council on 25 May at an emergency meeting in New York condemned the nuclear test by North Korea by adopting a resolution. Another Security Council resolution intended to take in connection with the launch of ballistic missiles. As the AFP, postpred United States in the Security Council Susan Rice on Tuesday said that the development of a new resolution would require additional time.
As the agency RIA Novosti, postpred Russia in the UN Security Council Vitaly Churkin, in turn, said that at a meeting held on Tuesday, discussed the elements of a new resolution, but no concrete decision was taken. He also noted that Russia "is ready to support a strong resolution" against the DPRK.
North Korea broke off the truce in 1953.
Press konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem North Korea threatens the peace? SyuzhetyPovtornye the nuclear tests in KNDR27.05.2009Severnaya Korea launched a sixth missile dnyaKommentariiBomba two and three again rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear North Korea said ispytaniyaVlasti May 27, that no longer consider themselves bound by the terms of the armistice of 1953 that ended the Korean War, and promised, if necessary, to provide a military response to its opponents - South Korea, and maintaining its non-transfer agency AFP.
In an official statement issued by North Korea also notes that the DPRK can no longer guarantee the safety of navigation around its western coast. "Any hostile act against the republic, including stop and search North Korean ships come to armed response", - says the paper.
Step by the DPRK has become a response to the decision to Seoul to join the program to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), the so-called Security Initiative to combat WMD proliferation (Proliferation Security Initiative - PSI). The program was initiated by the U.S. in 2003. It puts its main objective the prevention and suppression of illicit trafficking in materials used to produce weapons of mass destruction.
North Korea, May 25, the UN has held the position of the new underground nuclear tests, said that South Korea's adherence to the PSI is a hostile step against the DPRK. "Our military - said the DPRK - after the United States was forced to" cur "(South Korea) will join the PSI, is no longer bound by the Armistice agreement of 1953."
The Armistice Agreement was concluded on 27 July 1953. It was preceded by 1076 rounds of talks, which lasted two years and 19 days. The Armistice Agreement, which has never been made into a peace treaty, provided for the establishment chetyrehkilometrovoy demilitarized zone (DMZ), the 38 parallel. DPRK's Withdrawal from the conditions of the truce in effect means the refusal to recognize the military demarcation line that runs the middle of the DMZ between North and South Koreas.
Secret 'sin' of British military were made thieves.
These secret investigations concerning the personal lives of some 500 officials Royal Air Force, became the province of the unknown kidnappers. Missing materials included information on debt and financial abuse, adultery, addiction to drugs and where to use the services of prostitutes, said The Guardian.
In addition to data on military personnel, materials investigations has been the names and personal data of third persons: spouses, sexual partners, creditors, etc. The Ministry of Defense of Great Britain feared that the stolen compromising materials could be used by hackers to blackmail. The danger all the greater, that the stolen files was the information, and some senior leaders of the British Air Force.
Reported that all the figures scandal investigations already informed about potential threats, they are given appropriate instructions.
On the abduction of the specially protected area agency staff in the Royal Air Force Innsvorte, county Glochestershir, three hard drives with personal information was reported in September 2008. Malefactors captured personal data on more than 50 thousand active and retired members of the Royal Air Force, including the numbers of their bank accounts and credit cards. Information on the hard drive was not encrypted. The investigation yielded no results of the abduction.
The fact that among the materials were missing, and describe the "sins" of the Air Force command has publicly announced only today. The Ministry of Defense said that the missing compromising materials are of particular interest to foreign intelligence services, journalists who are investigating, and blackmailers. Furthermore, if information about the personal lives of Air Force officials are public domain, it will cause huge damage to the reputation of agencies.
In addition to data on military personnel, materials investigations has been the names and personal data of third persons: spouses, sexual partners, creditors, etc. The Ministry of Defense of Great Britain feared that the stolen compromising materials could be used by hackers to blackmail. The danger all the greater, that the stolen files was the information, and some senior leaders of the British Air Force.
Reported that all the figures scandal investigations already informed about potential threats, they are given appropriate instructions.
On the abduction of the specially protected area agency staff in the Royal Air Force Innsvorte, county Glochestershir, three hard drives with personal information was reported in September 2008. Malefactors captured personal data on more than 50 thousand active and retired members of the Royal Air Force, including the numbers of their bank accounts and credit cards. Information on the hard drive was not encrypted. The investigation yielded no results of the abduction.
The fact that among the materials were missing, and describe the "sins" of the Air Force command has publicly announced only today. The Ministry of Defense said that the missing compromising materials are of particular interest to foreign intelligence services, journalists who are investigating, and blackmailers. Furthermore, if information about the personal lives of Air Force officials are public domain, it will cause huge damage to the reputation of agencies.
Russia asks Spain for the extradition of figures affairs Yukos.
SyuzhetyVtoroe Khodorkovsky case and Lebedeva25.05.2009Hodorkovsky complained of telephone advokatovRossiyskaya prosecutor's office has begun to prepare an extradition request from Spain, a citizen of that country, Antonio Valdez-Garcia, who is one of the figures of cases involving with the alleged theft of oil in Yukos. As reported by RIA Novosti with reference to a lawyer of Spanish businessman Roman Karpinsky, in connection with the preparation of the request began in November 2008, the trial against Valdez-Garcia suspended indefinitely.
According to the investigation, Valdes-Garcia was led by controlled Yukos company Fargoyl, speaking in the role of a fictitious owner and buyer of oil. He is charged that he bought oil on the lower price from the oil companies' Samaraneftegaz, Yuganskneftegaz and Tomskneft-VNK and resold it at higher.
Earlier, on similar charges were sentenced to lengthy prison director OOO Ratibor Vladimir Malakhovsky and deputy director of Directorate of foreign debt Yukos, Vladimir Pereverzin. Overall, according to the Prosecutor General, convicted, and Valdes-Garcia took part in the theft of crude oil worth about 13 billion dollars.
In 2005, the Spaniard came in Russia, agreeing to become a witness in the case of Yukos, in exchange for exemption from criminal prosecution. However, the prosecutor asked him to 11 years imprisonment, and in January 2007, Valdes-Garcia fled from the police secured the apartment. In connection with the escape, he was declared wanted.
In the course of the second case, Khodorkovsky / Lebedev's lawyers accused briefed the participants of the meeting, a statement Valdez-Garcia to the prosecutor general of Russia. In this document, the Spaniard asked to bring a criminal case against the investigators, who allegedly forced him to specify heads Yukos, in particular, to testify about what they have developed schemes to theft.
Former head of Yukos Mikhail Khodorkovsky and former head of MFIs "Menatep" Platon Lebedev are accused of stealing crude oil and equities amounting to almost 900 billion rubles. Previously they had been convicted of financial fraud for eight years in prison.
According to the investigation, Valdes-Garcia was led by controlled Yukos company Fargoyl, speaking in the role of a fictitious owner and buyer of oil. He is charged that he bought oil on the lower price from the oil companies' Samaraneftegaz, Yuganskneftegaz and Tomskneft-VNK and resold it at higher.
Earlier, on similar charges were sentenced to lengthy prison director OOO Ratibor Vladimir Malakhovsky and deputy director of Directorate of foreign debt Yukos, Vladimir Pereverzin. Overall, according to the Prosecutor General, convicted, and Valdes-Garcia took part in the theft of crude oil worth about 13 billion dollars.
In 2005, the Spaniard came in Russia, agreeing to become a witness in the case of Yukos, in exchange for exemption from criminal prosecution. However, the prosecutor asked him to 11 years imprisonment, and in January 2007, Valdes-Garcia fled from the police secured the apartment. In connection with the escape, he was declared wanted.
In the course of the second case, Khodorkovsky / Lebedev's lawyers accused briefed the participants of the meeting, a statement Valdez-Garcia to the prosecutor general of Russia. In this document, the Spaniard asked to bring a criminal case against the investigators, who allegedly forced him to specify heads Yukos, in particular, to testify about what they have developed schemes to theft.
Former head of Yukos Mikhail Khodorkovsky and former head of MFIs "Menatep" Platon Lebedev are accused of stealing crude oil and equities amounting to almost 900 billion rubles. Previously they had been convicted of financial fraud for eight years in prison.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Danish hippie evicted from an abandoned naval base.
Danish court decided that the members of the Copenhagen subkulturnoy communities Christians have no right to live in an abandoned naval base and must be removed as soon as possible. Reported AP.Predstavitel community hippie Thomas Ertman said that about 900 residents of expecting such a decision, and said that, apparently, it will be appealed. "Free City" Christians came in 1971 when skvottery steel obzhivat abandoned military marine-based XVIII century, located on government land.
Christians have long enjoyed a certain independence from the state in it, in particular, was readily available hashish. The camp was a hippie on the basis of one of the main tourist attractions of Copenhagen, each year of his visits to nearly a million people.
In 2004, the Danish authorities have begun to combat the illicit drug trade and have decided to demolish the home-built, in which lived skvottery to build houses. In response, hippie filed suit in court. They argued that had the right to use the land, even if you are not the owners. Between the inhabitants of the base by the protests, and police have clashed repeatedly.
Christians have long enjoyed a certain independence from the state in it, in particular, was readily available hashish. The camp was a hippie on the basis of one of the main tourist attractions of Copenhagen, each year of his visits to nearly a million people.
In 2004, the Danish authorities have begun to combat the illicit drug trade and have decided to demolish the home-built, in which lived skvottery to build houses. In response, hippie filed suit in court. They argued that had the right to use the land, even if you are not the owners. Between the inhabitants of the base by the protests, and police have clashed repeatedly.
Libya would supply oil to Ukraine.
Libya is to supply oil to Ukraine. This statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko at a press conference with Prime Minister of Libya al-Baghdadi Mahmoudi, the publication "Korrespondent.net.
According to Tymoshenko, the parties also agreed to discuss the construction of a refinery in Ukraine capacity of 10 million tons of oil annually. Ukrainian Premier added that the working group from Libya to arrive in Ukraine soon. In turn, Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi reaffirmed Libya's interest in participating in this project.
In addition, the parties agreed to build on the Ukrainian territory of petrol stations to Libyan companies. Reported "RBK-Ukraine".
In April last year Ukraine reached agreement with Libya that will extract oil in the North African country. Agreement here was signed by the Presidents of State Viktor Yushchenko and Muammar Qaddafi.
According to Tymoshenko, the parties also agreed to discuss the construction of a refinery in Ukraine capacity of 10 million tons of oil annually. Ukrainian Premier added that the working group from Libya to arrive in Ukraine soon. In turn, Baghdadi al-Mahmoudi reaffirmed Libya's interest in participating in this project.
In addition, the parties agreed to build on the Ukrainian territory of petrol stations to Libyan companies. Reported "RBK-Ukraine".
In April last year Ukraine reached agreement with Libya that will extract oil in the North African country. Agreement here was signed by the Presidents of State Viktor Yushchenko and Muammar Qaddafi.
North Korea is preparing to hold in the Yellow Sea the new missile tests.
SyuzhetyYadernoe Korei26.05.2009KNDR disarming North fired two missiles at a U.S. samoletamKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear ispytaniyaKNDR once again preparing to conduct new tests of small-range missiles, said on the night of Tuesday , May 26, AFP, referring to South Korean agency Yonhap.
According to Yonhap, obtained from a source in the government of South Korea, the DPRK authorities have banned the craft to appear in the vicinity of the Yellow Sea, bordering on the county Chynsan North-South Pyongan Province Namdo. It was expected that the DPRK will hold in the area of small missile testing range of 26 or 27 May. Officially, the South Korean authorities have not yet been confirmed, but not denied reports of North Korea preparing for new missile tests.
May 25, the DPRK conducted a nuclear test pozemnye May 25 Kilchzhu area of the city in the north-east of the country. Also on Monday, North Korea launched surface-to-air short-range actions. Missiles with a range of about 130 km was launched from launch complex Musudan.
In connection with the DPRK's underground nuclear weapons tests on Monday evening in New York held an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Members Security Council condemned North Korea's actions by declaring them in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718. At the meeting it was decided that the need for a new resolution in response to DPRK's testing of nuclear weapons.
Russians to guarantee the protection of North Korean missiles.
SyuzhetyPovtornye nuclear tests in KNDR26.05.2009Rossiyanam guaranteed protection from North Korean raketKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear re-ispytaniyaPress konferentsiiVladimir Hrustalev26.05.2009Chem threatens the peace of North Korea? Russian surveillance monitor revitalization of North Korea's missile launches, Interfax reports with reference to a senior representative of the Russian General Staff.
He said that the DPRK missile launches do not pose a threat to Russia, as well as air defense capable of destroying missiles flying toward Russia. In particular, the representative of the General Staff, in the Far East, anti-aircraft missile systems S-300, which struck the missile with a 90 percent probability.
He also reported that the April 5, the Russian air defense witnessed the launch of North Korean missiles, and were ready to shoot her when podlete to air boundary.
On April 5, the DPRK launched from a rocket launching pad Musudan. According to the official in Pyongyang, it was the launch vehicle "Ynha-2, which led to the orbit communications satellite Kvanmenson-2. However, the sound assumption that in fact North Korea has carried out a ballistic missile Thephodong-2.
UN Security Council considered this launch of a violation of resolution 1718 under which North Korea prohibits any activity related to ballistic missiles. The organization adopted a statement in which North Korea condemned the launch of the countries - members of the Security Council, after which Pyongyang announced the resumption of work on the production of weapons-grade plutonium, and withdraw from the six-party talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
May 25, the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test device, the power of which was from 10 to 20 kilotons, and launched three low-range missiles. On the same day the UN Security Council strongly condemned the North Korean nuclear test and decided to develop a new resolution on the DPRK. May 26, North Korea has suffered two more small-range missiles.
He said that the DPRK missile launches do not pose a threat to Russia, as well as air defense capable of destroying missiles flying toward Russia. In particular, the representative of the General Staff, in the Far East, anti-aircraft missile systems S-300, which struck the missile with a 90 percent probability.
He also reported that the April 5, the Russian air defense witnessed the launch of North Korean missiles, and were ready to shoot her when podlete to air boundary.
On April 5, the DPRK launched from a rocket launching pad Musudan. According to the official in Pyongyang, it was the launch vehicle "Ynha-2, which led to the orbit communications satellite Kvanmenson-2. However, the sound assumption that in fact North Korea has carried out a ballistic missile Thephodong-2.
UN Security Council considered this launch of a violation of resolution 1718 under which North Korea prohibits any activity related to ballistic missiles. The organization adopted a statement in which North Korea condemned the launch of the countries - members of the Security Council, after which Pyongyang announced the resumption of work on the production of weapons-grade plutonium, and withdraw from the six-party talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
May 25, the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test device, the power of which was from 10 to 20 kilotons, and launched three low-range missiles. On the same day the UN Security Council strongly condemned the North Korean nuclear test and decided to develop a new resolution on the DPRK. May 26, North Korea has suffered two more small-range missiles.
Swedish corvette captured seven Somali pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali pirates piratov14.05.2009Somaliyskih caught using vertoletovKorabl Navy Sweden "Malmö", patrolling the Gulf of Aden waters, captured seven of Somali pirates who tried to seize a Greek merchant ship "Antonis" transfer agency AFP.
The incident occurred at night on Tuesday, 26 May. Corvette "Malmö" received a distress signal from a Greek ship that attacked the pirates who used hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers.
When "Malmö", arrived on the scene, the pirates attempted to board a Greek ship. At corvette fired shots into the air from heavy machine guns to scare the attackers, had been engaged by snipers.
At the same time, the special team under cover of darkness, landed with a corvette and the fishing boat seized by pirates. A seven pirates seized two pistols, GPS navigator and abordazhnuyu ladder.
"Malmo" takes the pirates on a French military base in Djibouti, where the European Command operations "Atalanta," against piracy in the Gulf of Aden, will decide their fate.
According to the AFP, in the EU operations "Atalanta" Gulf of Aden to patrol May 15, three Swedish Navy corvette on board which is 152 people.
Israeli Prime invited his deputy to address the release of Gilad Shalit.
SyuzhetySpasenie Shalita29.12.2008HAMAS Corporal Corporal injury reported as a result of Israeli bombing GazyPremer Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu proposed change facilitator of negotiations with the Palestinian movement Hamas for the release of Corporal Gilad Shalit, held by Palestinian captivity since 2006. This May 25, said AFP.
The new negotiator could be a vice-premier - Minister Dan Meridor intelligence, appointed to that post in 2009.
At the moment the issue is the release of Shalit, Ofer deckle, headed the talks with Hamas in 2009. Previously, he had already managed to secure the release of Israeli soldiers captured Hezbollah during the Lebanese-Israeli war.
Gilad Shalit was taken hostage by Hamas in June 2006 on the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip. Israel deployed its rescue operation failed. In the future, the release of Shalit has become a bargaining chip between Israel and Hamas. In particular, linked militants free Shalit release from Israeli prisons of their supporters.
The new negotiator could be a vice-premier - Minister Dan Meridor intelligence, appointed to that post in 2009.
At the moment the issue is the release of Shalit, Ofer deckle, headed the talks with Hamas in 2009. Previously, he had already managed to secure the release of Israeli soldiers captured Hezbollah during the Lebanese-Israeli war.
Gilad Shalit was taken hostage by Hamas in June 2006 on the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip. Israel deployed its rescue operation failed. In the future, the release of Shalit has become a bargaining chip between Israel and Hamas. In particular, linked militants free Shalit release from Israeli prisons of their supporters.
France has deployed in the Persian Gulf, the first military base.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is visiting the United Arab Emirates, May 26 inaugurated the first French military base in the Persian Gulf, said Le Point.
It is noted that the base in Abu Dhabi was the first base open by France in the last 50 years in a strange land. In addition, it is the first French base located in an area traditionally Anglo-Saxon influence.
The new base "Camp de la paix" ( "peace camp") is considered to be general. It consists of three separate bases: the naval port in Abu Dhabi, Air, in which will be located at least three aircraft Mirage or Rafale, and the training base in the desert.
According to Le Figaro, on the base had already arrived frigates Forbin and L'Aconit, as well as a reconnaissance vessel Dupuy de Lome. Total in Abu Dhabi on an ongoing basis will be stationed 500 French soldiers.
As the representatives of the French authorities, the base was built rapidly in just a year, was created at the insistence of the authorities of the UAE. It is located in the strategically important area Ormuzskogo the strait, through which passes about 40 percent of oil exports.
In addition, the base in Abu Dhabi should be a deterrent to Iran, from the shores of which it is separated several kilometers. During Sarkozy's visit to the UAE is expected to sign new defense agreement, which will not replace a similar contract from 1995.
The new agreement, according to the French, "enlarged and strengthened." "If Iran come to the UAE, he come to us", - summarized the contents of the document is one of the French representatives. For his part, Iranian officials have in 2008, spoke out against the emergence of a French military base in the UAE, considering it as another factor of destabilization in the region.
During the visit, the French president is scheduled to discuss the terms of the sale of the UAE, about 60 French combat aircraft Rafale, as well as the possibility of concluding a contract for the construction of the country from 12 to 16 plants worth about 30 billion euros. The main contractors in the latter case are Total, GDF-Suez and Areva.
North Korea has tested two more missiles.
SyuzhetyYadernoe disarming North Korei26.05.2009KNDR preparing for new missile ispytaniyamKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear test again
  North Korea conducted a test of the east coast two more small-range missiles, 26 May, AFP reported, citing sources in the intelligence on South Korea.
The radius of both missiles - 130 miles. One of them belongs to the class of ground-to-air missiles, and the second - to a class of anti-. Previously, it was reported that in preparation for the new challenges the DPRK authorities have banned ships from entering the area of the Yellow Sea, bordering with the county Chynsan.
May 25, the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test. Power of the explosion was from 10 to 20 kilotons, it was accompanied by an earthquake. Almost at the same time, North Korea launched three missiles. It is anticipated that one of them was running in the test, and two were aimed at American reconnaissance aircraft.
In connection with the actions of North Korea in New York on May 25 passed an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Security Council condemned North Korea, acknowledging its narushitelnitsey 1718 th Security Council resolution. The resolution was adopted in response to the first nuclear tests by North Korea in 2006. The countries - members of the Security Council decided to develop in response to recent events a new resolution.
Once the UN has responded to the 2006 test series of economic sanctions, North Korea agreed to resume six-party talks on nuclear disarmament. In the talks attended China, Japan, Russia, United States and South Korea. However, in April 2009, the DPRK announced its withdrawal from the negotiating process and unfreezing nuclear program. The reason for this decision was condemned by the UN Security Council reacted to the launch of North Korean space satellites.
  North Korea conducted a test of the east coast two more small-range missiles, 26 May, AFP reported, citing sources in the intelligence on South Korea.
The radius of both missiles - 130 miles. One of them belongs to the class of ground-to-air missiles, and the second - to a class of anti-. Previously, it was reported that in preparation for the new challenges the DPRK authorities have banned ships from entering the area of the Yellow Sea, bordering with the county Chynsan.
May 25, the DPRK conducted an underground nuclear test. Power of the explosion was from 10 to 20 kilotons, it was accompanied by an earthquake. Almost at the same time, North Korea launched three missiles. It is anticipated that one of them was running in the test, and two were aimed at American reconnaissance aircraft.
In connection with the actions of North Korea in New York on May 25 passed an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Security Council condemned North Korea, acknowledging its narushitelnitsey 1718 th Security Council resolution. The resolution was adopted in response to the first nuclear tests by North Korea in 2006. The countries - members of the Security Council decided to develop in response to recent events a new resolution.
Once the UN has responded to the 2006 test series of economic sanctions, North Korea agreed to resume six-party talks on nuclear disarmament. In the talks attended China, Japan, Russia, United States and South Korea. However, in April 2009, the DPRK announced its withdrawal from the negotiating process and unfreezing nuclear program. The reason for this decision was condemned by the UN Security Council reacted to the launch of North Korean space satellites.
In Punjab Sikhs rebelled from caste "untouchables".
After the incident in a Sikh temple in Vienna, which killed one of the spiritual mentors in the Indian state of Punjab began massive protests. According to police, the Sikh caste of "untouchables" in the community which was attacked in the Austrian capital, burned the train, several cars and shops, reports Reuters.
The Indian authorities have been forced to impose curfew in some parts of Punjab. Information about the victims of the fighting has yet been received, transmits AFP.
An attack on a Sikh temple in Vienna, where "untouchables", was the day on Sunday, May 24. During a sermon a few armed with cold and firearms Sikhs disagree with the stated point of view, drew knives and began firing a handgun. As there was a fight wounded about 30 people, including two gurus, one of which - Sant Ram Nadi - later died.
Both spiritual mentor specially come from India to speak to members of the community in Vienna. The temple, in which the incident occurred, was opened in 2005. His parishioners and preachers opposed the caste system, which still have many Sikhs, although officially in India, the system abolished, and the religion also does not distinguish between the castes. Sikhs of other castes blamed "untouchables" in violation of traditions.
In total there are around 25 million followers of Sikhism, the majority of whom live in the north-west India. Vienna Sikh community of about 2800 people.
The Indian authorities have been forced to impose curfew in some parts of Punjab. Information about the victims of the fighting has yet been received, transmits AFP.
An attack on a Sikh temple in Vienna, where "untouchables", was the day on Sunday, May 24. During a sermon a few armed with cold and firearms Sikhs disagree with the stated point of view, drew knives and began firing a handgun. As there was a fight wounded about 30 people, including two gurus, one of which - Sant Ram Nadi - later died.
Both spiritual mentor specially come from India to speak to members of the community in Vienna. The temple, in which the incident occurred, was opened in 2005. His parishioners and preachers opposed the caste system, which still have many Sikhs, although officially in India, the system abolished, and the religion also does not distinguish between the castes. Sikhs of other castes blamed "untouchables" in violation of traditions.
In total there are around 25 million followers of Sikhism, the majority of whom live in the north-west India. Vienna Sikh community of about 2800 people.
European farmers protest against low prices for milk.
Monday, May 25, 12 thousand French farmers blocked the entrances to the 81 dairies in the country to protest against low procurement prices of milk from wholesalers, reports AFP.
At the same time, farmers in ten countries of the European Union hold a protest in Brussels. It is noted that during the week to join the protest actions and four thousand. AFP appreciates the number of protesters at about 900 people. Associated Press said that in protest involved more than a thousand people.
Farmers argue that despite a 30 per cent drop in purchase prices for milk from wholesalers, the price of finished dairy products in supermarkets has not changed. Now for a liter of milk French farmers receive 21 Euro cents (about thirty U.S. cents). Final consumer liter of milk goes to one euro.
The French government appointed mediators for the negotiations between buyers and producers of milk, but the unions promised to continue protests throughout Europe. AFP reported that in dairy cattle breeding France employs more than 150 thousand people working at three thousand farms.
Together with the French people are ready to connect to the protests by German farmers, the Deutsche Welle. According to the publication of a strike by farmers will be attended by about six of the 30 thousand German dairy farmers.
To strike are ready to connect the farmers of Northern Ireland. Quoting President Irish Farmers Association Padraigda Walsh, The Belfast Telegraph notes that the low prices, bad weather and lack of working capital makes the life of Irish farmers "very difficult".
At the same time, farmers in ten countries of the European Union hold a protest in Brussels. It is noted that during the week to join the protest actions and four thousand. AFP appreciates the number of protesters at about 900 people. Associated Press said that in protest involved more than a thousand people.
Farmers argue that despite a 30 per cent drop in purchase prices for milk from wholesalers, the price of finished dairy products in supermarkets has not changed. Now for a liter of milk French farmers receive 21 Euro cents (about thirty U.S. cents). Final consumer liter of milk goes to one euro.
The French government appointed mediators for the negotiations between buyers and producers of milk, but the unions promised to continue protests throughout Europe. AFP reported that in dairy cattle breeding France employs more than 150 thousand people working at three thousand farms.
Together with the French people are ready to connect to the protests by German farmers, the Deutsche Welle. According to the publication of a strike by farmers will be attended by about six of the 30 thousand German dairy farmers.
To strike are ready to connect the farmers of Northern Ireland. Quoting President Irish Farmers Association Padraigda Walsh, The Belfast Telegraph notes that the low prices, bad weather and lack of working capital makes the life of Irish farmers "very difficult".
Polish publisher sentenced to prison for "Mein Kampf".
Polish publisher issuing excerpts from the book of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf", received three months jail on probation for two years and sentenced to a fine of 2271 euros. That was reported by AFP on Monday, May 25.
The court in Wroclaw (city in south-west Poland) sentenced the publisher, named for the press as C. Marek (Marek S.), in a case initiated by the Bavarian authorities.
According to the AFP, the right of publication of a book by Hitler that the German soil since 1945. The authorities of the land shall ensure that the ideas of Nazism did not apply and is not promoted.
Publisher XXL, owned by Marek S., published in 2005, the 20 thousandth edition excerpts from "Mein camphene. After the German authorities have filed a lawsuit in 2007, the clerks removed the book publisher from the shelves of book stores, nerasprodannuyu of copies destroyed.
According to the AFP, Bavaria often similar lawsuits filed against the publishers of the book Hitler.
The court in Wroclaw (city in south-west Poland) sentenced the publisher, named for the press as C. Marek (Marek S.), in a case initiated by the Bavarian authorities.
According to the AFP, the right of publication of a book by Hitler that the German soil since 1945. The authorities of the land shall ensure that the ideas of Nazism did not apply and is not promoted.
Publisher XXL, owned by Marek S., published in 2005, the 20 thousandth edition excerpts from "Mein camphene. After the German authorities have filed a lawsuit in 2007, the clerks removed the book publisher from the shelves of book stores, nerasprodannuyu of copies destroyed.
According to the AFP, Bavaria often similar lawsuits filed against the publishers of the book Hitler.
Well-known Indian human rights activist released from detention.
The Supreme Court of India has released on bail on the famous Indian defender Binayaku Sen (Binayak Sen). That was reported by Reuters on Monday, May 25.
59-year-old doctor was arrested in 2007 in Raypure, the capital of Chhattisgarh state. Binayaku Sen was accused of being passed before the prison hospital leaders a letter from the Maoists rebels (in the central region of India, the activities of the extremist underground Maoist).
As the Reutres, protection Binayaka Sena two years challenged measure in the lower courts, but only in the Supreme Court, she was able to secure the release of the doctor on bail. Deposit will not be disclosed. Meanwhile, the prosecution Relations Sena from the Maoists have not yet been removed.
This process is triggered in India and outside the broad resonance. In May 2008, 22 Nobel Laureates called on the Indian authorities to release the doctor who became famous for the treatment of people living below the poverty line. Nobel laureates have requested the authorities to allow the Seine to travel to the United States, where he was awarded the Jonathan Mann Award (the developer a special program about AIDS). At the release Binayaki Seine also insisted many of the international human rights organizations.
59-year-old doctor was arrested in 2007 in Raypure, the capital of Chhattisgarh state. Binayaku Sen was accused of being passed before the prison hospital leaders a letter from the Maoists rebels (in the central region of India, the activities of the extremist underground Maoist).
As the Reutres, protection Binayaka Sena two years challenged measure in the lower courts, but only in the Supreme Court, she was able to secure the release of the doctor on bail. Deposit will not be disclosed. Meanwhile, the prosecution Relations Sena from the Maoists have not yet been removed.
This process is triggered in India and outside the broad resonance. In May 2008, 22 Nobel Laureates called on the Indian authorities to release the doctor who became famous for the treatment of people living below the poverty line. Nobel laureates have requested the authorities to allow the Seine to travel to the United States, where he was awarded the Jonathan Mann Award (the developer a special program about AIDS). At the release Binayaki Seine also insisted many of the international human rights organizations.
Russia has accused the DPRK of violating UN Security Council resolution.
SyuzhetyYadernoe Korei25.05.2009KNDR disarming North fired two missiles at a U.S. samoletamKommentariiBomba and three rakety25.05.2009Severnaya Korea conducted a nuclear ispytaniyaRossiya once again condemns the conduct of the DPRK, underground nuclear test, and considers it as a direct violation of Security Council Resolutions UN. This was stated press secretary of President of Russia Natalia Timakova, reports RIA Novosti. This is the resolution number 1718, which was adopted under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the UN Charter and is obligatory for all States without exception - members of the Organization. "Implementation in the DPRK's underground nuclear tests in the region adjacent to the territory of the Russian Federation, as evidenced by the data and the Russian competent services, is deeply regrettable and very serious concern ", - said Timakova.
North Korea's actions are in contradiction with international efforts aimed at strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, said the Russian leadership.
The authorities of North Korea should realize the hopelessness of bets on military force and nuclear deterrence, said Timakova. According to her, the Russian leadership is convinced that North Korea could ensure their safety only to political and diplomatic means. The representative reminded the Kremlin that Russia to the DPRK for many years has long-standing history of friendship and good neighborliness.
North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test on 25 May near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-east of the country. In the test area were recorded a magnitude 4.5 earthquake, whose epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of nuclear devices was between 10 and 20 kilotonn.Ranee expressed concern about testing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At midnight Moscow time, held an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the theme of which will act DPRK.
Along with underground testing of nuclear bombs North Korea conducted a missile launch ground-to-air short-range actions. Subsequently, two more were launched missiles, which, according to Seoul, were aimed at American reconnaissance aircraft, inspect the intended location of nuclear testing.
North Korea's actions are in contradiction with international efforts aimed at strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime, said the Russian leadership.
The authorities of North Korea should realize the hopelessness of bets on military force and nuclear deterrence, said Timakova. According to her, the Russian leadership is convinced that North Korea could ensure their safety only to political and diplomatic means. The representative reminded the Kremlin that Russia to the DPRK for many years has long-standing history of friendship and good neighborliness.
North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test on 25 May near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-east of the country. In the test area were recorded a magnitude 4.5 earthquake, whose epicenter was at a depth of 10 kilometers. According to the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the power of nuclear devices was between 10 and 20 kilotonn.Ranee expressed concern about testing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At midnight Moscow time, held an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, the theme of which will act DPRK.
Along with underground testing of nuclear bombs North Korea conducted a missile launch ground-to-air short-range actions. Subsequently, two more were launched missiles, which, according to Seoul, were aimed at American reconnaissance aircraft, inspect the intended location of nuclear testing.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Major oil declined on investment of 170 billion dollars.
Major oil companies the world over the past few months, postponed or even abandoned the investment in business development in the total amount of 170 billion dollars, informs AFP referring to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The reason was the decline in oil demand, as well as reducing the cost of oil on the world market, compared with the mid-2008.
Worst, according to the IEA, affected oil industry in North America and the North Sea region. As a result, oil production fell by 6.2 million barrels to approximately 83 million barrels per day. According to the IEA, oil demand in 2009 will continue to decline, leading to a deterioration of the oil companies. According to projections, demand for oil this year will decline by three percent.
Since the beginning of 2008 the cost of oil on the world market grew steadily and by mid-July, has reached record high of 147 dollars a barrel. After that, the cost of fuel on the world market declined almost continuously, and by the end of December 2008 price of oil fell to 35 dollars per barrel. Since early 2009, oil is slowly rising in price.
By 16:40 Moscow time on 25 May mark WTI crude oil with delivery in July traded at the commodity exchange NYMEX at 61.15 dollars per barrel.
Meanwhile, the winter decline in oil prices affected the fiscal planning of the oil-producing Gulf countries. In particular, Saudi Arabia, Oman and United Arab Emirates were forced to move to deficit budgeting for the first time in seven years. Thus, the budget deficit of Saudi Arabia is expected to be 17 billion dollars, and Oman - about 2 billion dollars.
Worst, according to the IEA, affected oil industry in North America and the North Sea region. As a result, oil production fell by 6.2 million barrels to approximately 83 million barrels per day. According to the IEA, oil demand in 2009 will continue to decline, leading to a deterioration of the oil companies. According to projections, demand for oil this year will decline by three percent.
Since the beginning of 2008 the cost of oil on the world market grew steadily and by mid-July, has reached record high of 147 dollars a barrel. After that, the cost of fuel on the world market declined almost continuously, and by the end of December 2008 price of oil fell to 35 dollars per barrel. Since early 2009, oil is slowly rising in price.
By 16:40 Moscow time on 25 May mark WTI crude oil with delivery in July traded at the commodity exchange NYMEX at 61.15 dollars per barrel.
Meanwhile, the winter decline in oil prices affected the fiscal planning of the oil-producing Gulf countries. In particular, Saudi Arabia, Oman and United Arab Emirates were forced to move to deficit budgeting for the first time in seven years. Thus, the budget deficit of Saudi Arabia is expected to be 17 billion dollars, and Oman - about 2 billion dollars.
Party Lieberman developed a sworn citizen of Israel.
  Chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Israel, Avigdor Lieberman party "Our Home - Israel offered to oblige Israel to swear allegiance to the state. This May 25, said Ha'aretz.
The party submitted a bill on civil oath for the approval of Cabinet. The Government will discuss the issue on May 31. If ministers approve the document, it will be submitted to the Knesset.
The representative of the party "Our Home - Israel Tal Nahum explained to journalists that the oath should make Israel" a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state. " If the bill is adopted, only after the pronouncing of the curse of 16-year-old Israeli will be issued a passport.
In addition to the provisions of the oath, the bill contains a rule that an Israeli refusal to serve in the army or alternative civilian service must be punished by deprivation of citizenship. Now service in the army is mandatory for all Israeli men and women, but for the avoidance of citizenship does not deprive.
Lawyer Association for Civil Rights in Israel, Oded Feller called the Foreign Ministers from the party drafted the bill anti-democratic and fascist. Reuters has reported that critics point to the danger of infringing the rights of Israeli Arabs. If the bill is adopted, refused to swear "Jewish state" the Arabs are denied passports. Then they not only lose the ability to open a bank account or obtain a driver's license, but not be able to walk on the streets: all residents of Israel are obliged to wear everywhere with a passport. Currently, Arabs make up about one-fifth of the Israeli population.
In addition to Arabs, to take an oath, may refuse to ultra-orthodox Jews. They opposed the creation of a Jewish state before the arrival of "messiah."
In February, the party "Our Home - Israel" ranked third in the elections for the Knesset. March 15, Lieberman signed an agreement with the leader of the successful election of the Likud Binyamin Netanyahu. Under the agreement, Lieberman received the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Netanyahu government formed. According to Ha'aretz, "Our house - Israel announces the need for the introduction of the oath to the citizens of the country even during the February election campaign.
The party submitted a bill on civil oath for the approval of Cabinet. The Government will discuss the issue on May 31. If ministers approve the document, it will be submitted to the Knesset.
The representative of the party "Our Home - Israel Tal Nahum explained to journalists that the oath should make Israel" a Jewish, Zionist and democratic state. " If the bill is adopted, only after the pronouncing of the curse of 16-year-old Israeli will be issued a passport.
In addition to the provisions of the oath, the bill contains a rule that an Israeli refusal to serve in the army or alternative civilian service must be punished by deprivation of citizenship. Now service in the army is mandatory for all Israeli men and women, but for the avoidance of citizenship does not deprive.
Lawyer Association for Civil Rights in Israel, Oded Feller called the Foreign Ministers from the party drafted the bill anti-democratic and fascist. Reuters has reported that critics point to the danger of infringing the rights of Israeli Arabs. If the bill is adopted, refused to swear "Jewish state" the Arabs are denied passports. Then they not only lose the ability to open a bank account or obtain a driver's license, but not be able to walk on the streets: all residents of Israel are obliged to wear everywhere with a passport. Currently, Arabs make up about one-fifth of the Israeli population.
In addition to Arabs, to take an oath, may refuse to ultra-orthodox Jews. They opposed the creation of a Jewish state before the arrival of "messiah."
In February, the party "Our Home - Israel" ranked third in the elections for the Knesset. March 15, Lieberman signed an agreement with the leader of the successful election of the Likud Binyamin Netanyahu. Under the agreement, Lieberman received the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Netanyahu government formed. According to Ha'aretz, "Our house - Israel announces the need for the introduction of the oath to the citizens of the country even during the February election campaign.
North Korea fired two missiles at U.S. aircraft.
SyuzhetyYadernoe disarming North Korei25.05.2009KNDR conducted nuclear tests and has launched three missiles raketyDve short-range actions that were released the day May 25, North Korea, were aimed at American and British explorers, who examined the alleged location of nuclear testing DPRK. That was reported by South Korean of "Renhap" referring to the unnamed source.
Whether the missile hit the target, not reported. Defense Ministry of South Korea, for its part, has not yet been able to establish the characteristics of missile launches.
According to the source "Renhapa, launches were held at 17:03 local time. Around noon, North Korea launches another missile, ground-to-air short-range actions. What is involved, this launch is not announced.
As reported previously on May 25 South Korean first and then the North Korean media have reported on the successful nuclear tests carried out by Pyongyang. According to the data, based on seismic activity underground explosion occurred in an area of the city Kilchzhu.
Specialists of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense found that the power of the explosive devices ranging from 10 to 20 kilotons. Reported that the radiation background in the vicinity of the explosion does not exceed the norm.
In response to DPRK's nuclear tests in New York on the night of May 26, Moscow time, will host an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
Whether the missile hit the target, not reported. Defense Ministry of South Korea, for its part, has not yet been able to establish the characteristics of missile launches.
According to the source "Renhapa, launches were held at 17:03 local time. Around noon, North Korea launches another missile, ground-to-air short-range actions. What is involved, this launch is not announced.
As reported previously on May 25 South Korean first and then the North Korean media have reported on the successful nuclear tests carried out by Pyongyang. According to the data, based on seismic activity underground explosion occurred in an area of the city Kilchzhu.
Specialists of the Russian Federation Ministry of Defense found that the power of the explosive devices ranging from 10 to 20 kilotons. Reported that the radiation background in the vicinity of the explosion does not exceed the norm.
In response to DPRK's nuclear tests in New York on the night of May 26, Moscow time, will host an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
Russian sailors confessed to smuggling drugs into Spain.
15 Russian seamen, who were arrested about a year ago in the Spanish port of Huelva, confessed to the smuggling of drugs, reports RIA Novosti. During the trial on Monday, May 25, agreed to exchange the sailors confessed to the reduction of sentence from 4,5 to 3 years.
Without the recognition of seafarers likely to mitigate the sentence had been minimal, contends the agency. Russians admitted their guilt at the initiative of the lawyer, Antonio Lorenzo Amador.
Seafarers - employees of JSC Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet "- were arrested in May 2008 in the port city of Huelva, together with the citizens of Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Morocco during the unloading bales of hashish with a foreign vessel, coming from Morocco. The Russians were recruited by traffickers for over 4 tons of drugs with an inflatable motor boats of smugglers in the car.
Since the detention of Russian citizens in detention, the duration of pre-trial detention will be deducted from their prison term. For the same case are 19 other people, their fate is not separately reported.
Without the recognition of seafarers likely to mitigate the sentence had been minimal, contends the agency. Russians admitted their guilt at the initiative of the lawyer, Antonio Lorenzo Amador.
Seafarers - employees of JSC Arkhangelsk Trawl Fleet "- were arrested in May 2008 in the port city of Huelva, together with the citizens of Spain, Poland, Ukraine, Romania and Morocco during the unloading bales of hashish with a foreign vessel, coming from Morocco. The Russians were recruited by traffickers for over 4 tons of drugs with an inflatable motor boats of smugglers in the car.
Since the detention of Russian citizens in detention, the duration of pre-trial detention will be deducted from their prison term. For the same case are 19 other people, their fate is not separately reported.
In North Korea, earned a mobile internet.
North Korean authorities have opened a partial access to the Internet for mobile users who work in networks of 3G, reports AP. Through the mobile phone, you can learn more about the North Korean Central news (Korean Central News Agency).
If you go to this resource with a computer, you can listen to music, get information about books, and investment in the North Korean economy. Are these features through a mobile phone, are not reported.
The network provider has launched the third generation in North Korea at the end of 2008. It was built by Cheo Technology, whose license for the provision of 3G services in the territory of North Korea will expire after 25 years.
Cheo Technology by 75 per cent owned by the Egyptian operator Orascom Telecom. 25 per cent of its shares are held by the North Korean company Korea Posts and Telecommunication.
The first mobile networks were built in North Korea in 2003. In 2004, access to services of cellular communication was limited because of the attempt to blow up a train, which move the head of North Korea's Kim Jong Il. Then the bomb was brought into effect a cellular phone signal. According to the newspaper Choson Sinbo, at the end of March this year in North Korea was 20 thousand mobile phone users.
If you go to this resource with a computer, you can listen to music, get information about books, and investment in the North Korean economy. Are these features through a mobile phone, are not reported.
The network provider has launched the third generation in North Korea at the end of 2008. It was built by Cheo Technology, whose license for the provision of 3G services in the territory of North Korea will expire after 25 years.
Cheo Technology by 75 per cent owned by the Egyptian operator Orascom Telecom. 25 per cent of its shares are held by the North Korean company Korea Posts and Telecommunication.
The first mobile networks were built in North Korea in 2003. In 2004, access to services of cellular communication was limited because of the attempt to blow up a train, which move the head of North Korea's Kim Jong Il. Then the bomb was brought into effect a cellular phone signal. According to the newspaper Choson Sinbo, at the end of March this year in North Korea was 20 thousand mobile phone users.
North Korea has launched two more missiles.
SyuzhetyRaketnaya threat to North Korei25.05.2009KNDR tested a new surface-to-air missile and conducted nuclear ispytaniyaSevernaya Korea May 25, suffered two more small-range missiles in addition to that, which was launched earlier in the day, the South Korean Agency Renhap "referring to the unnamed source.
Presumably, the missiles were launched from ground on the east coast of the country. Official Seoul this information does not confirm yet.
Earlier on May 25 South Korean media reported that Pyongyang missile launch ground-to-air missiles with a range of 130 kilometers from the launch site Musudan, located on the northeast coast of the country.
North Korean missile launch took place shortly after the DPRK successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. According to the Ministry of Defense of RF, power bomb, tested in the area of the city Kilchzhu, ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons.
Activities North Korea sparked a negative reaction the world: South Korea, Japan, United States, Russia and the EU have expressed extreme concern about what happened. On the evening of May 25, scheduled an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council convened at the initiative of Japan.
The nuclear tests by North Korea went through a month after Pyongyang announced the resumption of work on its nuclear program and withdraw from the six-party talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
A decision was taken by the authorities of the DPRK since the mid-April, the UN Security Council condemned North Korea conducted missile launch. According to the international community, Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile Taepodong-2, while North Korea insists that the launch was peaceful and was carried out for orbiting satellites.
Presumably, the missiles were launched from ground on the east coast of the country. Official Seoul this information does not confirm yet.
Earlier on May 25 South Korean media reported that Pyongyang missile launch ground-to-air missiles with a range of 130 kilometers from the launch site Musudan, located on the northeast coast of the country.
North Korean missile launch took place shortly after the DPRK successfully conducted an underground nuclear test. According to the Ministry of Defense of RF, power bomb, tested in the area of the city Kilchzhu, ranged from 10 to 20 kilotons.
Activities North Korea sparked a negative reaction the world: South Korea, Japan, United States, Russia and the EU have expressed extreme concern about what happened. On the evening of May 25, scheduled an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council convened at the initiative of Japan.
The nuclear tests by North Korea went through a month after Pyongyang announced the resumption of work on its nuclear program and withdraw from the six-party talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
A decision was taken by the authorities of the DPRK since the mid-April, the UN Security Council condemned North Korea conducted missile launch. According to the international community, Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile Taepodong-2, while North Korea insists that the launch was peaceful and was carried out for orbiting satellites.
In Sydney's highest building fire.
The Australian Sydney fire is the highest building of the city - TV Sydney (Sydney Tower and Centrepoint Tower). This was announced on Monday the Australian edition of The Daily Telegraph.
Fire occurred on the 13th floor of the building, in the so-called cooling tower. According to eyewitnesses, the fire in the TV tower was visible from almost all parts of Sydney. At the time of the incident in the building were several workers who were dismantling the cooling system. It is anticipated that these works and there was a fire.
At the scene of the accident left seven firefighters calculations. Some time later, rescuers managed to locate the fire. Victims or victims of a fire there. As noted in the fire services in Sydney, the tower is not nearly hit, but damage was caused to buildings, only the cooling system, which in any case be replaced.
TV - one of the main attractions of Sydney - is the second highest building in the southern hemisphere - its height is 305 meters. The tower has two rotating around its own axis of the restaurant, coffee shop and observation deck, which is daily visited by hundreds of tourists to see the panoramic view of Sydney and its environs.
Fire occurred on the 13th floor of the building, in the so-called cooling tower. According to eyewitnesses, the fire in the TV tower was visible from almost all parts of Sydney. At the time of the incident in the building were several workers who were dismantling the cooling system. It is anticipated that these works and there was a fire.
At the scene of the accident left seven firefighters calculations. Some time later, rescuers managed to locate the fire. Victims or victims of a fire there. As noted in the fire services in Sydney, the tower is not nearly hit, but damage was caused to buildings, only the cooling system, which in any case be replaced.
TV - one of the main attractions of Sydney - is the second highest building in the southern hemisphere - its height is 305 meters. The tower has two rotating around its own axis of the restaurant, coffee shop and observation deck, which is daily visited by hundreds of tourists to see the panoramic view of Sydney and its environs.
Kim Jong Il expressed his condolences to the family of former President of South Korea.
The leader of DPRK Kim Jong Il sent a family of the deceased ex-president of South Korea Roh Moo-hyun, a letter expressing condolences on his passing. On this Monday, May 25, tells AFP, referring to North Korean official source of information the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
"Learning that former President Roh Moo-hyun died in an accident, I extend deepest condolences to wife Kwon Yang-sook, and his orphan family" - quoting North Korean leader, KCNA.
During his stay Roh Moo-hyun as President in the relations between the two Koreas has been a positive shift. In particular, in 2007, a meeting was held in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Il and Roh Moo-hyun, who became the second ever meeting between leaders of both countries, the Korean peninsula.
The previous meeting was held in Pyongyang in 2000. On the part of South Korea took part in President Kim Dae-jung.
Former President of the Republic of Korea committed suicide on May 23, sprygnuv in the valley near the town of Kimhe at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. Such solutions are called the charges against him to obtain from a local businessman six million dollars. Reported that the Roh Moo-hyun left the dying note, which wrote that "life is too complicated for many people."
"Learning that former President Roh Moo-hyun died in an accident, I extend deepest condolences to wife Kwon Yang-sook, and his orphan family" - quoting North Korean leader, KCNA.
During his stay Roh Moo-hyun as President in the relations between the two Koreas has been a positive shift. In particular, in 2007, a meeting was held in Pyongyang, Kim Jong Il and Roh Moo-hyun, who became the second ever meeting between leaders of both countries, the Korean peninsula.
The previous meeting was held in Pyongyang in 2000. On the part of South Korea took part in President Kim Dae-jung.
Former President of the Republic of Korea committed suicide on May 23, sprygnuv in the valley near the town of Kimhe at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula. Such solutions are called the charges against him to obtain from a local businessman six million dollars. Reported that the Roh Moo-hyun left the dying note, which wrote that "life is too complicated for many people."
Guru of Sikhs died after a shooting at the house of Vienna.
One of the two gurus who came to the sermon in Austria, died in hospital from wounds sustained during a shooting at the Sikh temple, Vienna May 24, reported AFP.
Status of 56-year-old Indian guru, Sant Ram Nanda, brought to hospital Sunday afternoon after emergency operation was assessed as satisfactory. However, about midnight, Sant Ram Nadi unconscious and soon died.
The condition of another guru - 66-year-old Sant Niradzhan Dassault - according to doctors, is stable.
The incident in Vienna, the Sikh temple, which were about 200 parishioners, occurred May 24 about 13:30. During the sermon of the Indian guru group of six Sikhs, dissatisfied content sermons, drew knives. One of them was a pistol, which he opened fire. Some parishioners attacked the intruders. As a result of the collision, about 30 people were injured. Status of 11 people is critical, two of them - members assailant group.
Overall, according to the Vienna Radio, made five arrests. Two of the attackers are in custody at the police station. We found three intruders TNT bombs.
Since the opening of the Sikh temple where the incident occurred in December 2005 between his parishioners and parishioners of other churches of Vienna sikhistskih regularly clashes based on religious differences. According to one of the parties took place on 24 May incident, the parishioners of other churches have been pre-configured to aggressively against the visiting representatives of the movement for the sermons of Sri Guru Ravidas Sabha and the police in Vienna had been warned about this.
Religion Sikhism emerged in the XVI century among supporters of Hinduism and Islam. Currently there are around 25 million followers of Sikhism. According to revised data, in Austria, home to about 2.8 thousand adherents of the religion.
Status of 56-year-old Indian guru, Sant Ram Nanda, brought to hospital Sunday afternoon after emergency operation was assessed as satisfactory. However, about midnight, Sant Ram Nadi unconscious and soon died.
The condition of another guru - 66-year-old Sant Niradzhan Dassault - according to doctors, is stable.
The incident in Vienna, the Sikh temple, which were about 200 parishioners, occurred May 24 about 13:30. During the sermon of the Indian guru group of six Sikhs, dissatisfied content sermons, drew knives. One of them was a pistol, which he opened fire. Some parishioners attacked the intruders. As a result of the collision, about 30 people were injured. Status of 11 people is critical, two of them - members assailant group.
Overall, according to the Vienna Radio, made five arrests. Two of the attackers are in custody at the police station. We found three intruders TNT bombs.
Since the opening of the Sikh temple where the incident occurred in December 2005 between his parishioners and parishioners of other churches of Vienna sikhistskih regularly clashes based on religious differences. According to one of the parties took place on 24 May incident, the parishioners of other churches have been pre-configured to aggressively against the visiting representatives of the movement for the sermons of Sri Guru Ravidas Sabha and the police in Vienna had been warned about this.
Religion Sikhism emerged in the XVI century among supporters of Hinduism and Islam. Currently there are around 25 million followers of Sikhism. According to revised data, in Austria, home to about 2.8 thousand adherents of the religion.
Shooting in Vienna, opened the temple sermon dissatisfied Sikh.
The cause of the collision on 24 May in one of the Sikh Temple in Vienna, which injured about 30 people were religious differences, reports AFP.
According to Austrian police, a group of six Sikhs, dissatisfied sermon Indian guru Sri Guru Sabha Ravidasa, drew brought with him into the house of knives. One of the participants in this group had a pistol, which he opened fire.
Parish church was able to neutralize intruders. Nine people were seriously injured were evacuated to hospitals in three helicopters.
According to the police, all those involved in the incident were arrested. In three of them found TNT drafts. According to the Vienna Radio, all made five arrests.
Previously, it was reported that the cause of fire was the conflict between the two families.
Clashes between the parishioners of the Sikh Temple, located in 15 districts of Vienna, where the incident occurred, and parishioners of other churches of the city sikhistskih occurred regularly since December 2005 - since the opening of the temple. Underlying the differences is controversial religious nature. As stated by one participant the incident occurred on May 24, the parishioners of other churches have been pre-aggressive relative to come to the preaching of Sri Guru Sabha Ravidasu and the Vienna police have been warned about this.
Followers of Sikhism - religion that arose in the XVI century among the supporters of Hinduism and Islam - are now all over the world there are about 25 million. In Austria, home to tens of thousands of followers of Sikhism.
According to Austrian police, a group of six Sikhs, dissatisfied sermon Indian guru Sri Guru Sabha Ravidasa, drew brought with him into the house of knives. One of the participants in this group had a pistol, which he opened fire.
Parish church was able to neutralize intruders. Nine people were seriously injured were evacuated to hospitals in three helicopters.
According to the police, all those involved in the incident were arrested. In three of them found TNT drafts. According to the Vienna Radio, all made five arrests.
Previously, it was reported that the cause of fire was the conflict between the two families.
Clashes between the parishioners of the Sikh Temple, located in 15 districts of Vienna, where the incident occurred, and parishioners of other churches of the city sikhistskih occurred regularly since December 2005 - since the opening of the temple. Underlying the differences is controversial religious nature. As stated by one participant the incident occurred on May 24, the parishioners of other churches have been pre-aggressive relative to come to the preaching of Sri Guru Sabha Ravidasu and the Vienna police have been warned about this.
Followers of Sikhism - religion that arose in the XVI century among the supporters of Hinduism and Islam - are now all over the world there are about 25 million. In Austria, home to tens of thousands of followers of Sikhism.
North Korea conducted a nuclear test.
SyuzhetyYadernoe disarming North Korei07.05.2009KNDR suspected of preparing new nuclear test oruzhiyaSevernaya Korea on Monday conducted a nuclear weapons test, transmits Agence France-Presse, referring to the official statements of the South Korea. Official Pyongyang also confirmed information on the successful nuclear tests.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the tests that were conducted under the ground, completed "successfully". Where exactly were conducted nuclear tests, North Korean agency did not specify.
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, the test was conducted at 04:54 (Moscow time) near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-eastern North Korea. In response to DPRK's nuclear test, South Korean President Lee Myung Bak convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.
Reported that in the area of the alleged nuclear test was recorded "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5. The earthquake's epicenter, said CNN, referring to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), located at a depth of ten kilometers.
Remember, the first tests of nuclear weapons the DPRK in October 2006 also received at the test site is located near the Kilchzhu. Following the nuclear tests the United Nations imposed sanctions on Pyongyang, a number of, inter alia, prohibiting foreign companies to supply the DPRK materials used in nuclear development.
In April 2009, the DPRK conducted a successful launch of satellites. Western States, especially the United States, accusing Pyongyang that under the guise of launching a satellite North Korea tested ballistic missiles. Shortly after this action by North Korea has condemned the UN Security Council. The DPRK, in turn, announced the resumption of work at the main nuclear plant to produce weapons-grade plutonium.
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the tests that were conducted under the ground, completed "successfully". Where exactly were conducted nuclear tests, North Korean agency did not specify.
According to South Korean news agency Yonhap, the test was conducted at 04:54 (Moscow time) near the town of Kilchzhu in the north-eastern North Korea. In response to DPRK's nuclear test, South Korean President Lee Myung Bak convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Council.
Reported that in the area of the alleged nuclear test was recorded "artificial" earthquake of magnitude 4.5. The earthquake's epicenter, said CNN, referring to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), located at a depth of ten kilometers.
Remember, the first tests of nuclear weapons the DPRK in October 2006 also received at the test site is located near the Kilchzhu. Following the nuclear tests the United Nations imposed sanctions on Pyongyang, a number of, inter alia, prohibiting foreign companies to supply the DPRK materials used in nuclear development.
In April 2009, the DPRK conducted a successful launch of satellites. Western States, especially the United States, accusing Pyongyang that under the guise of launching a satellite North Korea tested ballistic missiles. Shortly after this action by North Korea has condemned the UN Security Council. The DPRK, in turn, announced the resumption of work at the main nuclear plant to produce weapons-grade plutonium.
The mayor of the French city hanged in prison.
On the night of May 24, in jail committed suicide, former mayor of the French spa town of San CYPRIEN Buye Jacques (Jacques Bouille), reported AFP.
Buye body was discovered during a bypass. Former mayor hanged himself using the belt from a dressing gown, leaving a farewell letter addressed to his wife.
According to prosecutors, Jean-Pierre drains, all the time Buye conclusion remained depressed condition and was under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Jacques Buye was arrested in December 2008 on charges of corruption, the legalization of illegally acquired money, exerting pressure on subordinates, as well as involvement in the disappearance of seven works of art acquired by the city.
Soon, in cases of fraud, art had been arrested ten members of the City Hall and wife Buye Marie-Antoinette.
Suicide Buye was 58 th in a French prison since early 2009. The country has been criticized by the Council of Europe for the conditions of detention. Number of suicides committed in prisons in France two times higher than in Germany or Britain.
Buye body was discovered during a bypass. Former mayor hanged himself using the belt from a dressing gown, leaving a farewell letter addressed to his wife.
According to prosecutors, Jean-Pierre drains, all the time Buye conclusion remained depressed condition and was under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Jacques Buye was arrested in December 2008 on charges of corruption, the legalization of illegally acquired money, exerting pressure on subordinates, as well as involvement in the disappearance of seven works of art acquired by the city.
Soon, in cases of fraud, art had been arrested ten members of the City Hall and wife Buye Marie-Antoinette.
Suicide Buye was 58 th in a French prison since early 2009. The country has been criticized by the Council of Europe for the conditions of detention. Number of suicides committed in prisons in France two times higher than in Germany or Britain.
In Greece, died underwater crew member National Geographic.
Greece from bends, died May 24, Briton Karl Spencer, member of the underwater expedition in the Aegean Sea equipped American magazine National Geographic to study the remains sank in 1916, a British ship. AFP reported citing the Ministry of Commercial Shipping of Greece.
After lifting to the surface 37-year-old diver lost consciousness. As a matter of urgency, he was taken to a naval hospital, but was not able to save.
Crew was working in the Aegean Sea near the Greek island of CEA, which in 1916 sank the British hospital ship "Britannica". As reports Associated Press, Spencer had already participated in a similar expedition, equipped for the remains of the ship in 2003.
Then possible to determine the cause of death of the ship became mine, which it hit. Previously, there was a view that the "Britannica" could go down to block a torpedo.
The original ship, built in 1914, was named "Gigantik" and was a modernized version of the deceased in 1912, "Titanic." In 1915, after the outbreak of the First World War, it was requisitioned by the British Admiralty, renamed and transformed into a hospital ship.
After lifting to the surface 37-year-old diver lost consciousness. As a matter of urgency, he was taken to a naval hospital, but was not able to save.
Crew was working in the Aegean Sea near the Greek island of CEA, which in 1916 sank the British hospital ship "Britannica". As reports Associated Press, Spencer had already participated in a similar expedition, equipped for the remains of the ship in 2003.
Then possible to determine the cause of death of the ship became mine, which it hit. Previously, there was a view that the "Britannica" could go down to block a torpedo.
The original ship, built in 1914, was named "Gigantik" and was a modernized version of the deceased in 1912, "Titanic." In 1915, after the outbreak of the First World War, it was requisitioned by the British Admiralty, renamed and transformed into a hospital ship.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
The government of Sri Lanka presented the evidence the death of the leader of "Tamil Tigers".
Press konferentsiiBoris Volhonskiy29.04.2009Chem the battle between the Sri Lankan authorities and the separatists? Television of Sri Lanka May 19, showed pictures, confirming the death of the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam "Velupillaya Prabhakarana (Velupillai Prabhakaran), transmits AFP.
Frame shows the person slain leader of the Tamil Tigers. " In addition, broadcast television was demonstrated army token Prabhakarana marked "0.01", and his identity "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Meanwhile, former rebel website claimed that Prabhakaran is alive, healthy and in a safe place. This statement was made on 19 May - the day after the official announcement of the elimination of the leader of "Tamil Tigers".
As previously reported by the authorities of Sri Lanka, Prabhakaran, was killed while trying to escape from the area surrounded by government troops. This said, referring to press service of Defense Ministry of Sri Lanka said that he could commit suicide.
According to the interlocutor Agency, the body Prabhakarana no signs of violent death. Most likely, he swallowed a capsule of potassium cyanide, which has always been with him, added to the military department.
Death Velupillaya Prabhakarana, as well as the elimination of the four other leaders of the Tamil rebels has allowed the authorities of Sri Lanka to declare the final victory over the rebels. "Tamil Tigers fought for an independent state on the territory of Sri Lanka for the past 30 years. In January 2009, government troops pushed the rebels to the north of the island, after which the resistance of the rebels were crushed.
Frame shows the person slain leader of the Tamil Tigers. " In addition, broadcast television was demonstrated army token Prabhakarana marked "0.01", and his identity "Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
Meanwhile, former rebel website claimed that Prabhakaran is alive, healthy and in a safe place. This statement was made on 19 May - the day after the official announcement of the elimination of the leader of "Tamil Tigers".
As previously reported by the authorities of Sri Lanka, Prabhakaran, was killed while trying to escape from the area surrounded by government troops. This said, referring to press service of Defense Ministry of Sri Lanka said that he could commit suicide.
According to the interlocutor Agency, the body Prabhakarana no signs of violent death. Most likely, he swallowed a capsule of potassium cyanide, which has always been with him, added to the military department.
Death Velupillaya Prabhakarana, as well as the elimination of the four other leaders of the Tamil rebels has allowed the authorities of Sri Lanka to declare the final victory over the rebels. "Tamil Tigers fought for an independent state on the territory of Sri Lanka for the past 30 years. In January 2009, government troops pushed the rebels to the north of the island, after which the resistance of the rebels were crushed.
The protesters denied the working CANNES electricity.
  The protesters French workers to turn off electricity at the Cannes Film Festival. This May 19, said AFP.
The demonstrators, who included professionals in the field of electricity and gas, held a protest march through the streets of Cannes. As part of the protest, they have managed for some time turn off the electricity in the room where the contest was shown the film "I Love You, Phillip Morris, and John Glenn Fikarry Rekury. Also, the light went out briefly in a few international exhibition pavilions.
The protest was dispersed by police, order was restored.
One of the main demands of protesting workers - the increase of salaries. They also opposed the partial privatization of the energy sector.
62 th Cannes Film Festival being held at the Riviera, from 13 to 24 May. The "Gold Palm branch" claimed a total of 20 films, including four shot directors have already received this award - Quentin Tarantino, Ken Loachem, Jane Kempion and Lars von Trier. The jury headed by French actress Isabelle Yupper.
The demonstrators, who included professionals in the field of electricity and gas, held a protest march through the streets of Cannes. As part of the protest, they have managed for some time turn off the electricity in the room where the contest was shown the film "I Love You, Phillip Morris, and John Glenn Fikarry Rekury. Also, the light went out briefly in a few international exhibition pavilions.
The protest was dispersed by police, order was restored.
One of the main demands of protesting workers - the increase of salaries. They also opposed the partial privatization of the energy sector.
62 th Cannes Film Festival being held at the Riviera, from 13 to 24 May. The "Gold Palm branch" claimed a total of 20 films, including four shot directors have already received this award - Quentin Tarantino, Ken Loachem, Jane Kempion and Lars von Trier. The jury headed by French actress Isabelle Yupper.
When shooting in the Austrian church wounded 30 people.
At least 30 people were injured in the shooting, which took place on Sunday, May 24, in one of the Hindu temples of Vienna, reported AFP.
According to the police, firefight in the Sikh temple has been opened between the two families. Motives of the conflict has not yet been established.
Nine of the 30 victims were seriously injured and were evacuated to hospitals in three helicopters.
All people involved in the shooting in the temple, had already been arrested, the police said. All five arrests were made.
Currently residing in Austria, tens of thousands of followers of Sikh religion. Overall, worldwide there are around 25 million, most of the Sikhs living in northern India.
According to the police, firefight in the Sikh temple has been opened between the two families. Motives of the conflict has not yet been established.
Nine of the 30 victims were seriously injured and were evacuated to hospitals in three helicopters.
All people involved in the shooting in the temple, had already been arrested, the police said. All five arrests were made.
Currently residing in Austria, tens of thousands of followers of Sikh religion. Overall, worldwide there are around 25 million, most of the Sikhs living in northern India.
In the stampede at a music festival in Morocco killed 11 people.
At least 11 people were killed and 40 wounded in stampede at a music festival Mawazine in the capital, Rabat, Morocco, reports BBC News.
The evening of May 23, the final day of activities at the local stadium Hay Nahda gathered about 70 thousand people to watch the presentation of Moroccan singer Abdelaziz Stati (Abdelaziz Stati). According to police, the crowd started after a wire fence collapsed and the people rushed towards the scene.
Among those killed five women, four men and two children. According to AFP, the majority of people on Sunday morning have been released from the hospital, but seven still remain under the supervision of doctors.
Festival Mawazine, founded in 2001, is considered one of the most important cultural events of the African country. This year, at the opening of the festival on 15 May made a popular Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Furthermore, in the event with a concert by Steve Uander, Alish Kish, Ennio Morricone, Khaled, Emir Kusturica and No Smoking Orchestra, El Di Meola and many others.
The evening of May 23, the final day of activities at the local stadium Hay Nahda gathered about 70 thousand people to watch the presentation of Moroccan singer Abdelaziz Stati (Abdelaziz Stati). According to police, the crowd started after a wire fence collapsed and the people rushed towards the scene.
Among those killed five women, four men and two children. According to AFP, the majority of people on Sunday morning have been released from the hospital, but seven still remain under the supervision of doctors.
Festival Mawazine, founded in 2001, is considered one of the most important cultural events of the African country. This year, at the opening of the festival on 15 May made a popular Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Furthermore, in the event with a concert by Steve Uander, Alish Kish, Ennio Morricone, Khaled, Emir Kusturica and No Smoking Orchestra, El Di Meola and many others.
Iran has developed weapons against cruise missiles.
Iran has begun producing ship cannons Fatah intended to destroy low-flying cruise missiles and enemy aircraft, reports AFP.
According to Defense Minister Mustafa Mohammad Najjar, range 40-millimeter cannon Fatah is 12 kilometers, the rate of - 300 rounds per minute.
May 20, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the successful testing of solid rocket Sedzhil-2 "(Sejil-2), can reach Israeli territory. It is estimated the United States launched a missile range is 2 - 2.5 thousand kilometers. In this regard, Israel said that the problem of Iran's nuclear program, and now relates directly to EU countries.
According to Defense Minister Mustafa Mohammad Najjar, range 40-millimeter cannon Fatah is 12 kilometers, the rate of - 300 rounds per minute.
May 20, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the successful testing of solid rocket Sedzhil-2 "(Sejil-2), can reach Israeli territory. It is estimated the United States launched a missile range is 2 - 2.5 thousand kilometers. In this regard, Israel said that the problem of Iran's nuclear program, and now relates directly to EU countries.
In a plane crash in Indonesia, killed nearly a hundred people.
The number of dead in crash of military-transport aircraft in Indonesia rose to 97 people, reports AFP referring to the representative of the national Air Force. According to him, the hospital brought 15 people with various injuries.
All on board the C-130 Hercules were about 110 people, including crew members. The passengers were military personnel and their families, sent to the province of Papua on New Guinea.
It fell upon arrival at an intermediate landing next to a military airfield in the east of the island of Java. In the fall of the destruction of several houses in a village near the airfield, the local community can also be victims.
The disaster occurred at 6:30 local time (2:30 across Moscow). Causes of the accident is not yet known.
All on board the C-130 Hercules were about 110 people, including crew members. The passengers were military personnel and their families, sent to the province of Papua on New Guinea.
It fell upon arrival at an intermediate landing next to a military airfield in the east of the island of Java. In the fall of the destruction of several houses in a village near the airfield, the local community can also be victims.
The disaster occurred at 6:30 local time (2:30 across Moscow). Causes of the accident is not yet known.
London Olympics will protect from the attacks of destroyers.
Representatives of the UK security services offered destroyer "Derin" for the protection of the upcoming Olympic Games in 2012 in London of possible terrorist attacks using aircraft, reported The Times.
According to command the Royal Navy, with the latest weapons destroyer "Derin" (Daring) Project Type 45 will be able to prevent a terrorist attack similar to the attacks of 11 September 2001 in New York.
On board the ship are anti-aircraft complexes PAAMS (S) with Silver A50 launchers and missiles Aster-15/30, which, according to military command, capable of hitting the goal of moving with the ball for cricket at a distance of 30 kilometers. In addition, "Derin" is equipped with a 114-millimeter cannon Mk.8 Mod.1-caliber guns and two 30 mm.
Destroyer, flat on the water in February 2006, is capable of a speed of 30 knots (56 kilometers per hour), his crew consists of 190 people.
It is anticipated that during the Olympic Games "Derin" will be served at the mouth of the Thames.
XXX-e Summer Olympic Games in 2012 will be held in London from 27 July to 12 August.
According to command the Royal Navy, with the latest weapons destroyer "Derin" (Daring) Project Type 45 will be able to prevent a terrorist attack similar to the attacks of 11 September 2001 in New York.
On board the ship are anti-aircraft complexes PAAMS (S) with Silver A50 launchers and missiles Aster-15/30, which, according to military command, capable of hitting the goal of moving with the ball for cricket at a distance of 30 kilometers. In addition, "Derin" is equipped with a 114-millimeter cannon Mk.8 Mod.1-caliber guns and two 30 mm.
Destroyer, flat on the water in February 2006, is capable of a speed of 30 knots (56 kilometers per hour), his crew consists of 190 people.
It is anticipated that during the Olympic Games "Derin" will be served at the mouth of the Thames.
XXX-e Summer Olympic Games in 2012 will be held in London from 27 July to 12 August.
China has banned the transfer of disperse a student demonstration.
Hong Kong television signal ATV at the time of transfer of the events of the year 1989 in Tiananmen Square on May 23, was locked in the rest of China, the Associated Press.
Half the program containing the memoirs of participants of events, archival imagery and photography, outside of Hong Kong has been replaced by programs about tourism and travel.
4 Jun, 2009 marks the 20 anniversary of the crackdown of student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In mid-April 1989, several thousand protesters broke the students on the area, which adjoins the country's parliament building, a tent city. Referring to the announcement in the Soviet Union the process of "perestroika", the protesters demanded a similar liberal reforms in China. May 20 in Beijing was declared martial law. On the night of 4 June, government forces using tanks broke up the demonstrators. The exact number of dead is unknown. According to official figures, killed 241 people.
From 1842 to 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony. In his return to China in the area have been preserved, local political and economic systems. Alerts Television Hong Kong for political reasons is often blocked by Chinese censors in the rest of the country.
Half the program containing the memoirs of participants of events, archival imagery and photography, outside of Hong Kong has been replaced by programs about tourism and travel.
4 Jun, 2009 marks the 20 anniversary of the crackdown of student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. In mid-April 1989, several thousand protesters broke the students on the area, which adjoins the country's parliament building, a tent city. Referring to the announcement in the Soviet Union the process of "perestroika", the protesters demanded a similar liberal reforms in China. May 20 in Beijing was declared martial law. On the night of 4 June, government forces using tanks broke up the demonstrators. The exact number of dead is unknown. According to official figures, killed 241 people.
From 1842 to 1997, Hong Kong was a British colony. In his return to China in the area have been preserved, local political and economic systems. Alerts Television Hong Kong for political reasons is often blocked by Chinese censors in the rest of the country.
Mexico has arrested one of the most wanted drug lords.
Mexico arrested people on the list of most wanted drug traffickers country. According to the Associated Press, referring to the Mexican Ministry of Defense, this Almansa Morales Raimundo (Raymundo Almanza Morales).
He managed to delay, along with three accomplices in the city of Monterrey in the north-west of the country. In search of the detainees seized five guns and marijuana.
Mexican authorities believe Morales one of the leaders of drug Gulf. According to some reports, he controlled the drug trade in Guatemala and Belize. These allegedly told police brother Raimundo Morales Almansa Octavio (Octavio Almanza), who was arrested in February 2009 on suspicion of organizing the murder of a Mexican army general.
Associated Press notes that for the capture of Raimundo Morales was appointed as a reward of 15 million pesos (1.1 million dollars). However, the Ministry of Defense did not specify whether it would be paid to any payment.
Last for today the most wanted drug traffickers in Mexico was published in March 2009. For information on where these people appointed major awards.
He managed to delay, along with three accomplices in the city of Monterrey in the north-west of the country. In search of the detainees seized five guns and marijuana.
Mexican authorities believe Morales one of the leaders of drug Gulf. According to some reports, he controlled the drug trade in Guatemala and Belize. These allegedly told police brother Raimundo Morales Almansa Octavio (Octavio Almanza), who was arrested in February 2009 on suspicion of organizing the murder of a Mexican army general.
Associated Press notes that for the capture of Raimundo Morales was appointed as a reward of 15 million pesos (1.1 million dollars). However, the Ministry of Defense did not specify whether it would be paid to any payment.
Last for today the most wanted drug traffickers in Mexico was published in March 2009. For information on where these people appointed major awards.
EU-Russia Summit was opened in Khabarovsk informal dinner.
A two-day EU-Russia Summit in Khabarovsk began with informal dinner with the President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev, the EU Council Secretary General Javier Solana, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso and President of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus, said RIA Novosti.
After dinner, taking place in the residential complex in the village Krasnorechenskaya, they go ride a boat on the Amur river, contends the agency. Earlier, Medvedev announced that the flight to Khabarovsk proved difficult for the EU, but through a long flight, the representatives of the EU "will feel the greatness of Russia."
The main theme of the two-day EU-Russia summit will be relations between the parties in the area of energy cooperation. The newspaper Kommersant reported that Brussels intends to speak against the initiative of Dmitry Medvedev in the field of energy, proposed in April 2009. The EU does not want to put on the market for the company, threatening the energy security of European countries, it is noted that among those companies can be and Gazprom.
Also, the delegation of European Union intends to change the format of the annual summits - one of the two annual meetings between the heads of Russia and the EU, Europeans propose to replace a meeting of the European Commission and Russian Government.
After dinner, taking place in the residential complex in the village Krasnorechenskaya, they go ride a boat on the Amur river, contends the agency. Earlier, Medvedev announced that the flight to Khabarovsk proved difficult for the EU, but through a long flight, the representatives of the EU "will feel the greatness of Russia."
The main theme of the two-day EU-Russia summit will be relations between the parties in the area of energy cooperation. The newspaper Kommersant reported that Brussels intends to speak against the initiative of Dmitry Medvedev in the field of energy, proposed in April 2009. The EU does not want to put on the market for the company, threatening the energy security of European countries, it is noted that among those companies can be and Gazprom.
Also, the delegation of European Union intends to change the format of the annual summits - one of the two annual meetings between the heads of Russia and the EU, Europeans propose to replace a meeting of the European Commission and Russian Government.
In Mongolia, the presidential election.
On Sunday, at 7:00 local time (3:00 Moscow) in Mongolia have opened areas to vote in the presidential election, transmits Agence France-Presse.
Rivalry spread between the current president, the leader of the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) Nambaryn Enkhbayar and the former head of the opposition Democratic Party Tsahiagiynom Elbegdorzhem (Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj).
Elections in Mongolia, said agency, is usually accompanied by accusations of fraud and corruption. In summer 2008, the opposition refused to accept the results of parliamentary elections, after which the capital Ulan Bator started riots, which killed five people.
Polling stations close in Mongolia at 23:00 local time (19:00 Moscow).
Rivalry spread between the current president, the leader of the ruling Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party (MPRP) Nambaryn Enkhbayar and the former head of the opposition Democratic Party Tsahiagiynom Elbegdorzhem (Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj).
Elections in Mongolia, said agency, is usually accompanied by accusations of fraud and corruption. In summer 2008, the opposition refused to accept the results of parliamentary elections, after which the capital Ulan Bator started riots, which killed five people.
Polling stations close in Mongolia at 23:00 local time (19:00 Moscow).
British tabloid journalists entered the royal garage.
British reporters Weekly News of the World managed to bribe one of the drivers and the royal family to enter the London garage, where cars and carriages of Queen Elizabeth II. Article about it in the room went tabloid for 24 May 2009.
Two journalists pose as curious entrepreneurs from the Middle East, met with driver Brian SIRJUSINGH (Brian Sirjusingh) on Friday. As the edition, to reach the 38-year-old originally from Trinidad helped his concubine, a Lithuanian prostitute Victoria Voronova.
SIRJUSINGH journalists held by the police, protecting the service entrance to the Buckingham Palace, and showed them the royal carriages and limousines. Chauffeur even allowed "businessmen" to sit in the car and photographed the queen in it.
Journalists had the opportunity to podlozhit vehicle anything, including an explosive device or a tap, said News of the World. In addition, they were able to photograph the license plates and found a SIRJUSINGH code names of the two vehicles used by intelligence agencies.
Driver for poor English also spoke about the shortcomings of the protection of the Queen car. At the end of the tour, taking from the "business" envelope with a thousand pounds in the 20-pound note, SIRJUSINGH invited them to personal service driver and complained of low wages.
The representative of Buckingham Palace in an interview with Agence France-Presse said that the information published by News of the World, will be carefully checked, since all violations of the security regime in the royal residence taken very seriously. In Scotland Yarde, in turn, reported that "naturally" concerned about what happened.
This is not the first incident of unauthorized access to the royal palaces in recent years, the agency recalled. In 2004, The Daily Mirror journalist, started working Buckingham Palace on forged documents, as The Sun told reporters about how they were able to carry a bomb on the reception on the occasion of the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla in Vinzorskom Palace. A year earlier, also in disguise Vinzore Osama bin Laden entered the comic celebration of the 21 th anniversary of the birth of Prince William.
Two journalists pose as curious entrepreneurs from the Middle East, met with driver Brian SIRJUSINGH (Brian Sirjusingh) on Friday. As the edition, to reach the 38-year-old originally from Trinidad helped his concubine, a Lithuanian prostitute Victoria Voronova.
SIRJUSINGH journalists held by the police, protecting the service entrance to the Buckingham Palace, and showed them the royal carriages and limousines. Chauffeur even allowed "businessmen" to sit in the car and photographed the queen in it.
Journalists had the opportunity to podlozhit vehicle anything, including an explosive device or a tap, said News of the World. In addition, they were able to photograph the license plates and found a SIRJUSINGH code names of the two vehicles used by intelligence agencies.
Driver for poor English also spoke about the shortcomings of the protection of the Queen car. At the end of the tour, taking from the "business" envelope with a thousand pounds in the 20-pound note, SIRJUSINGH invited them to personal service driver and complained of low wages.
The representative of Buckingham Palace in an interview with Agence France-Presse said that the information published by News of the World, will be carefully checked, since all violations of the security regime in the royal residence taken very seriously. In Scotland Yarde, in turn, reported that "naturally" concerned about what happened.
This is not the first incident of unauthorized access to the royal palaces in recent years, the agency recalled. In 2004, The Daily Mirror journalist, started working Buckingham Palace on forged documents, as The Sun told reporters about how they were able to carry a bomb on the reception on the occasion of the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla in Vinzorskom Palace. A year earlier, also in disguise Vinzore Osama bin Laden entered the comic celebration of the 21 th anniversary of the birth of Prince William.
In London, with a monument to Ronald Reagan.
Monument 40 th U.S. president Ronald Reagan, who died in summer 2004, will be installed in front of U.S. Embassy in London, wrote on Sunday The Mail on Sunday.
Westminster local council decided not to follow conventional rules of installation sites, which since the death of a historical figure should be at least ten years. As explained by the representative council, the exclusion was done because when Reagan among the United States and Britain established a "special relationship" and "undeniable cultural and historical ties."
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy to establish the idea of a monument to Reagan reacted cool. "We are pleased that our presidents are awarded this honor, but it was not a U.S. government initiative," - said the representative of the diplomatic mission. Answering the question whether American diplomats take a monument when moving from Grosvenor Square to a new building in the area Nayn-Elmz, interlocutor newspaper said: "It's not our statue."
Reagan will be a monument to American sculptor hour Feyganom (Chas Fagan). Trehmetrovuyu bronze sculpture installed on limestone pedestal in front of a monument to 34 th U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. The project cost is estimated at between 100 and 200 thousand pounds, adds The Mail on Sunday.
Westminster local council decided not to follow conventional rules of installation sites, which since the death of a historical figure should be at least ten years. As explained by the representative council, the exclusion was done because when Reagan among the United States and Britain established a "special relationship" and "undeniable cultural and historical ties."
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy to establish the idea of a monument to Reagan reacted cool. "We are pleased that our presidents are awarded this honor, but it was not a U.S. government initiative," - said the representative of the diplomatic mission. Answering the question whether American diplomats take a monument when moving from Grosvenor Square to a new building in the area Nayn-Elmz, interlocutor newspaper said: "It's not our statue."
Reagan will be a monument to American sculptor hour Feyganom (Chas Fagan). Trehmetrovuyu bronze sculpture installed on limestone pedestal in front of a monument to 34 th U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. The project cost is estimated at between 100 and 200 thousand pounds, adds The Mail on Sunday.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
British Tory leaving parliament because of a corruption scandal.
Dear Member of the British Parliament, Anthony Steen intends to resign in connection with a corruption scandal. This May 20, Sky News reported, citing its sources.
Anthony Steen, who is considered one of the most authoritative representatives of the Conservative Party, accused of frivolous spending of tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' funds. Among the expenditures, which, according to British media, reimbursed himself from the budget of Steen, the care of his suburban estate, including over 500 trees on its territory, plumbing repair and installation of the fireplace.
Steen has not yet made a formal statement on the resignation. May 19, from the office refused the British Parliament Speaker Michael Martin. Prior to that, Martin called on to retire all the deputies of the expenditure are published in the press.
For information on the costs of deputies appeared in The Daily Telegraph in mid-May. According to data released in the newspaper, expenses of members of parliament were formally legal but unreasonable from the standpoint of common sense. In the corruption scandals have been implicated as members of the Conservative or Labor Party is too "freely" Controlling the right to reparation for work-related expenses.
Anthony Steen, who is considered one of the most authoritative representatives of the Conservative Party, accused of frivolous spending of tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' funds. Among the expenditures, which, according to British media, reimbursed himself from the budget of Steen, the care of his suburban estate, including over 500 trees on its territory, plumbing repair and installation of the fireplace.
Steen has not yet made a formal statement on the resignation. May 19, from the office refused the British Parliament Speaker Michael Martin. Prior to that, Martin called on to retire all the deputies of the expenditure are published in the press.
For information on the costs of deputies appeared in The Daily Telegraph in mid-May. According to data released in the newspaper, expenses of members of parliament were formally legal but unreasonable from the standpoint of common sense. In the corruption scandals have been implicated as members of the Conservative or Labor Party is too "freely" Controlling the right to reparation for work-related expenses.
Gordon Brown to allow all Gurkha stay in the UK.
All Gurkha who served with the British Armed Forces receive the right of abode in Britain. According to the newspaper The Sun, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced about the decision on Thursday, May 21.
Details of new policies the British government regarding the Gurkha veterans and their families have not yet been disclosed. Give Gurkha citizenship Brown asked members of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy.
In April 2009 the Government refused to give a residence permit so Gurkha who retired from the British armed forces until 1997, because ministers raised concerns that this law will benefit some one hundred thousand people. After that, to protect the rights of Gurkha has begun a large-scale campaign in the media: the activists argued that the move to the UK from 10 to 35 thousand people.
Meanwhile, Nepalese Gurkha who retired after 1997, was allowed to remain in Britain as early as 2007. In September 2008, won the immigration process in the British courts, five Gurkha retired before 1997.
Until 1997, the main unit, which served as Nepalis based in Hong Kong, and only after the city under the jurisdiction of China is special disbanded. Currently, the British Army served more than 3,000 Gurkha, some of them are part of the British contingent in Afghanistan. The tradition of Gurkha volunteer in the Royal Armed Forces has been in existence since 1816.
Details of new policies the British government regarding the Gurkha veterans and their families have not yet been disclosed. Give Gurkha citizenship Brown asked members of the parliamentary committee on foreign policy.
In April 2009 the Government refused to give a residence permit so Gurkha who retired from the British armed forces until 1997, because ministers raised concerns that this law will benefit some one hundred thousand people. After that, to protect the rights of Gurkha has begun a large-scale campaign in the media: the activists argued that the move to the UK from 10 to 35 thousand people.
Meanwhile, Nepalese Gurkha who retired after 1997, was allowed to remain in Britain as early as 2007. In September 2008, won the immigration process in the British courts, five Gurkha retired before 1997.
Until 1997, the main unit, which served as Nepalis based in Hong Kong, and only after the city under the jurisdiction of China is special disbanded. Currently, the British Army served more than 3,000 Gurkha, some of them are part of the British contingent in Afghanistan. The tradition of Gurkha volunteer in the Royal Armed Forces has been in existence since 1816.
Hackers have destroyed the blog Lech Walesa.
As a result of the alleged attack, hackers had destroyed the entire content of your blog of former Polish President Lech Walesa. The incident occurred at night on Tuesday, May 19, and the blog has not yet been restored, said Gazeta.pl.
According to the publication of a blog hosted on the service MojaGeneracja, remove all the posts Walesa, user comments, photos and documents. The representative of the company bloghostera said that the way to restore the content and the cause is given top priority.
The newspaper Rzeczpospolita said that the changes were made to the personal data of Valencia. Instead, his name is now listed in the profile name "Czarownica" ( "Witch").
At the time of writing the news in the blog is only the announcement of the owners of the service: "We're sorry. There is extensive work to restore the blog of President Lech Walesa."
Walesa was president in 1990-93. He was one of the founders of the trade union Solidarity, who fought with the communist regime. In summer 2008, Walesa was accused of collaboration with the special services of socialist Poland, and in early May 2009, former president sued the acting Head of State Lech Kaczynski for slander.
According to the publication of a blog hosted on the service MojaGeneracja, remove all the posts Walesa, user comments, photos and documents. The representative of the company bloghostera said that the way to restore the content and the cause is given top priority.
The newspaper Rzeczpospolita said that the changes were made to the personal data of Valencia. Instead, his name is now listed in the profile name "Czarownica" ( "Witch").
At the time of writing the news in the blog is only the announcement of the owners of the service: "We're sorry. There is extensive work to restore the blog of President Lech Walesa."
Walesa was president in 1990-93. He was one of the founders of the trade union Solidarity, who fought with the communist regime. In summer 2008, Walesa was accused of collaboration with the special services of socialist Poland, and in early May 2009, former president sued the acting Head of State Lech Kaczynski for slander.
With the destruction of a ferry in the Philippines killed 12 people.
At least 12 people were killed when a ferry crash "Commando 6" near the Verde islands in the Philippines, the Philippine Daily Inquirer. As explained Reuters, the ferry had about 60 people, 52 passengers were saved.
There are currently at the scene of ongoing search and rescue work. Search for the sunken passenger ferry rescuers help local fishermen.
The collapse of the ferries in the Philippines are taking place regularly. In most cases the causes of disasters are the poor technical condition of the ferries, or overload them. In the Philippines, same place, and the largest by number of victims of a passenger ship disaster - in 1987 when a ferry collision "Doña Paz with the oil tanker were killed over 4300 people.
There are currently at the scene of ongoing search and rescue work. Search for the sunken passenger ferry rescuers help local fishermen.
The collapse of the ferries in the Philippines are taking place regularly. In most cases the causes of disasters are the poor technical condition of the ferries, or overload them. In the Philippines, same place, and the largest by number of victims of a passenger ship disaster - in 1987 when a ferry collision "Doña Paz with the oil tanker were killed over 4300 people.
Nicolas Sarkozy laid out in the internet home video.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy laid out on his Facebook page in the home video in which he and his wife, former model Carla Bruni, sealed in an informal setting.
Video was shot in private apartments in the four Sarkozy Elysee Palace, where Bruni has been a guest of five readers of women's magazine Femme Actuelle, who took her exclusive interview.
Note that in addition to pages Nicolas Sarkozy on Facebook with the video can be found on the website of Femme Actuelle, which at the time of writing this article it viewed 93059 times.
The first movie begins with the fact that Bruni admiringly tells her interlocutrix of extraordinary power and her husband acknowledged that she could not withstand such a pace of life, which he set for himself.
Then, in a room is Sarkozy himself, who, in a friendly relaxed manner, welcomed all present, a resounding kisses his wife in the mouth and then Sit on the arm chairs one of the guests and joined in the conversation.
Among other things, the phrase quoted by the majority of the French media, Sarkozy said: "I now accept the Iraqi prime minister." "Amazing! - Responsible Bruni, then the husband said the outgoing chamber. - Good luck, my dear (" Shusha ")."
The second video couple Sarkozy presents guests with their pets: two dogs Klara (Clara) and Dambldora (Dumbledore). In doing so, Sarkozy added that he and his wife has a third dog Tumi (Toumi), which has remained at home.
It is noted that the home video was posted to the network to make the page Sarkozy on Facebook more humane, personal. The page was opened about nine months ago, but until recently, as noted by the French media, not much different from the official presidential site and was quite a boring.
In addition to the emergence of home video, Nicolas Sarkozy has also changed the registration page, put a new "neofitsioznuyu" photograph, which depicts the French president smiling broadly in a free white shirt with open collar. In Sarkozy's Facebook page already has 98,085 "supporters."
Blackwater accused of illegal armed personnel in Afghanistan.
Two former employees of a private security company Xe (read as "Zee"), formerly known as Blackwater, have accused its leadership of the illegal issuance of weapons to its staff in Afghanistan. This May 21, said Associated Press.
According to Justin Cannon (Justin Cannon) and Stephen Makkleyna (Steven McClain), dismissed in May 2009, instruktiruya staff at all times to carry weapons, the company violated the U.S. Army a directive prohibiting the arming of civilians.
Cannon and Makkleyn have repeatedly drawn the attention of management Xe on the existing ban on the issuance of weapons, but senior staff each time said that they are not concerned.
Both staff members, as well as two more companies of guards were fired shortly after the shooting of their participation, which resulted in the death of one civilian and two other Afghans were wounded. During the incident, the Americans fired on their car crashed into a car before taking it for the Afghan fighters.
As reasons for the dismissal Xe said drunkenness. Cannon and Makkleyn categorically reject the use of alcohol since the start of work in Afghanistan. Their attorney believes that their staff sacked after the incident with the exchange of, the company has made them scapegoats.
The company changed its name to Blackwater Xe in 2009 to distance itself from the scandal with her participation, broke out in 2007 in Iraq. Then company employees shot to death 17 peaceful Iraqis, and later their actions were deemed illegal and unmotivated.
In January 2009 the Iraqi authorities banned Blackwater carry out their activities in the country. Most of her staff left Baghdad in May 2009, however, it was reported that some staff still continue to work in Iraq until September 2009.
According to Justin Cannon (Justin Cannon) and Stephen Makkleyna (Steven McClain), dismissed in May 2009, instruktiruya staff at all times to carry weapons, the company violated the U.S. Army a directive prohibiting the arming of civilians.
Cannon and Makkleyn have repeatedly drawn the attention of management Xe on the existing ban on the issuance of weapons, but senior staff each time said that they are not concerned.
Both staff members, as well as two more companies of guards were fired shortly after the shooting of their participation, which resulted in the death of one civilian and two other Afghans were wounded. During the incident, the Americans fired on their car crashed into a car before taking it for the Afghan fighters.
As reasons for the dismissal Xe said drunkenness. Cannon and Makkleyn categorically reject the use of alcohol since the start of work in Afghanistan. Their attorney believes that their staff sacked after the incident with the exchange of, the company has made them scapegoats.
The company changed its name to Blackwater Xe in 2009 to distance itself from the scandal with her participation, broke out in 2007 in Iraq. Then company employees shot to death 17 peaceful Iraqis, and later their actions were deemed illegal and unmotivated.
In January 2009 the Iraqi authorities banned Blackwater carry out their activities in the country. Most of her staff left Baghdad in May 2009, however, it was reported that some staff still continue to work in Iraq until September 2009.
Former President of South Korea fell from a rock and died.
Continuing: Former President of South Korea left a dying note
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun was killed in an accident, reported on May 23, AFP, referring to South Korean agency Yonhap. " Roh Moo-hyun was broke in the gorge during the climb to the mountain near the town of Kimhe.
Former President of performing a climb with an instructor, was hospitalized in one of the hospitals Busan with multiple injuries, but doctors were unable to save his life. South Korean police have not ruled out that the former president had committed suicide.
Roh Moo-hyun as president of South Korea in 2003 - 2008 years and at one time suspected of corruption. Accusations of corruption at the same time presented the former aides to the president and his brother, but Hong Phenu, but not very But Mu Henu having presidential immunity.
Remember, brother, Roh Moo-hyun, was arrested in December 2008 on charges of bribery. According to police, he received more than two million dollars for helping the company Sejong Capital in the sale of a subsidiary of exaggerated price.
According to AFP, some illegal payments from a businessman involved in the production of shoes, have also been the wife of Roh Moo-hyun and the husband of one of his nieces.
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun was killed in an accident, reported on May 23, AFP, referring to South Korean agency Yonhap. " Roh Moo-hyun was broke in the gorge during the climb to the mountain near the town of Kimhe.
Former President of performing a climb with an instructor, was hospitalized in one of the hospitals Busan with multiple injuries, but doctors were unable to save his life. South Korean police have not ruled out that the former president had committed suicide.
Roh Moo-hyun as president of South Korea in 2003 - 2008 years and at one time suspected of corruption. Accusations of corruption at the same time presented the former aides to the president and his brother, but Hong Phenu, but not very But Mu Henu having presidential immunity.
Remember, brother, Roh Moo-hyun, was arrested in December 2008 on charges of bribery. According to police, he received more than two million dollars for helping the company Sejong Capital in the sale of a subsidiary of exaggerated price.
According to AFP, some illegal payments from a businessman involved in the production of shoes, have also been the wife of Roh Moo-hyun and the husband of one of his nieces.
Responsible corruption scandal in the British Parliament itself.
KommentariiNepredvidennye rashody21.05.2009Britanskie legislators excellent save from nalogoplatelschikovChelovek, which is behind the corruption scandal in the British Parliament, was a former employee of the Special Airborne Services UK (NAC) on behalf of John Vic ( John Wick), writes The Daily Telegraph.
As the newspaper wrote in a communication dated May 22, he shared with the publication of information which led to retire a number of senior British politicians. Remember, it is The Daily Telegraph first published data on the questionable spending of members of the lower chamber of the British Parliament.
In an interview with the publication of Vic said he had not spared that disclose information about improper spending politicians. "We have reached a stage of development of society in which they want to know everything about us. I think we have a right to know about them all" - said Vic.
According to the publication, the Vic is a supporter of the Conservatives that did not prevent him from actually sending the resignation of some influential members of the party. "Conservatives, as well as others, will have to take responsibility," - he said.
Remember, as a result of the investigation The Daily Telegraph revealed that British policy too freely exercised their right to reimbursement from the Treasury: they, in particular, paid for by taxpayers, mortgage, housing repairs, as well as the purchase of various goods and services.
As a result of scandal, resigned the House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin, the Deputy Justice Minister Shahid Malik, assistant leader, David Cameron's Conservatives, as well as several representatives of the Conservatives, and Labor.
John Vic, one of the senior posts in the SAS for ten years, and currently headed by an intelligence agency that deals with the release of foreign hostages in the hot spots.
As the newspaper wrote in a communication dated May 22, he shared with the publication of information which led to retire a number of senior British politicians. Remember, it is The Daily Telegraph first published data on the questionable spending of members of the lower chamber of the British Parliament.
In an interview with the publication of Vic said he had not spared that disclose information about improper spending politicians. "We have reached a stage of development of society in which they want to know everything about us. I think we have a right to know about them all" - said Vic.
According to the publication, the Vic is a supporter of the Conservatives that did not prevent him from actually sending the resignation of some influential members of the party. "Conservatives, as well as others, will have to take responsibility," - he said.
Remember, as a result of the investigation The Daily Telegraph revealed that British policy too freely exercised their right to reimbursement from the Treasury: they, in particular, paid for by taxpayers, mortgage, housing repairs, as well as the purchase of various goods and services.
As a result of scandal, resigned the House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin, the Deputy Justice Minister Shahid Malik, assistant leader, David Cameron's Conservatives, as well as several representatives of the Conservatives, and Labor.
John Vic, one of the senior posts in the SAS for ten years, and currently headed by an intelligence agency that deals with the release of foreign hostages in the hot spots.
German newspaper was required to publish a refutation of debauch Lucenko.
KommentariiPohmele12.05.2009Alkogolny incident in Frankfurt turned into a nightmare KieveZemelny Berlin court ordered the online edition of Bild newspaper to publish a rebuttal, prepared his son minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Lutsenko, Alexander, in which he argues that described version of the publication of his detention at the airport in Frankfurt is not the case, sends agency UNIAN.
The written decision of the court, counsel Lucenko Gennadij Lewinski should be available on Monday, May 25. Until that point, he refused to divulge any details.
Meanwhile, earlier reported that Alexander Lutsenko claimed not only to publish a refutation, but also withdraw from the site bild.de electronic version of the article, which describes an incident at the airport.
Granted the court the claim or not remains unknown. At the time of writing this article article remained on the site.
Recall that according to bild.de, Alexander Lutsenko and his father, Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Lutsenko were arrested by German police at the airport of Frankfurt-am-Main on May 4, after a drunken brawl with an arranged flight personnel passenger aircraft airline Lufthansa .
According to the publication, Alexander Lutsenko refused to put on board, because he was drunk. In response, he allegedly began to insult the staff of the airline and threw them in the cellular phone.
There was a mix, which included Yuri Lutsenko. As a result, according to the bild.de, four police officers, who received bruises and abrasions. At the police station, both Lucenko were tested for blood alcohol, which amounted to three thousand.
In his statement, Alexander Lutsenko states that are not thrown in the police cell phone, how to write the newspaper, and has not been tested for blood alcohol. In doing so, the plaintiff contends that there has been drinking and was not drunk.
In a plane crash in north-eastern Brazil killed 11 people.
As a result of the collapse of twin airplane King Air 350 in the north-eastern Brazil killed 11 people, including eight passengers and three crew members, reported AFP.
Air crash occurred the evening of May 22 in the state of Bahia, near the airport Trankozu small resort town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. As reported to the police agency, the plane took off from Sao Paulo and fell during approach in adverse weather conditions.
According to a news Agencia Estado, which refers to the AFP, on board the aircraft was an American businessman, owner of an investment company, Roger Wright, as well as his wife and two children.
On the causes of the disaster is not reported. According to the agency said, invoking the press service of the Air Force of Brazil, the plane fell in the forest, which makes it difficult for rescue operations.
Air crash occurred the evening of May 22 in the state of Bahia, near the airport Trankozu small resort town on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. As reported to the police agency, the plane took off from Sao Paulo and fell during approach in adverse weather conditions.
According to a news Agencia Estado, which refers to the AFP, on board the aircraft was an American businessman, owner of an investment company, Roger Wright, as well as his wife and two children.
On the causes of the disaster is not reported. According to the agency said, invoking the press service of the Air Force of Brazil, the plane fell in the forest, which makes it difficult for rescue operations.
In the capital of Mexico was a major earthquake.
140 kilometers southeast of Mexico City was a major earthquake, reports Associated Press.
According to the USGS, the earthquake hypocenter, which occurred at 14:24 local time (22:24 Moscow), located at a depth of 97 kilometers of the city of Puebla. The strength of tremors was 5.7 points.
As the RIA Novosti with reference to its own correspondent in Mexico City, tremors were felt in the capital of Mexico within 25 seconds. People were evacuated from tall buildings, some of the inhabitants of the city itself have fled their homes.
As a result of the earthquake the building received minor damage, but the serious damage were reported. In some areas of the city were switched off electricity. According to preliminary data, the population there were no casualties.
Remember, the last major earthquake occurred in Mexico City on 19 September 1985. Then the tremors as a result of force 8,1 points died about nine thousand people and dozens of buildings were completely destroyed.
According to the USGS, the earthquake hypocenter, which occurred at 14:24 local time (22:24 Moscow), located at a depth of 97 kilometers of the city of Puebla. The strength of tremors was 5.7 points.
As the RIA Novosti with reference to its own correspondent in Mexico City, tremors were felt in the capital of Mexico within 25 seconds. People were evacuated from tall buildings, some of the inhabitants of the city itself have fled their homes.
As a result of the earthquake the building received minor damage, but the serious damage were reported. In some areas of the city were switched off electricity. According to preliminary data, the population there were no casualties.
Remember, the last major earthquake occurred in Mexico City on 19 September 1985. Then the tremors as a result of force 8,1 points died about nine thousand people and dozens of buildings were completely destroyed.
Former President of South Korea left a dying note.
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun left dying a note that was found the police, said the morning of May 23, South Korean agency Yonhap "in reference to his lawyer. On the content of the note is not reported, except that it is "short."
Roh Moo-hyun was broke in the gorge during the climb to the mountain near the town of Kimhe. Former president, received serious injuries, was taken to a hospital Busan, but doctors were unable to save his life. As the AFP, for a medical cause of death was head injury.
Was the incident an accident, not reliably determined. South Korean police have not yet launched the official version of what happened, but noted that the version of the suicide emerged immediately after the reports of the death of politics.
Administration of the President of South Korea expressed its condolences on the death of Roh Moo-hyun, but a representative of Lee Myung Baqa refrained from official comments due to lack of information.
It reminds agency Associated Press, Roh Moo-hyun was suspected of corruption - in particular, in accepting a bribe of about six million dollars. The money is a businessman handed over to his relatives during the presidency of Roh Moo-hyun, South Korea's leadership with the February 2003 till February 2008.
Roh Moo-hyun was broke in the gorge during the climb to the mountain near the town of Kimhe. Former president, received serious injuries, was taken to a hospital Busan, but doctors were unable to save his life. As the AFP, for a medical cause of death was head injury.
Was the incident an accident, not reliably determined. South Korean police have not yet launched the official version of what happened, but noted that the version of the suicide emerged immediately after the reports of the death of politics.
Administration of the President of South Korea expressed its condolences on the death of Roh Moo-hyun, but a representative of Lee Myung Baqa refrained from official comments due to lack of information.
It reminds agency Associated Press, Roh Moo-hyun was suspected of corruption - in particular, in accepting a bribe of about six million dollars. The money is a businessman handed over to his relatives during the presidency of Roh Moo-hyun, South Korea's leadership with the February 2003 till February 2008.
United States offered to Cuba to resume talks on migration.
United States proposed to Cuba to resume talks on migration issues, said May 22, AFP, referring to the representative of the Department of State. According to the diplomat, the resumption of talks must "reaffirm the commitment of the parties to establish a lawful order of migration."
The talks on migration issues were interrupted in 2003 when George Bush Jr., and up until the time is held every two years. One of the reasons for rejection of the negotiations was the fact that the United States accused Cuba of non-compliance with the terms of the migration, signed in 1995.
Several Republican congressmen have called the initiative to Barack Obama next "assignment dictatorial regime", recalling that Cuba still refuses to give exit visas to citizens who have been allowed to enter the United States, thereby violating the above-mentioned agreement.
It reminds the agency, since coming to power of Barack Obama has already made several important steps toward improving relations between the United States and Cuba. In particular, in April 2009 he signed a decree under which Cuba has been removed part superimposed on it in 1962, sanctions.
The U.S. remains the only state in the Western hemisphere, still do not have diplomatic relations with Cuba. As writes The New York Times, it is expected that at the summit of the Organization of American States, which will be held June 2 in Honduras, the countries of Latin America will offer to cancel the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba.
The talks on migration issues were interrupted in 2003 when George Bush Jr., and up until the time is held every two years. One of the reasons for rejection of the negotiations was the fact that the United States accused Cuba of non-compliance with the terms of the migration, signed in 1995.
Several Republican congressmen have called the initiative to Barack Obama next "assignment dictatorial regime", recalling that Cuba still refuses to give exit visas to citizens who have been allowed to enter the United States, thereby violating the above-mentioned agreement.
It reminds the agency, since coming to power of Barack Obama has already made several important steps toward improving relations between the United States and Cuba. In particular, in April 2009 he signed a decree under which Cuba has been removed part superimposed on it in 1962, sanctions.
The U.S. remains the only state in the Western hemisphere, still do not have diplomatic relations with Cuba. As writes The New York Times, it is expected that at the summit of the Organization of American States, which will be held June 2 in Honduras, the countries of Latin America will offer to cancel the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested the statement of the occupation by the Japanese Kuriles.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation expressed a formal protest in connection with Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, who stated in Parliament that Russia has continued illegal occupation of the South Kuril Islands, RIA News.
In the Foreign Ministry called these statements unacceptable, and territorial claims of Japanese management to Russia unauthorized.
"Speaking of chapter contrary to the Japanese government declared itself Tokyo intention to seek mutually acceptable solutions to the border demarcation with Russia," - said an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andrei Nesterenko.
Nesterenko also said that the Japanese side, if you follow the statement of Premier Taro Aso, is not configured to suit both parties to find solutions, and to the satisfaction of their claims of misconduct.
Kuril Islands under the control of the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Japan continues to claim several southern islands - Iturup, Shikotan, Kunashir, and the Habomai group of islands. Because of the unresolved territorial dispute between Russia and Japan have still not signed a peace treaty. Meanwhile, back in 1956, the Soviet Union and Japan adopted a joint declaration, which terminates a state of war and to restore diplomatic relations.
Hungary extradited Irina Belenky May 27.
SyuzhetyPohischenie daughter of French and rossiyanki18.05.2009Vengersky Court affirmed the decision on extradition Irina Belenky
Rossiyanka Irina Belenky suspected of kidnapping their own child, May 27, will be extradited to France from Hungary. That was reported by Interfax on Friday, May 22.
"Recently, I learned the date of extradition Irina - May 27," - told the agency Hungarian lawyer Russians Robert Friedman. According to counsel, May 27, Belenky under protection will be delivered to the airport migration officials in Hungary.
May 18, the Court of Appeal of Budapest upheld the decision of the Hungarian court for extradition to France Belenky.
Counsel has expressed the hope that in France in relation to Russians would be replaced by a soft penalty, not related to the arrest. "Irina has already mentally ready to go to France to move from dead center talks about the fate of her daughter, three-Eliza," - added Freedman. According to counsel, the protection of Russians do not lose hope for the conclusion of a settlement agreement with the father of Eliza - a citizen of France, Jean-Michel Andre.
In turn, French lawyer Gregory Belenky Rinkurt expressed hope that his client did not have in France to be detained. "The idea is, it is all the same marital conflict, although in this case appeared, and the people who helped bring the child. This is, of course, prevents the case. But I hope that Irina would be at liberty," - said earlier Rinkurt Interfax .
In France, Belenky is accused of kidnapping their daughter Eliza from her husband, Andre. She was arrested on April 12, 2009 with her daughter while trying to cross the Hungarian-Ukrainian border.
Rossiyanka Irina Belenky suspected of kidnapping their own child, May 27, will be extradited to France from Hungary. That was reported by Interfax on Friday, May 22.
"Recently, I learned the date of extradition Irina - May 27," - told the agency Hungarian lawyer Russians Robert Friedman. According to counsel, May 27, Belenky under protection will be delivered to the airport migration officials in Hungary.
May 18, the Court of Appeal of Budapest upheld the decision of the Hungarian court for extradition to France Belenky.
Counsel has expressed the hope that in France in relation to Russians would be replaced by a soft penalty, not related to the arrest. "Irina has already mentally ready to go to France to move from dead center talks about the fate of her daughter, three-Eliza," - added Freedman. According to counsel, the protection of Russians do not lose hope for the conclusion of a settlement agreement with the father of Eliza - a citizen of France, Jean-Michel Andre.
In turn, French lawyer Gregory Belenky Rinkurt expressed hope that his client did not have in France to be detained. "The idea is, it is all the same marital conflict, although in this case appeared, and the people who helped bring the child. This is, of course, prevents the case. But I hope that Irina would be at liberty," - said earlier Rinkurt Interfax .
In France, Belenky is accused of kidnapping their daughter Eliza from her husband, Andre. She was arrested on April 12, 2009 with her daughter while trying to cross the Hungarian-Ukrainian border.
Hezbollah saw Biden visit a threat to the sovereignty of Lebanon.
Representatives movement Hezbollah denounced the visit of U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden in Lebanon, saying that he interfered in the internal political life of the country, reported AFP.
Member of the Lebanese parliament from Hezbollah Hassan Fadlalla said that the visit of Biden, two weeks before the general election seemed to him an American attempt to control the vote. On behalf of the MP called on all Lebanese to protest the visit of Vice-President SShA.Po analysts, on June 7, the upcoming elections in Lebanon with Hezbollah and its allies have a chance to get a majority of seats in parliament. This coalition has the support of Syria and Iran. In April, U.S. Secretary of State, visited Lebanon, Hillary Clinton, who made a call to open democratic elections. Her actions also led to condemnation of Hezbollah.
Vice-President of United States arrived in Beirut on May 22. Joe Biden to meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Minister of Defense Elias Murro.
It was expected that the Minister of Defense, and Joseph Biden will make a joint statement on the prospects of U.S. military aid to Lebanon. Since 2006, military assistance to more than 400 million dollars.
Member of the Lebanese parliament from Hezbollah Hassan Fadlalla said that the visit of Biden, two weeks before the general election seemed to him an American attempt to control the vote. On behalf of the MP called on all Lebanese to protest the visit of Vice-President SShA.Po analysts, on June 7, the upcoming elections in Lebanon with Hezbollah and its allies have a chance to get a majority of seats in parliament. This coalition has the support of Syria and Iran. In April, U.S. Secretary of State, visited Lebanon, Hillary Clinton, who made a call to open democratic elections. Her actions also led to condemnation of Hezbollah.
Vice-President of United States arrived in Beirut on May 22. Joe Biden to meet with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman, Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Minister of Defense Elias Murro.
It was expected that the Minister of Defense, and Joseph Biden will make a joint statement on the prospects of U.S. military aid to Lebanon. Since 2006, military assistance to more than 400 million dollars.
Seized the residence of the President of Serbia gave police grenade.
Continuing: invader residence of the President of Serbia arrested
The man seized the day May 21, the residence of the President of Serbia and threatened to blow up himself, gave police grenade, reports Reuters.
As the AFP, referring to the representative of the press-service of President Jasmina Stoyanova, an attacker is neutralized, is currently with the negotiations.
Dragan Marichev entered the residence of the President of Serbia Boris Tadic, around noon. On the eve of a building he had brought down one of two grenades, two grenade to pull out chekoy Marichev left in their hands. Threatening to blow up himself, the man demanded a review of a court decision in the case of airline Jat Airways and his firm.
Police arrived on the scene came from Dragan Marichev negotiations. After a while they managed to seize bomb left on the verge of an intruder. As suggested by one of the police, Marichev mentally ill.
As an entrepreneur, in 1992, the airline Jat Airways signed a transfer of 1 million 355 thousand dollars for one of his companies in Iran as a loan. Then the airline filed for Marichev in court with a demand to return the money. The court ruled in favor of Jat Airways, which has led to the bankruptcy of Marichev.
In 2004, in protest against the decision of the court, Dragan Marichev made a 80-day hunger strike.
The man seized the day May 21, the residence of the President of Serbia and threatened to blow up himself, gave police grenade, reports Reuters.
As the AFP, referring to the representative of the press-service of President Jasmina Stoyanova, an attacker is neutralized, is currently with the negotiations.
Dragan Marichev entered the residence of the President of Serbia Boris Tadic, around noon. On the eve of a building he had brought down one of two grenades, two grenade to pull out chekoy Marichev left in their hands. Threatening to blow up himself, the man demanded a review of a court decision in the case of airline Jat Airways and his firm.
Police arrived on the scene came from Dragan Marichev negotiations. After a while they managed to seize bomb left on the verge of an intruder. As suggested by one of the police, Marichev mentally ill.
As an entrepreneur, in 1992, the airline Jat Airways signed a transfer of 1 million 355 thousand dollars for one of his companies in Iran as a loan. Then the airline filed for Marichev in court with a demand to return the money. The court ruled in favor of Jat Airways, which has led to the bankruptcy of Marichev.
In 2004, in protest against the decision of the court, Dragan Marichev made a 80-day hunger strike.
Pakistani suicide bomber blew on the market four.
The evening of Thursday, May 21, at the market in the Pakistani city of Dzhandola suicide bomber detonated a car "Mazda" bomb, reported AFP.
According to the source of the agency, as a result of a suicide attack killed himself, as well as four civilians. About 40 civilians were injured.
The explosion also damaged the outer wall near a military base, where the border guards are deployed. According to the agency representative of the military casualties were from 15 to 20 soldiers at the base.
City Dzhandola located on the Pakistani border region of South Vaziristan, considered a stronghold of the terrorist movement al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Since the end of 2008 Southern Vaziristan became one of the purposes of targeting U.S. drones, which are applied in the United States to combat terrorism in the region, and which led to protests from the Pakistani authorities.
According to the source of the agency, as a result of a suicide attack killed himself, as well as four civilians. About 40 civilians were injured.
The explosion also damaged the outer wall near a military base, where the border guards are deployed. According to the agency representative of the military casualties were from 15 to 20 soldiers at the base.
City Dzhandola located on the Pakistani border region of South Vaziristan, considered a stronghold of the terrorist movement al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Since the end of 2008 Southern Vaziristan became one of the purposes of targeting U.S. drones, which are applied in the United States to combat terrorism in the region, and which led to protests from the Pakistani authorities.
The advent of nuclear bombs from Iran will cause a massive exodus of Israelis.
23 per cent of Israelis intend to leave the country if we will know that Iran has nuclear weapons. The results of the poll, conducted by the Center for the Study of Iran University of Tel Aviv, said the newspaper Ha'aretz.
85 percent of those polled said that scared the possibility that Iran has a nuclear bomb. 57 percent believe that the United States to compel Tehran to begin talks on nuclear program can not lead. 41 percent of respondents believe that Israel would strike at Iranian nuclear facilities, without waiting for the outcome of the negotiations.
One of the organizers of the survey stated that his results show the negative processes in Israeli society. In particular, he believes that people are afraid of the nuclear threat from Iran more than it should. Scientists believe that the actions of the Iranian leadership was predictable and the authorities of the Islamic Republic understands that for an attack on Israel would inevitably follow the destruction Irana.20 May in Iran's successful testing of solid rocket Sajil 2, which can reach Israeli territory. This information has confirmed the Pentagon. A few days earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama said that sanctions against Tehran would be tightened if the country refuses to resume talks on nuclear programme.V April, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has opened the country's first plant for producing nuclear fuel. With the opening of the plant Iran has established full nuclear fuel cycle.
United States, Israel and other countries believe that Iran is developing its nuclear program to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Tehran contends that the nuclear development are carried out exclusively for peaceful purposes.
85 percent of those polled said that scared the possibility that Iran has a nuclear bomb. 57 percent believe that the United States to compel Tehran to begin talks on nuclear program can not lead. 41 percent of respondents believe that Israel would strike at Iranian nuclear facilities, without waiting for the outcome of the negotiations.
One of the organizers of the survey stated that his results show the negative processes in Israeli society. In particular, he believes that people are afraid of the nuclear threat from Iran more than it should. Scientists believe that the actions of the Iranian leadership was predictable and the authorities of the Islamic Republic understands that for an attack on Israel would inevitably follow the destruction Irana.20 May in Iran's successful testing of solid rocket Sajil 2, which can reach Israeli territory. This information has confirmed the Pentagon. A few days earlier, U.S. President Barack Obama said that sanctions against Tehran would be tightened if the country refuses to resume talks on nuclear programme.V April, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has opened the country's first plant for producing nuclear fuel. With the opening of the plant Iran has established full nuclear fuel cycle.
United States, Israel and other countries believe that Iran is developing its nuclear program to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Tehran contends that the nuclear development are carried out exclusively for peaceful purposes.
Italy closed the case against the prime minister of Montenegro.
  The court adjourned the Italian town of Bari brought against the Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic case of cigarette smuggling. This May 21, said AFP. Case closed due to the fact that Djukanovic has diplomatic immunity.
The Public Prosecutor's Office accused the Montenegrin prime minister that, in the years 1994-2002, he was allegedly illegally gave a citizen of Switzerland Franco Della Tore a license for the import of cigarettes through Montenegro to Italy. Under this license, the Torah has the right to import in Italy, 1000 tons of cigarettes per month.
In the years 1992-1999 Montenegro, led by Djukanovic, was part of Yugoslavia, and subjected to economic sanctions. Then the supply of cigarettes to the EU was for the country, one way of economic survival. In 2003, Djukanovic acknowledged that the republic under its administration the transit of cigarettes, but stated that this action was entirely legal.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1999, Montenegro was part of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. It declared independence 3 June 2006. Djukanovic, in February 2008, was elected Prime Minister of Montenegro, for the fifth time (though in 2006 he tried to withdraw from the policy).
The Public Prosecutor's Office accused the Montenegrin prime minister that, in the years 1994-2002, he was allegedly illegally gave a citizen of Switzerland Franco Della Tore a license for the import of cigarettes through Montenegro to Italy. Under this license, the Torah has the right to import in Italy, 1000 tons of cigarettes per month.
In the years 1992-1999 Montenegro, led by Djukanovic, was part of Yugoslavia, and subjected to economic sanctions. Then the supply of cigarettes to the EU was for the country, one way of economic survival. In 2003, Djukanovic acknowledged that the republic under its administration the transit of cigarettes, but stated that this action was entirely legal.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1999, Montenegro was part of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. It declared independence 3 June 2006. Djukanovic, in February 2008, was elected Prime Minister of Montenegro, for the fifth time (though in 2006 he tried to withdraw from the policy).
At Heathrow detained drunk pilot American Airlines.
  American Airlines pilot was arrested at London's Heathrow airport for the appearance at work in the drink. This was announced May 21 edition of Chicago Breaking News.
Pilot still detained on Wednesday morning, but the media knew about it only on Thursday. The behavior of the pilot, who was to lead the plane from London to Chicago, seemed to suspect the airport security service. The guards called the police, who asked for a pilot test for alcohol. The test showed that the man was drunk.
Flight because of the incident was delayed for an hour and a half. The aircraft, on board were 204 passengers, flew to Chicago with another pilot. American Airlines has released an official statement, which states that the company adheres to a strict position on alcohol and drugs.
According to Reuters, the detained 57-year-old pilot of American Airlines will soon set free. It must arrive at the London police station for trial in July.
Pilot still detained on Wednesday morning, but the media knew about it only on Thursday. The behavior of the pilot, who was to lead the plane from London to Chicago, seemed to suspect the airport security service. The guards called the police, who asked for a pilot test for alcohol. The test showed that the man was drunk.
Flight because of the incident was delayed for an hour and a half. The aircraft, on board were 204 passengers, flew to Chicago with another pilot. American Airlines has released an official statement, which states that the company adheres to a strict position on alcohol and drugs.
According to Reuters, the detained 57-year-old pilot of American Airlines will soon set free. It must arrive at the London police station for trial in July.
The authorities of Australia and five thousand people were evacuated because of rains.
Australian authorities have declared the eastern coast of the country a disaster zone due to continuing heavy rains, reports Reuters.
Due to flooding caused by downpours, about 5 thousand inhabitants Lismore (NSW) have been evacuated. The water level in some areas of the city reached 10 meters.
As a result of floods, in addition to affecting the New South Wales, Queensland, was killed by one person. 16 thousand people were left without electricity, as well as trees from strong winds fell on power lines. In addition, fallen trees blocked many roads, cutting off residents of the east coast from the rest of the states.
Reported that the car wash water flows into the sea and flooded the major Australian ports, among which was the port of Newcastle, which is most of the exports of coal. However, it is noted that the coal situation has not affected.
The Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Ruddy promised to help the people and called on residents of affected areas to follow the instructions of local authorities. In particular, he asked them not to leave home and try to avoid travel on the roads.
Currently, the cyclone was moving south continent. In the area of heavy rainfall may be around 3 thousand people.
Due to flooding caused by downpours, about 5 thousand inhabitants Lismore (NSW) have been evacuated. The water level in some areas of the city reached 10 meters.
As a result of floods, in addition to affecting the New South Wales, Queensland, was killed by one person. 16 thousand people were left without electricity, as well as trees from strong winds fell on power lines. In addition, fallen trees blocked many roads, cutting off residents of the east coast from the rest of the states.
Reported that the car wash water flows into the sea and flooded the major Australian ports, among which was the port of Newcastle, which is most of the exports of coal. However, it is noted that the coal situation has not affected.
The Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Ruddy promised to help the people and called on residents of affected areas to follow the instructions of local authorities. In particular, he asked them not to leave home and try to avoid travel on the roads.
Currently, the cyclone was moving south continent. In the area of heavy rainfall may be around 3 thousand people.
Residence of President of Serbia took the owner of a private company.
Armed men in two grenades, which the day May 21, broke into the residence of the President of Serbia in Belgrade, is the owner of a private company from Valjevo.
According to the radio station B92, the attacker's name is Dragan Marichev. Previously, he sent a letter threatening to set fire to the residence.
According to the AFP representative of the Belgrade police, Marichev required to review the Court's decision in the case, which featured his company and the airline Jat Airways. He threatened to detonate a grenade, if this is not done till 18:00 Moscow time.
In 2004, Marichev made a 80-day hunger strike, displeased by a court sentence. The site, dedicated to this hunger strike, the entrepreneur claims that in 1992, Jat Airways breached its obligation to pay 1 million 355 thousand U.S. dollars.
The money was to be transferred to the accounts of the airline one of the firms Marichev located in Iran. Instead, the transfer was issued as a loan, then JAT Airways filed for Marichev in court with a demand to return the money. The Court did not take into account the statements Marichev that he was a victim of fraud, which led to the bankruptcy of his company.
As reported, Dragan Marichev entered the residence of President Boris Tadic, around noon. In the hands he had two grenades, one of which he left at the entrance, but from another vydernul check.
At the scene of a large number of police officers, with Marichev negotiations. Earlier, one of the police suggested that Marichev mentally ill.
According to the radio station B92, the attacker's name is Dragan Marichev. Previously, he sent a letter threatening to set fire to the residence.
According to the AFP representative of the Belgrade police, Marichev required to review the Court's decision in the case, which featured his company and the airline Jat Airways. He threatened to detonate a grenade, if this is not done till 18:00 Moscow time.
In 2004, Marichev made a 80-day hunger strike, displeased by a court sentence. The site, dedicated to this hunger strike, the entrepreneur claims that in 1992, Jat Airways breached its obligation to pay 1 million 355 thousand U.S. dollars.
The money was to be transferred to the accounts of the airline one of the firms Marichev located in Iran. Instead, the transfer was issued as a loan, then JAT Airways filed for Marichev in court with a demand to return the money. The Court did not take into account the statements Marichev that he was a victim of fraud, which led to the bankruptcy of his company.
As reported, Dragan Marichev entered the residence of President Boris Tadic, around noon. In the hands he had two grenades, one of which he left at the entrance, but from another vydernul check.
At the scene of a large number of police officers, with Marichev negotiations. Earlier, one of the police suggested that Marichev mentally ill.
Cuba expelled monitored Basque Spanish agents.
Cuba has decided to expel from the country of several Spanish intelligence CNI, which operated in the country without official notice. It writes the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, agents arrived on the island to determine the exact number of members of the Basque terrorist group ETA, living in Cuba.
Cuba is already working group of CNI, working in consultation with the Cuban secret services. It has oversight over the deportation of a bilateral agreement, members of ETA. According to official figures, of whom there are five or six people, but Spanish authorities suspect that their number may exceed 20 people.
Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos (Miguel Angel Moratinos) confirmed that some staff members CNI had to leave Cuba. But he said that the departure was made in the planned rotation of personnel and not a sign of the deterioration of relations between countries, transmits AFP.
Spain to deport some cases, members of ETA, are not involved in serious crimes. In addition to Cuba, according to the newspaper, they agreed to accept Algeria and the Dominican Republic. In terms of deportation, members of ETA is prohibited from leaving these countries: they are under the supervision of local and Spanish services.
Meanwhile, says El Mundo, deported to Cuba Basques suspected of violating the regime: they are trying to organize logistical support to members of groups in Spain, presumably fly to Venezuela, where a large Basque community. Also, members of ETA is suspected of establishing contacts with the Colombian leftist group FARC, which is fighting with the government.
Cuba is already working group of CNI, working in consultation with the Cuban secret services. It has oversight over the deportation of a bilateral agreement, members of ETA. According to official figures, of whom there are five or six people, but Spanish authorities suspect that their number may exceed 20 people.
Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos (Miguel Angel Moratinos) confirmed that some staff members CNI had to leave Cuba. But he said that the departure was made in the planned rotation of personnel and not a sign of the deterioration of relations between countries, transmits AFP.
Spain to deport some cases, members of ETA, are not involved in serious crimes. In addition to Cuba, according to the newspaper, they agreed to accept Algeria and the Dominican Republic. In terms of deportation, members of ETA is prohibited from leaving these countries: they are under the supervision of local and Spanish services.
Meanwhile, says El Mundo, deported to Cuba Basques suspected of violating the regime: they are trying to organize logistical support to members of groups in Spain, presumably fly to Venezuela, where a large Basque community. Also, members of ETA is suspected of establishing contacts with the Colombian leftist group FARC, which is fighting with the government.
Strasbourg Court will consider the complaint for the arrest of Khodorkovsky in the first case.
SyuzhetyDelo Yukos 11.04.2008Kipr refused to grant Russia figures affairs Yukos second case of Khodorkovsky and Lebedeva20.05.2009Sud refused to consider a complaint against the refusal to stop deloEvropeysky Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Strasbourg declared admissible a complaint filed by Mikhail Khodorkovsky in 2004 for his arrest and detention in the first case, reported at the Press Center of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev.
The court found plaintiff's contentions about the illegality of his criminal prosecution suitable for consideration. Hearing date has not yet been appointed. The Russian authorities allotted time before July 10, 2009, to appeal against the decision on the complaint admissible.
In 2007, the ECHR partially granted a similar complaint of Platon Lebedev, finding a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, in three out of ten contained episodes, and decided to pay the plaintiff 10 thousand euros in compensation for moral damages and reimbursement of litigation costs.
In 2005, Khodorkovsky and Lebedev were arrested in 2003 were sentenced to eight years in prison. They were found guilty of financial mismanagement and tax evasion.
Since March 2009 in Moscow Hamovnicheskom court held a hearing on the second case against the two businessmen, who are accused of stealing crude oil and the shares of subsidiary companies Yukos in an amount of almost 900 billion rubles.
Khodorkovsky and Lebedev are not guilty. They consider the case brought against them politically motivated.
The court found plaintiff's contentions about the illegality of his criminal prosecution suitable for consideration. Hearing date has not yet been appointed. The Russian authorities allotted time before July 10, 2009, to appeal against the decision on the complaint admissible.
In 2007, the ECHR partially granted a similar complaint of Platon Lebedev, finding a violation of the European Convention on Human Rights, in three out of ten contained episodes, and decided to pay the plaintiff 10 thousand euros in compensation for moral damages and reimbursement of litigation costs.
In 2005, Khodorkovsky and Lebedev were arrested in 2003 were sentenced to eight years in prison. They were found guilty of financial mismanagement and tax evasion.
Since March 2009 in Moscow Hamovnicheskom court held a hearing on the second case against the two businessmen, who are accused of stealing crude oil and the shares of subsidiary companies Yukos in an amount of almost 900 billion rubles.
Khodorkovsky and Lebedev are not guilty. They consider the case brought against them politically motivated.
Invader residence of the President of Serbia arrested.
  The businessman Dragan Marichev, seized the residence of the President of Serbia Boris Tadic in Belgrade, disarmed and arrested. This May 21, said the radio station B92.
Marichev broke into the residence of the head of state at about noon on May 21. He was armed with two hand grenades. Invader has promised to blow up the building, where up to 16 hours (18 pm Moscow time) the authorities did not agree to review the case, which included his firm. This was stated in the email, which Marichev the morning of the crime sent to various organizations and media. In his own approval, a letter was sent to 11 thousand addresses.
Tadic at the time of capture was not in residence. However, a few hours later the media reported that the president supposedly seen captured within the building. At the scene, arrived, Defense Minister of Serbia Dragan Sutanovak.
Marichev alleges that in 1992 the airline JAT Airways owes his company more than a million dollars. The airline issued the transfer of debt as a loan, and then demanded to return the money. The court stood on the side of the airline, which is why the company went bankrupt Marichev. In 2004, businessman, displeased by a court decision, made a 80-day hunger strike, but it still has not been reviewed.
Marichev broke into the residence of the head of state at about noon on May 21. He was armed with two hand grenades. Invader has promised to blow up the building, where up to 16 hours (18 pm Moscow time) the authorities did not agree to review the case, which included his firm. This was stated in the email, which Marichev the morning of the crime sent to various organizations and media. In his own approval, a letter was sent to 11 thousand addresses.
Tadic at the time of capture was not in residence. However, a few hours later the media reported that the president supposedly seen captured within the building. At the scene, arrived, Defense Minister of Serbia Dragan Sutanovak.
Marichev alleges that in 1992 the airline JAT Airways owes his company more than a million dollars. The airline issued the transfer of debt as a loan, and then demanded to return the money. The court stood on the side of the airline, which is why the company went bankrupt Marichev. In 2004, businessman, displeased by a court decision, made a 80-day hunger strike, but it still has not been reviewed.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Vice-President of the USA was awarded a medal in Kosovo.
Kosovo authorities awarded U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden who is on a visit to Pristina, the Gold Medal of Freedom, tells AFP.
At a press conference held following his talks with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu, Biden expressed his gratitude for the privilege, noting that he does not deserve this award, but take it on behalf of the United States.
Joe Biden has become the highest-ranking American politician to visit Kosovo since the declaration of independence of the republic in February 2008. During his visit, he stressed that the independence of edges is not subject to revision.
According to the Vice-President for the past year, the Government of Kosovo has made considerable progress. First of all, Biden said, it refers to the multi-ethnic population of the province.
Visiting Biden in Kosovo led to widespread support among local residents. Thousands of ethnic Albanians that make up the majority of the population of the country, welcomed the motorcade of American politics, coming from the airport in Pristina. Meanwhile, Serbs living in Kosovo Mitrovica, intend to organize a protest against the visit of Biden.
Earlier, U.S. Vice-President, visited Serbia and Bosnia.
At a press conference held following his talks with Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu, Biden expressed his gratitude for the privilege, noting that he does not deserve this award, but take it on behalf of the United States.
Joe Biden has become the highest-ranking American politician to visit Kosovo since the declaration of independence of the republic in February 2008. During his visit, he stressed that the independence of edges is not subject to revision.
According to the Vice-President for the past year, the Government of Kosovo has made considerable progress. First of all, Biden said, it refers to the multi-ethnic population of the province.
Visiting Biden in Kosovo led to widespread support among local residents. Thousands of ethnic Albanians that make up the majority of the population of the country, welcomed the motorcade of American politics, coming from the airport in Pristina. Meanwhile, Serbs living in Kosovo Mitrovica, intend to organize a protest against the visit of Biden.
Earlier, U.S. Vice-President, visited Serbia and Bosnia.
Gurkha officially allowed to live in Britain.
The Ministry of Interior of Great Britain formally authorized all-Gurkha soldiers who served until 1997 and held in the army no less than four years old, live in the United Kingdom, reports BBC News.
Previously, such a right were Gurkha who served with the British Army after 1997. The main part of which served Nepalese Gurkha soldiers, until 1997, based in Hong Kong. After the transfer of territory to China, these were disbanded, and new are available in the UK. Wrestling Gurkha who served in Hong Kong, for the right of abode in the United Kingdom continued for several years.
Expected that the residence will be approximately 36 thousand Gurkha and their families. However, it is not clear exactly how many of them actually choose a place of residence the UK.
The first unit of the Nepalese volunteers have been established in the British Army in 1816. "Gurkha" they called on behalf of one of the people of Nepal to the British respondents to the so-called "warlike races." Gurkha serving in the British Army on the same footing as British citizens, so they are not considered mercenaries.
Part-Gurkha Nepalese actively participated in most military conflicts in which Britain participated.
Previously, such a right were Gurkha who served with the British Army after 1997. The main part of which served Nepalese Gurkha soldiers, until 1997, based in Hong Kong. After the transfer of territory to China, these were disbanded, and new are available in the UK. Wrestling Gurkha who served in Hong Kong, for the right of abode in the United Kingdom continued for several years.
Expected that the residence will be approximately 36 thousand Gurkha and their families. However, it is not clear exactly how many of them actually choose a place of residence the UK.
The first unit of the Nepalese volunteers have been established in the British Army in 1816. "Gurkha" they called on behalf of one of the people of Nepal to the British respondents to the so-called "warlike races." Gurkha serving in the British Army on the same footing as British citizens, so they are not considered mercenaries.
Part-Gurkha Nepalese actively participated in most military conflicts in which Britain participated.
U.S. Embassy in Qatar was closed due to suspicious powder.
U.S. Embassy in Doha, capital of Qatar, to suspend work because of a suspicious white powder, reports Associated Press. The powder was found at the premises of the embassy on the morning of Monday, and he was sent for laboratory investigation.
The Embassy will be closed until the specialists do not determine whether the powder is dangerous to the health of employees. In doing so, the consular office of diplomatic representation will continue to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.
Anxiety in the United States government agencies, including those abroad, from time to time arises because of a suspicious white powder: in 2001, this substance sent to U.S. authorities and editorial media has been anthrax, and led to the deaths of five people. In December 2008, unidentified provocateurs sent a letter with powder in many U.S. embassies.
The Embassy will be closed until the specialists do not determine whether the powder is dangerous to the health of employees. In doing so, the consular office of diplomatic representation will continue to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.
Anxiety in the United States government agencies, including those abroad, from time to time arises because of a suspicious white powder: in 2001, this substance sent to U.S. authorities and editorial media has been anthrax, and led to the deaths of five people. In December 2008, unidentified provocateurs sent a letter with powder in many U.S. embassies.
Drawings of British submarines sent to the wrong address.
Courier service to the company for the production of 12 metal jewelry boxes with secret documents for the Ministry of Defense of Great Britain. The contents of a parcel included drawings of submarines, and military installations from the scheme showing the location of offices of officials, writes British newspaper The Daily Telegraph.
The owner Mark Chembers (Mark Chambers) called the ministry to find out what to do with the premise, but he replied that no one knows what to do in this situation and offered to ask the question in the appropriate section on the departmental website.
Then Chembers decided to return the parcel to the sender of mail, but he immediately phoned the Ministry of Defense and otrugali for the negligent handling of military secrets. In the end, courier service, which found the company Chembersa government contractor, brought the box back.
The owner said that he was secretary of Russian works, and she said that in Russia in such a blunder would have departed long ago the head. Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defense refused to comment on details of the incident, noting only that it conducted a thorough investigation.
According to BBC News, the premise in Derbyshire has been sent to private design bureau Atkins from Bristol, which is orders of government. However, the administration was clearly the addressee: the company Lecky Metal Ornaments, city Svodlinkot (Swadlincote), Derbyshire County.
Chembers told that by opening one of the boxes, he found a note in it that would attach from the outside: "Do not open. The secret information."
The various British authorities have recently been solved many cases of loss of classified and sensitive information. For example, May 14, BBC News reported that the Defense Ministry reported on the disappearance of only the first four months of 2009, 28 laptops, four computers, 20 flash cards and smart phone with a device for reading e-mail.
The owner Mark Chembers (Mark Chambers) called the ministry to find out what to do with the premise, but he replied that no one knows what to do in this situation and offered to ask the question in the appropriate section on the departmental website.
Then Chembers decided to return the parcel to the sender of mail, but he immediately phoned the Ministry of Defense and otrugali for the negligent handling of military secrets. In the end, courier service, which found the company Chembersa government contractor, brought the box back.
The owner said that he was secretary of Russian works, and she said that in Russia in such a blunder would have departed long ago the head. Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defense refused to comment on details of the incident, noting only that it conducted a thorough investigation.
According to BBC News, the premise in Derbyshire has been sent to private design bureau Atkins from Bristol, which is orders of government. However, the administration was clearly the addressee: the company Lecky Metal Ornaments, city Svodlinkot (Swadlincote), Derbyshire County.
Chembers told that by opening one of the boxes, he found a note in it that would attach from the outside: "Do not open. The secret information."
The various British authorities have recently been solved many cases of loss of classified and sensitive information. For example, May 14, BBC News reported that the Defense Ministry reported on the disappearance of only the first four months of 2009, 28 laptops, four computers, 20 flash cards and smart phone with a device for reading e-mail.
Egyptian millionaire was sentenced to death for the murder of the singer.
Cairo court sentenced to death by hanging, and a millionaire Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Mustafa and former police officer Mohsen al-crackers for the murder of Lebanese pop singer Suzanne Tamim, transmits AFP
The Court considered that Hisham Talaat Moustafa paid Al-crackers for the crime of two million dollars. In July 2008, a former police officer cut a throat singer and stabbed her multiple stab wounds in her own apartment in a prestigious area of Dubai.
The court decision was a surprise for the Egyptian society, said AFP. Hisham Talaat Mustafa is a member of the upper chamber of the Egyptian Parliament and is known as an active member of the ruling National Democratic Party. It is noted that the death sentence was confirmed by the killers muftiyatom country.
Date of enforcement are not specified.
The Court considered that Hisham Talaat Moustafa paid Al-crackers for the crime of two million dollars. In July 2008, a former police officer cut a throat singer and stabbed her multiple stab wounds in her own apartment in a prestigious area of Dubai.
The court decision was a surprise for the Egyptian society, said AFP. Hisham Talaat Mustafa is a member of the upper chamber of the Egyptian Parliament and is known as an active member of the ruling National Democratic Party. It is noted that the death sentence was confirmed by the killers muftiyatom country.
Date of enforcement are not specified.
Increase the power of Scotland's largest coastal wind power.
  The Prime Minister of Scotland Alex Selmond announced intention to expand the largest bank in Europe, wind power Whitelee. This May 20, said BBC News.
According to Selmonda company ScottishPower Renewables has received permission from the authorities to increase the number of turbines of the station from 140 to 176. This station will serve the 250 thousand houses instead of 180 thousand. In addition, the expansion of the station will create approximately 300 additional jobs.
Station Whitelee, near Glasgow, began producing electricity in January 2008. Space power is comparable to the center area of Glasgow. Thus far, however, its construction is not considered to be completed. Now that the application for 36 additional turbines approved by the authorities, ScottishPower Renewables plans to raise the issue of expanding power for another 45 turbines.
Perhaps in the near future station Whitelee will begin in the summer to open for visitors coming on foot or traveling by bicycle.
Professor David MacKay of Cambridge University told journalists that the expansion of Whitelee - important but not the last step on the road to environmentally friendly electricity. According to him, to improve the environmental situation in 2030 in the United Kingdom should be a 100-fold increase in the number of wind power. It may also have to five-fold increase in the number of nuclear power plants.
According to Selmonda company ScottishPower Renewables has received permission from the authorities to increase the number of turbines of the station from 140 to 176. This station will serve the 250 thousand houses instead of 180 thousand. In addition, the expansion of the station will create approximately 300 additional jobs.
Station Whitelee, near Glasgow, began producing electricity in January 2008. Space power is comparable to the center area of Glasgow. Thus far, however, its construction is not considered to be completed. Now that the application for 36 additional turbines approved by the authorities, ScottishPower Renewables plans to raise the issue of expanding power for another 45 turbines.
Perhaps in the near future station Whitelee will begin in the summer to open for visitors coming on foot or traveling by bicycle.
Professor David MacKay of Cambridge University told journalists that the expansion of Whitelee - important but not the last step on the road to environmentally friendly electricity. According to him, to improve the environmental situation in 2030 in the United Kingdom should be a 100-fold increase in the number of wind power. It may also have to five-fold increase in the number of nuclear power plants.
Chinese demonstrators pelted police with stones.
About thousands of Chinese took to the natural action of protest after the police beat bicyclist, pass on the red light. The incident occurred in the county Hueynin in Gansu Province, reported Agence France-Presse. Angry demonstrators turned the car and pelted police arrived at the assistance centers around stones.
About 200 participants besieged one of the administrative buildings, and for several hours blocked it. Reported that during clashes injuring about 10 police officers and administration officials.
According to eyewitnesses, of beating 19-year-old cyclist was attended by several people: two police officers and three of their civilian helpers. The authorities said that aides would be dismissed, but that any action against police officers are not reported.
As has been stated by some of the locals, the collision was the result of the long-accumulated social discontent cruelty and brutality of Chinese police officers to easily break the law, behave as predators, and do not bear any responsibility for it.
Earlier, 18 and 19 May, the massive student protests were held in the city of Nanjing. As a result of the clashes were about 30 people. Then the anger of urban students, University of Aeronautics and Astronautics caused by police beatings of several of their comrades for sale on the illicit market in front of the university.
About 200 participants besieged one of the administrative buildings, and for several hours blocked it. Reported that during clashes injuring about 10 police officers and administration officials.
According to eyewitnesses, of beating 19-year-old cyclist was attended by several people: two police officers and three of their civilian helpers. The authorities said that aides would be dismissed, but that any action against police officers are not reported.
As has been stated by some of the locals, the collision was the result of the long-accumulated social discontent cruelty and brutality of Chinese police officers to easily break the law, behave as predators, and do not bear any responsibility for it.
Earlier, 18 and 19 May, the massive student protests were held in the city of Nanjing. As a result of the clashes were about 30 people. Then the anger of urban students, University of Aeronautics and Astronautics caused by police beatings of several of their comrades for sale on the illicit market in front of the university.
Russia has refused to hold the detainees themselves pirates.
SyuzhetyVoennaya operation against Somali piratov14.05.2009Piratov discouraged from Egyptian vertoletPiraty South Korean ship, which will be captured by the Russian navy will be transferred to a third party, Interfax reports with reference to the First Deputy Defense Minister General-Colonel Alexander Kolmakova.
He noted that these issues will be addressed in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the pirates will be given on the basis of existing legislation. "While the earlier you know how you came to them," - added Kolmakov not explaining what he meant.
The question of the fate of the pirates who are caught up in the hands of Russian sailors, came after the end of April, a large anti-ship Navy Russia "Admiral Panteleev" seized the ship off the coast of Somalia with 29 pirates and weapons.
According to media reports, Russia will have to try the pirates if they can not be handed over to the authorities of Somalia. This experience in the Navy Russia has been: in February, authorities in Yemen have been handed over to 10 pirates held the crew of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser "Peter the Great."
As stated zamgenprokurora Alexander Zvyagintsev, the pirates may be subject to criminal liability under Russian law, as the Prosecutor General's Office has worked for this question.
In addition, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in early May, instructed the Attorney-General Yuri Chaika to develop jointly with foreign law enforcement mechanism to prosecuting marine pirates.
He noted that these issues will be addressed in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the pirates will be given on the basis of existing legislation. "While the earlier you know how you came to them," - added Kolmakov not explaining what he meant.
The question of the fate of the pirates who are caught up in the hands of Russian sailors, came after the end of April, a large anti-ship Navy Russia "Admiral Panteleev" seized the ship off the coast of Somalia with 29 pirates and weapons.
According to media reports, Russia will have to try the pirates if they can not be handed over to the authorities of Somalia. This experience in the Navy Russia has been: in February, authorities in Yemen have been handed over to 10 pirates held the crew of the heavy nuclear missile cruiser "Peter the Great."
As stated zamgenprokurora Alexander Zvyagintsev, the pirates may be subject to criminal liability under Russian law, as the Prosecutor General's Office has worked for this question.
In addition, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in early May, instructed the Attorney-General Yuri Chaika to develop jointly with foreign law enforcement mechanism to prosecuting marine pirates.
British opposition leader has called for early parliamentary elections.
Konsrevativnoy Party leader David Cameron said the need for an immediate early general elections in Britain, reports Sky News. Cameron believes that the only re-can restore confidence in the parliament after the scandal broke out about abuses in the reimbursement of Deputies.
Previously, a number of MPs supported the initiative of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nick Klegga, who invited the speaker of Parliament, Michael Martin to resign voluntarily. Speaker was accused of having met the inappropriate expenditure of budgetary funds and oppose reform reimbursement parliamentarians.
In response, Martin has brought a public apology, but refused to leave his post. In addition, he stated that the proposal of the resignation of the Speaker is not an "essential" because they did not by the government. At the same time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said earlier that the fate of the Speaker does not deal with the government and is an internal matter for Parliament.
The scandal, which has already been called "the blackest day of the British Parliament," began with the publication in the press the details of what expenses MPs allow themselves to compensate for the expense of taxpayers. In particular it was found that the deputies received from the Treasury funds to buy second homes, expensive repairs of houses, purchase of food for dogs and other costs.
Most of these funds are allocated completely legal way, through the approval of the relevant committee. British parliamentarians on the law are entitled to compensation for certain expenses related to the performance of their duties. But as it turned out, many used the opportunity for illicit enrichment. The scandal was a huge public outcry. Observers note that with the start of the ratings of politicians and parties that they are significantly reduced.
Previously, a number of MPs supported the initiative of the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nick Klegga, who invited the speaker of Parliament, Michael Martin to resign voluntarily. Speaker was accused of having met the inappropriate expenditure of budgetary funds and oppose reform reimbursement parliamentarians.
In response, Martin has brought a public apology, but refused to leave his post. In addition, he stated that the proposal of the resignation of the Speaker is not an "essential" because they did not by the government. At the same time, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said earlier that the fate of the Speaker does not deal with the government and is an internal matter for Parliament.
The scandal, which has already been called "the blackest day of the British Parliament," began with the publication in the press the details of what expenses MPs allow themselves to compensate for the expense of taxpayers. In particular it was found that the deputies received from the Treasury funds to buy second homes, expensive repairs of houses, purchase of food for dogs and other costs.
Most of these funds are allocated completely legal way, through the approval of the relevant committee. British parliamentarians on the law are entitled to compensation for certain expenses related to the performance of their duties. But as it turned out, many used the opportunity for illicit enrichment. The scandal was a huge public outcry. Observers note that with the start of the ratings of politicians and parties that they are significantly reduced.
Serbian radicals met Biden posters "Get out, fascist podonok."
The Serbian ultra-parliamentarians met on May 20 arrived in Belgrade on an official visit to U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden posters "Get out, fascist podonok!", Reported AFP.
Members of the Radical Party, which holds about 20 per cent of the seats in the Serbian parliament, showed these posters before television cameras during a live meeting. Then they put them on bulletin boards and walls of the hall of Parliament Buildings.
In addition, all the ultra came to the meeting in T-shirts with the portrait heads of the party Vojislav Seselj (Vojislav Seselj), which accused the Hague Tribunal for war crimes. The Government of Serbia has increased security measures in Belgrade at the time of the visit of Biden. During his visit to the Balkan region, the U.S. vice-president also intends to visit Kosovo and Bosnia.
Joe Biden has called his trip to Belgrade, a step to the establishment of healthy relations between the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, and the Serbian authorities. According to agency Reuters, the leadership of Serbia intends to ask the American vice-president to support the integration of Serbia into the European Union.
Biden is a staunch supporter of independence for Kosovo. Since 1997, Biden has taken an active part in the activities of Senate Foreign Policy Committee and was one of the main supporters of air strikes on the territory of Serbia in 1999.
The current Serbian government did not oppose the establishment of constructive relations with the U.S., but refuses to accept Kosovo's independence, proclaimed in February 2008. During his visit to Belgrade, Biden noted that the United States does not expect this move.
Members of the Radical Party, which holds about 20 per cent of the seats in the Serbian parliament, showed these posters before television cameras during a live meeting. Then they put them on bulletin boards and walls of the hall of Parliament Buildings.
In addition, all the ultra came to the meeting in T-shirts with the portrait heads of the party Vojislav Seselj (Vojislav Seselj), which accused the Hague Tribunal for war crimes. The Government of Serbia has increased security measures in Belgrade at the time of the visit of Biden. During his visit to the Balkan region, the U.S. vice-president also intends to visit Kosovo and Bosnia.
Joe Biden has called his trip to Belgrade, a step to the establishment of healthy relations between the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama, and the Serbian authorities. According to agency Reuters, the leadership of Serbia intends to ask the American vice-president to support the integration of Serbia into the European Union.
Biden is a staunch supporter of independence for Kosovo. Since 1997, Biden has taken an active part in the activities of Senate Foreign Policy Committee and was one of the main supporters of air strikes on the territory of Serbia in 1999.
The current Serbian government did not oppose the establishment of constructive relations with the U.S., but refuses to accept Kosovo's independence, proclaimed in February 2008. During his visit to Belgrade, Biden noted that the United States does not expect this move.
Russia has returned to the conference on security in the Transcaucasus.
Russia returned to participate in the ongoing Geneva conference on security Caucasus, reported Agence France-Presse.
Assignments of the UN, allowed to return to counseling, is incorrect for the seizure of Abkhazia, the wording of the report on the situation in the region, reports Reuters. Together with Russia have returned to the negotiating table the representatives of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Recall that to suspend participation in the conference Russia had in solidarity with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, are unhappy that the report of the UN describes the situation in the region of Abkhazia has been named part of Georgia.
Then the Foreign Minister of Abkhazia, Sergei Shamba said of the delegates will return to the meeting after receiving the amended text of the report of the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon.
The negotiations in Geneva is the fifth part of the international consultations on security in Caucasus aimed at resolving the conflict between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Debate parties are mediated by the United States, Russia, EU, UN and OSCE.
Assignments of the UN, allowed to return to counseling, is incorrect for the seizure of Abkhazia, the wording of the report on the situation in the region, reports Reuters. Together with Russia have returned to the negotiating table the representatives of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
Recall that to suspend participation in the conference Russia had in solidarity with Abkhazia and South Ossetia, are unhappy that the report of the UN describes the situation in the region of Abkhazia has been named part of Georgia.
Then the Foreign Minister of Abkhazia, Sergei Shamba said of the delegates will return to the meeting after receiving the amended text of the report of the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon.
The negotiations in Geneva is the fifth part of the international consultations on security in Caucasus aimed at resolving the conflict between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Debate parties are mediated by the United States, Russia, EU, UN and OSCE.
The election of Iranian President admitted four candidates.
The Council of the Iranian Constitution allowed to participate in the presidential elections of June 12, 2009 four candidates, reported AFP.
They are the current President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, former Parliament Speaker Mehdi Karroubi and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps Mohsen Rezaie.
Moussaoui and Karroubi are committed reformist views. Election slogans conservative Mohsen Rezai are fighting unemployment and poverty, the decline in prices.
In early May, Iran was the pre-registration for the election of the president. At the time it had registered 475 people, including 42 women. Candidates of all applicants were considered by the Council of the Constitution, composed of six lawyers and six representatives of the Islamic clergy.
During the previous presidential election in 2005 of more than a thousand have registered for the election of Iranian nationals have been admitted eight people, the election itself was attended by seven candidates. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been receiving 62 per cent of the vote, which was almost two times more than his opponent - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
The campaign will run until June 10. Vote in the elections will be able to 46,2 million people of Iran.
They are the current President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a former prime minister Mir Hossein Mousavi, former Parliament Speaker Mehdi Karroubi and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Corps Mohsen Rezaie.
Moussaoui and Karroubi are committed reformist views. Election slogans conservative Mohsen Rezai are fighting unemployment and poverty, the decline in prices.
In early May, Iran was the pre-registration for the election of the president. At the time it had registered 475 people, including 42 women. Candidates of all applicants were considered by the Council of the Constitution, composed of six lawyers and six representatives of the Islamic clergy.
During the previous presidential election in 2005 of more than a thousand have registered for the election of Iranian nationals have been admitted eight people, the election itself was attended by seven candidates. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been receiving 62 per cent of the vote, which was almost two times more than his opponent - Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.
The campaign will run until June 10. Vote in the elections will be able to 46,2 million people of Iran.
British pery suspended from work for the first time in 350 years.
Two members of the upper chamber of the British Parliament suspended from work for bribery, announced on 20 May channel Sky News. Members of the ruling Labor Party, Peter Traskott and Thomas Taylor were dismissed from their posts until the end of the current session of Parliament.
By unanimous decision of the House of Lords Traskott and Taylor were found guilty of that for a certain amount of money were ready to try to make the necessary amendments to the laws of lobbyists. In doing so, they violated the rules by which the Lords' duty to act in harmony with their own honor. "
Information on corruption in the House of Lords appeared in January 2009 in the newspaper The Sunday Times. The publication of British claimed that four British pera expressed their willingness to take money for the amendment of laws in conversations with journalists who were interested in the role of lobbyists in this.
Such disciplinary action was applied to peram for the first time in 350 years. According to the AFP, in conjunction with the members of the privileges, are investigating the accident, had to determine whether such a removal from a legal point of view.
Remember, in the UK recently broke yet another corruption scandal, which resulted in the resignation of several members have left the House of Commons, including Speaker of the lower chamber of the British Parliament, Michael Martin.
By unanimous decision of the House of Lords Traskott and Taylor were found guilty of that for a certain amount of money were ready to try to make the necessary amendments to the laws of lobbyists. In doing so, they violated the rules by which the Lords' duty to act in harmony with their own honor. "
Information on corruption in the House of Lords appeared in January 2009 in the newspaper The Sunday Times. The publication of British claimed that four British pera expressed their willingness to take money for the amendment of laws in conversations with journalists who were interested in the role of lobbyists in this.
Such disciplinary action was applied to peram for the first time in 350 years. According to the AFP, in conjunction with the members of the privileges, are investigating the accident, had to determine whether such a removal from a legal point of view.
Remember, in the UK recently broke yet another corruption scandal, which resulted in the resignation of several members have left the House of Commons, including Speaker of the lower chamber of the British Parliament, Michael Martin.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Africa demanded that the UN declare a blockade of Somalia.
SyuzhetyBorba with the Islamists in Somalia Somali18.04.2009V put shariatShest East African States appealed to the UN to declare an air and sea blockade of Somalia, reports AFP. They need to justify its demand to stop arms deliveries Islamists who are trying to overthrow the legitimate government of the country.
The solution will address the UN was adopted in Addis Ababa for talks participants in the Intergovernmental Agency on Development (Intergovernmental Authority on Development), which includes in addition to Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. The meeting was organized as a matter of urgency, as well as revitalization of the Islamists in Somalia threatens the security of neighboring states, the publication Africasia.
Over the past two weeks in Somalia more than a hundred people were killed and 43 thousand were forced to flee their homes. The East African bloc have called for armed intervention to protect the Somali government, but Ethiopia has refused to send troops again after withdrew its troops from Somalia in early 2009.
Previously, the leadership of the African Union urged the UN to deploy in Somalia, a full-fledged peacekeeping mission, but in the UN Security Council believes that the conditions for the mission had not yet emerged as the country's ongoing battle.
The civil war in Somalia has continued since 1991. In 2004, with support from the international community had formed a transitional government, which however does not control much of the country. Even in the capital, Mogadishu control authorities does not extend to all areas of the city.
The solution will address the UN was adopted in Addis Ababa for talks participants in the Intergovernmental Agency on Development (Intergovernmental Authority on Development), which includes in addition to Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, Kenya and Uganda. The meeting was organized as a matter of urgency, as well as revitalization of the Islamists in Somalia threatens the security of neighboring states, the publication Africasia.
Over the past two weeks in Somalia more than a hundred people were killed and 43 thousand were forced to flee their homes. The East African bloc have called for armed intervention to protect the Somali government, but Ethiopia has refused to send troops again after withdrew its troops from Somalia in early 2009.
Previously, the leadership of the African Union urged the UN to deploy in Somalia, a full-fledged peacekeeping mission, but in the UN Security Council believes that the conditions for the mission had not yet emerged as the country's ongoing battle.
The civil war in Somalia has continued since 1991. In 2004, with support from the international community had formed a transitional government, which however does not control much of the country. Even in the capital, Mogadishu control authorities does not extend to all areas of the city.
In China, there were massive student clashes with the police.
As a result of massive clashes with police students in the Chinese city of Nanjing injured 30 people, reports AFP.
Unrest among the students of City University of Aeronautics and Astronautics began May 18, after police beat several students for trading on the illicit market in front of the university. The same evening, several thousand students took to the streets, and partly blocked the traffic.
The demonstrations continued on 19 May. Protesters against police arbitrariness, students smashed a police car. On the streets there have been several clashes with the police, five people were detained.
According to agency AFP by telephone a representative of local authorities, there are no riots and demonstrations in the city there. However, the Internet has created photographs with street Nanjing, which depicted the city demonstration.
In the 20 th anniversary of the crackdown of student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square China's proactive measures to curb the possibility of students associated with that date. 13 May 2009 the Chinese authorities have charged one of the leaders of strikes at Tiananmen Square in April-June 1989, Zhou Yun Joong.
Unrest among the students of City University of Aeronautics and Astronautics began May 18, after police beat several students for trading on the illicit market in front of the university. The same evening, several thousand students took to the streets, and partly blocked the traffic.
The demonstrations continued on 19 May. Protesters against police arbitrariness, students smashed a police car. On the streets there have been several clashes with the police, five people were detained.
According to agency AFP by telephone a representative of local authorities, there are no riots and demonstrations in the city there. However, the Internet has created photographs with street Nanjing, which depicted the city demonstration.
In the 20 th anniversary of the crackdown of student demonstrations in Tiananmen Square China's proactive measures to curb the possibility of students associated with that date. 13 May 2009 the Chinese authorities have charged one of the leaders of strikes at Tiananmen Square in April-June 1989, Zhou Yun Joong.
Leader EAEK met with Silvio Berlusconi.
President of Euro-Asian Jewish Congress (EAEK) Alexander Mashkevich and other members of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) met in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Bertone Tarchizio.
During his meeting with Berlusconi WJC representatives thank the Prime Minister of Italy for its participation in the fight against international terrorism and the principled stand in the peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict.
Alexander Mashkevich called the constructive approach of Italy to the organization and conduct of UN Conference Against Racism, known as the "Durban 2". It should be noted that Italy was the first European country, which had declared to boycott the conference in Geneva, also refused to attend the United States and Israel.
At a meeting with Cardinal Tarchizio members of the WJC discussed various aspects of relations between Catholics and Jews. "The meeting with Bertone Tarchizio and Silvio Berlusconi gives a good opportunity for future joint initiatives and the strengthening of relations between the Vatican, Italy and the Jewish world. We are pleased that in Rome, we have strong allies," - said Alexander Mashkevich reporters following a meeting.
During his meeting with Berlusconi WJC representatives thank the Prime Minister of Italy for its participation in the fight against international terrorism and the principled stand in the peaceful settlement of the Middle East conflict.
Alexander Mashkevich called the constructive approach of Italy to the organization and conduct of UN Conference Against Racism, known as the "Durban 2". It should be noted that Italy was the first European country, which had declared to boycott the conference in Geneva, also refused to attend the United States and Israel.
At a meeting with Cardinal Tarchizio members of the WJC discussed various aspects of relations between Catholics and Jews. "The meeting with Bertone Tarchizio and Silvio Berlusconi gives a good opportunity for future joint initiatives and the strengthening of relations between the Vatican, Italy and the Jewish world. We are pleased that in Rome, we have strong allies," - said Alexander Mashkevich reporters following a meeting.
UN estimates of deaths in the civil war in Sri Lanka.
Press konferentsiiBoris Volhonskiy29.04.2009Chem the battle between the Sri Lankan authorities and the separatists? According to UN estimates, during the civil war in Sri Lanka between government forces and militias "Tamil Tigers" that lasted almost 27 years, died from 80 to 100 thousand people, reported Agence France-Presse. Officially the end of military operations against the separatist government of Sri Lanka announced on May 18.
Shortly before it was announced the elimination of the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Velupillaya Prabhakarana and other leaders of the movement. Later, at a refutation of the death of rebel Prabhakarana. However, May 19, on television Sri Lanka were shown images, confirming the loss of head movement.
The Government began a major military operation against Tamil separatists in January 2009. The rebels suffered a series of defeats, and by mid-May under their control was only a small area on the northern coast of the country. During the final phase of operations by international organizations, primarily the UN, accused the government forces in the massive use of artillery against the Tamils and the "massacre", because the shelling had died hundreds of civilians.
The army, in response accused the "tigers" in exaggerating the number of deaths and the use of civilians as human shields. "
Founded in 1976, the group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam was aimed formation of an independent Tamil state in northern Sri Lanka. In 1983 he started a civil war. In some periods of confrontation "tigers" have been able to control up to one third of the island. The group was recognized as a terrorist organization in many countries, including the United States, Canada and EU countries.
Shortly before it was announced the elimination of the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Velupillaya Prabhakarana and other leaders of the movement. Later, at a refutation of the death of rebel Prabhakarana. However, May 19, on television Sri Lanka were shown images, confirming the loss of head movement.
The Government began a major military operation against Tamil separatists in January 2009. The rebels suffered a series of defeats, and by mid-May under their control was only a small area on the northern coast of the country. During the final phase of operations by international organizations, primarily the UN, accused the government forces in the massive use of artillery against the Tamils and the "massacre", because the shelling had died hundreds of civilians.
The army, in response accused the "tigers" in exaggerating the number of deaths and the use of civilians as human shields. "
Founded in 1976, the group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam was aimed formation of an independent Tamil state in northern Sri Lanka. In 1983 he started a civil war. In some periods of confrontation "tigers" have been able to control up to one third of the island. The group was recognized as a terrorist organization in many countries, including the United States, Canada and EU countries.
In China, the organizer of an anti-strike, released in 1989.
Came to the freedom of the last remaining in custody of the organizers of the strike in the Chinese province of Hunan in 1989, which began after the forceful suppression of protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. This was reported on the website of Chinese human rights organization Du Hua (Dui Hua Foundation).
In the 20 th anniversary of the events in Tiananmen Square, Liu released Chzhihua, who was one of the organizers of protests at the state-owned enterprise in Hunan Province. Strikers then strongly condemning the use of force against protesting students in Beijing.
Reported that the sentence for disorderly conduct, to life imprisonment, Liu Chzhihua released to freedom in January 2009. But this, said human rights with reference to reliable sources in China, has become know for just now.
Together with Liu Chzhihua, three more were convicted organizer of protest actions. All four convicted of disorderly conduct, and the three of them received life sentences, while the fourth was sentenced to death with a suspended sentence of two years. Further penalties convicted repeatedly softens, and in 2004 remained in detention, one of Liu Chzhihua.
By early June 1989, the camp protesting students in Tiananmen Square, there are already about a month. All this time on the square were demonstrations and rallies. In early June, the authorities decided to suppress the statements force. In the capital, martial law was declared, but on the night of 3 to 4 June in the city joined forces, including tanks.
The exact number killed in the repression of student unrest has not yet been determined. The government reported more than 200 dead, human rights organizations believe that the deaths of several thousand people.
13 May 2009 the media reported the arrest in China of one of the leading student in Tiananmen Square Zhou Yun Joong. He arrived in China from the United States, where constantly, to visit relatives. But at home he was charged with fraud.
In the 20 th anniversary of the events in Tiananmen Square, Liu released Chzhihua, who was one of the organizers of protests at the state-owned enterprise in Hunan Province. Strikers then strongly condemning the use of force against protesting students in Beijing.
Reported that the sentence for disorderly conduct, to life imprisonment, Liu Chzhihua released to freedom in January 2009. But this, said human rights with reference to reliable sources in China, has become know for just now.
Together with Liu Chzhihua, three more were convicted organizer of protest actions. All four convicted of disorderly conduct, and the three of them received life sentences, while the fourth was sentenced to death with a suspended sentence of two years. Further penalties convicted repeatedly softens, and in 2004 remained in detention, one of Liu Chzhihua.
By early June 1989, the camp protesting students in Tiananmen Square, there are already about a month. All this time on the square were demonstrations and rallies. In early June, the authorities decided to suppress the statements force. In the capital, martial law was declared, but on the night of 3 to 4 June in the city joined forces, including tanks.
The exact number killed in the repression of student unrest has not yet been determined. The government reported more than 200 dead, human rights organizations believe that the deaths of several thousand people.
13 May 2009 the media reported the arrest in China of one of the leading student in Tiananmen Square Zhou Yun Joong. He arrived in China from the United States, where constantly, to visit relatives. But at home he was charged with fraud.
Meteorological frightened Japanese educational earthquake.
Meteorological Service of Japan apologized for the erroneous publication on its website reports of a strong earthquake in the southern part of the country, transmits Reuters. Immediately after the appearance of this information in meteorological receiving calls from residents alarmed the South.
As explained to the representative meteorological Yoshiro Ota, reported earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude has been training, but the site it was posted without proper labels, which are usually put in such cases. Currently being investigated reasons for the lack of tagging, with the publication.
However, none of the Japanese news media are not transferred to the earthquake because they were all warned in advance about the educational message.
County Japanese islands is one of the most earthquake-prone. It accounts for about 20 percent of all earthquakes above magnitude 6. The earthquake 17 January 1995 in the city of Kobe was destroyed tens of thousands of homes, killed more than five thousand people.
As explained to the representative meteorological Yoshiro Ota, reported earthquake measuring 7.6 magnitude has been training, but the site it was posted without proper labels, which are usually put in such cases. Currently being investigated reasons for the lack of tagging, with the publication.
However, none of the Japanese news media are not transferred to the earthquake because they were all warned in advance about the educational message.
County Japanese islands is one of the most earthquake-prone. It accounts for about 20 percent of all earthquakes above magnitude 6. The earthquake 17 January 1995 in the city of Kobe was destroyed tens of thousands of homes, killed more than five thousand people.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was accused of bribing poor.
  Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was accused of bribing voters. This May 19, reports Associated Press.
Currently, the Iranian government is circulating among rural teachers, students and poor people's checks for 500 thousand and 1 million riyals (50 and 100 dollars). Political opponents of Ahmadinejad announced that in a way the president is trying to buy votes at the elections on 12 June. The authorities deny the linkage of humanitarian assistance to the election.
However, even regardless of the election the opposition supports the dissemination of negative checks. The opposition presidential candidate, former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi said that the charity event degrades the dignity of Iranians. Another candidate, former commander of the Corps of the Islamic revolution, Mohsen Rezaei, said that the president should create jobs, rather than giving away money just for the budget.
Previously, as Iran's presidential candidates signed up 475 people. The results of a more rigorous screening, which will implement the Council of the constitution, will be announced on May 20-21. In 2005, out of some thousands of "pre-candidates were approved by the board, only seven people.
As expected, the main rivals in the elections on 12 June will be Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has the right to claim the second and final term, world Hossein Mousavi, Mohsen Rezai, and former chairman of the parliament Mahdi Karroubi.
Currently, the Iranian government is circulating among rural teachers, students and poor people's checks for 500 thousand and 1 million riyals (50 and 100 dollars). Political opponents of Ahmadinejad announced that in a way the president is trying to buy votes at the elections on 12 June. The authorities deny the linkage of humanitarian assistance to the election.
However, even regardless of the election the opposition supports the dissemination of negative checks. The opposition presidential candidate, former Prime Minister Mir Hossein Mousavi said that the charity event degrades the dignity of Iranians. Another candidate, former commander of the Corps of the Islamic revolution, Mohsen Rezaei, said that the president should create jobs, rather than giving away money just for the budget.
Previously, as Iran's presidential candidates signed up 475 people. The results of a more rigorous screening, which will implement the Council of the constitution, will be announced on May 20-21. In 2005, out of some thousands of "pre-candidates were approved by the board, only seven people.
As expected, the main rivals in the elections on 12 June will be Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has the right to claim the second and final term, world Hossein Mousavi, Mohsen Rezai, and former chairman of the parliament Mahdi Karroubi.
Russia Contract for supply to Syria MIGs derailed.
Delivery Russia party fighter, the MiG-31E interceptors to Syria, a contract which was signed in 2007, foiled. This was in the room for 20 May, writes the newspaper Kommersant.
On the abolition of the transaction edition learned from several sources in the Russian military-industrial complex. According to one of them, in a report for the year 2008 JSC "Nizhny Novgorod aircraft factory 'Falcon', which carried out the modernization of fighters before the delivery, said the termination of the MiG-31E due to" lack of a contract. "
Although the record plant in the country, which assumed the supply of machines, not named, the newspaper interviewed experts expressed confidence that it is precisely those MiGah who planned to sell Syria.
The fact of the abolition of the transaction is not confirmed either at the plant "Sokol", nor "United Aircraft Corporation, which includes the plant since 2006. However, both companies have proposed to apply to the "Rosoboronexport", whose representatives declined to comment on the breakdown of sales information.
Sources of Kommersant called the different possible causes of the breakdown of contract. One of them implies that the cancellation could result in pressure on Russia from Israel, which had in 2007 expressed strong concern over the planned sale of the Syrian MIGs. In favor of this version of the fact that in 2005 Israel has been able to persuade Moscow to abandon sales of Damascus missiles Iskander-E ".
Other sources claim that Syria had refused to purchase the aircraft in relation to the financial situation in an Arab country. This assumption is also realistic, because Syria has to be Russia more than three billion rubles, in spite of the cancellation of Moscow in 2005, 70 percent of Syrian debt. Factor of lack of money may increase the economic crisis affecting almost all countries in the world.
The publication said that in 2007, the acceptance of MiG-29SMT has refused to Algeria. Nevertheless, according to one expert, the word which brings "Kommersant", the basis of the Algeria's decision was based on political motives, while Syria to abandon the transaction because of an economic nature.
On the abolition of the transaction edition learned from several sources in the Russian military-industrial complex. According to one of them, in a report for the year 2008 JSC "Nizhny Novgorod aircraft factory 'Falcon', which carried out the modernization of fighters before the delivery, said the termination of the MiG-31E due to" lack of a contract. "
Although the record plant in the country, which assumed the supply of machines, not named, the newspaper interviewed experts expressed confidence that it is precisely those MiGah who planned to sell Syria.
The fact of the abolition of the transaction is not confirmed either at the plant "Sokol", nor "United Aircraft Corporation, which includes the plant since 2006. However, both companies have proposed to apply to the "Rosoboronexport", whose representatives declined to comment on the breakdown of sales information.
Sources of Kommersant called the different possible causes of the breakdown of contract. One of them implies that the cancellation could result in pressure on Russia from Israel, which had in 2007 expressed strong concern over the planned sale of the Syrian MIGs. In favor of this version of the fact that in 2005 Israel has been able to persuade Moscow to abandon sales of Damascus missiles Iskander-E ".
Other sources claim that Syria had refused to purchase the aircraft in relation to the financial situation in an Arab country. This assumption is also realistic, because Syria has to be Russia more than three billion rubles, in spite of the cancellation of Moscow in 2005, 70 percent of Syrian debt. Factor of lack of money may increase the economic crisis affecting almost all countries in the world.
The publication said that in 2007, the acceptance of MiG-29SMT has refused to Algeria. Nevertheless, according to one expert, the word which brings "Kommersant", the basis of the Algeria's decision was based on political motives, while Syria to abandon the transaction because of an economic nature.
The number of victims of the Indonesian plane crash has risen to 68.
The number of victims in the crash of military-transport aircraft Indonesian C-130 Hercules, occurred on Wednesday on the island of Java, according to preliminary data, reached 68 people. This is the agency Associated Press.
Meanwhile, the AFP transmits, with reference to the local military doctor that the death toll was 57 people, of whom five were on the ground. Another 13 people were hospitalized with wounds.
Previously, it was reported that the plane flying from Jakarta, on board were 13 crew members and 96 passengers, crashed in the village Gaplak near the city of Madiun in East Java. In the fall of the plane start a few blocks, then caught fire. Fuselage Aircraft completely destroyed, except a tail.
Causes of the disaster is still unknown.
Meanwhile, the AFP transmits, with reference to the local military doctor that the death toll was 57 people, of whom five were on the ground. Another 13 people were hospitalized with wounds.
Previously, it was reported that the plane flying from Jakarta, on board were 13 crew members and 96 passengers, crashed in the village Gaplak near the city of Madiun in East Java. In the fall of the plane start a few blocks, then caught fire. Fuselage Aircraft completely destroyed, except a tail.
Causes of the disaster is still unknown.
Son Lucenko demanded Bild refute the article on drunken debauch.
KommentariiPohmele12.05.2009Alkogolny incident in Frankfurt turned into a nightmare KieveKak became known publication "Kommersant-Ukraine", the son of Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Lutsenko, Alexander filed a complaint to the German newspaper Bild, published article on drunken debauch, which father and son allegedly arranged on the night of May 5 at the airport Frankfuta-am-Main.
According to Article Bild, Ukrainian Minister and his 19-year-old son were detained by police during a brawl, which is arranged with the staff of both airlines, who did not want to put them on board the aircraft. According to the publication, following the detention of the father and son found in the blood alcohol content at three thousand. This level is reached after the consumption of approximately 700 grams of vodka.
In his statement, Alexander Lutsenko states that are not thrown in the police cell phone, how to write the newspaper, and has not been tested for blood alcohol. In doing so, the plaintiff contends that there has been drinking and was not drunk.
Requirements son of the Minister are to Bild withdrew an electronic version of a note on the incident from your site, and published an appropriate rebuttal.
Previously, it was reported that Yuriy Lutsenko has also sent a lawsuit against the newspaper Bild. According to the Minister, the fight was triggered by the airport staff, who ill-treated by members of Ukrainian delegation. In the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine did not confirmed the conflict.
Meanwhile, it became known as "Kommersant-Ukraine", the prosecutor's office in the Land Court of Frankfurt has refused to conduct a preliminary inquiry in respect of the Heads of Ukraine and his son.
According to Article Bild, Ukrainian Minister and his 19-year-old son were detained by police during a brawl, which is arranged with the staff of both airlines, who did not want to put them on board the aircraft. According to the publication, following the detention of the father and son found in the blood alcohol content at three thousand. This level is reached after the consumption of approximately 700 grams of vodka.
In his statement, Alexander Lutsenko states that are not thrown in the police cell phone, how to write the newspaper, and has not been tested for blood alcohol. In doing so, the plaintiff contends that there has been drinking and was not drunk.
Requirements son of the Minister are to Bild withdrew an electronic version of a note on the incident from your site, and published an appropriate rebuttal.
Previously, it was reported that Yuriy Lutsenko has also sent a lawsuit against the newspaper Bild. According to the Minister, the fight was triggered by the airport staff, who ill-treated by members of Ukrainian delegation. In the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine did not confirmed the conflict.
Meanwhile, it became known as "Kommersant-Ukraine", the prosecutor's office in the Land Court of Frankfurt has refused to conduct a preliminary inquiry in respect of the Heads of Ukraine and his son.
Pirates release German zernovoz with a Ukrainian on board.
SyuzhetyPiratstvo Somali09.05.2009Piraty released off the coast of the British ship with the Russians on the released bortuPiraty German zernovoz "Patriot", on board which was a citizen of Ukraine. Information on this came in the Consulate General of Ukraine in Hamburg, UNIAN reports, referring to the press service of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
Vessel shedshee under the Maltese flag, was seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on 25 April. Liberation zernovoza and his crew were preceded by negotiations with the kidnappers shipowner. On the payment of ransom for the ship are not reported. The crew of the ship is, in addition to Ukrainians, out of 15 Filipinos and Captain Pole.
According to the agency, in captivity at the pirates are still 34 Ukrainian sailors, including 24 people on board "Ariana", captured on 2 May, eight people on the ship "Marathon", captured on May 7, and two people on the ship "Hansa Stavanger" seized April 5.
On board the last of the ships except the Ukrainians are also three Russian sailor from St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.
Vessel shedshee under the Maltese flag, was seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on 25 April. Liberation zernovoza and his crew were preceded by negotiations with the kidnappers shipowner. On the payment of ransom for the ship are not reported. The crew of the ship is, in addition to Ukrainians, out of 15 Filipinos and Captain Pole.
According to the agency, in captivity at the pirates are still 34 Ukrainian sailors, including 24 people on board "Ariana", captured on 2 May, eight people on the ship "Marathon", captured on May 7, and two people on the ship "Hansa Stavanger" seized April 5.
On board the last of the ships except the Ukrainians are also three Russian sailor from St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad.
Pakistan expanded the capabilities of its nuclear facilities.
Pakistan is expanding the infrastructure of two nuclear facilities in the country to enhance its nuclear capability, transmits on Wednesday Agence France-Presse. This is the conclusion of the American Institute of science specialists and international security (Institute for Science and International Security, ISIS).
As evidenced by the images transmitted by commercial satellites, the new buildings have appeared in the chemical plant near the town of Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab province. This company produced uranium metal and uranium hexafluoride. Meanwhile, at the site near the city of Rawalpindi, a second plant for the enrichment of plutonium, which adjoins the first.
"This is the expansion of nuclear facilities showed that Pakistan has consistently fulfilling the strategic plan to improve the characteristics affecting its nuclear arsenal", - stated in the report of ISIS. Thus, Pakistan will have the opportunity to create a smaller and lighter nuclear and thermonuclear weapons.
On Monday the head of the CIA Leon Panetta said that the Pakistani nuclear arsenal "is safe" and unlikely to be able to fall into the hands of militants of the Taliban. However, specialists ISIS calling the U.S. government to ensure that Pakistan halt the production of nuclear fuel and has begun negotiations on a treaty banning the production of plutonium and highly enriched uranium.
Pakistan currently has between 60 and 100 nuclear weapons that can deliver ballistic missile, like a travel agent.
As evidenced by the images transmitted by commercial satellites, the new buildings have appeared in the chemical plant near the town of Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab province. This company produced uranium metal and uranium hexafluoride. Meanwhile, at the site near the city of Rawalpindi, a second plant for the enrichment of plutonium, which adjoins the first.
"This is the expansion of nuclear facilities showed that Pakistan has consistently fulfilling the strategic plan to improve the characteristics affecting its nuclear arsenal", - stated in the report of ISIS. Thus, Pakistan will have the opportunity to create a smaller and lighter nuclear and thermonuclear weapons.
On Monday the head of the CIA Leon Panetta said that the Pakistani nuclear arsenal "is safe" and unlikely to be able to fall into the hands of militants of the Taliban. However, specialists ISIS calling the U.S. government to ensure that Pakistan halt the production of nuclear fuel and has begun negotiations on a treaty banning the production of plutonium and highly enriched uranium.
Pakistan currently has between 60 and 100 nuclear weapons that can deliver ballistic missile, like a travel agent.
Secret costs British MPs brought up to the resignation of the Speaker.
  Speaker of the Parliament of Great Britain, Michael Martin announced the resignation, announced May 19 edition of Metro.
According to Martin, he will leave his post next month - June 21. The new Speaker may be elected as deputies already on June 22.
The dismissal of the Speaker is connected with the scandal, which led to publication in the media data on the costs reimbursed by parliamentarians from the budget. It turned out that MPs are too widely used a right to reimbursement, at the expense of taxpayers getting home, feed dogs and other such items. Moreover, these costs were conducted through the appropriate parliamentary committee and did not cause his team was no objection.
Speaker himself has not been found in frivolous spending, but he was accused of creating an unhealthy atmosphere in the parliament.
Resignation of Martin - the first with a 1695 case in which the Speaker of the British Parliament is forced to resign because of scandal. In 1695 the chairman of Parliament, Sir John Trevor resigned after he was caught in a bribe.
More May 18, Martin responded to the appeals of the denial of a number of deputies to resign. The Speaker made a public apology in connection with the scandal, but said that does not intend to resign. Meanwhile, according to AFP, 23 MPs have signed the no confidence to the speaker.
Previously, Martin, their positions were forced to leave some of the MPs involved in the scandal. Conservative Party leader David Cameron said that the need to prematurely re whole parliament.
According to Martin, he will leave his post next month - June 21. The new Speaker may be elected as deputies already on June 22.
The dismissal of the Speaker is connected with the scandal, which led to publication in the media data on the costs reimbursed by parliamentarians from the budget. It turned out that MPs are too widely used a right to reimbursement, at the expense of taxpayers getting home, feed dogs and other such items. Moreover, these costs were conducted through the appropriate parliamentary committee and did not cause his team was no objection.
Speaker himself has not been found in frivolous spending, but he was accused of creating an unhealthy atmosphere in the parliament.
Resignation of Martin - the first with a 1695 case in which the Speaker of the British Parliament is forced to resign because of scandal. In 1695 the chairman of Parliament, Sir John Trevor resigned after he was caught in a bribe.
More May 18, Martin responded to the appeals of the denial of a number of deputies to resign. The Speaker made a public apology in connection with the scandal, but said that does not intend to resign. Meanwhile, according to AFP, 23 MPs have signed the no confidence to the speaker.
Previously, Martin, their positions were forced to leave some of the MPs involved in the scandal. Conservative Party leader David Cameron said that the need to prematurely re whole parliament.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
London to see the wheel will save on electricity.
KommentariiBolshe. More bolshe11.02.2008Kratky overview of the most famous "Ferris wheel" in the reconstruction of the cooling system, the largest in Europe to see the wheels put in 12.5 million pounds sterling, informs an official site of the attraction.
After the changes of the cooling system of wheel 135-meter attraction, called the press "The Wheel of the Millennium" and "Eyes of London", will save electricity. In each booth "Wheels Millennium" will be built on your TV and receiver high-speed wireless Internet.
The installation of new equipment in the cabins will have a wheel without stopping the attraction. Cabins will be removed on the fly and temporarily substitute for the counterweights. On the modernization of the attraction will fuse to the Thames.
Reconstruction of the attraction will begin in summer 2009, and ending in 2012, the beginning of the XXX Summer Olympics in London. After that, expect the owners of the wheel, "the eyes of city did not require improvements in 20 years.
"London Eye" has been opened on the shores of the Thames to celebrate the Millennium. Attraction expected to close in 2005, but it proved popular and profitable.
After the changes of the cooling system of wheel 135-meter attraction, called the press "The Wheel of the Millennium" and "Eyes of London", will save electricity. In each booth "Wheels Millennium" will be built on your TV and receiver high-speed wireless Internet.
The installation of new equipment in the cabins will have a wheel without stopping the attraction. Cabins will be removed on the fly and temporarily substitute for the counterweights. On the modernization of the attraction will fuse to the Thames.
Reconstruction of the attraction will begin in summer 2009, and ending in 2012, the beginning of the XXX Summer Olympics in London. After that, expect the owners of the wheel, "the eyes of city did not require improvements in 20 years.
"London Eye" has been opened on the shores of the Thames to celebrate the Millennium. Attraction expected to close in 2005, but it proved popular and profitable.
Georgia completed its first phase of NATO exercises.
KommentariiIsklyuchitelno Peaceful tselyah24.04.2009NATO hold exercises in Georgia, despite the position of a military base RossiiNa Ministry of Defense of Georgia "Vaziani" May 18, culminated in staff exercises of NATO members and partners of Longbow 09, which took place in the program "Partnership for Peace." That was reported by Interfax. "
According to the head exercises, Brigadier General Giovanni Savareze, their goal was to practice interoperability of multinational forces in carrying out peacekeeping tasks. All 235 participants in the exercises, as noted Savareze got the necessary experience.
May 21 in the base Vaziani "will begin field exercises Cooperative Lancer 09. They will be attended by up to a thousand troops from 14 countries. Maneuvering would be sent to the practice of multinational forces in the peacekeeping battalion.
Notice of Intent to undertake that exercise Cooperative Longbow 09 and Cooperative Lancer 09 in the Georgian leadership, NATO announced in April 2009, although, according to representatives of the alliance, they were planned as early as last year. Against holding maneuvers on the territory of the state unleashed in August 2008 military conflict in South Ossetia, Russia categorically made.
Initially, in the exercises were to take part some 20 states, but some of them under various pretexts refused to send their representatives to Georgia. This is Latvia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia, Armenia and Switzerland.
Switzerland, Kazakhstan and Moldova, its decisions are not explained. Economic factors as the main motive cited Serbia, Latvia and Estonia. In the military department of Armenia said that the decision was taken "based on the current situation, while not naming the specific reasons.
According to the head exercises, Brigadier General Giovanni Savareze, their goal was to practice interoperability of multinational forces in carrying out peacekeeping tasks. All 235 participants in the exercises, as noted Savareze got the necessary experience.
May 21 in the base Vaziani "will begin field exercises Cooperative Lancer 09. They will be attended by up to a thousand troops from 14 countries. Maneuvering would be sent to the practice of multinational forces in the peacekeeping battalion.
Notice of Intent to undertake that exercise Cooperative Longbow 09 and Cooperative Lancer 09 in the Georgian leadership, NATO announced in April 2009, although, according to representatives of the alliance, they were planned as early as last year. Against holding maneuvers on the territory of the state unleashed in August 2008 military conflict in South Ossetia, Russia categorically made.
Initially, in the exercises were to take part some 20 states, but some of them under various pretexts refused to send their representatives to Georgia. This is Latvia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Serbia, Armenia and Switzerland.
Switzerland, Kazakhstan and Moldova, its decisions are not explained. Economic factors as the main motive cited Serbia, Latvia and Estonia. In the military department of Armenia said that the decision was taken "based on the current situation, while not naming the specific reasons.
Berlin's Mayor Luzhkov criticized for the dispersal of the gay parade.
KommentariiOt parade before Filippa15.05.2009Pered Eurovision planned gay parade, and to comment on the contest will not KirkorovFotogalereiOni proydut16.05.2009V Moscow again broke gay paradBerlinsky-socialist mayor Klaus Wowereit (Klaus Wowereit) in a letter to Yuri Luzhkov criticized the Moscow authorities to ban a gay parade, and condemned the actions of the Metropolitan police, removing unauthorized procession of gays and lesbians in the final of Eurovision, "said Die Welt.
"The ban gay demonstrations and disproportionate use of force by law and is contrary to liberal and democratic values" - the letter reads. "Furthermore, - the Mayor of Berlin continues - Moscow police had to stand up for gay and lesbian, who spoke in defense of their rights."
Moscow's criticism of the authorities of the mayor of Berlin is largely due to the fact that each year takes place in Berlin, one of the biggest gay parades "Love Parade", which involved thousands of people. In addition, Wowereit has been openly declared his homosexuality.
Russian gay activists had intended to take place in Moscow on May 16, the day of the final of "Eurovision" to attract public attention to the situation of sexual minorities. The authorities in Moscow have not given approval for the event, but on May 16, the organizers still tried to hold the parade despite the ban.
From 40 to 80 activists, left on the streets, were detained by the police and the OMON. According to some reports, the detention took place in a rigid form. Representative GUVD of Moscow, for its part, denied reports that police abused with gay activists, noting that law enforcement officers acted correctly and without boorishness. Some of the detained participants of unauthorized gay parade were charged with rebellion authorities.
The DPRK chief negotiator executed with Seoul.
North Korean authorities executed an official responsible for relations with South Korea, reported Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday, 19 May.
Song Chol Choi (Choe Sung Chol), Head of the Department of North Korean Workers' Party, which is responsible for the development of relations with Seoul, was executed, as reported in the sources of the agency, because of his suspected of corruption. However, this was the formal charges made against a party functionary.
Indeed, as explained by sources of Yonhap News, Kim Jong Il, the discontent of the Choi Sung Chol was due to the fact that Chol appeared consistent supporter of normalizing relations with South Korea.
According to Yonhap News, Choi Sung Chol, was executed in late 2008. Rumors of his execution started to spread to Pyongyang in early 2009, as the officer has ceased to appear in public. Sources agency confirmed the death of 53-year-old Choi Sung Chol.
Song Chol Choi (Choe Sung Chol), Head of the Department of North Korean Workers' Party, which is responsible for the development of relations with Seoul, was executed, as reported in the sources of the agency, because of his suspected of corruption. However, this was the formal charges made against a party functionary.
Indeed, as explained by sources of Yonhap News, Kim Jong Il, the discontent of the Choi Sung Chol was due to the fact that Chol appeared consistent supporter of normalizing relations with South Korea.
According to Yonhap News, Choi Sung Chol, was executed in late 2008. Rumors of his execution started to spread to Pyongyang in early 2009, as the officer has ceased to appear in public. Sources agency confirmed the death of 53-year-old Choi Sung Chol.
Greek radical group got into a "black list" of the United States.
United States made a "black list" levoradikalnuyu Greek terrorist group, said AFP. According to the decision of the Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, the status of a foreign terrorist organization, won a group "revolutionary struggle" (Revolutionary Struggle).
In an official statement, the State Department, released on Monday, May 18, has been instructed on the "revolutionary struggle" directed against American interests: grenade shelling of the U.S. embassy in Athens in 2007 and a bomb exploded near the Citibank branch in Athens 2009-m. According to the inclusion of "revolutionary struggle" in the "black list" the head of the diplomatic agencies consulted with Prosecutor General Eric Holder and the Minister of Finance Timothy Gaytnerom.
In the statement, State Department also reported that, following the revision of the list of terrorist organizations, it was agreed that the other Greek forces - "Revolutionary Cells" (earlier - "the people's revolutionary struggle"). Another leftist faction of the Greek, "Revolutionary Organization 17 November, remained on the list. The status of a foreign terrorist organization includes a ban on the financing or other means of support, as well as the arrest of its property under the jurisdiction of the United States.
In an official statement, the State Department, released on Monday, May 18, has been instructed on the "revolutionary struggle" directed against American interests: grenade shelling of the U.S. embassy in Athens in 2007 and a bomb exploded near the Citibank branch in Athens 2009-m. According to the inclusion of "revolutionary struggle" in the "black list" the head of the diplomatic agencies consulted with Prosecutor General Eric Holder and the Minister of Finance Timothy Gaytnerom.
In the statement, State Department also reported that, following the revision of the list of terrorist organizations, it was agreed that the other Greek forces - "Revolutionary Cells" (earlier - "the people's revolutionary struggle"). Another leftist faction of the Greek, "Revolutionary Organization 17 November, remained on the list. The status of a foreign terrorist organization includes a ban on the financing or other means of support, as well as the arrest of its property under the jurisdiction of the United States.
The decision to extradite Bout to be taken in August.
SyuzhetyArest Victor Buta07.05.2009Biznesmen sued the agents of American spetssluzhbSud Thailand announced the decision on the extradition of Russian businessman Victor Bout, whom the U.S. accused of arms trafficking, on 11 August. That was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to one of those present at the hearing.
Bout was arrested 6 March 2008 in Bangkok at the request of the United States, where he believes the biggest arms baron. In particular, he accused the illegal supply of weapons to African conflict zones and to promote terrorism.
In addition, it is felt in the U.S. But the rebels had intended to sell the Colombian terrorist organization FARC 100 surface-to-air missiles, as well as helicopters and anti-missile installation.
American law enforcement agencies seeking Bout's extradition, but Thai side did not receive materials proving the guilt of Bout. In this regard, Thailand Bout charges are not subjected.
Bout himself denies all charges and argues that the prosecution was initiated for political reasons. In particular, in the words of Bout's, so the U.S. government take revenge for his refusal to cooperate with American intelligence agencies.
Bout was arrested 6 March 2008 in Bangkok at the request of the United States, where he believes the biggest arms baron. In particular, he accused the illegal supply of weapons to African conflict zones and to promote terrorism.
In addition, it is felt in the U.S. But the rebels had intended to sell the Colombian terrorist organization FARC 100 surface-to-air missiles, as well as helicopters and anti-missile installation.
American law enforcement agencies seeking Bout's extradition, but Thai side did not receive materials proving the guilt of Bout. In this regard, Thailand Bout charges are not subjected.
Bout himself denies all charges and argues that the prosecution was initiated for political reasons. In particular, in the words of Bout's, so the U.S. government take revenge for his refusal to cooperate with American intelligence agencies.
Bill Clinton appointed Special UN in Haiti.
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton appointed UN special representative in Haiti, reports AP, referring to Clinton's press secretary Matt McKenna (Matt McKenna).
As can be seen from the official message of Bill Clinton, excerpts of which issued May 18, The Miami Herald, an invitation to take the post of Special Representative of the former president received from the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon. As expected, Ban Ki-moon has formally announced the appointment of Clinton on 19 May.
Clinton's mission will be to attract foreign investment into the country, which is one of the poorest nations in the world. In 2008, as a result of several hurricanes in Haiti, killed nearly 800 people and the country's economy has been damaged, which is rated at one billion dollars.
It recalls The Washington Post, in 2004, Clinton has organized aid to Haiti after the country hit by the tsunami. The Miami Herald, in turn, notes that Bill Clinton's charity organization The Clinton Foundation for its existence has managed to attract over 46 billion dollars of funding and help nearly 200 million people worldwide.
As can be seen from the official message of Bill Clinton, excerpts of which issued May 18, The Miami Herald, an invitation to take the post of Special Representative of the former president received from the UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon. As expected, Ban Ki-moon has formally announced the appointment of Clinton on 19 May.
Clinton's mission will be to attract foreign investment into the country, which is one of the poorest nations in the world. In 2008, as a result of several hurricanes in Haiti, killed nearly 800 people and the country's economy has been damaged, which is rated at one billion dollars.
It recalls The Washington Post, in 2004, Clinton has organized aid to Haiti after the country hit by the tsunami. The Miami Herald, in turn, notes that Bill Clinton's charity organization The Clinton Foundation for its existence has managed to attract over 46 billion dollars of funding and help nearly 200 million people worldwide.
Ban Ki-moon presented to the Security Council a report on the UN mission in the Caucasus.
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented to the Security Council a report on the future activities of UN observers in Georgia and Abkhazia. About RIA Novosti said the press secretary of Russia at the UN postpredstva Ruslan Bakhtin.
This emphasizes that in the title of the report submitted to speech UN Secretary-General for a three-day delay, there is no mention of the affiliation of Abkhazia to Georgia. As specified in the Russian postpredstve at the UN, Ban Ki-moon, a document called "Report of the Secretary-General submitted in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1808, 1839 and 1866."
Recall the difficulty of choosing names triggered a three-day delay in providing генÑеком its report to the UN Security Council. United States insisted on the version of the title of the document, in which Abkhazia would be mentioned as part of Georgia, while Russia has sought a more streamlined language. It should be noted that all previous reports of secretary general on this topic called "About the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia."
The delay in reporting, as well as the fact that the document could be entitled to the wishes of Russia and Abkhazia, have led to diplomatic conflicts at a conference on security
This emphasizes that in the title of the report submitted to speech UN Secretary-General for a three-day delay, there is no mention of the affiliation of Abkhazia to Georgia. As specified in the Russian postpredstve at the UN, Ban Ki-moon, a document called "Report of the Secretary-General submitted in accordance with Security Council resolutions 1808, 1839 and 1866."
Recall the difficulty of choosing names triggered a three-day delay in providing генÑеком its report to the UN Security Council. United States insisted on the version of the title of the document, in which Abkhazia would be mentioned as part of Georgia, while Russia has sought a more streamlined language. It should be noted that all previous reports of secretary general on this topic called "About the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia."
The delay in reporting, as well as the fact that the document could be entitled to the wishes of Russia and Abkhazia, have led to diplomatic conflicts at a conference on security