The pub The Clutha River, situated on Stockwell Street, is quite well known in the town. At the time of the incident was a concert on the occasion of the feasts of St. Andrew, the Scottish National Party. Firefighters quickly flocked to the site. About 15 vehicles participating in the relief operations. The neighborhood has helped many clients away from the bar, but some people have stayed beneath the rubble.
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For Moody's this evolution is due to the progress made by the Government on budgetary consolidation within the financial program supported by the Troika ", comprising the European Union, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund.The rating agency believes that the Greek economy reached its lowest point after six years of recession and an improvement in the medium-term perspective. In 2015 the Greek GDP should grow 1 percent.
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According to the latest information the fire caused no victims. Several people were rehoused.
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The player's mission, which can assume the role of one of the 82 rebels who in the years 50 departed from the Mexico to Cuba aboard the Granma, is put an end to the dictatorship that ruled the island."It is seen that the games have occupied a very important place in the lives of young people. We could take advantage of that if you entertain, have fun and at the same time meet our history, "said Jorge Luis Rosell, one of the creators of the game."Gesta End" is a success at arcades."Is pretty much the sense that gives the war. The story is very similar to what happened here in Cuba, "said a student."I learned that the Cubans if they protect each other. Defend always the back of each other, "said another.Soon "Gesta End" will be the first Cuban game produced for the attractive market in the sector.
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In the center of Kiev, separated by a few hundred meters, Pro-Union demonstrators and Government supporters measure forces. The situation is tense and tends to worsen with the expected arrival of more people, this Friday, at the end of the working day.So far, the pro-European pressure doesn't seem to have worked. President Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign the association agreement with the European Union but, in Independence Square, protesters promise not to turn up until "victory". Claim that they were "a lot of time with Russia" not achieved "nothing". Consider that Moscow treats them as a "younger brother" and claim the status of "independent country" that want to "live better".From Eastern Ukraine, where ties with Russia remain very deep, hundreds of buses brought supporters of President Yanukovych to the capital for a counter-demonstration. You say you're not "against the signature of an association agreement with the European Union, but that there is a right time for everything and that moment has not yet arrived". Come support the President because they believe that the country "does not need European integration right now."Dependent on Russian gas and with almost 6 billion euros to pay for next year, the Kiev Government prefers, per hour, trust in the Kremlin, even if relations with Vladimir Putin are not the best.
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This time it's not just Islamists, but also secular movements and in particular students, who denounce the authoritarian drift of the Government established by the army.In the afternoon, clashes between the security forces and protesters at Cairo University made a hit, the first since it was enacted the controversial Bill that authorizes the use of force to disperse any protest that does not receive the approval of the authorities.The demonstrations also denounced an article of the Constitution currently being revised which authorizes the military to judge civilians.The NGO Amnesty International demanded the "immediate and unconditional release" of the 21 women convicted of having formed a human chain against the dismissal of President Mohamed Morsi. Fourteen adults received eleven years in prison sentences for participating in the protest and belong to the Muslim Brotherhood and seven others, with less than 18 years, were sent to a juvenile Center.
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The barrier is being built in the mountainous region of Elhovo where, according to the authorities, takes place 85 percent of illegal entries into the country.The Defence Minister, Angel Naidenov, says that "today, with the police presence strengthened and army units on the ground, the number of illegals entering the Bulgarian territory decreases significantly".Since the beginning of the year, approximately 10 000 people entered clandestinely in Bulgaria from Turkey. Two-thirds are refugees from Syria, prompting Sofia to seek the assistance of the European Union and the International Red Cross.
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The millionaire, sentenced to four years in prison for tax fraud, has proved challenging. Expelled from Parliament but still alive politically, his party abandoned the Government majority, took over the opposition and is already campaigning. Spurred by polls, he promises a quick return to the polls."Things are as always. They applied a law which is nothing out of the ordinary. ""This is certainly a turning point and goes beyond this new political situation and the new formations that are occurring. Always announced order for him, but every time that we say is their resumption. "Several trials are still pending, including cases for bribery and prostitution of minors.Berlusconi promised stiff opposition to the Government through its communications Empire that includes TV channels, newspapers and news agencies.
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The pro-European opposition, supported by students, not disarm the independence square in Kiev and demands that the Ukrainian President to sign the association agreement with the European Union. The demonstrations have been ongoing since last week it was announced that Ukraine would not drop the deal with 28 and turning to Russia."During this period of Mr Yanukovich Presidency realize that he is a crook who wants to improve the country and living conditions of the people," says a young man. A girl claims that "believes in the intelligence of the President and who will decide what is best for the country and not just for him, at least we hope. But if that doesn't happen we will act. I think the protests will not end, "says a young man".The opposition has appealed for a big demonstration to end this afternoon in Kiev.Photo Credit: Christopher LuevanoPhoto Credit: Ian Kent
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The Thai Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, survived the motion of censure tabled by the opposition in Parliament.The motion was rejected, since the party has a comfortable majority of Shinawatra in Parliament. However, the pressure is growing on the streets.The country lives the largest demonstrations since the wave of protests three years ago, which marked the transition of military power for the elections won by Shinawatra, sister of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted from power in 2006.The protesters, who accuse the Government of corruption, promising to occupy the police headquarters and the Ministry of defence.
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The proposal from Brussels that also has to be approved by the Member States and Parliament is justified with the efforts of Moldova in the implementation of fundamental reforms.Since 2007 that European citizens are no longer required to present a visa to enter the country. A year later, Moldova has signed an agreement with Brussels to facilitate the movement of Moldovan citizens in the European Union.
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The President of AC Milan created Forza Italia to occupy the space left vacant by the Christian Democrats. The party wanted to put individual freedom and the market in the Centre of political activity and throw the country into an era of prosperity. Berlusconi had at your service a media empire. Berlusconi wins elections and goes for leadership of the Government, but you have to join the National Alliance, Gianfranco Fini, and the Northern League of Umberto Bossi. His first Executive had a short life. The Northern League abandoned the boat when Berlusconi decided to put in the drawer the federalization of the State promised. On December 22, 94 Berlusconi is forced to resign.Berlusconi will take six years to return to power. During the 2001 election campaign, the candidate signs a contract with Italians, during a television talk show on public station, and promises liberal reforms and a general lowering of taxes.The millionaire ends up winning the election at the head of a party renamed the House of freedoms. This time the electorate gives you the absolute majority which would allow Berlusconi fulfill a five-year term, something never seen in Italian politics since the end of World War II.Il Cavaliere foreign policy supports the Texan George w. Bush in the Iraqi adventure and sends troops to the Middle East despite the opposition of Italian public opinion. The courts are part of Berlusconi's life despite promises a different way of doing politics. The delaying tactics and the prescription of the crimes always allowed him to escape a conviction for bribery or accounting fraud.The second term is marked also by the jokes and the loudmouth style Italian Prime Minister. The July 2003 episode, during the plenary session of the European Parliament, is a good example:"Mr. Schulz, I know that in Italy they're doing a film about the Nazi concentration camps. I suggest him to apply for the role of Chief of the field. "In 2008 Berlusconi starts his third term in charge of the Government, this time in the leadership of the people of freedom, your third party project, and begins by promising a reduction of taxes and pursue illegal immigration. But this is also the mandate of the sexual scandals that will lead to the courts, charged with inciting prostitution of minors with abuse of power.Despite all these problems, Berlusconi was only defeated by Italian sovereign debt crisis in 2011. The November 13 Il Cavaliere resigns and is replaced by Mario Monti.
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On resignation, Dombrovskis, after a meeting of about an hour with the President Andris Berzins, declared that the country needs a Government that can deal with tragedies like what happened. Despite criticism, the Prime Minister, now resigned, is seen with a responsible for avoid bankruptcy of the country and put it on track for joining the Euro as early as January.The tragedy of the collapse of the roof of the supermarket shocked the country and the head of State asked even the intervention of international experts to examine the causes. Police opened an investigation. Poor architectural structure, with no ability to support a garden that was being built on the roof, below the regulated quality materials or even corruption, are among the main causes identified.
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The film, directed by John Huston in 1941 with Humphrey Bogart in the lead role, is a classic of cinema COP, adapted from the work of Dashiell Hammett "the Falcon of Malta".
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The protests in recent days have done seven dead. The opposition has called for a 48-hour general strike to demand a new date, he asked the Prime Minister's resignation and the creation of a provisional Government to organize the suffrage. The Government has mobilized about 8,000 agents of law enforcement to ensure the safety of the capital, Dhaka. The Bangladesh nationalist party leads the polls but will boycott the parliamentary scrutiny.
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The objective of these negotiations is the formation of a CDU/SPD coalition Government, but the most outstanding obstacles remained to the end.If the agreement is achieved, it will still have to be submitted to the approval of the approximately 470 thousand activists of the SPD, in early December, so nothing will be for definite.On the street, protesters demanded more direct democracy through referenda to be voters to decide and not the parties. Unlike the CDU from Merkel, the Social Democrats are open to holding of the referendums.If the project of the "Grand Coalition" fails, alternatively the conservatives could resume negotiations with the Greens, or new elections could be called. Theoretically the Conservatives would have the possibility of opting for a minority government tolerated by the SPD.
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Opposition protesters surround government buildings and require the resignation of the Government. The police have ordered the arrest of one of the leaders of the protest movement, but the Government promised not to use violence, since the demonstrations have been peaceful."It's not violence manifest around the Government building. Is the right of the people according to the Constitution ".The popular revolt is motivated by the Amnesty bill under consideration since October. The text is seen by the opposition as a means to allow the return to power of former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, ousted in 2006, brother of the current Prime Minister.Thaksin went into exile abroad to avoid the conviction of two years in prison for misuse of public money, but continues to have influence in Thai politics.The Senate rejected the Amnesty project, but the measure was not enough to satisfy the protesters.The Government faces a vote of no confidence today.The opposition leader ahead of the demonstrations, Suthep Thaugsuban, who was number 2 of the previous Government led by the Democratic Party, has appealed to the armed forces and the police to join the protesters and listen to the claims of the people. Analysts estimate that the Thai Prime Minister will not resist in Office for long. But the head of Government says that's not going to resign.
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In Thailand, tightens the siege on the Government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. After the mega-demonstrations that swept the country, the Thai Parliament began debating a motion of censure tabled by the opposition in order to overthrow the Government.Yingluck Shinawatra decreed the State of emergency in the capital, Bangkok, and important part of the surroundings, after the protesters had occupied part of the ministries of finance and Foreign Affairs.The Government is the target of unprecedented criticism in Thailand.The brother of the Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was removed from power in a 2006 coup and forced to go into exile, accused of abuse of power and sentenced to two years in prison.The Government of Yingluck, elected two years ago with a large majority, is seen as a continuation of the power of Thaksin, who ruled the country from 2001 to 2006.
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Among the most sensitive issues on the table of negotiations is dual nationality for the Turks who live in Germany and the introduction of a minimum wage, presented by the SPD.Despite the triumph of Merkel in the September legislative, conservatives are bound to a coalition because it failed to obtain an absolute majority in the Bundestag.To pursue a third term in Office, Angela Merkel deal since October with the SPD a so-called "Grand Coalition", as happened between 2005-2009, during the first term.However, for the Social Democrats Government formation depends on the party's bases.Between 6 and 12 December, the SPD will consult the approximately 470 thousand activists about the eventual agreement with the CDU and disseminate the results until the day 15, i.e. two days before the date set for the election of Merkel as head of the new Government.
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What is the country's second city, woke up to the sound of gunfire and explosions. The clashes began after a pursuit of a suspect.The Group Ansar al-Sharia is regarded as responsible for the attack on the u.s. Consulate in Benghazi, which killed the Ambassador of the United States and three other people in the past year.The chaos in Libya has worried neighboring countries and Western nations who supported the revolt against the regime of Moammar Kadaffi two years ago. The Libyan armed forces are still in training and will not be at the height of the armed groups, many of them consisting of former guerrillas.
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Supporters of Ukraine's accession to the European Union initiated by dawn the third straight day of protests in Kiev against the Government's refusal to sign an association agreement with Brussels. The riot police has been deployed in strength to the vicinity of the seat of Government to contain the outrage of hundreds of people who claim to be betrayed by the Executive. The deal was rejected last week, after months of negotiations, a compromise that was not to the liking of Russia, traditional ally of the former Soviet Republic."It is impossible to work in a civilized way with them. We were waiting for us not to lie and that's why we're here, they need to be fair, "said one protester.This new manifestation happens one day after one of the biggest protests since the orange revolution in 2004. The opposition claims that the Government ceded to pressure from Moscow, which had threatened with commercial consequences if the agreement with the European Union forward. Brussels already had set as a condition for the release of the former Prime Minister Julia Timoshenko to receive medical treatment, a measure rejected by the Ukrainian Parliament.
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The Ukraine lived tonight the biggest demonstrations since the Orange Revolution of 2004.In Kiev, protesters involved in clashes with police after they tried to enter the headquarters of the Government.20,000 people, according to police, 100,000 according to the demonstrators, joined in the country's capital, to support an association agreement with the European Union, after the volte-face of President Viktor Yanukovich, who resigned this agreement under pressure from Russia.The demonstrators demanding that the agreement be signed at the European Summit scheduled for later this month in Vilnius, Lithuania.One of the voices to join the demonstration was the former boxer and CHANGE party leader, Vitaly Klitchko."Our mission is to block the Government until he comes back with this disgraceful decision and pave the way for the European Union," said Arseniy Yatsenyuk, "fatherland" party.On Thursday, the Government of Viktor Yanukovich caused surprise to go back on the decision to sign an association agreement with the European Union. Instead, the country prepares to join the Customs Union to join Russia and other former Soviet republics.
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Berlusconi assured that the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, must grant him "clemency", adding that never will because he's innocent.
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Representatives of the 5 + 1 sat at the negotiating table to find an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program that allows the country was no longer seen as a threat and, at the same time, could be "awarded" with the lifting of some sanctions."After intensive negotiations we came to an agreement on a joint plan of action that defines an approach for achieving a long-term comprehensive solution," said Catherine Ashton, EU external policy.Iran will see alleviated some economic sanctions but must stop enriching uranium up to five percent and to suspend the expansion of nuclear power. Yet the position of Iran, to defend their interests, is clear:"It is important that all of us see this as an opportunity to end an unnecessary crisis and open new horizons based on respect for the rights of Iranians and end up with any doubts as to the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program," said Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iranian Foreign Minister.The important thing is for the international community which has managed, somehow, the retreat by Iran and this moment is seen as a fresh look at the future.Can be an "interim agreement" or just a framework for subsequent agreements and more substantial but, still, it's a historic moment and a breakthrough in the nuclear crisis that has lasted for a decade. Open up Windows of opportunity for both sides.
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Vladimir Voronin, the leader of the party and former President of the Republic was clear:"The Government is lying blatantly to the people of this country. Don't ask anybody, they ignore Parliament and public opinion, and are preparing to sign a secret document at the Summit in Vilnius. "Voronin added that the Russia Belarus and Kazakhstan can sell to Moldova cheaper energy. Moscow has already reacted to the possible agreement of Chisinau with European Union stating that this can jeopardize the supply of gas to Moldova and Moldovan wine interdicted already claiming quality problems.
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The area covers much of the East China Sea between South Korea and Taiwan, including the Diaoyu Islands, according to the Japanese name, but claimed by China as Diaoyu."This is a necessary measure to China in exercising its right to self-defence. It's not directed specifically to a country or objective and does not affect the freedom to fly in that airspace, "said the spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Defense.All aircraft crossing the new air defense zone must meet certain obligations, under threat of a military intervention.This action of the Chinese Government provoked immediate protests from Tokyo. On Friday, four Coast Guard vessels have entered Chinese territorial waters of the Islands after the Japanese Minister of Defense have considered in late October that this kind of Chinese incursions threatened peace in the region.About a year ago, relations between Japan and China deteriorated considerably due to this territorial conflict.
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The meeting should have done yesterday, but the 195 countries present were unable to establish the foundations of a new world climate Pact, which must be accepted at the Conference in Paris in December 2015, and enter into force in 2020.The European Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, said that "there is still a group of minds who think differently and try to reinstall a wall. It is not acceptable to the European Union, nor to many others, who know that only if all we do as much in the years from 2020 do we get what we really need. "Among the top points of contention is the question of financing to developing countries. On Thursday, 800 representatives of 13 environmental organizations have abandoned discussions, frustrated by the impasse.Jan Kowalzig, Adviser of Oxfam, says that "climate change is causing hunger, destroying food production and sources of livelihoods around the world. That is why it is so important that this Summit ends in success ".But after two weeks of discussions in the Polish capital, the only concrete agreement concerns the protection of tropical forests and the Summit could end today with a simple declaration of intent.
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The discontent Ukrainian leaves at streets since Friday night.The opposition leader, Yulia Tymoshenko, arrested two years ago, urged people to get out into the street after the Government of President Viktor Yanukovych have abandoned plans for an agreement with the European Union.The indignation of supporters was manifested before the Parliament and revived memories of the Orange Revolution, though this night the number of protesters is much lower than the one that sparked the revolution nine years ago.Leader of the opposition, Vital Klitschko declares: "our main task is to bring people together, because we are United by the desire to live in a better country. What we have to do? Each of us has to bring in 20, 40, 100 people to the square and large protest next Sunday. We've been here a lot but we want more "All eyes are focused on kiev, this weekend, where the opposition will try to organize a mega-protest against the Government's decision in retreat at the signing of the trade agreement with the European Union.Several hundred demonstrators surrounded by police showed up here to protest even before the appeal launched by Tymoshenko.The association agreement proposed by the European Union to Ukraine was filed a week before his signature once Kiev chose to resume economic relations with Russia.
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America pays today tribute to President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, assassinated in Dallas for 50 years. The high point of the ceremonies held in Texas City, in Dealey Plaza, where Kennedy was hit fatally.The words of the Mayor, Mike Rawlings, moved the 5000 people who could access the site of the ceremony. The bells of Dallas doubled during the minute's silence in memory of the first Catholic President of the United States. In the end it was inaugurated a monument in which is an excerpt from the speech that President Kennedy would deliver on that fateful day.
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Qingdao is one of China's largest oil terminals where enough imported crude oil that supplies two major refineries of Sinopec and various other independent State.The accident, which caused a massive crater, happened when it proceeded to repair a leak in a section of the pipeline. The authorities have already ruled out the hypothesis of a terrorist act.Via Storyful / Andrew ShvechkovVia Storyful / Andrew ShvechkovVia Storyful / Andrew Shvechkov
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The last balance sheet is already in 32 dead and several dozen wounded. Rescue teams fear finding more bodies. By testimonies of relatives, it is estimated that at least 50 people were detained in the rubble of the building.A man says that "the woman is there under" and that does not have "any information if you're dead or alive." "Wherever you phone, nobody can tell me," he says.The causes of the collapse of the roof of the Maxima supermarket, built two years ago, are not yet known. The local media show that was being built a garden on the roof of the building.Latvian Interior Minister acknowledged in a television spot, which may have been problems in terms of construction. The building of 500 square meters of surface, had received a prize of architecture during the inauguration, in 2011.
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The origin of the accident has not been determined. A source of Riga Authority made reference to an "explosion", without explaining its nature, while several local media pointed to the construction of a garden on the roof of the retail store.A witness says that "some pipes exploded due to construction work on the roof of the supermarket. Were building a play area for children. Must have done something wrong and the roof couldn't handle. "Among the victims are two firemen, hit by a second collapse. The supermarket had received a prize of architecture when it was inaugurated, in 2011.Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis said that "the police have opened an investigation. A criminal case has been launched to find out if were construction standards were violated, with serious consequences ".Dozens of firefighters, soldiers and police were mobilized for the search among the rubble, among which may be blocked up to 70 people, according to local authorities.
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The German Chancellor said that he would adopt a national minimum wage, an announcement seen as a concession to his new partner in Government."I will try everything and the CDU also to avoid losing jobs in this way." But the real vision on the situation quickly explains that the social Democrats (SPD) will not end up with coalition negotiations if they don't get to guarantee introduction of a minimum wage across the country applied under the law.In addition to the creation of a minimum wage, employers are also alarmed by the introduction of a legal quota for women on boards of Directors of large corporate oversight, limiting the flexibility, increase small pensions projects financial transactions tax.
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The Court of Milan revealed now that there is sufficient evidence on accusations that Silvio Berlusconi had sex with dancer Karima El Mahroug, known as Ruby, in Exchange for money and gifts.In June, the Court ordered Berlusconi to a year in prison for the crime of paying an underage prostitute, plus another six years for abusing his power to cover it up.Earlier this year he was convicted of tax evasion but it always appeal of judicial decisions and save time. His political life is now threatened.The Italian Senate must vote on November 27, for their expulsion from the Parliament to the extent that Berlusconi is prohibited by law from exercising public office.
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But the protest was marred by two road accidents, which made six wounded and caused the death of a firefighter.The Minister of agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, calls for accountability: "This accident, indirectly, has to do with the locks, with the operation snail was organized. Now I appeal to the responsibility of all. It is necessary that each measure well the conditions under which things are made. Like I said, you have to be extremely responsible! "Statements that fall ill for farmers, who accuse the Government of political exploitation of the accidents that occurred on the access routes to Paris, with traffic blocked or extremely slow since 5 in the morning."We decline any responsibility," he says, megaphone in hand, a trade unionist, he continues: "this should not tarnish our actions or our determination and sounds particularly unpleasant that the State is doing a political use of accident."Farmers still came with tractors and trucks, blocking access to the French capital. Demanded to speak with the Minister. While maintaining the lines set for the CAP, Stéphane Le Foll accepted the opening of "high-level discussions" with grain producers.
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Participants in the protest focused on the square Campo del Fiori and then tried to March to the neighborhood where met the head of the Italian Government and the French President. The police stopped the March for lack of authorization and was shot with "molotov cocktails" and other objects.Opponents to the transalpine line consider the project a waste of public money and claim that the billions of euros necessary for its completion would be better applied on assistance to families in need.The Italian Prime Minister, Enrico Letta, received this Wednesday the French President, François Hollande, for a franco-Italian Summit in which the project was approached.The rail link between the cities of Lyon, in France, and Turin, in Italy, through an Alpine tunnel, was released in 2001 but is late. Completion is expected in 2025. Both Governments consider the fundamental link for freight traffic.
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Maduro will rule by Decree, receiving the Enabling Law of the hands of the President of the National Assembly, Diosdado Cabello.As critical voices arose immediately, which shows that Venezuelans are more divided than ever.-This law serves to carry out an offensive against corruption, which starts and January 2014. "No to war": the chavistas accuse the bourgeoisie and imperialism to cause rising inflation to more than 54% in one year. Was a throwback record, in these 14 years of chavismo, in a country with one of the most important oil reserves in the world. Mature autoproclaimed "President vigilante", and embarked on a crusade to bring down prices, after it reported that profit margins reached the 1000%."We have already begun inspecting all cars stands in the country. Everyone has to cut prices. Don't give me tell stories ".Following an inspection, the local affiliate of General Motors was fined 80 million dollars for "usury and exorbitant prices" in the sale of pieces.The shops of home appliances were forced down to half and even 60% the prices. The order was imposed by force by the military and police. This new policy divides opinions:"A citizen finds it very well prices lower for the people have access to goods that could not buy otherwise."But a young nurse, Joana Alcala, reacts very badly:The remaining commodities on the shelves are 200% more expensive on the black market, where the dollar's course soared to a one rate 10 times higher than the official, in relation to the bolivar. A delicate situation, 7 months after difficult election of mature and with municipal elections already scheduled for 8 December.
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Amounts now to 15 the number of activists freed this week after paying bail.The captain of the ship Artic Sunrise, Peter Willcox, the Dutch and the British Oulahsen Faïza Alexandra Harris are the happy contemplated after payment of bail set at 45,000 euros.Since the beginning of hearings Monday in St. Petersburg, where the ship's activists were recently transferred from Murmansk, the Court decided to release only half of the group. The 30 crew members of the Arctic Sunrise were arrested on September 19 when they tried to climb an oil rig in the Barents Sea to denounce the environmental risks.
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The manifestation convoked this Tuesday to Tahrir square by secular youth movements, hostile to the army and the Islamists, eventually finished with the intervention of the security forces after an attempted robbery at the Arab League headquarters.The clashes involved supporters of too general al-Sisi which also decided to demonstrate in Tahrir square.
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The presentation of the show is scheduled for this Thursday, at a press conference in London. . This is the first time that the five survivors of the Group gather on stage for the last 15 years.Formed by Terry Jones, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Pallin and Graham Chapman the hilarious Monty Pyton made its first public appearance on a television show in 1969. Then came the movies filled with a corrosive humor and extravagant who influenced an entire generation. Some even call them the Beatles of comedy. The show will be able to recover some of the most symbolic characters of "life Brian", "the meaning of life" or "pioneer Monty Pyton and the Holy Grail".
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The authorities have arrested the man, belied as had been reported by the newspaper "Le Parisien", but guarantees be in possession of numerous clues: photographs, testimonials and the DNA itself.The police made an appeal to citizens to provide any elements that might lead to the identification of the man, which is causing great excitement in the French capital.The Minister of Interior, Manuel Valls, said to be restless, "as he has not yet been arrested, we know that can act at any time," he said.
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Monday three Russian activists were released and today were nine who received the good news.The Brazilian activist and biologist Ana Paula Maciel is part of this first group upon payment of bail. The environmentalist organisation's lawyer says: "we think there should be no criminal case in principle. But the Court does not consider it this way. The judge took custody decisions and we feel that any measure other than detention is appropriate ".Several courts of St. Petersburg are reviewing detentions of 30 members of the crew of the Greenpeace ship at a time when approaching the two-month period of initial hopes, which expires on November 24.So far, the judicial authorities had refused all requests for release on bail.
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Fundamental to clarify what happened, the black boxes of the plane have been found between the amalgam of wreckage.The airport of Kazan, about 800 miles east of the capital, Moscow, already partially reopened operations."It was a somber day for our country," lamented an inhabitant of the Republic of Tatarstan before launching the accusation: "it is unfair" that "people have died without having completely blameless, because our planes are not as good and comfortable as they should and, especially, are not as safe as they should be. Security should be first, "he concluded.Human error or technical failure have been at the origin of the tragedy, at least the Russian authorities to exclude the hypothesis of a terrorist act.Outside the airport, hundreds of people have created a makeshift memorial for victims of a tragedy that back to highlight the serious problems Russia's civil aviation debate.
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For the United Nations is truly a "logistical nightmare" to assist the approximately 12 million people affected by the disaster. Ten days after the passage of the typhoon, the United Nations fears even though some islands of the Philippines have not yet received any help.On the small island of Manicani, in the province of Samar, aid came to an end in 5 days. But with 90% of infrastructure destroyed, the population does not know how to survive. "The truth is it's going to be difficult. We lost our boats, we can't go fishing, "says an inhabitant. A lady says: "we need a roof over your head, even if it's just a tent or something to cover your head when it rains".The typhoon caused four million displaced and at least five thousand people are dead or reported missing.The cost of reconstructing the country may exceed the billion, authorities estimate. "They will be more than the 500 million dollars that the World Bank will lend added to 500 million from the Asian Development Bank," said Florencio Abad, Budget Secretary of State.
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In a symbolic gesture, Hollande has deposited a wreath at the mausoleum of historic leader Yasser Arafat who died in 2004 in a Paris hospital. On Sunday, the French Head of State was in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who ordered a containment effort in the expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory, to strengthen the possibility of a peace agreement. François Hollande also reiterated Paris support the Israeli Government on Iranian nuclear issue, to ensure that France will continue to act firmly in the next round of negotiations.The French President is expected this afternoon in the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, where he's speaking.
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The Socialist Michelle Bachelet and conservative Evelyn Matthei will contest the second round of the Chilean presidential within a month, on 15 December.Bachelet reached almost twice the votes of the opponent, but failed to be elected in the first round for a new mandate in the La Moneda Palace, having already directed the country between 2006 and 2010. The 62-year-old doctor, first woman elected to the Presidency of a South American country, was pleased with the outcome "given the large number of candidates and the challenge of the vote volunteer". Bachelet said that the triumph was "close" and promised to work "for a big win in December".Among nine candidates, Bachelet won nearly 47 percent of the votes against about 25% for Evelyn Matthei. The conservative considered that "the second turns are good for Chile because they appeal to moderation and the speeches more focused" in the country.Bachelet part as a favorite for a presidential run-off in which education and inequalities have dominated the debates and where voting is not compulsory for the first time. Maybe that's why, more than half of Chileans has not been to the polls this Sunday.
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At least that's what reveals a study released on the sidelines of negotiations on climate change in Warsaw.The increase is justified for the purpose of the tax on carbon emissions. Australians do not conform. "Global warming is affecting Australia right now and the Prime Minister is right when he says that this is a country prone to forest fires. So I ask what else? And that's what's going to happen if we don't get a brake on global warming. "says Adam Bandt, a member of the Greens.Representatives from about 200 countries participating in the Summit on the climate that extends until next Friday in Warsaw.The Philippine delegate that calls for urgent action to curb global warming and avoid the Typhoon Haiyan has announced that they will fast until the last day of work. The objective: to ensure that final communiqué includes concrete measures in the fight against climate change. A sentiment echoed by hundreds of people in the Polish capital.
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The Chile is today stage general elections where, for the first time, voting is not compulsory.Chileans are called to the polls to choose a new President, 120 deputies and renew 20 of 38 senators. According to polls, forty percent of voters might decide to abstain.The heads of State present nine candidates, but the fight is focused between former President Michelle Bachelet and the former Minister of labor, Evelyn Matthei.Great favorite, Bachelet seems on track to return to the Presidency, which he held between 2006 and 2010. But the big question is whether the center-left candidate, also supported by the Communists, will win in the first round or if it will need to meet the December 15 Matthei.The former Minister of labor represents the center-right coalition currently in power.
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The head of the British Government wants Colombo authorities complete the investigation until the end of next year, or allow the international community to make an independent investigation: "at the point where we, the Sri Lankan Government does not accept the need for an independent inquiry. I launched this inquiry. Launched a reconciliation Committee that has done some good work, but there is more to be done. This is a topic of international concern and that's the way we want it to be seen ".Cameron spoke on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Summit in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka.The Summit brings together the heads of Government of Commonwealth countries. Besides serving to discuss politics, the meeting was also the pretext for David Cameron to meet some of the stars of Sri Lankan cricket. The Prime Minister came to rehearse a few passes with Murali, considered the King of the sport in the country.
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Several Human rights organisations have condemned the conduct of the game, in Malabo, denouncing the repressive and corrupt regime of Guinea.The Spanish selector, Vicente del Bosque, said that it is only "sportsmen", which didn't come to Equatorial Guinea "for prestige, strengthen or bring down anyone."The Spain will be the first African country to play in Malabo since President Teodoro Obiang Nguema took power in 1979.
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