The first round of direct negotiations in search of a solution to the war in Syria ended without major breakthroughs, as expected, and yet no one knows whether the regime's delegation returns to the negotiating table, which should be resumed on 10 February.Supporters of the opposition and the regime of Bashar al-Assad focused in front of the UN headquarters in Geneva. Inside, the delegations speak through the UN mediator and the impasse continues. The opposition wants a transitional Government without Assad Damascus claims that "it is out of the question".Lakhdar Brahimi acknowledged that "the advances are, in fact, very slow. The gap between the parties continues to be enormous and don't bother to hide it. " However, the mediator claims to have observed "some common ground."Brahimi said that the parties broached the idea of a ceasefire in Syria to allow the passage of humanitarian aid. The opposition has agreed to return to the negotiating table, the delegation of the regime must consult Damascus before giving an answer.While the negotiations have advanced at a snail's pace, about 1900 people were killed in Syria, according to an NGOAccording to the Organization for the prohibition of chemical weapons (OPCW) the pace of removing the Syrian arsenal has to increase. So far, the chemical weapons who left Syria represent less than 5% of arsenal accounted for.
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The French President and the British Prime Minister have already had a chance to talk and to reach important agreements, as stressed at a press conference. The issues discussed are the defence dossier. United Kingdom and France have agreed to join efforts on the design of future unmanned combat aircraft â€" drone â€" but also about an industrial agreement, in relation to nuclear, of 16 million pounds, which foresees the construction of two nuclear reactors, namely, as mentioned, the creation of thousands of jobs.For Hollande both countries have great responsibility in the decisions concerning global peace and security.
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Second claim, Snowden reintroduced the principles of trust and transparency as "principles that should guide" the security policies, globally.
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The unions have rejected the proposed wage increase of nine per cent, made by the consortium of Anglo American Platinum and Lonmin, which operates the mine.The miners ' protest, which lasted for a week, is strongly affect the supply of Platinum to the world automotive industry, which uses this ore in the manufacture of catalysts.The conflict is more a source of concern for South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma, who faces within three months a new election.
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The two explosions occurred at the end of December in 12:0 am and killed 34 people: the first at a train station and the second in an electric.The anti-terrorism Committee of Moscow revealed that the perpetrators of the attack were members of a rebel group that operates in Northern Caucasus: included the "terrorist group Buinaksk, a town in Dagestan.After the attacks, Vladimir Putin has promised the persecution of responsible for the attacks and sent to reinforce security.The President didn't want these attacks give an image of a Russia unsafe, the short time of the beginning of the winter Olympic Games in the country.A week ago, an extremist group released a video where claimed authorship of this attack, with detailed explanations about the bombs.The city of Volgograd is approximately 700 kilometres from Sochi, the city where the Olympics is going down and the thousand miles of Moscow.
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Children are the first victims of the conflict. According to the Syrian Observatory for human rights more than 7 thousand were killed since March 2011.More than a video, these pictures posted on social networks have become a symbol of hope in a country plunged into a civil war. Khalil have spent three minutes buried. The screams of the child led rescue teams to the site and have made this a memorable moment.
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The agreement came after Brussels have pushed Valletta, by wanting to "sell" the Maltese nationality the outside by 650 thousand euros.
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The fifth day, the two factions agreed that the Geneva Declaration will serve as a basis for dialogue, but have different interpretations about what that means.Progress are minimal and endeavours are, according to the UN Special Envoy, to ensure that no one beats with the door."I'm not expecting to get anything substantive. I am very happy to continue talking, the ice is breaking, albeit very slowly. I hope the second session to be more structured and productive ", expect Lakhdar BrahimiThe spokesman for the National Coalition, Syria has said that the talks were a "positive step forward" but is necessary to reach a consensus soon.'' We are committed to the process of finding a political solution to end the suffering in Syria but we need to find closure. Surely we're not going to stay here for months and months, talking without progress. There has to be progress "requires Louay al-Safi.Representatives of the regime of Bashar al-Assad confirmed that are open to dialogue with the opposition and that this should be based on the international plan which foresees the creation of an interim Government "formed by mutual consensus," in order to put an end to the war.The first round of talks in Geneva, ends Friday.
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It was a willful and combative President who addressed the Congress to make the annual State of the nation speech. The entire House of representatives and a third of the Senate will be renewed next month of November. Barack Obama gave an angle of attack on the Democrats: reduce inequalities."America does not stop â€" and neither do I. So, where and when I can take steps without legislation to offer more opportunities to more American families, that's what I'm going to do. "With an unemployment rate of 6.7%, and a growth of 4.1%, the minimum wage is about 7, 25 dollars/hour and Obama wants all federal employees earn at least $ 10.10, or even an increase of 40% for some public officials."In the coming weeks, I will issue an order to require federal contractors to pay federally funded employees a fair wage of at least $ 10.10 (just over 7 euros) per hour â€" because if someone cooks for the soldiers or wash your dishes, you can't live in poverty."In foreign policy, the President wants to honor the promises forgotten, such as the closure of Guantanamo Bay:"With the end of the war in Afghanistan, this must be the year that Congress ends with the restrictions on transfer of prisoners and the closure of the prison at Guantanamo Bay. We fought against the terroirsmo not only with the intelligence services and the military action, but because these are the ideas enshrined in our Constitution. "Obama has shown itself determined on warning to Congress, threatening with the presidential veto any attempt to prevent the development of negotiations with Tehran.In Russia, as in the rest of the world, the annual speech of the American President on the State of the Union, on Monday night, was followed by many people. Barack Obama spoke of the internal conflict that is affecting Ukraine, spoke about Iran and the crisis in Syria.Prudent regarding Syria and Ukraine: does not accept an opposition that does not deny the terrorist playbook and argues that the Ukrainian people has the right to freedom of expression.
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By this time, thousands of students trying to materialize the dream where the determination is essential and time scarce. Support each other in a country where the competition is fierce and with rules defined for the submission of candidatures. The needs of companies are known in December. Now, it is up to the candidates convince employers."In Japan, students begin to look for a job at the same time. So, everything depends on the speed. It's a challenge, "said Shieto, a student.Challenge for some, storm for others. Get a job remains the goal outlined by Japanese students after completed studies. The suicide rate among youngsters has been on the rise since the 90. Don't get a place in the labour market means that many decide, in this period, per term to life.
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A year ago, was greeted on the red carpet. Now prepares to leave through the back door but promises to fight to the end. States that are willing to give back the silver bear if the permit to stay. He says that when he returned to Bosnia was "betrayed" by people who "thought he was rich." Ensures that wouldn't let him return to work of subsistence which is portrayed in the film and which eventually go "collect garbage". But had to stop because of a back injury. Ensures that was humiliated in Bosnia by people who do not believe that just won 100 euros per day on the set.The film, "An Episode in the Life of an Iron Picker", portrays literally the day-to-day of Mujić while triggered by instinct and the battle to save the life of the woman after an abortion.Promises to go to Berlinale â€" to which are invited â€" and the Berlin film festival got him a lawyer who is examining the case.The Berlinale kicks off the February 6
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The parties promised to intensify the dialogue on the impact of the Eastern Partnership, a strategy for European economic cooperation with some former Soviet republics.The President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, underlined that "it is necessary to change the lack of success of a region creates disadvantages in another region. In the EU dispute the block mentality against block ".The crisis in Ukraine erupted after President Yanukovych have rejected sign an agreement with Brussels, allegedly under pressure from Russia. But President Vladimir Putin believes that the pressure comes from the EU and said that "these countries our neighbors are trying to cooperate more actively with the EU while maintaining the close historical ties and cooperation with Russia. No doubt that we must help in this direction, but it is unacceptable to create new dividing lines ".The leader of the Kremlin emphasizes, therefore, the position that is Brussels and Moscow who else has interfered in Ukraine, not accepting the decision of the current Government. Putin confirmed that will keep the loan of 15 billion dollars to Kiev, even if it forms a new Government.
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Graduated in law, Blas Piñar was born in Toledo on November 22, 1918 and, currently, was already withdrawn from active political life, keeping just as a columnist and writer-released including a book of poetry last year. The last opinion piece wrote him last Friday.The funeral of Blas Piñar will be "strictly familiar," said the son of former politician, also named Blas Piñar, which confirmed the father died in Madrid and surrounded by family.
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Relief teams continue combating flames, but with great difficulty to control the advance of the fire. Even the weather has helped, given the lack of rain and snow since before Christmas and that by this time would be normal in that area on the planet. The fire started at around 10:30 pm, local time, on Monday. But due to the dry vegetation and wind, the flames spread quickly and reached the Sornesset peninsula.There's no record of victims, all people were evacuated in time to safe zones.This is the second fire to hit Norway in the space of two weeks, after the fire which destroyed at least 30 wooden buildings in the historic village of Laerdalsoyry, in the South of the country.
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The data published on the internet (sochi.fbk.info/en) indicate that the winter games have already cost close to 50 billion dollars (about 36.5 billion), five times more than Vancouver four years ago.According to Putin, the arrangements cost about 6.5 billion dollars.Alexei Navalny says that "from the beginning, the Sochi project has been designed not only to carry out the Olympic Games but also to enrich a small number of bosom buddies of Putin".The man who led the protests against the master of the Kremlin (2011-2012) estimates that corruption represents more than 30% of the costs, but does not provide solid evidence of how the money has been diverted.On the streets, the population says that "it is very possible" that there has been corruption because in Russia "is like this: everyone wants to receive its share in all" what is done.Navalny presents several examples of conflicts of interest and argues that Russia spent double what was needed and that is very bad in the photo while producing the most expensive Olympics in history.
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Every day, she goes to the supermarket and buy some food and other basic necessities to people who practically two months are living in Independence Square in Kiev, the already famous Maidan Square. On the street, are improvised open-air cantinas where the food taken by Anna are prepared and served for free to Protestants. She's on their side. Not actively, but supports them. "I cannot stand idly by. Also I live in Kiev, "takes on Anna, explaining how to intervene indirectly in the pro-European protests:" I see on the internet what Protestants need. Sometimes it's coffee or tea, others are medications. They live here and they need support. "Life on Maidan square isn't easy. It's winter, temperatures are negative. Even in the daytime. Protestants still standing for the duration of the square. Many are there for two months and there's been, for example, Christmas. They need support. Anna feels compelled to help. But not everyone, including residents in Kiev, is happy with the protests. Between Ukrainians who live in the surrounding area of Maidan Square there are dissenting voices.Viktor, for example, criticizes "the constant noise and smoke". "It's impossible to live here. I'm against chaos. If you want to keep the protest, please, be my guest. But do not disrupt the lives of other people, "complains.Another resident in the area, who did not want to identify, sees things differently than Viktor. "It's okay! People are fighting for their rights and this is right. Me don't bother me none, "argues this other.The sound of beats, which seem more like hammer blows, is frequent. The truth is that the whole area, especially the Hrushevskoho Street, is far from what it was, for example, a year ago. The fires, the destruction, the wreckage, it transfigured the zone. It's going to take a lot for life back to normal in Maidan Square.
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Homem-Christo was born in Paris, February 8, 1974. Great-grandson of Francisco-Manuel de Homem-Christo Son, a Portuguese writer with international projection, described by many historians as the "first authentic and undisputed Portuguese fascist", as referred to by Rolling Stone magazine, Music, and a close friend of Benito Mussolini. The figure of Man Christ is still recognized by the great reputation, mainly by the inhabitants of Aveiro. The value and prominence of the work of the noted journalist, founder of the weekly "the people of Aveiro", earned him among other honors the patron of Aveiro city high school. In addition to the school, there is a street called Christ Man, a family name that seems destined to be marked in memory of the Portuguese. The Daft Punk had already won two Grammys in 2009, in the category of best Dance Recording and Best Electronic album or Dance with "Alive 2007" and nominated several times for this award. The success seems to go from strength to strength. Five years later, the Group of Electronica back to shine in the 56th music awards in Los Angeles, California, to be awarded four Grammys. Daft Punk were in the categories of Best record of the year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or group with "Get Lucky" and imposed on the best Electronic music Disco or dance and best album of the year, the most desired Grammy with "Random Access Memories". In addition to these four awards, the Group was still recognized in the category of best engineered, a premium, however, directed to technicians and artists.
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A protester explains: "Today, it's not about choosing a policy or a particular party, but only express the values that the people chose. There is no political banners here, there are many Ukrainian and European flags flags. " In just over two months, the arm wrestling between the protesters and the regime, became very violent. The protest was echoed in all cities and towns, including in regions of Russian influence in the East, as in Dnipropetrovsk, one of the bastions of Ianukovich.The scenes of urban guerrilla warfare are now frequent and caused already dead. One of the most shocking images of public humiliation was a naked protester by police and required to keep quiet with a temperature of-10° while the agents beat him repeatedly. Before drifting, European Council President Herman van Rompuy was quite clear during a visit to Warsaw, Poland, last week: keeps offering to agree assiociação with Kiev, but condemns the violênca.The EU calls on the Ukrainian Government to fulfill the promises made and continue to negotiate with the opposition early presidential elections.Jean-Paul Véziant, who was Ambassador of France in Ukraine, between 2005 to 2008, gives us his vision of the crisis.Jean-Paul Véziant â€" question how we got here since last November 21. There are those who talk of civil war. If a portion of the population manifests itself, there is another part that doesn't manifest itself, a part of Ukraine. And this silent Ukraine no apova what's going on in Maidan. But we can't say that is at war with another part of the Ukraine. In the heart of Europe, in 2013, these political violence, these sequetros, these brutalities, this humiliation of demonstrators, attacks on journalists ... I cannot understand. It's hard to bear, because this sort of thing was part of the past. Even in the most high voltages of December 2004, there were no dead, there was no desire for dialogue. The protesters, with a peaceful determination, forced the dialogue and changed the course of events. Will be possible to have into account that spirit of the 2004 Orange Revolution? I wonder if I can still make it? I don't know.euronews â€" when he was Ambassador of France in Ukraine, took part in the cultural and economic rapprochement of the two countries. This approximation has a future?Jean-Paul Véziant â€" Yes, this approach has a future. Even if some people think that if you did all this time is lost, it is not true. The investment resulted in a mutual understanding, a mutual respect that will not be erased overnight. A vast majority of Ukrainians believe in the development of these relations. You know very well that Europe does not propose a new strategic space or NATO membership, but at another level, cooperation of encouragement to industrial development. I believe that there are mutual benefits to Ukraine and Europe and also believe that the seeds of prosperity is thrown. euronews â€" what you can do Europe for stability and calm be restored in Ukraine?Jean-Paul Véziant-To the European Union, is to Ukrainians that fits to choose freely and democratically, without outside pressure and continuity, i.e. when there is a commitment to follow the path chosen. Remember, in this regard, that the propositions of the signing of an association agreement made by Brussels are still on the table. You can do Europe? I said: may not impose anything, and wishes it to be, the Ukrainians to choose. But, to this end, it is necessary to restore confidence, clearly broken. You may have to a third party appears as the guarantor of sincerity, that we need to restore confidence between the different political forces of Ukraine. I think, honestly, that diplomacy has features, which can make proposals, can perform much better than I ever will the police repressions, but for that it takes political will. In addition it is necessary to go quickly, before the situation gets control of ones and others. This is my vote for your country, for Ukraine. And I wish you good luck.
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Summoned by the enigmatic Association "day of anger", the protest brought together a disparate group consisting of movements of ultra conservatives, Catholics, fundamentalist supporters of the controversial comedian Dieudonne or simple policy critics François Hollande.Some said they were "tired" of the "incompetence" of the President, others denounced the "taxes that are raised everywhere". There was no lack of people who are "saturated with all laws" destroy "the family", a reference to the amendments to the abortion law, the so-called "marriage for everyone" and adoption by same-sex couples.According to police, about 17 thousand people marched in the rain between the Bastille and place des Invalides. The Organization overreacted â€" and â€" when talking about 120 thousand demonstrators.Visible was the hatred that plowing in certain sectors of French society.
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The constituent Assembly adopted by an overwhelming majority of 200 votes in favour, 12 against and 4 abstentions, the new basic law in a special session, broadcast on the country's television direct.The new fundamental text regulates the place of Islam, women's rights, the independence of the judiciary or the prerogatives of Parliament, President and Prime Minister. The leader of the Islamist party Ennahda, Rached Ghannouchi, did not hide the satisfaction, stating that the Tunisians "managed to" make a peaceful revolution that lit up the world ", which failed to reach a consensus to avoid a" civil war. "The party Executive, headed by former Industry Minister, Mehdi Jadhav, was presented to the President, Moncef Marzuki Art Center. It is expected that the head of State legitimacy, in the next few days the new Executive and the new Constitution of Tunisia.
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The President of Ukraine took another step that the opposition found insufficient for an agreement that puts an end to weeks of instability and violence.Viktor Yanukovych offered the leadership of the Government to the two parties that have been in front of the defence.But the proposal has been considered insufficient. They want presidential elections in 2014. Without it, there is agreement:"What happened today was that Viktor Yanukovych acknowledged that the Government is not ready to assume responsibilities to the country and made available to the opposition leading the Government. What was our response? We're afraid of the responsibility? We're not afraid of the responsibility, but we fear the fate of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk said.Arseniy Yatsenyuk, invited to Prime Minister, playing strong. He wants to get Yanukovych the Presidency of the country. The dispute continued, with the independence square filled with a crowd that expects other news.Vitaly Klitschko reassured his supporters and ensured that this negotiation process is not a retreat from the opposition:"Our demand is the realization of presidential elections earlier this year. We're not backing down. We maintain our positions, here and in the regions, "he said.The European Union is trying to mediate the conflict and it is possible that the President Viktor Yanukovych, continue to meet with the opposition leaders.
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The Beijing authorities have confirmed the malfunction, but did not provide more details. They said only that the incident was caused by "complicated environment, from the lunar surface"
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First the tires, then the gas, finally the fire.In Ukraine, this is what requires the resignation of the Government and disputed the President, Viktor Yanukovych.The protesters took over the city centre and are already a few tens of meters of the seat of Government.The fire fronts have served for the barrier separating the riot police that remains in the area.Reporters at the scene there were launching some Molotov coquetailes, by contestáriosThe police did not give any sign of wanting to act against the protesters, Released only a few jets of water to try to extinguish the fire. Firefighters cooperated in this action.Beyond the curtain of fire, the barricades were reinforced with metal bars.The sound of drums is heard almost throughout the central area of Kiev.It seems now assist a game of patience. Someone will have to give up, exhausted.
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For the Muslim youth Vice President, Mamoud Hissene, Kalite's death was a cowardly act against a person who had abandoned politics. "He's not even part of the Seleka, had been excluded from the movement. But it was a distinct Muslim and they, cowardly, they murdered him only for that ", accused, without naming the aggressors, but leaving the idea of having been an attack of Christian militias.Along this Friday, the shootings in Bangui were frequent. The panic came back to settle in the capital of the Central African Republic a day after the swearing-in of Catherine's new Panza Samba transitional President of the country. There were more victims. In the middle of a group carrying the body of a person who had been allegedly shot, a witness said to reporters at the scene that had been targeted by Muslim militias, which were firing at people near a market in the city.The French military who are in the country since December, along with a large contingent of soldiers from Rwanda who are also part of the UN-backed peacekeeping force, came out to the streets and armed, resorting also to arms, sought to restore order in Bangui.
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The path of the commercial port of Gioia Tauro will be already the Danish ship carrying chemical weapons and that, right there, the must transfer to the American ship, which also will already be on its way and that has been prepared especially for the destroy. The operation has been maintained to the maximum in secret. The General outlines were disclosed, the two ships were presented in the media and the transfer of chemical weapons to another boat came to be weighted to the Azores, but little else is known. The operation is delicate and one of the conditions is that the sea is calm, which contributes also to accentuate the fears of the population about the operation.The entire region of Gioia Tauro is therefore in prospect and the mayors of the municipalities of Gioia Tauro has threatened even to the commercial port.
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François, the secular, is a sinner in the eyes of Catholics, both by the alleged infidelities as for promulgating the "marriage for all", the marriage between persons of the same sex, abortion or still plans to regulate euthanasia, assisted suicide, a diploma about the end of life that should be discussed this year. Hollande assured the Pope that "France defends, everywhere, religious freedom" because it is "the homeland of human rights and therefore of freedom" in all its inflected forms.Family, bioethics, respect of religious communities and the protection of places of worship were some of the topics of conversation dominated, at international level, by the war in Syria and interventions in Mali and the Central African Republic.After an exchange of gifts, Francisco, Pope Jesuit, embraced the French missionary released in December in Cameroon after a month and a half in captivity.
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His wife of 33 years, told the South China Morning Post "that" neither billion "make her feel attracted to a man. Gigi Chao also revealed that the new offer of the father "disturbed" the companion, Sean Eav, which has for several years now, and I've asked "several times" to the parent to "stop talking to the press about the dowry".Although not like Dad's obsession with finding her husband, Gigi shows understanding: "I know you love me. It's just another time and it is difficult to understand my struggle for the rights of the homosexual community ". In an interview with the daily Nanyang Siang Pau "Malaysia", in the past 20 days, the millionaire Cecil Chao Sze-tsung regretted that the initial offer, made in 2012, has attracted more than 20 thousand candidates, but "none has conquered the heart of daughter". Despite his action, guaranteed not to interfere with his private life: "I just hope she has a good marriage and children who inherit my business".Gigi is Executive Director of his father's real estate company and is dedicated to charitable activities as founder of the Organization Faith in Love (faith in love "), who tries to fight poverty in the most deprived areas of the Asian continent.The daughter of Tycoon is also a well-known gay rights activist, bisexual and transgender people, having helped to found the group "Big Love Alliance", which develops initiatives in this area among lawyers and celebrities from Hong Kong.
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The Ukrainian police tortured and humiliated a protester, detained during the recent protests in Kiev.Once undressed, was shown, with some signs of mistreatment.The video appeared on Youtube below.The Interior Ministry was quick to apologize, announcing the opening of an investigation. You know what, especially, who were responsible. Another problem for the President, Viktor Yanukovych, resolve.
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Prime Minister Mykola Azarov is in Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum and denounces what he calls a coup attempt: "who's against us are not opposition activists, but rebels. Are two concepts that should distinguish. Is underway a genuine coup d ' état and who supports it should say you're in favor of a coup d'etat against the legitimate Government of Ukraine ".The European Commissioner for enlargement, Stefan Füle, arrives in Kiev on Friday to participate in the negotiations. Füle was the Chief negotiator in Brussels of the association agreement with Ukraine, which turned out not to be signed. Various European institutions have shown solidarity with the pro-European protesters of Ukraine.
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The opinion in the fields, like this one in Jordan, is that the international community, especially the West, don't want to welcome the refugees: "we think that the Geneva Conference II will not give results, because the international community is merely espetadora the face of death, forced movement and the suffering of the Syrian people". Another refugee adds: "the Geneva Conference II won't bring any solution. We're not expecting anything this Conference unless the countries that are friends of Syria and supplying arms to the army.The war in Syria have done more than 100,000 dead. A family living in a refugee camp in Turkey believes that the talks in Geneva will give results: "We hope that the opposition and the official delegation to make concessions and feel at the same table to stop this massacre. Three years of the Syrian people disappeared with the destruction and death. Is an issue that goes beyond the concessions, "says the woman.
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A protest that repeats to claim wage increases.To minimize the risk of violence, the company "Impala Platinum", number two worldwide, decided to stay "for as long as necessary" activity in Rustenburg, in the North of the country.This is where the bulk of Platinum production for the rest of the world, a hunger strike whose consequences the Union underlines:"According to South Africa's economy, it is known that if we don't work, obviously, there will be a crisis. But remember, there is a huge offer of manpower. Workers who are underground have a very serious challenge. They don't get enough money to survive. "The Executive Directors of the three companies said that wage demands are "unreal" and warned that the industry can embitter production losses and lose jobs.
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The International Conference of Montreux, Switzerland, didn't leave a good omen for the next step in the peace talks to Syria.Representatives of the regime and the opposition in exile should begin on Friday in Geneva, the face-to-face dialogue.But the UN mediator and the Arab League, Lakhdar Brahimi, made it clear that there is "no illusions that this will be easy", despite all efforts.The first meeting between both parties, organized by the United States and Russia under the aegis of the United Nations, was marked by the war of words and served mainly to emphasize the deep divergences.The Syrian Minister of information explained that his delegation "came to Geneva because he chose political way to resolve the situation. But one thing is the political way and another distinct is the fight against Al-Qaida, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other terrorist organizations in Syria ".During the meeting in Montreux, the head of Syria's diplomacy had already made an incendiary speech, classifying the opposition "traitors in the pay of the enemy".Michel Kilo, a member of the opposition coalition, Syria says the regime's delegation "came to turn around and accuse all Affairs to support terrorism".
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After two months of protests in Kiev, the riot police prepares the final assault to disperse the demonstrators.euronews liveThroughout the morning the military has been clearing the area of protests, a perimeter of 200 metres around government buildings where in recent days were burned buses and erected barricades with burning tires.This military operation comes under the legislative package approved at the weekend to end the opposition movement demanding the resignation of President Viktor Yanukovych.The intervention of anti-riot forces began on Tuesday night and early this morning the stock was dramatic, there is talk of several dead, at least two were confirmed.The two victims were hit by bullets at the time and who were protesting in the central area of the city, near the Parliament, where they have elapsed the clashes.The Prosecutor confirmed that the two male protesters were killed by bullet.The police deny that has so far made use of firearms. It is speculated about the existence of snipers that will have the Mission of pro-Government create chaos. Since Sunday, at least two hundred people were injured. International community concerned about the violenceThe Secretary General of NATO, Anders Forgh Rasmussen, underlined today its "extreme concern" given the information that there will be many dead.The European Union also says that you can take action against the Ukraine, after reporting the deaths of two protestors.The High Representative for foreign policy of the European Union (EU), Catherine Ashton made a statement which "strongly condemns the escalation of violence".The United States Embassy in Kiev suspended the visas of several "Ukrainians" in response to measures taken against the demonstrators. This morning, the Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych, has committed itself to receive the three main opposition leaders still Wednesday for talks on the crisis. However, this is the second time that are announced negotiations between the Government and the opposition.Vitali Klitschko, one of the opposition leaders, tried yesterday to be received by the head of State but he refused on the grounds that he was "busy". Neighbouring Russia decried a situation which escapes any control since Sunday ".Parliament last weekend approved a package of legislation to prevent the demonstrations.The texts, voted only by members of the governing party, calling for heavy fines and prison sentences â€" which can go up to 15 years, who organize and participate in demonstrations.Another aspect of these laws is, as in Russia, forcing the registration of non-governmental organizations-NGOs-, considering them "foreign agents" if they have financing from other countries.Main events since the beginning of the protest-November 21: Ukrainian President suddenly suspended negotiations on an association agreement with the EU and decides to approach Russia, which triggers an unprecedented cholera pro-European population.-November 24: tens of thousands of people are demonstrating in Independence Square, known as the Maidan, the symbol of the Orange Revolution. The reactions of the opposition felt in many cities of Ukraine.-November 30: attempted violent dispersion. The load of riot police caused several dozen wounded, including many students. The opposition demands the resignation of the head of State and early elections.-December 01: a crowd of 200,000 to 500,000 demonstrators occupy the Maidan square and assemble tents and barricades. In an attempt to assault the House 300 people were injured in clashes with security forces in front of the headquarters of the presidential administration.-Dec 8: the Organization of a mega rally brings hundreds of thousands of people to Kiev, a group of nationalist opponents knocks down a Lenin statue in the city centre.-December 11: the u.s. Envoy Victoria Nuland, and the head of European diplomacy Catherine Ashton, go to Kiev. At the time of the visit to police launched an attack on Maidan Square to try to dislodge the occupants but the assault has been blocked by the influx of protesters and the operation aborted.-December 25: opposition journalist of online "Ukrainska Pravda", Tetiana Chornovil, known for critical articles about Yanukovych, is brutally beaten by unknown. de -10: the former Interior Minister and one of the current Ukrainian opposition figures, Yury Lutsenko, was beaten by police during the clashes and hospitalized.About 50,000 people demonstrated against this event two days after the attack.-19 December: about 200,000 people gathered at independence square, two days after the adoption of new laws that penalise the demonstrators. .@BarrosoEU "We are shocked to hear the latest news from Ukraine about deaths of protesters" http://t.co/G08BPJ0V2Q #Euromaidan #Євромайдан
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Ripped in Switzerland the peace conference for the conflict in Syria, where the composition of a transitional Government is to focus the debate. With or without Bashar al-Assad is the question while millions suffer in the country, devastated by a conflict that has already made at least 100 thousand dead in three years. The Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs stressed the tragedy. "Our job here is to get the end of a tragic conflict, a source of countless sufferings for the Syrian people. War destroys this ancient land. We can't let this wave of violence lay down on our neighboring countries, "said Sergei Lavrov.The head of American diplomacy insisted that a leader who killed his own people cannot be part of a consensual solution."We see only one option, a negotiated transition and by mutual agreement. This means that Bashar al-Assad will not be part of the Transitional Government ", insisting John Kerry. The representative of Syria opposition, Ahmed Jabra, President of National Coalition Syria gave emphasis to output of Assad. "I ask you to transfer the powers of Assad for an interim Government that put the first stone of a new Syria," he said. The Syrian Foreign Minister accused the opposition of being ... traitor. "All those who want to speak on behalf of the Syrian people cannot be traitors not collaborate with the enemy," said Walid al-Moallem.While at distant Switzerland political leaders try to find a solution, which many believe to be away, the war continues to make victims.
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The direction of the Democratic Party, the Prime Minister, Enrico Letta, met earlier this week in Rome to approve the Agreement sealed between Renzi and Silvio Berlusconi on reforming the electoral law that aims to strengthen the bipartisanship and reduce the influence of smaller parties.Renzi, who is being strongly criticized by approximation to Berlusconi, says he cannot understand the controversy around the issue.The, also, Mayor of Florence believes that choice is most appropriate having regard to the relevant political figure and says the controversy surrounding the meeting with Il Cavalieri makes no sense.The tension within the centre-left Party is increasing. Gianni Cuperlo slammed the door and analysts believe that others are likely to follow suit.The national press accuses the duo Renzi-Berlusconi to seize power on behalf of the institutions that drive.The Italy is currently governed by a coalition which is part Angelino Alfano Berlusconi party dissident.
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Evidence provided by a photographer of the military police who deserted and that, according to prosecutors involved in the investigation, highlight the systematic torture to which they were subjected about 11 thousand people reported missing between March 2011 and August 2013.The report commissioned by Qatar has arrived at the hands of the United Nations. "Since World War II and the Nuremberg trial that we haven't seen this kind of documents relating to the murder of humans. These people starved, were tortured and executed. Those responsible should be ashamed and they should be prosecuted, "said Prosecutor David Crane.Beaten, strangled, or electrocuted were few prisoners who were left to count, in the first person, how it all happened."I saw two officers to arrive. One was carrying an electrical appliance. They beat me and was martyred with several electric shocks, "says a survivor.Another point: "I've seen people with nails ripped out and when I looked at them I thought that everything was not human."Crimes are also documented on video and that the regime of Bashar Al-Assad continues to deny.
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The emergency services were overwhelmed. Police have been at least 108 road accidents.A lady claims she had to "wrap up your feet because you couldn't move for work. And the work is work, we are obliged to go ", reinforces.This Tuesday things improved, how do you explain another Berliner. "It's much better than yesterday. They put salt on the streets, unlike yesterday ", he argued. Despite the slight improvement in the weather, the national weather service warning temperatures dropping even more at the end of the week, reaching to 12 degrees, in some regions of Germany.
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Despite protests, or because of them, most of the laws which hardens sanctions against protesters in Ukraine enter into force at 12:00 am on Wednesday.The new legislation, enacted last week by President Viktor Yanukovych, was published today in the official journal. Submits the demonstrators to heavy fines and prison sentences that can reach 15 years.The President made a statement to the country:"I appeal to dialogue, for an appointment, to the calm in our dear country. I believe the Ukrainian people. I am confident about the wisdom of our people. And I am ready to serve the people and with good faith until my last breath, while people trust me. "Far from calming the spirit, the announcement of the entry into force of the repressive laws keeps alive the demurrer on the streets and the violence threatens the stability of the country dangerously.Viktor Yanukovych called for a compromise as police and protesters clashed again in the streets.Three dozen people were arrested. "We don't want war or any radical decisions, but our Government forces us to react. He's against the Ukrainian people. All my friends and family are supporting the protest, nobody wants victims. "The Russia condemns support "indecent" by some European Governments to the Ukrainian opposition.21/01/2014-Anadolu agency
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The agreement that limits uranium enrichment came in, this Monday, in force and is to hold in the next six months. According to the inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Tehran is to respect the compromise reached in November in Geneva.The partial lifting of sanctions is one of the consequences of the implementation of the agreement as explained by Catherine Ashton, EU's head of diplomacy."We are pleased to announce the implementation by Iran of the measures provided for in the agreement. We decided, therefore, to suspend some sanctions against Iran during six months. The implementation of measures throughout this period will be crucial. " In Exchange for relief from sanctions, Tehran undertakes not to enrich uranium up to five percent. Excluded are also building new centrifuges."I'm optimistic on relations with Iran, but I prefer to see it to believe it. To advance actions are needed. I hope that the final agreement there are clear commitments not only by Iran, but to give evidence on the international stage "refers to the Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Renders. The commitment may be extended provided that Tehran reaches an understanding with the international community.Euronews: "Began the countdown with the partial lifting of sanctions. The negotiators now have six months to get a definitive agreement. "
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"The slaughter process consists in hitting with a metal rod in the spine of the dolphin. These dolphins don't die immediately. Take 20 to 30 minutes and only after they've been bleeding jobs is dying suffocated or drowned. After you are dragged to the workshops to be hacked off. "Caroline Kennedy, diplomatic representative of the United States in Japan declared himself "deeply concerned". The Japanese Government responds:"Fishing for dolphins is a traditional fishing industries of Japan and is performed properly according to the law of our country. In addition, the dolphins are not within the International Whaling Commission management, which allows the respective Nations manage this resource ".The annual dolphin hunt in Taiji, currently underway in Western Japan, has been source of controversy every year.
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Long night of clashes, chaos and violence in Kiev ends with a hundred injured, including 70 policemen, and several vehicles set ablaze.The rally on independence square, which brought together 200 thousand people, ended in the worst way. A group of more radical protesters tried to cross a police barrier to enter Parliament and the situation degenerated. An onslaught of violence rarely seen since the beginning of the protests. Four people were arrested.President Viktor Yanukovych promised to create a Commission with representatives of the opposition to end the political crisis and put an end to the demonstrations, and a meeting this Monday.The Euronews correspondent in Kiev says:"The clashes lasted all night. Home-made bombs and stones were thrown by protesters more radical, this sector more radicalized protesters is far from calm down and continue to throw everything they can against the security forces. They may be the target of a massive assault in the next few hours. Also Monday, there is some expectation in the advancement of political negotiation and diplomatic activity ".
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The Secretary-General ensures that the country is committed to play a "positive and constructive role":"The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Zarif, and I, we have agreed that the goal of negotiations is to establish, by mutual consent, an organ of the Transitional Government with full executive powers. The Minister Zarif ensured that Iran will play a positive and constructive role in Montreux ".Still, the Western countries and the Persian Gulf are reluctant because Iran supports, militarily, the Syrian President and never supported a plan for a political transition in Syria. The United States has already warned that the invitation should be withdrawn if Iran does not demonstrate publicly its support for the creation of a transitional Government.The opposition, for its part, Syria is unhappy with the situation and ensures that retires from international peace negotiations, if Ban Ki-moon holds the invitation.
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New South Wales lived the worst fire day since October, when 200 houses were destroyed in the blue mountains, near Sydney.A heat wave that hit southeastern Australia last week exacerbated forest fires, which have destroyed at least 25 homes in the States of Victoria and South Australia. New South Wales is the most populous state in the country.
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The capital of Latvia has provided for over 200 events aiming to promote Latvian art and culture and the authorities expect to receive by more than two million visitors throughout the year.Riga 2014 sharing the title of European Capital of culture with the Swedish city of Umea.This Saturday's festivities culminate with a fireworks over the Latvian capital, but hours before more than 15 thousand inhabitants defied the cold to create a human chain of two kilometres to transfer, from hand to hand, the books from the old to the new national library building, inaugurated on the occasion of the European Capital of culture.
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The four days of diplomatic initiative launched by the United States and Russia, members of the primary organization of the Syrian regime opponents they finally end the fears of the West and the Arab countries, by voting in favour of participation in the meeting.But the President of the National Coalition of Syria made it clear that the only goal is the removal of Bashar al-Assad. Ahmed Jarba stressed that "those who think that we will be present to forget what happened in the past, are wrong. We're just going to keep alive the memories of the massacres of the regime against a people who complains about freedom and democracy ".Jarba accused the Syrian President to conduct a "State terrorism", blaming him for the presence of militants linked to Al-Qaida in the country, fighting against the rebels.The Assad regime has made it clear, however, who doesn't go to Switzerland "to pass the power either to anyone" and that it is the responsibility of the head of State to lead the transition.
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"This is our Constitution. The referendum was a success. The votes of more than 20.5 million voters represent a participation of 38.6%, an unprecedented number, "said Nabil Salib, the Supreme Electoral Commission responsible.The new Constitution changes to approved by Islamists in 2012, suspended by the military in July 2013 after the dismissal of Morsi.
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James Andrew Lewis, of the Center for strategic and international studies, says that Barack Obama is seeking a compromise between the growing debate about privacy and the measures necessary for the security of the country.Lewis States that "one of the things that has changed is that he was a critic when I was in the Senate and now see some of the value [of these practices] and seeks a balance."Bruce Riedel, of the Brookings Institute, the promise of greater transparency in the President can press other countries to do the same.The former Obama adviser says he "would like to see other countries display a presidential document that establishes the principles by which they operate secret services, with the promise that they won't discriminate, nor collect data with the objective of promoting the corporate interests or stealing industrial secrets".
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This is the last episode of the long dispute that threatens to plunge the country into a deep political crisis.The bomb went off about 30 yards from the opposition leader, Suthep Thaugsuban, who complains: "there were 27 attacks since the beginning of this campaign, two or three people were killed. Dozens were injured. We are very tired, and that's painful. Therefore, this fight continues and we're not going to take a step back ".The former Prime Minister, who remains an influential figure in the political sphere, was overthrown in 2006 by a military coup.The country lies, since then, divided between those who support and those who reject the Shinawatra family still in power through the sister of the former ruler.
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According to witnesses and police sources the bombing was claimed by Taliban militants. Existempelo least 13 fatalities.The restaurant was located in an area where many embassies are located and restaurants frequented by foreigners.After the explosion was registered a shootout during 20 minutes, having been blocked Street.A spokesman for the Ministry of Interior announced that the situation was controlled, but to no avail.
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The publication reveals, this Friday, the novel has been going on for two years. Have started during the campaign for the 2012 presidential election.The subject continues to feed every conversation. For some it is just the private life of the President, for others it is an issue that matters to the country:"He is a public figure and of course it's not just your private life, is a matter of French and of France, and people want to know what's going on and how he runs his life," says a passer-by in Paris."For me, he is first of all a man and these things can happen in his life. But represents the France and that's what generates the controversy. If you were any other man this could happen without that if he knew, but he is the President of the Republic, so. .. "François Hollande visited yesterday, for the first time, Valérie Trierweiler who finds himself in the Hospital de la Pitie-Salpetriere in Paris. The doctors have not authorized the visit before.Trierweiler is expected to be transferred next week to a health spa. Hollande promises to clarify the situation of the spouses prior to the official visit to the United States, on February 9.
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