The candidate for the Brazilian Socialist Party accident extended to 10 percentage points lead over Rousseff in a possible second round of presidential.Added pressure to the current tenant of the plateau already confronted also with less favourable economic data.The Brazil closed out the first half of the year in technical recession. The fall in GDP of 0.6% in the second quarter followed the contraction of 0.2% already verified in the first three months of the year.If Marina Silva says a fall "regrettable", on the other hand Rousseff assigns that the sequence of holidays decreed by the way of the world, along with the falling prices on the international markets of raw materials.
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The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs will move the folder of diplomacy of the "28" and one of the most talked about names to assume is of Italian Federica Mogherini, of 41 years.Another folder that will change hands is the President of the European Council, currently in the possession of the Belgian Herman van Rompuy, the Summit host. One of the names singled out the place is of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, but also the former Prime Minister of Latvia, Valdis Dombrovskis was spoken.Whatever happens at this Summit, Van Rompuy will still be in Office, at a meeting which will, of course, with the President of the European Commission, José Manuel Barroso, Portuguese and, among others, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President François Hollande and the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who heads the current rotating Presidency of the European Union.The conflict in Ukraine, with the eventual sanctions to aggravate Russia, and the terrorist threat of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria will also be under discussion at this Summit, in Brussels.
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"What we're facing in Iraq, right now, with the ISIL is the largest and most serious threat that ever had knowledge. With this Islamic State, we are facing a terrorist organization that is based in a certain country, but rather looking to settle and after, by violence, expand that same terrorist State, "said the British Prime Minister, in a statement also clarified that, in spite of the fears, there is in fact any evidence of an attack against the United Kingdom is being planned.The UK Threat Level from international terrorism has been raised to Severe. We will respond calmly and purposefully, but without compromise.The scale of alert for terrorist attacks was established in the United Kingdom in 2006, by the Center for analysis of Terrorism ("Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre", in the original), an independent body with connection to MI5, the British security services. The suicide bombing in London by four British Islamists killed 52 people at the time were at the base of this alert system.Discover here the current alert levels for the United Kingdom and Northern IrelandThis increase of alert and the consequent strengthening of security measures come nearly two weeks after the disclosure by ISIL of video in which a "jihadist" of sharp British accent â€" named as "John" and who was identified as being a "rapper" little career conhecidano United Kingdom (bottom) â€" the beheading American journalist James Foley. Maida Vale rapper turned ISIS fighter tweets sick decapitation picture from Syria http://t.co/RSueRZHXo3 pic.twitter.com/Dsd5fijTrWThe case raised concerns among the British natural and, in particular, the Government, with official estimates to move forward about half a thousand Britons have traveled to Syria and Iraq to eventually ally themselves to jihad, fighting alongside the ISIL. A London police officer added that 250 of the departed would have returned to the United Kingdom."It is becoming clear that there are flaws in our defense. We need the fix. We must do more to stop the travel of these people and prevent them from returning. And, once and for all, we must deal with those who are already here ", defended the Prime Minister, who next week will host, in Cardiff, Wales, another summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), of Portugal was a founding member in 1949.Nato Summit 2014: Massive steel fence causes traffic chaos in Cardiff â€" http://t.co/WSVqK5v2la pic.twitter.com/wRwKrG9RLlWith the Islamic State to reveal an alleged new video of a beheading recorded in Mosul (pictured below) and a few days of the NATO Summit in Cardiff, the United Kingdom press, so the security measures at border crossings to try to anticipate a possible terrorist attack from fundamentalists who have been spreading terror in Syria and in Iraq.#ISIL beheads #Mosul #Kurd: Video http://t.co/9MnGvFxw6k #ISIS #Takfiris #terrorism pic.twitter.com/V6kd4PQq9c
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A piece of France 2 realize that in France, the sale to minors is forbidden since March 2014. When it comes to hotels, cafes and restaurants, it is up to each establish their own rules.A story of TVE addresses the harm of cigarettes, which in recent years had become the crutch of who wanted to quit smoking. Rai Uno television says that the e-cigarette has passed sets in Italy, where there are 11 million smokers. Italian legislation already imposes limitations on the use of these devices.The World Health Organization's recommendations deserved also prominence in RTP, which was to hear the opinion of the Portuguese Association of companies of electronic cigarettes.
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The United States accuses the front of al-Nusra, the Syrian Al-Qaeda arm, to be responsible, with the help of other armed groups, for the capture of 43 UN soldiers on the Golan Heights, between Israel and Syria. In a statement, the u.s. State Department demanded the immediate release of the effective.The UN blue helmets from the Philippines and Fiji, were in charge of guarding the part of Golan Heights controlled by Syria when they were surprised. There are still 81 peacekeepers who are trapped between two localities.Philippine authorities show confidence in their numbers:"Our soldiers are ready, trained to deal with such situations and take the risks necessary to fulfil our commitment to international peace and security. The peace force has the right to defend your position and units in accordance with the protocols and rules of the UNITED NATIONS, "said the General Sunday Junior Tutaan, spokesman of the armed forces of the Philippines.The UN spokeswoman explained, in a statement, that the forces were caught in a moment of violent clashes between the Syrian army and armed opposition groups.The United Nations ensure that are doing everything possible to resolve the situation.
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The President of the United States also liable to Russia by violence and instability that if living in Ukraine.Barack Obama warns Moscow for the price to pay for the military escalation, but on the other hand excludes any military action to resolve the conflict."The violence is encouraged by Russia. The separatists are trained by Russia. Are armed by Russia. Are funded by Russia. The Russia deliberate and repeatedly violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The images that we have received from Russian forces in Ukraine are quite evident, "said the President of the United States.
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It was with an opposition protest and boycott the swearing-in ceremony for members of the Republican people's Party (CHP, in the original acronym), which took the mandate of 12 .° President in 90 years of history of the Republic of Turkey. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the first Turkish Head of State to be elected directly by the people, received this Presidency's testimony Thursday of Abdullah Gül and returned to decorate the predecessor with a National Merit Medal.It was one of the moments that marked the ceremony held in Parliament Ankara, before which the opposition asked the Parliament to open a debate on the fact that Erdogan has not abdicated as Prime Minister soon after being elected President, August 10, and have lied in Office at the head of the Government until the eve of the inauguration. Faced with the refusal of the President of the Assembly to open this debate, protests have made themselves heard loud and even a book with rules of conduct within the Parliament was seen flying around the room. Members of the CHP would eventually leave the Chamber before the oath of the Constitution by the new President, chosen by 52 percent of voters.Shortly after juror with respect to Constitution â€" which is determined to move to strengthen the powers of the Chief of staff, Erdogan left the Parliament and headed next to the wife Emine Gülbaran, the mausoleum where lie the remains of Turkey's founder, Kemal Ataturk, to the traditional tribute to the first President of the Republic.Before, in the first speech as President, Erdogan has set as priorities of his tenure the integration of Turkey into the European Union, democratic reforms to the country and the peace process with the Turkish Kurdistan. But the vigorous protest of the opposition in the Parliament, still represents a sign that Erdogan's Presidency and the affirmation of the alleged "New Turkey" will not be easy for the tasks so far head of Government.
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In the region of the Golan Heights occupied by Israel, 43 UNPROFOR were captured by rebels who are fighting the army of Syria, an advanced information by the United Nations, who claims to be developing efforts to free his men. Syria's air force has bombed the frontier post of Quneitra, which was taken on Wednesday by guerrillas of Front al-Nusra-Al-Qaida's arm in the country â€" and by other rebel groups.The advancement of the militias in southern Syria left the rebels within 65 miles of the major military base of Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus.In the fighting through the Quneitra have died already two dozen Syrian soldiers and more than a dozen rebels, according to the Syrian Observatory for human rights, which gathers information from all sides of the conflict.The guerrillas of Front al-Nusra and other rebel groups that are fighting the regime have been concentrated in southern Syria after being forced to flee the province of Deir al-Zor, in the East, because of the extremists of the Islamic State.
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So says François Hollande, "Europe must change (...) must review a number of policies, clarify your organization, get the support of the people and, above all, win the battle for growth and employment ".Well, precisely on the issue of employment, the new Minister of economy gave an interview before being appointed, but which was published today, in which Emmanuel Macron raises the possibility of "authorize companies and sectors (...) to have exceptions "to the law of the 35-hour working week.The left wing of the Socialist Party angry and the Government became public ensure that will review the law.According to analysts, an increase in working hours would contribute to the growth, but also to raise the short-term unemployment.In this morning's speech to French ambassadors, the President also called for the rapid convening of a eurozone Summit to coordinate measures to promote economic growth.
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The sanctions, which went to former supporters of Muammar Gaddafi, they include all individuals or groups who, somehow, feed a confrontation between rival militias now in the struggle for power in a country fragmented.Tarek Mitri, soon to be replaced by Spanish diplomat Bernardino Leon, explains that "in Tripoli, we are witnessing an unprecedented displacement of people fleeing the fighting. The more modest numbers say there are 100 thousand displaced, and other 150 thousand who sought refuge outside the country. "A UN Committee will announce soon who are precisely the targets of embargos which should cover the supply of guns, the freezing of assets and a travel ban of those responsible for the conflict.
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Before the militants, Davutoglu promised to follow up the efforts of Turkey to enter the European Union and insisted on one of the flags Erdogan policies: "We need a new Constitution, a Constitution first made by the people, a Constitution and freedoms of democracy," said Davutoglu.Erdogan wants more powers for the Presidency â€" until now an almost symbolic role â€" and it needs to change the fundamental text, whether through a two-thirds majority of the members or by means of a referendum.Outside the Congress in Ankara, the changeover was commented by a supporter of the AKP to whom the two politicians "are well prepared" for the new offices.
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Gradually life in Gaza returns to normalcy. Stores that have escaped the bombing opened doors, a day after Hamas and Israel have agreed to a permanent ceasefire. Humanitarian aid arrives, now more easily who for the past 50 days lost everything he had.The Palestinians expect the cease-fire mediated by Egypt may restore peace."Nobody likes war and I think everyone should live in peace. A solution must be found to avoid a new war within one or more years. This war has destroyed everything we had rebuilt two years ago "means the merchant Ahmed Kharwat.Thanks to the opening of the border crossings of Rafah 150 thousand Palestinians have secured, starting this Wednesday, food for the next five days.If the cease-fire is respected is also around here who will enter the materials needed for reconstruction. Housing and basic infrastructures are the priorities since according to Palestinian sources, there are currently more than 500 thousand displaced.The requirements presented by Hamas and Israel to reach a lasting cease-fire will be discussed in September."If the cease-fire work, and if Hamas does not have possibility to acquire more weapons and there is a plan with a view to the demilitarization of the movement is positive. I think people are tired of war and they need to get back to normal life "refers to Beth Hava, inhabitant of Jerusalem.Both Hamas and as the Hebrew State claim victory in a conflict that has killed 70 Israelis and more than 2 thousand Palestinians, mostly civilians.
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Founded on the ashes of the prosperity Party of Necmettin Erbakan, the AKP was born on August 14, 2001, driven by a young generation of politicians more modern, conducted by Erdogan. Defines itself as a conservative Democratic People's Party, with regard to fundamental rights and freedoms. An ideology that bore fruit quickly. A year after the establishment, the party won the legislative elections and two-thirds of the seats in Parliament. In 2003, Erdogan became Prime Minister and remained as party leader. The world discovered this advantage resulting from political Islam, which takes on the governance of a secular country, but the AKP rejected this label. Was not made any reference to Islam in your program. Come to power with a social discourse, walked, step by step, to liberal and ultra-liberal practicesIn 2008, the party suffered a setback. In the name of fundamental freedoms and democracy, tried to end the ban on the veil in universities. The Constitutional Court annulled the amendment, but did not accept the request of the opposition, who wanted the party to be banned for activities contrary to secularism.Five years later, women wearing the veil appeared on the Chamber. For the first time in the history of the secular Turkish Republic, the Muslim women are allowed to wear the veil in Parliament and in public jobs.These changes alienated the pró-laicismo, as the students who demonstrated against a project of suppression of the mixed dorms in State universities, last year. The strengthening of State control over the internet has been another contentious projects and not only outside the party.In recent years, relations between the Prime Minister and the President Abdullah Gul deteriorated. Gul, co-founder of the party, criticized the authoritarian drift between the lines of Erdogan. So far the President will return to the AKP, which seems to anticipate a power struggle with Erdogan.
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At the heart of this story, is whom Tapie an arbitral tribunal awarded compensation of 400 million euros, in 2008, at a time when his personal friend Nicolas Sarkozy was President and Lagarde held the Finance folder. On the former Minister, hangs the suspicion of favoring the entrepreneur and not to defend French interests, because it objected to a sentence that many considered scandalous. The compensation was required by Tapie who sold Adidas to Crédit Lyonnais, in the early 90, watching after the sports brand be resold by a much higher value.
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The information was put forward by Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the Palestinian Authority.At a press conference Hamas confirmed the deal and said that the victorious war against Israel, "which started strong and finished strong."Tel Aviv has not made any official announcement yet but an Israeli ministerial source, cited by the Italian news agency says the country has accepted the Egyptian proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza.On the ground the fighting continued until the very last minute with Hamas spokesman saying the movement killed two Israeli soldiers in the last few hours.The next few hours, weeks, months, are decisive to understand to what extent are the two sides engaged in this durable truce, after a war which cost the lives of over 2100 Palestinians and about 70 Israelis.
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The Chabad House, a five-story building, is situated in the South of India's second largest city, was all remodeled. The two upper floors were now transformed in a Museum, with some walls still preserve the marks of bullets and grenades as souvenirs of tragedy. In renewed infrastructure is still included a cafeteria and a synagogue, in which candles and photographs evoke the couple murdered on the spot and the one son who survived them.
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Paris recalled, tonight, the day of liberation from the nazi yoke city, there are seventy years, during World War II. A ceremony held in front of the Town Hall of the city with the participation of the President of the Republic François Hollande and several Ministers, as well as veterans of the second world war. Absent were the Prime Minister, Manuel Valls, at a time when discussing the formation of a new Government after the dissolution of the Executive announced on Monday. A show in front of the façade of the Town Hall recalled the day of the liberation of the city, at the hands of the nazis, the second armoured Division of general LeClerc. After two days of fighting have killed more than 1,500 militiamen, the German Governor signed the surrender on April 25, a day before general de Gaulle, leader of the French forces and future President, be hailed in the streets of the city.
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Since Friday were rescued 4000 immigrants, who came to Italy in boats from North Africa, most from Libya.On Sunday the Italian Navy had recovered 18 bodies and saved 73 immigrants who were adrift, several days ago, in a small boat.The rescue operation "Mare Nostrum" costs, to Italians, more than 9 million euros per month. Italy wants the European Union to assume the burden, too since it considers that this is a European problem, an issue that will be debated this week. Through social networks, the Italian interior Minister threat: "or Europe assumes responsibility on this issue or Italy take its own measures."Since the beginning of the year arrived, illegally, by country, by this route, more than 100 thousand immigrants.
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The army of Ukraine announces that the onslaught was intercetada before reaching Mariupol, an important port on the sea of Azov, where most of the population is Russian-speaking. The rebels were expelled at that location last June. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, claims not to know this last episode, but talk about "disinformation".However, the scenarios of destruction are increasing. the Donbass Arena, the stadium of Shakhtar Donetsk, one of the venues of the Euro 2012, was partially bombed. The team split games and drills between the cities of Kiev and Lviv.
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This time, the responsible Russian diplomatic, Serguei Lavrov, ensures that the Ukrainian counterparts were informed the next consignment of humanitarian assistance should take place later this week and that the controversy of the first column was due to "misunderstandings".Vladimir Putin and Petro Poroshenko should gather in Minsk in Belarus, this Tuesday, after a brief first meeting during the d-day commemorations in France. The latest diplomatic round between the two countries was held in Berlin last week, with no concrete results announced.
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The Syrian Observatory for human rights says that militants of the Islamic State were seen circulating around town with the decapitated heads of some soldiers of Bashar al-Assad. The demo doesn't seem to deter the faithful to the regime in Damascus, that promise to "fight to the end" to "eliminate terrorists".In an interview with the Chinese public television, the head of the military and political Academy of the Syrian army also denounced the support of foreign countries to extremists in an attempt to overthrow Assad:"The expansion of the Islamic State is not accidental. More than one country offered them a large number of weapons and funding during the civil war. If we remember the recent statements of responsible Americans in Congress, we note that they have always known who is supporting the terrorist group in Syria, "said Mustafa Fawaz.The threat of the Islamic State also worries the Arab world. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates and Qatar claim exists "a convergence of views (...) about the need to act seriously (...) to preserve the security and stability of the Arab States ", can be read in the statement issued at the end of a meeting of Foreign Ministers of those four countries, this Sunday in Jeddah, in Saudi Arabia.
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The Ukraine marks today, independence day, but the atmosphere of celebration in Kiev is quite different from the one that you live in the East of the country.This Sunday, a hospital was hit by a bombing in the Centre of Donetsk, separatist bastion pró-russos.The head of State promised, however, to channel about $ 2.2 billion for the army over the next three years."We did not want this war, but we were forced to accept it. We prefer peace. This is our choice and integrates the proposal for Donbass already presented in June "says Petro Poroshenko.On the streets of Kiev, reigns the feeling of unity in time of war."Today is a day of celebration, but this year's independence day is not the same as the previous. I think the country is more United today than ever "refers to a man.A woman adds: "I want this war to end as soon as possible. I want to ask people of Donbass region to that don't do anything to divide Ukraine. The country is United and the Crimea is part of Ukraine. "The Republic of the former Soviet Union that proclaimed independence 23 years wants peace, but not at the expense of territorial integrity.Kiev does not recognize the annexation of Crimea and Russia has already made it known that the war against the separatists is to lead to the end.Euronews: "despite criticism by the Organization of a military parade in wartime, many Ukrainians believe that the event is necessary to raise the morale of the country. Many of these men follow, now, to the battlefield in Eastern Ukraine where the antiterrorist operation. "
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The information is to be advanced by the Italian Navy on the same day that several people were found dead on board a tyre, drifting off the coast of Lampedusa. The vessel was carrying about 90 immigrants, but only 73 with life. The survivors joined the more than 190 rescued at early hours of the morning, in another operation.In the end, about 110 thousand immigrants were given entry into Italian territory since January. Many were on the way and the number of victims could increase with the end of the rescue operation "Mare Nostrum." Due to the high financial costs, the Italian Minister of the Interior considers that it is time to pass the baton to the EU border agency that also not comment. Angelino Alfano has set October as deadline, at which point the operation under purview of Italy completes a year.
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In Gaza, the schools should reopen this Sunday, but the reality was quite different, with many schools to serve as a shelter for refugees and several have been the target of bombings. Israel's offensive has killed more than 450 children in the territory.The last hours were of destruction, with a shopping centre and a 12-story building destroyed. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the offensive will stop only when all the goals are reached. The Israeli side, the latest civilian victim was a four-year-old boy.
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Received also by the head of Government of Kiev Merkel stressed the importance of greater decentralization in Ukraine. The German Chancellor is the highest European dignitária to visit the country since the crisis began.On the eve of the anniversary of the Ukrainian independence, six civilians lost their lives in the bombing about Donetsk. The city, bastion of the separatist rebels in the East of the country pró-russos, was awakened at dawn by violent explosions, which lasted until the middle of the afternoon.According to the UN, which denounces the use of heavy weapons in inhabited areas "by both sides of the conflict, the fighting between the separatists and the Ukrainian forces had already more than 2,000 dead.
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Visiting Kiev, Angela Merkel spoke on the importance of greater decentralization in Ukraine. The German Chancellor stressed that it is important to achieve first peace through dialogue, but to keep the identity of each region of the country is fundamental:"What we would call federalism in Germany should be called decentralization in Ukraine. That's exactly what the President wants and that I support. I think this is an important step towards greater inclusion of Russian-speaking population, "stressed the German Chancellor.For its part, Petro Poroshenko spoke of the important role of Germany and, in particular, of Angela Merkel, on the way to the reconstruction of the country:"We remember all of the Marshall plan that helped Europe after World War II. And today I can say that this is the beginning of a "Merkel Plan" for the reconstruction of infrastructures in the region of Donbass. And I am very grateful for that. "The German Chancellor was the promoter of the establishment of a special fund of 500 million euros, which will be announced at a Conference of European Union donors in September, for the Ukraine, Donbass eastern city rebuild destroyed by war.
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According to the coast guard, more than 200 illegal immigrants were aboard the boat when the accident occurred, this Friday, about 60 miles from Tripoli.The coast guard allowed intervention to rescue 16 people alive. The searches are, however, being hampered by lack of resources.Among the victims there are citizens of Somalia and Eritrea.The immigrants had in common the desire to reach Europe.
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The extraordinary Security Council United Nations, carried out the requested of Russia, following the Kiev operation launched against the separatist pró-russos in Slaviansk, was dominated by the Russian humanitarian aid Caravan:"We started the drives only when we receive an official document of the Ukrainian Government saying he was willing to accept this help. And this is a very large operation, people are spending needs. Therefore, we could not continue waiting and move forward, we hope that humanitarian aid is distributed in good condition, "said Vitaly Churkin, the Russian Ambassador to the UN.Kiev neither confirms nor accepts the arguments of Moscow and ensures that it consented to the operation:"We think that the actions of the Russian Federation cannot be justified by the urgency in providing humanitarian assistance to the East of Ukraine (...) We also don't know the contents of the Russian agreement with the insurgents in Lugansk and don't exclude the possibility that this is a planned provocation, "said Oleksandr Pavlichenko, Ukrainian Ambassador to the United Nations. Pavlichenko ensures that Ukraine shall take appropriate measures to protect the sovereignty of the country, but they won't do anything against the humanitarian convoy.For the United States the convening of this meeting is an indicator that Moscow underestimates the intelligence of the international community ".The French Ambassador to the UN said that it's backward Russia height and accused Moscow of behaving like a "pyromaniac firefighter".
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Kiev accuses Moscow of having launched a "invasion" to Ukraine. Statements of the head of the Ukrainian security services shortly after part of the so-called "humanitarian caravan" in Russia have entered without authorization in the East of the country, this Friday.The Ukrainian Prime Minister considers that "all responsibility, after Russia had violated all international treaties and refused to cooperate with the Red Cross, falls only on the Russian Federation and personally about the Russian President," said Arseny Iatseniuk.NATO criticized Russia for sending the caravan to the Ukraine without permission from Kiev. The Organization's Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes that the decision "will only aggravate the crisis in the region, which was established and is nurtured by Russia itself".NATO claims it has assisted in the transfer of large amounts of weapons to the separatists in Eastern Ukraine and says he is the "observe an alarming increase of Russian air and ground forces in the vicinity of Ukraine".Now Russia's Ambassador to the United Nations explained that the decision to send advance humanitarian "caravan" was due to the fact that "apparently there is no chain of command in Kiev, because they are given assurances at the highest level and, later, others do not give orders that are required at the border so that the police let the trucks go. That game could not continue forever, "said Vitaly Churkin.Lithuania's request, the UN Security Council meets Friday to discuss the latest developments of the crisis in the East of Ukraine.
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Kiev accuses Moscow of "direct invasion" of Ukraine after Russian trucks, allegedly with humanitarian aid, have begun to enter, without authorization, in Ukrainian territory, this Friday.Ukrainian security services also claim they will not use force to halt the Caravan and expressed the desire to avoid any provocation.The International Red Cross also reported that "the Russian aid convoy is moving into the Ukraine", but without the escort of organization that decided not to accompany the column because "the volatile security situation".In a statement, the Kremlin justified the entry into Ukrainian territory from the trailer: "all pretexts for postponing the delivery of aid to areas in disaster situation are exhausted. The Russia decided to act. Our train, loaded with humanitarian aid headed for Lugansk ".Second Kiev, about 90 of the near 300 trucks, they were a week ago along the border, began to enter Ukrainian territory, escorted by separatists pró-russos.The Ukraine suspects that the Caravan can conceal military material intended for the separatists.After four months of fighting in the Russian-speaking industrial region of Eastern Ukraine, the area faces a humanitarian crisis. They lack food, drinking water and medicines to the population.
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The bad weather seems to not give a truce. Weather forecasts point to intense rain this weekend. About 4,300 people received, therefore, to abandon their homes.According to Japanese authorities at least 39 people have died in recent days. In just 12:0 am have rained that equivalent to a month in previous years. Half of this rain will have fallen within an hour.
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The United States consider that the insurgents of the Islamic State represent a terrorist threat "as well as" any other known until today, that needs to be combated, both in Iraq and in Syria.Washington lifts the tone against the Sunni jihadist group, after it released a video of the execution of the American journalist James Foley, threatening to run another if American air raids against their positions in Iraq continue.The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, said the Islamic State "is more than just a terrorist group: joint ideology, a sophisticated strategy, military and tactical ability and is tremendously well financed. Is beyond any [another group] we've ever seen, so we must be prepared for anything. And the only way to do that is to look cold and hard on the situation and prepare ".For his part, general Dempsey, Chief of staff of the u.s. Army, stressed that to put an end to the Islamic State must combat it also in Syria.
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The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of dissolving Parliament this Sunday, a measure that will pave the way for legislative elections in October.Petro Poroshenko reminded the Ukraine Interfax news agency that on Sunday, independence day, ends the month constitutionally required between the fall of the Government and dissolution of Parliament ".The coalition Government that drove former President Viktor Yanukovich pro-Russian fell apart on July 24. Also Thursday, the economy Minister, Pavlo Cherementa, resigned because it considers that in no condition to carry out promised economic reforms, including tackling corruption.
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Played an important role in advancing the peace process in Northern Ireland in the early 90. A historic agreement with Britain led to an IRA ceasefire. The former British Prime Minister John Major also came praising the ability of Union of Reynolds.
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A video, released by the Islamic State, shows what the terrorist group claims to be the conversion to Islam, hundreds of Yazidi Kurds.This minority and Pacific people, ethnically close to the Kurds and follower of a religion oral older than Islam, has been one of the victims of an advancing Islamic State.There are testimonies of the massacre of hundreds of Yazidi Kurds: shot or buried alive.In the same video, one unidentified fighter of the Islamic State explains that the Yazidi Kurds were "advised and invited to convert to Islam", not only to "rescue from the fires of hell", but also because "if continued in the mountains would die of hunger and thirst, since the help of the international community â€" continues the fundamentalist-is a lie".A help that arrived last week, the sky. The Iraqi Ministry of Defense has conducted a rescue operation on Mount Sinjar, where thousands of members of this minority have taken refuge.Help arrives, too, this week to Erbil, brought by the UN. For 12 days, the planes will carry 2500 tons of aid to about 600 thousand people, all over the Iraq, were forced to leave their homes and find refuge in Kurdistan Autonomous lands.
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The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, also interrupted his vacation in view of the fact that the terrorist in the video have a perfect British accent: "is something profoundly shocking, but we know that many British citizens have traveled to Iraq and Syria to be part of extremism and violence. We must redouble our efforts to prevent the departure of these people. "James Foley's parents are deeply dismayed, but say that they are proud of the courage of her son and appeal for the release of other hostages."We knew it was Jim. Never even saw the video, "says his mother Diana Foley.According to his father: "it's awful. People can die in many different ways, but this was the most terrible, and it haunts me. The pain it has undergone and the cruelty of this method of execution, compared to many others. It's something that bears witness to your courage. It was courageous until the end. "
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Supporters of Reza Faraji Dana â€" one of the more reformist members of the new Government-speak of a "political instrumentalization": the Minister had denounced a scandal of University scholarships awarded illegally by the former Government.The Conservatives, who dominate Parliament, accuse, however, Faraji Dana have appointed to your Cabinet, people considered responsible for movement of contestation of 2009 and to be reinstated, at the universities, students loaded by the authorities "for moral and political reasons".It is recalled that during the events of 2009, thousands of people â€" students, journalists and politicians-were arrested.Close to President Hassan Rohani â€" considered a moderate-, the former Minister will now be your adviser for science and education.
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For many Greeks, the event organization has ruined the country. Others blame the following Governments for having neglected the Olympic structures for purely political reasons.The contrast between the euphoria experienced in 2004 and the current reality is striking. Stella Ntala worked as a volunteer in Athens."The smile of people is one of my fondest memories. I will never forget our sense of pride in 2004. We had hope for a better future. We thought that Greece would become a better country, "recalls Stella Ntala.The event organization accuses the opposition have boycotted the project for the use of sports equipment.For Kostas Kartalis, the former Secretary-General of Athens 2004, decisions taken by the Government following had political reasons."There was a plan for the use of each equipment. After 2004, the Government decided not to execute those plans by political interest. It was a missed opportunity.The Greece failed to keep alive the spirit of the Olympic Games. Hence the abandonment of structures, "said Kostas Kartalis.Many Greeks believe that the Olympics ruined the country. But one of those responsible for organizing the event underlines that the investment made in Athens was just a drop in the ocean of Greek debt.Stratos Siafoleas worked in the Department of communication of Athens 2004."Those who say that the Olympic Games are responsible for the economic crisis were not good students in mathematics. The investment for the 2004 Games was of eight billion euros. In 2009, Greece's debt was 320 billion ", ensures Stratos Siafoleas.Is there even long-term economic benefits when it organizes an event of this dimension?The Greek example is a matter for reflection to many countries interested in relaunching the economy thanks to the push of major sporting events.
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A provisional balance, according to the authorities, when nine people remain missing. The incident occurred after the region register approximately 240 mm of rainfall in a few hours, the equivalent of a month's rain this time of year.A resident says, "we only had time to gather the family and get away from the deluge of mud that swallowed several houses".Another witness, inhabitant "when I realized what was happening, the mud had already dragged several cars and houses".Some houses were dragged about 100 meters, after mud destroy dozens of homes. The army participates in, since this morning, the rescue tasks in the same area that had been the scene of a similar incident in 1999 that caused 31 deaths.The accident prompted Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to interrupt his vacation to return to Tokyo to coordinate the rescue work.
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Dubbed the "Lioness of Iran" for challenging censorship in force in your country, Behbahani was hospitalized for two weeks in a hospital in Tehran, where eventually succumb to respiratory and heart problems.In 2011, the American President himself acknowledged the bravery of the poet, that despite the difficulties in living under a repressive regime, always decide to continue in Iran.On the occasion of the Iranian new year, Barack Obama made a point to recite one of the iconic poems of Behbahani.
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The center of the main Ukrainian cities under the control of separatists, Luhansk and Donetsk, was the scene of heavy fighting with automatic weapons and also artillery. Ukrainian armed forces tighten the siege to the last major rebel strongholds, on the same day that if they were to know more details about massacre of civilians fleeing of Luhansk. On Monday a column of vehicles with refugees have been attacked with Grad missiles on a road on the outskirts of the city. Rebels and Government forces trade accusations. The spokesman for the Ukrainian National Security Council reveals incomplete numbers the massacre. "Until the end of the night we found 15 bodies, the first 15 bodies of civilians. Now, the fighting between terrorists and anti-terrorist forces began in this region and so the search for more bodies cannot be completed. "With the backdrop of combats, German Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to visit Kiev this Saturday. On Tuesday, a meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the Ukraine, mediated by senior European leaders in the capital of Belarus, Minsk.
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The UN High Commissioner for refugees announced that, in a coordinated operation, will provide assistance by air and by land and sea through Iran, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan,The attacks and subsequent advances of the Islamic State in Iraq led to a huge exodus of people who join the other refugees.The European Union also has stepped up aid to victims of the jihadists.Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner, announced during a visit to Baghdad, that Brussels will "reinforce the aid in five million euros, bringing to 17 million the total amount of aid for Iraqi refugees".The World Food Program announced that in the last two weeks have provided more than one million meals.According to the United Nations, the Iraq has on its territory a million six hundred thousand people in precarious conditions, between refugees and IDPs.
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On fire with several aircraft were used. There were no victims.
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Israel will "forcefully" If resumed the launches of rockets from the Gaza Strip. Primeiro-israelita's warning was made while in the Palestinian enclave, the population of food sourced face the possibility of a return to violence.The ceasefire agreed with Hamas expires tonight and the indirect talks mediated by Egypt have not yet offered a solution for a lasting truce.The UN Special Envoy for the Middle East says are necessary to prevent further fund solutions spirals of violence like the one we did in the last month and a half, more than 2000 dead palestinanos and 67 Israelis.In the UN Security Council, Robert Serry, argued that "one cannot leave Gaza on condition it was in before the latest escalation, because the restrictions on the inflow and outflow of goods and people will continue to feed instability, under-development and conflicts".Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch said Monday that Israeli restrictions hamper the work of the two organizations to collect evidence of possible war crimes in Gaza.
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Without wanting to generate panic, the who stressed however that the risk of disease transmission during a flight, for example, is weak, but the measures are intended mainly to prevent new outbreaks in countries of destination.Along with the International Civil Aviation Organization, the World Tourism Organization, the international air transport association and several other international bodies, the who created a working group to monitor the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.In the last five months, the virus made over 1100 killed in Liberia, Guinea-Conakry, Sierra Leone and Nigeria.related articles: Facts about Ebola
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The Ukrainian army has accused rebels in the East of the country they had attacked a column of buses with civilians on a road near Luhansk and have caused countless victims.The spokesman for the National Security and Defense Council talks of using Grad missiles against civilians."Not far from Luhansk, on the road between Khryashchuvat and Novosvitlivka a column of civilians who tried to escape from that area was hit by several Grad missiles which were delivered to the bandits by the Russian Federation. Many people died, including women and children, "said Andriy Lysenko.The separatists deny and point the finger at Government forces, whom they accuse of "bomb the road with aviation and Grad missiles several times".The cities of Luhansk and Donetsk, controlled by separatists have been at the Centre of the Ukrainian army military objectives.However, the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, announced that there is already agreement with Kiev for Russian humanitarian aid between in Eastern Ukraine.
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Meanwhile, North Korea threat with a merciless retaliation in response to military exercises between the United States and South Korea.
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The goal is to boost cooperation and dialogue with Iran to reach a final agreement to limit uranium enrichment.
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The movement of defence blocked the Centre of the Pakistani capital, but was far short of that promised Imran Khan and Tahir ul-Qadri. The two opposition leaders predicted a "tsunami", referencing a million protesters, but the protest has focused only some tens of thousands of Pakistanis.Qadri, a moderate religious leader installed several years ago in Canada, requires even the arrest of Sharif, who he accuses of electoral fraud and the deaths of 14 of his supporters.The former cricket legend Imran Kahn promised, for its part, that the mobilisation will continue until the Prime Minister go to the demands of the protesters.The two opposition leaders had gone to Lahore on Thursday, ahead of a large motorised procession to the capital.
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The container in question had arrived on board a vessel coming from Belgium. One of the occupants was found dead.The police spokesman from Essex explained, at a press conference, that "the port workers heard screams and blows from a container vessel. That noise released the alert and the container was quickly opened, revealing 35 people inside ".The remaining 34 passengers, including several children, were suffering from dehydration and hypothermia and were transported to several hospitals in the region.The authorities have opened an investigation for murder ", by virtue of the victim, and decided to review the remaining fifty containers aboard the ship.
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