From Paris to London, passing through Frankfurt or Milan, all the European markets closed down. Lisbon was not the exception â€" retreated 0.22 percent.The squares of Europe accuses the bad performances of the various companies exposed to what is called the "Chinese Spring". Among them banks like HSBC, Citigroup, Bank of China and Standard Chartered, which temporarily closed the dependencies in Hong Kong and advised employees to work from home.The luxury sector was also impacted by the uprising in the streets of Hong Kong. Concerned, companies aimed at our clientele wealthy Chinese.
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"In a democracy we must solve the challenges facing us in the future, democratically. No one can scare up by someone wanting to express their opinion with a vote in an urn. This is our commitment, that's what the vast majority of Catalans in mandated, with their vote in the last regional elections. Catalonia wants to talk, want to be heard, want to vote, "said Artur Mas.Started the countdown. The Catalan Government has acquired 8 thousand polls and almost 80% of Catalan municipalities undertake to carry out the consultation, traditional voting locations, with two questions a that points to the creation of a federal State, the other to an independent State.But the problems, voltage, are old and the desire to reach the divorce became clear in the last national day of Catalonia, with 1 million and 800 thousand people on the streets of Barcelona, according to the municipal police.A response to the lack of dialogue and of understanding between Mariano Rajoy and Artur Mas. During the last meeting, on 30 July, Rajoy has denied any possibility of agreement or holding of referendum.On the sidelines of the debate, on the unconstitutionality, most Catalans speak of the need to create a new legal and political framework for the region's relations with the State.To talk about the convocation of the referendum that separates the Catalonia Madrid, invited Francesc de Carreras, a specialist in constitutional law and political analyst for the newspaper "La Vanguardia" and "El PaÃs".Euronews:The Constitutional Court can challenge the referendum of 9 November in Catalonia?Francesc de Carreras:The Government can present a challenge to the Constitutional Court, as provided for in article 161-2 of the Constitution, which requires the suspension of the referendum, and the judge must apply the Constitution. That is, from a legal point of view, it is impossible to hold the referendum on November 9. It's another thing to organize a vote, and appears to be fictional that you want to do some pro-independence parties.Euronews:The Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, can impugn the responsible for the Catalan region, Artur Mas, and suspend the autonomy of the region?Francesc de Carreras:No, President Rajoy cannot impugn Arthur but not suspend autonomy. First, the suspension of autonomy means self-government activities are suspended as well as of the Parliament of Catalonia. And this is not allowed by the Constitution. The question of the removal of the President of the region, is a sanction of the penal code, which can only be imposed by a judge. In all cases, the President of the Government may terminate the Attorney, can file a complaint and a judge will make the decision.Euronews:Why, in Spain, it is not possible to make an appointment as those made in Quebec and Scotland? The Constitution does not provides?Francesc de Carreras:Each country has its own laws. In Spain, only referenda on the ratification of the constitutional or statutory reforms laws and, basically, it's the end of the legislative process. Today, there is a kind of referendum to the State level, proposed by the Prime Minister, with most cameras, in cases of major policy importance. In Catalonia, there are doubts about the constitutional interpretation, i.e. whether the referendum should be open to all Spanish citizens or just the Catalans. In any case, would be similar to the vote in Quebec, i.e. the referendum in Catalonia, would make it possible to begin negotiations between the State Government and the "Generalitat" to see what is the best way out for the issue.Euronews:If the referendum doesn't happen it can be a frustration for Catalan society?Francesc de Carreras:We can say that, in Catalan society, there is a majority that wants to talk about it, you want to vote, but there is a minority who want independence. It takes a full debate since the aftermath of the independence of Catalonia affects all, for its location in Europe, compared to their situation as a State in the world, speak about their economic situation, everything that has to be discussed in depth, not least because the Catalan media are monopolized, or heavily influenced by nationalist sectors.
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Rescue teams, military also began airlifting more than two dozen bodies, this Monday morning. There are still missing. The searches are being made the "dropper", due to the high concentration of sulphur dioxide in the air.It is believed that more than 30 people have died as a result of this natural phenomenon, all unexpected, which occurred on Saturday:"Didn't anticipate this eruption since, similar situation on Mount Ontake, didn't happen often and we didn't have enough scientific data," explains Toshitsugu Fujii, the Japanese Meteorological Agency.When this volcano erupted, was given, in terms of risk, such as level 1, the lowest on the scale.Mount Ontake, a destination of choice for those who like to climb, is located on the main Japanese island of Honshu. Since 1979 that a similar eruption occurred here, at the time there were no casualties.The seismic activity in the country is very high, Ontake is just one of the 110 active volcanoes, including the famous Mount Fuji.
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With the dawn, the Japanese authorities were able to resume rescue operations near the volcano Ontake. The eruption Saturday did more than 30 deaths and dozens of injuries.Near 1200 firefighters, military and police are involved in the recovery efforts of the inhabitants and tourists surprised by the eruption.At least eight people are still reported missing, but authorities fear that this number will increase, since many hikers are not officially before launch in the exploration of the region.The column of smoke released at Ontake only allowed so far to retrieve the bodies of the 4 fatalities. The rest continue along the ridge of the volcano.Most died due to cardiac arrest related to respiratory problems, caused by intense ash cloud.The authorities have recommended the use of masks to the people who are still in the vicinity of the volcano.The last eruption of Ontake dates back to 1991, though of small size. A phenomenon of this size was not recorded since 1979.
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At the event, attended another Pope, the Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI, who has lived in seclusion since 2013.Francisco addressed Benedict XVI twice during the religious service which delivered words addressed the crowd, which included Grandpa, grandparents, widows and widowers."A people that doesn't take care of grandparents has no future ... Because that way the people runs out of memory and cut its roots, "he said.The Pope has frequently warned, in particular the richest countries, the importance of the elderly as transmitters of vital experience and knowledge.According to the World Health Organization, there are about 600 million people with more than 60 years. A number that will double in a decade and will reach two billion in 2050.
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Among the approximately 150 guests of a ceremony whose details were kept secret, were the model Cindy Crawford, the lead singer of You2, Bono, and the Publisher of Vogue, Anna Wintour.The wedding reception took place on the terrace of the hotel Cipriani, before the gala dinner on Saturday night.Water Taxis took the guests of the hotel Cipriani for the big party at Palazzo Papadopoli, on the Grand Canal.Clooney has 53 years, Alamuddin 36. The lawyer, expert in international law, graduated at Oxford and in New York.
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Monday, the American actor and Director, one of the world's most coveted men, will marry at the age of 53 years, with the renowned jurist of 36 years.This Venetian recalls that "we are in the city of love, the right place for this wedding".In Piazza San Marco other couples follow the footsteps of Clooney"It's a pleasure to know that someone so famous decided to marry here, just like us."The official ceremony is scheduled to be held in the city of Venice, a 14TH-century palace, the former President of the Camera of Rome, Walter Veltroni, a film buff and a friend of Clooney.
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This is at least the advanced scenario by Airparif-entity which measures the purity of the air in Paris, which provides for a reduction to the average pollution index level in the French capital. The clouds of ash released by the Icelandic volcano moved approximately 2300 kilometres before arriving in France on Wednesday.
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The epidemic of Ebola has killed more than 3000 people, according to the World Health Organization, which confirmed this number, out of a total of more than 6500 possible victims of this latest outbreak.The International Monetary Fund promised an additional aid of 130 million dollars to the three countries most affected by the outbreak: Guinea-Konakry, Liberia and Sierra Leone.The lion's share of that money, 49 million, goes to Liberia, which is the country currently suffers more with the virus.Help is joining the IMF's assistance programme for these three countries.The Ebola outbreak caused leaks of nearly $ 100 million in the budgets of each of these three countries.The World Bank also increased the aid to these countries, of 230 to 400 million dollars.
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The American actor, until recently one of the most desirable singles worldwide, will tie the knot with British lawyer Amal Alamuddin and chose the Italian city for the link, which will happen on Monday.The couple is already in Venice, such as some of the most illustrious guests such as Bono, Cate Blanchett or Matt Damon.The marriage will be concluded by the former Mayor of Rome and a friend of Clooney, Walter Veltroni, at Palazzo Cavalli, a 14TH century building that serves as headquarters to the city of Venice. Since the glass of water, which should last three days, will be at the hotel Aman, a luxury establishment in the middle of the Grand Canal."We are waiting for the guests. I'd like to see Quentin Tarantino and Robert de Niro, who must come, because they are friends of his, "says a fan. An American tourist adds: "this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. How is it possible not to come here? It's romantic, is a symbol of love ".The story is worthy of a fairy tale and will certainly make the delights of the pink press. At least, the scenario couldn't be more perfect.
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Several hundred people walked through the narrow streets of Saint-Martin-Vésubie, Alpes-Maritimes, condemning the crime with which defy extremists to France.Responsible for the Muslim community of France launched an appeal to the Union: "we should all be together, United and determined to fight such forces contrary to civilization, so contrary to humanity, so contrary to our values"In France, the Muslim community is shocked and traumatized with this murder.Forty-eight hours after running many demonstrations are planned for this Friday, in various cities of the country. The biggest will be in front of the Grand Mosque of Paris.
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The announcement, five months after the start of the conflict in the East of the country and at a time when, "the worst is over," according to Petro Poroshenko, risks reigniting tensions with Moscow.On the streets of Kiev, Poroshenko ambitions divide the inhabitants:"I don't think we can submit an application to the European Union in such a short space of time. You can't change the mentality and lifestyle of one day to the next, but want is power, "says a Ukrainian.Another has no doubts, "the Russia will try to block the process. The only thing we want is to stop the war, to live in peace and recover the economy ".Poroshenko objectives threaten to disrupt negotiations on the supply of Russian gas to Ukraine, which will be resumed on Friday in Berlin.
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The international military coalition against the Islamic State was the main income sources of the armed group, by attacking oil installations in Syria during the third night of air strikes on the country.At least 13 facilities in the northeast of Syria were target of attacks with military fighters and unmanned American aircraft, which caused the deaths of at least 14 fighters and five civilians, according to the activists from the Syrian Observatory for human rights.The targets, mostly installed in prefabricated buildings constitute the "treasure" of the armed group that would control currently nine oil areas in northern Iraq and six out of ten Syrian oil facilities, which would ensure, in full, a production of about 50 thousand barrels of oil per day.Among the targets endorsed by the bombings are still a centre of training of foreign fighters, as well as a building that an Islamic Court in albergaria Al Mayadin.The France announced have also undertaken a new bombing in Iraq, during a reconnaissance mission, hours after the execution of a French hostage by an Algerian Islamist group and when Paris could extend its operations to Syrian territory.On land, the Kurdish forces claim to have succeeded in turning back the clock on Islamist forces in the town of Kobani, along the border with Turkey, seven to ten kilometres from the city centre. The fighting between the Islamists and the so-called Kurdish protection units have caused at least 20 deaths, when Turkey accounts for more than 144 thousand refugees who crossed the border this week to seek refuge in the neighboring country.
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Since the inauguration of the new Government, which succeeded the military junta, have already been freed more than 470 children."The recruitment of children and young people below the legal age happens especially in the regular army, but also in rebel armies. These also have the obligation to do what they did, "says Bertrand Bainvel, UNICEF Chief in Brimânia.The military junta in Burma during 49 years was condemned, internationally, for using child soldiers. The country lives in a nearly permanent civil war since independence. Since the arrival of the new Government were signed cease-fires with most of the rebel groups.
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Today, the best known prison, the United States, receives artworks of Ai Weiwei, artist and activist, critic of the Chinese regime in Beijing:"He thought this was the appropriate place to expose your work, not just because of his relationship with the arrests but also with the protests", explains the curator of the exhibition, Cheryl Haines.His works and installations intended to raise pressing issues about human rights and freedom of expression. The prison of Alcatraz is the ideal place to do it:"Tourists know a period of this federal penitentiary, when Al Capone and other gangsters were here. Ai Weiwei opens a deeper chapter. Shows the meaning of imprisonment, of being detained, the implementation of human rights and which means the political imprisonment ", said Greg Moore, President of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. The artist, who has been under house arrest on charges of tax evasion, was prevented, by the Chinese authorities, to leave the country:"China has laws, the Department that handles these issues of inbound and outbound Chinese citizens of its borders, it does so in accordance with the regulations on immigration," said the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The exhibition will feature, on the island of Alcatraz, located in San Francisco, California, until April 26, 2015.
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Hundreds of taxi drivers paraded idling between Westminster and Trafalgar Square to denounce the inaction of the authorities vis-Ã -vis the growing number of illegal taxis ".A driver explains that "are to be assigned licences to left and right, without worrying about the consequences. [Activity] costs to increase, are to authorise the Pedicab and don't care about Uber. Anyone with a little money can do whatever he wants ".The Mayor, Boris Johnson, is particularly targeted by the protesters, who dispute the proliferation of applications for mobile phones that allow users to connect drivers with passenger cars that offer paths to preferential rates.
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The UN Security Council adopted a resolution to stop the foreign fighters to join the "jihad" in Iraq and Syria.Barack Obama chaired the meeting, which took place for the second time in history. Asked the collaboration of all partners of the United States in combating the causes that make people from various countries, especially conflict zones, join Islamist fighters.Before, the American President had spoken before the UN General Assembly: "the only language that killers like this understand is the language of strength. The United States will work with a broad coalition to dismantle this network of death. In this effort, we won't be alone. I ask the rest of the world to join us. I mainly Muslim communities to reject clearly and completely the ideology of organizations like al-Qaeda or the Islamic State, "said Obama in front of the House.The UN Secretary General, Ban-Ki-Moon, added that the missiles can kill terrorists, but only the appropriate policies kill terrorism.
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In 2013, the Islamist Palestinian origin was extradited from the United Kingdom to Jordan, after a long legal battle. The man who was once considered the spiritual leader of Al Qaeda in Europe, was sentenced in absentia in 2000 for involvement in an alleged conspiracy to attack American and Israeli tourists in Jordan.The Court ruling was greeted with joy by relatives and friends. The Defense says a victory for Justice
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The arrest warrant came from the Pope himself Francisco. The Vatican justice will now decide what to do with the Polish of 66 years, accused of having had sex with a minor in Exchange for money when he was Apostolic Nuncio in the Dominican Republic.The Holy See had already refused the requests for extradition made by the judges Dominicans, but the lifting of the diplomatic immunity became now possible prison. Was also sought for Justice in Poland.Wesolowski was forced to return to the Vatican after the saintly Archbishop Sunday have informed the Pope about the alleged crimes.
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Ebola can infect up to a 1, 4milhão people until January next year. So says a report from the u.s. Centers for disease control and prevention.According to the document, the current outbreak may have infected 20,000 people, a number more than three times greater than the advanced by the World Health Organization.
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It is not known, exactly, what's changed to make you have decided to move forward, since, in Donetsk and Luhansk, clashes between Government forces and the insurgents, still have not finished completely. And are the rebels who continue to dominate these cities. The truth is that Ukraine is in a delicate situation. It lacks the support of the international community and the rebels continue to be supported by Russia.To Kiev reach peace is fundamental, hence have agreed to give a "special status" to the eastern regions of the country.
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To India, China and the United States saw increase their emissions in 2013, while the European Union registered a fall of around 1.8%, according to data from the Global Carbon Project (GCP). The Organization's report was published before the UN climate summit in New York, where world leaders are trying to fix positions as a way of preparing for the big event on climate which will take place in Paris in 2015. Scientists say that the current rate, to achieve the goal of maintaining the increase of global warming under 2 degrees celsius, humanity runs out, in 30 years, the remaining quota of CO2 emissions that are expected to increase 2.5 percent in 2014, according to researchers at the University of East Anglia. According to the same source, China's emissions per person surpassed, for the first, the European Union. In this case, actually be higher than the EU-u.s. combined.Measure-million tonnes of CO2. Source: Global Carbon Project. The outgoing Commissioner for climate action (climate and energy) of the European Commission, wrote on Twitter that "the problem of climate change cannot be solved without a strong contribution from China". Connie Hedegaard said in a statement that: "more and more people throughout the planet, start to find out, the hard way, that climate change is no longer a long-term threat. Adding that, just two weeks ago, the regions of Jammu and Kashmir were hit by floods and other locations by drought. "It is clear that climate change has already begun."In Europe, countries such as Spain, Romania, Greece, Lithuania, Bulgaria and United Kingdom managed to reduce CO2 emissions by 2013, compared with the previous 12 months, but it is necessary to take into account that the crisis also "killed" part of these countries ' industry, i.e. part of polluters. The Germany, the biggest EU CO2 emitter, and the seventh largest in the world, saw their numbers rise 2.4%. The United Kingdom, Italy and France are also major polluters, although France was the only one of the three to register an increase. The EU is committed to reduce carbon emissions by 20% on 1990 levels, by 2020. Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, who works with the GCP and belongs to the University of Exeter, said: "The time for a peaceful evolution in our attitudes, aiming to climate change has to happen now. Delaying action is not an option. We must act together and act quickly if we are to have a chance of avoiding climate change in the future but as long as we are alive. "We've used two-thirds of the total amount of carbon that can burn, if we want to keep global warming under 2° c. If we continue at the current rate, we will reach our limit in less than 30 years and for that we need not be a continuous growth of CO2 emission levels. The implications of not acting immediately are worrisome. Or take the collective responsibility to make a difference, or it will be too late. " Last may, a Eurostat report on the evolution of carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union, in 2013 (compared to 2012), gave an account overall decrease of 2.5%. Still, in Portugal, the reality was different, namely, increased 3.6%, one of the highest figures among the six Member States which registered increases. Measure-million tonnes of CO2-Source: Global Carbon ProjectToday, according to the report from the Global Carbon Project Portugal occupies the 13th place among the European countries more polluters and the 59th in world terms. Poluimos more than countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Cuba. Portuguese-speaking countries, easily explained by lower industrial development of most of these countries, only Brazil, which occupies the 12th position overall, exceeds Portugal on CO2 emissions.
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The idea may seem strange, but they're their own homeless Greek capital who is promoting this initiative. The guides are also current or former homeless man: "If my experience influence someone helping or giving care to someone, or if you touch people's hearts and make them give something, I feel satisfied," says Christos Bakoyannis, one of the guides who participate in the project. Says Dana Moustakis, another Guide: "I live in a home for homeless people. The crisis was like a slap in the face, but not down. I told myself I had to fight. "The idea of these pathways is alerting visitors to homelessness: "what I noticed was that these people have large capacities and can do important things, if they are helped," says Vicki Pasomenou, a woman who participated in one of these tours."Invisible Routes" is the name of this program, which was born by the hand of the distributed newspaper Shedia and partly produced by homeless people from Greece.
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The Group Yamaar Yynd al Jilafa connected to the Islamic State claimed the abduction of French citizens in Algeria and threatening to kill him if Paris does not cease attacks against the jihadists.The group released a video where claims to give 12:0 am to France to meet the requirements.Hervé Pierre Gourdel was abducted about 100 kilometres from Algiers to a hundred kilometers from the capital Algiers when integrated an excursion.
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Tehran has already made it known that it does not intend to integrate the international military coalition led by the United States. Iranian officials admit, however, that the country can cooperate with Washington, but not on the battlefield.On the day that Iran celebrates 34 years of the beginning of the war against Iraq is the guarantee given by the head of State, Hassan Rouhani: "the peoples of the region will put terrorists in place. The Nations of this region are determined to fight against extremism. The Iranian army and our Government will help in this fight. "Tehran faces another battle: negotiations on the nuclear dossier. Iran and the Group of 5 + 1 (China, United States, France, United Kingdom, Russia and Germany) expect to reach a final agreement until 24 November.
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Concerned the rules of the electoral process in the former British colony, imposed by China.From 2017, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong's elected by universal suffrage, but only after a screening made by Beijing.A situation that students face as a "false democracy."The protest comes a week after more than 1,500 activists have exit to the street to demand a genuine universal suffrage and the fulfilment of the promises made by China.
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"We have to think of new ways to protect life. Rights of mothers and fetuses have to be respected, "said a protester. Another firm that "we have to defend life. We are the voice of those who do not have a ".The draft was approved in December, since then there has been no progress.Should the project proceed, will replace the legislation passed by the previous Socialist Government in 2010 that allows abortion up to 14 weeks of gestation.
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The police realized 5 thousand demonstrators, organizers say tens of thousands.In St. Petersburg there was also a small protest despite the ban by the authorities.In Moscow between Russian and Ukrainian flags, the message had the Kremlin as the main recipient."Stop the war, that is our main objective. We also want to show our Government that is to conduct this war, who have no right to speak on behalf of all the people. Because there are people in Russia who are against this military intervention, who think that the Ukrainians may decide their destiny, "said one protester.In parallel to the "March for Peace", also in Moscow, held a counter-demonstration in favour of the Russian Government and of independent regions in the Eastern Ukrainian autointituladas."We don't want war, you know? The media is lying a lot, they invent that Russia wants war. But Russia does not want war (...) The Russia wants there to be lasting peace in Ukraine, "says a woman.According to the United Nations, has at least 3 thousand people died in the conflict.
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Ashraf Ghani, a former World Bank official and former Finance Minister, is expected to assume the leadership of State and Abdullah Abdullah, former Foreign Minister, is expected to be the new Prime Minister of Afghanistan.The signing of the agreement is scheduled for the day you should get to know the final results, the June ballot. The 8 million votes were recounted after Abdullah, declared loser of this Electoral Act, have denounced fraud.This is a defining moment for the country, in the first democratic transfer of power. The resolution of the political crisis, that will allow you to achieve some stability, is urgent as the threat of Taliban attacks and the departure of foreign forces from the country, create new challenges.
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Thousands of supporters of the Iraqi Shiite leader Moqtada al-Sadr protested in Baghdad against what they consider an American interference in Iraq.These protests happen a day after the meeting of the UN Security Council, which asked for international support to the regime of Baghdad in fighting the djihadistas of Daech, the organization Islamic State, which occupies the territory of tracks Syria and Iraq.The Iraqi army and Shiite militias have failed until now big hits in combating the Sunni extremists of Daech.Washington launched airstrikes against the djihadistas in August and now tries to put together a coalition of more than 40 countries where attempts to include Iran.The France is the second country, alongside the United States, to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State in northeastern Iraq.Paris reported that Rafale aircraft of the French army's Tyme started bombing against strategic positions of the djihadistas in the region of Mosul.
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Shares of Alibaba soared in early trading Friday on Wall Street. Of the 68 dollars at the opening, shares reached $ 95.90 to mark after the 100 dollars.Jack Ma, the founder of the Chinese group, was present at the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
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A decision that still need to be promulgated by the Catalan leader Artur Mas, when Madrid prepares to about denying the decision by the Constitutional Court. "The Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has to act like David Cameron and allow the popular consultation," said Carme Forcadell, leader of the campaign for independence.For the leader of the partido popular of Catalonia Alicia Sanchez Camacho, "this is a sad day for democracy and for the Spaniards. A law is clearly unconstitutional was adopted to allow a referendum to ask the Catalan people if they want to secede from the rest of Spain ".The Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy denouncing the non-binding referendum as unconstitutional, has called an extraordinary meeting of the Government this weekend, waiting for the officialization of the new law by the Catalan leader.Arthur But could, however, not enact immediately the decision of Parliament to delay the Government's response, when Rajoy should make a visit to China next week.
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Above all, plan to a referendum, as democratic right, explains the President of the autonomous region of Catalonia, Artur Mas."In fact, the Catalan process is based primarily on the basis of a democratic Act, consequently, about the right to vote. Scotland voted, insist, and this is the right path. In this sense, the Catalan process feels strengthened ", said.The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy intends to prevent the referendum because it claims to be unconstitutional.But the referendum is in the plans of those who want to see self-determination respected Catalan. A self-determination that may very well result in the independence of the region, if the "Yes" win-as he showed a symbolic referendum in 2009 â€" and is respected.
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Joanna Gill â€" well, in the early evening, there was a turning point on the side of Yes, when Clack Mananshire who was considered a safe place for the vote on the SIM, voted overwhelmingly Not. In Glasgow, which was reputedly safe square for SIM, the vote for Alex Slamond was confirmed and then Dundee also had a great result, 57% in favour of independence, but then in Edinburgh, there was a clear trend for the non and for Scotland to continue in the United Kingdom.Sarah-Sim and polls Don't in this referendum were always close. How to compare the campaigns? Jo-it was very interesting, especially last week, when a poll gave the SIM as winner and the holder of an posituva message. No campaign, when speaking of the future, was more negative, and was even accused of alarmist and cause fear when talking about the future of an independent Scotland. The issue of prices and the health service was always present. But after all, were the 10% undecided which closed discussions.Sarah â€" that's right. The result is not what polls predicted, but had split families ... How is that the community will reconcile?Jo â€" Fortunately, the challenge won't be that big. There have been some harsher criticism on social networks but isolated. On the ground are quiet. Last night, in the Scottish Parliament, there was a very happy atmosphere between the Yes and no to independence, so I hope to keep it that way and reconciliation will be easier. In the end, what matters is that Scotland gets more powers.Sarah-the main British parties offered to the Scots more powers to keep the Union, will be that the nationalists can still consider having obtained a victory? Jo â€" already nationalists claim victory in numbers of voter turnout. Alex Salmond, despite admitting defeat, said the victory was the principal of participatory democracy. After all, there's an agenda of commitments of promised fiscal automomia.
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Twenty years later, Russia invaded Crimea and sent dissidents to Kiev. The Russia calls it "support to separatist insurgency in Eastern Ukrainian front". Regardless of designation, how Kiev and the Kremlin reached the point of no return?Since the independence of Ukraine in 1991, the relationship between Kiev and Washington had ups and downs. Actually, it's a relationship that cannot be considered separately from the Russian policy in the region. After a good phase at the end of 90 because of the signing of the Treaty, there has been a turnaround in relations between Washington and the Ukraine, with President Leonid Kuchma, to beat the record of human rights abuses that culminated with the murder of journalist Georgiy Gongadze (in 2000), and resulted in the freezing of bilateral relations. The next milestone was in 2004, with the Orange Revolution, which u.s. President George w. Bush faced as a good opportunity to try to dismantle the sphere of influence of Russia in Ukraine. The Bush administration, at the time, have provided millions of dollars for the "strengthening of democracy" the opposition leaders and activists lined up with them.However, the Bush Administration's efforts in 2008 to achieve that Ukraine joined NATO failed, mainly because of opposition from Germany and France, who did not want to antagonize Russia. The West's appeasement policy toward Moscow has grown in strength with Barack Obama who, at the beginning of the first term, announced that it was pushing the "reset button" on u.s. policy toward Russia aiming to reverse what he called a "dangerous derives an important bilateral relationship". Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently had another kind of "reset" in mind, and took the cue to redraw the map of Europe.
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In the images, Cantlie, who seems in good health, acknowledges being a prisoner but says not being coerced and Announces "a series of programs" which will reveal about the insurgents who control parts of Iraq and Syria, facts that contradict the image given by the Western media.The video comes after the Islamic State have beheaded two American journalists and a British humanitarian worker.The radical group claims to have assumed in recent 12:0 am, control of two dozen Kurdish-majority towns in northern Syria, while in Iraqi Kurdistan, Peshmerga fighters continue to try to halt the advance of the insurgents.The Czech Republic sent this Thursday, a Canadian military aircraft, weaponry intended for Kurdish fighters. The shipment was organized in cooperation with the United States.The Germany also is preparing to send arms to the Kurdish Peshmerga, following the decision voted on August 31 in the Berlin Parliament. The equipment in question was shown to the media at the base of Waren, in the North of the country.
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The latest opinion polls point to a technical draw. The opinions about the advantages and disadvantages of independence is to divide the population in General and the Scottish celebrities, in particular.Let's see some of the famous in favor of the "Yes" campaignAndy MurrayHuge day for Scotland today! no campaign negativity last few days totally swayed my view on it. excited to see the outcome. lets do this!A few hours before the opening of polling stations, the Scottish tennis player Andy Murray, said supporting the "Yes" in the referendum on the independence of Scotland."Today is a great day for Scotland. The negativity of the ' no ' campaign totally changed my vision. I can't wait to see the results. Let's do it! ", wrote on Twitter.Sean ConneryThe Scottish actor Sean Connery is an ardent advocate of Scottish independence. The man who wore the skin of James Bond did in March an appeal to "Yes." In an interview to a British newspaper said it was "a unique opportunity" and "a new hope" for the future.Ken LoachKen Loach is another heavyweight to defend independence. The British Director is of the opinion that the victory of the "Yes" paves the way for a "fairer society" and adds that "other countries colonized already won independence."Willie "the Simpsons"This week "the Simpsons" also entered the election campaign. Willie â€" the continuous Bar frequented by school and by Lisa â€" appealed to independence in a video posted on YouTube.Vivienne WestwoodThe controversial British designer Vivienne Westwood has expressed support for the "Yes" during the London Fashion Week. But it was, above all, Westwood's statements that marked the difference. The stylist says support the independence of Scotland by "hate England."Ewan McGregorIs probably the best known Scottish actor after Sean Connery. Ewan McGregor says love Scotland and be proud of being Scottish, but considers that it would be "an error" end the marriage with the United Kingdom.Alex FergusonAlso, former Manchester United defends the permanence of Scotland in the United Kingdom. Alex Ferguson says that there are thousands of Scots living abroad as he. Prefers, so living in a British family than in a foreign country.Stephen HawkingThe scientist Stephen Hawking has signed, together with other celebrities, an open letter to the Scots to appeal to the Union of a Kingdom with more than 300 yearsJ. K. RowlingJK Rowling, the author and creator of the Harry Potter saga donated about 1.2 million euros to help finance the campaign against the independence of Scotland.Susan BoyleThe Scottish singer Susan Boyle has made it known that will vote ' no ' to independence in the referendum this Thursday. Passionate about the country where he was born and the inherited culture, the singer says don't be nationalistic.
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The storm damaged facades of hotels, broke Windows and left streets full of rubble.Earlier this week the winds reached 185 km/h while the Category 2 hurricane was moving on the peninsula. The phenomenon was registered about 230 kilometers east-southeast of Cabo San Lazaro.People took refuge in shelters and hotel conference rooms. The area is full of 5 star resorts, small fishing communities and slums.
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Scotland will make a choice of weight, since the consequences could go far enough. The question of identity, highly emotional, is one that can weigh a lot in the decision of the Scots. The country cherishes and nurtures the millenary traditions of root, but is divided into multiple identity references with multiple sources. Being Scottish, after 307 years of a fruitful Union with the United Kingdom, finally, is what? Ron Cowie: â€" The Scots have an identity of their own, always had, always we have an unparalleled force for being Scottish, but we will always be part of the United Kingdom.Internationally known symbol and drunk, the whisky of Scotland is the second most exported product, then to energy. Nine out of ten bottles leave abroad, in a sector that employs 35 thousand people. What is the impact of an eventual independence? David Williamson, responsible of the Scotch Whisky Association: â€" the Scotch whisky survived wars and revolutions. Make whiskey for 500 years but this is a big decision.For two centuries the family distillery produces whiskey, GlenDronach and all bearing the same confidence in the future, whatever.Alan McConnochie:The Shetland Islands are located very far from London, but also of Edinburgh. Its seabed oil is extracted, but the arquilélago is rich in fish and in renewable energy. For these descendants of the vikings, the issue of Scottish identity is fluid. And drink beer. Sonny Priest, owner-in Shetland there isn't much of traditional Scottish. You don't wear a kilt or anything like that. We do not associate the typical Scots.That identity relationship can there be for who works and lives in Glaskow but is an immigrant? A recent poll says that 94% of immigrants identify themselves more with Scotland, by being more open to foreigners than the United Kingdom. Olga Mausch-Debowska, Polish immigrant: -The European Union is very important to me and Scotland is better as an integral part of the European Union than as part of the United Kingdom. And there is always the danger of getting out of the EU if we stay with the English.
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Pedro Sánchez: "Today in Spain and in many parts of Europe, many people see the future as a threat. Want to change those future threats for future opportunities. Two and a half years ago I was out of politics, was a University professor. My political commitment is the modernization of Spain and of Europe, the creation of job opportunities in Europe and the need for the world to see a competitive Europe, opportunities to radiate peace to the rest of the world. "euronews: what kind of Socialist is, what do you propose?Pedro Sánchez: "Reformist, moderniser. Spain has to modernize the economy. Both in Spain and in Europe, we must move towards greater transparency, citizen participation and democracy of our institutions. We must fight against corruption, which is the main poison of our democracy, and it is necessary to create jobs. Especially for young people.euronews: "we won more than a million votes in the European elections. Now there are five MEPs in the European Parliament. What do you think I took all these people vote on this political formation?Pedro Sánchez: "I don't know. I think the policy is to build and not to destroy. And to stand alongside all who see politics as being an exciting project, so be optimistic in the future. I don't have to think about 50 years ago. I believe that today there are people in Spain to gain 340 € per month, with this you can't live. It creates little work and what exists is very precarious. There is labour poverty. The important thing is to offer decent employment opportunities. "euronews: "Said in an interview that populism just as Venezuela of Chavez. What did you mean by that? How do you define populism? "Pedro Sánchez: "with proposals, as I'm pursuing, to face a process of tax reform, which causes great fortunes to pay more taxes to relieve the tax burden of working people and the middle class, are realistic and fair proposals from the social point of view. Nationalize all strategic sectors of our economy is simply impossible. Therefore, between a proposal with a commitment to social justice, but realistic, and another offering false solutions to real problems, I choose the first one. "euronews: "his party backed austerity measures, a few years back, how do you think these measures have helped the people?"Pedro Sánchez: "there are different ways of doing politics in difficult contexts as Europe goes through with austerity. I believe that Europe must change economic policy. I proposed that there is a specific plan for public investment to countries that have an unemployment rate exceeding 15%. I proposed that the youth Guarantee Programme, which now is restricted to persons under 25 years, increase for 30 years. Because in Europe there are many young people between 25 and 30 years in unemployment. Both Spain, like the rest of Europe, should change the austerity policies of growth and job creation. In our context, the case of Spain, must also have the support of the European institutions. "euronews: "Let's talk now of Scotland. What will be the impact of Scottish independence in the rest of Europe, and in the remaining regions independence? "Pedro Sánchez: "often, what is crucial is how the expressions materialize and come true, these desires expressed in the vote. Bet on a strong and United Europe and a strong and United Scotland also in the European Union and the United Kingdom. "euronews: "But the feelings of independence can have some influence in other regions..."Pedro Sánchez: "As in Spain and the Catalan debate...? What we have to do in Catalonia, that's what I told Rajoy and the but is facing a constitutional renewal process. We have 35 years of successful constitutional. But it is true that we need to renew this Constitution. We must reorganize our territorial coexistence.It is necessary to order the powers that are in each institutional level, in Spain and in the European Union. And we can only do with a constitutional reform. I want a Catalunya at the forefront of Spain, of the political, economic and social change â€" the flag of the Socialists. I don't want a Catalonia out of Spain. "euronews: "How does this constitutional reform can give more autonomy to the regions and how can you benefit Spain?"Pedro Sánchez: "Basically, we are talking about the skills reordering. Nowadays there are many citizens who are not aware of the responsibility of each level of administration.To recognize in the Constitution who is responsible for public health, for education, for linguistic policy, how does the regional funding model, which is not recognized in the Constitution. I think that would clarify citizens and, above all, would reduce State expenditure.Because in the end, it would be much more effective. We advocate Federal models such as Germany or the United States. In Europe, the Socialists say that Europe must be fed. When we talk about "more" European Union, we are talking about a federal Union. That's what I stand for in Spain. "euronews: "we're back to the question of Scotland, to finish. What do you think should be the Spanish position if Scotland want to enter the European Union? "Pedro Sánchez: "if we're going to bet on something will be this strong and United Union in which we are. And I believe that in the Catalan issue, we must defend the understanding, coexistence and, above all, recognize that Catalonia is a singular people that deserve to be recognized as such. Spain cannot be understood without Catalonia as Catalunya cannot be understood without the rest of Spain. It's hard to be rulers obliging citizens to choose between Spanish and Catalan. More than separate, Spanish and Catalan policy needs a lot of wisdom and a lot of courage to face the challenges together. "
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The Ukrainian Prime Minister says that the Association Agreement signed with the European Union opens the way for accession of the country to community block. At the meeting of the Government Tuesday, Arseny Yatseniuk in Kiev said Ukraine now has the "ambitious task" to fully implement the Pact until 2017.The Chief Executive stressed that "the sooner the European Union sees that we are implementing the agreement, the sooner we will have the opportunity to present our candidacy for European membership; to say that satisfy all the criteria, according to article 49 of the agreement, and we introduce ourselves as eligible for membership of the European Union ".Ukrainian and European parliaments have ratified simultaneously, this Tuesday, the Ukraine Association Agreement-European Union but to appease tensions with Russia, it was decided to postpone until the end of 2015 the part regarding free trade.Still, Moscow did not fail to criticize the Pact. The Kremlin fears the former Soviet Republic's remoteness of their sphere of influence and the negative impact on its economy.
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The accident occurred in the city of Zhangjiakou, in the North of the country, in the middle of rush hour and was filmed by security cameras in the city. A truck lost control and crashed into pedestrians, on a bus and other vehicles. The first information report a possible problem of truck brakes.
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As he prepares the combat mission to the jihadists of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (EIIL), will need international intervention modalities.The American Secretary of Defense presents, this Wednesday, the detailed plan of operations. Barack Obama has promised that there will be no American troops on the ground but, according to general Martin Dempsey, the situation might evolve:"I believe that, at this moment, this coalition is the best way to move forward and I believe this. But if things get worse and there are threats to the United States, so I will talk to the President to recommend to send forces to the ground ".For the American Secretary of defence, Chuck Hegel, the international coalition's mission does not end in the destruction of the Islamic State, even if only with air strikes resolves:"This will not be easy nor a brief effort. It's very complicated. We at war with EIIL as we are with al qaeda. But destroying EIIL requires much more than military efforts. Requires progress in the region and support on the ground in Iraq and in Syria ".The Syrian territory, where the jihadists are strongly present, will also be the target of attacks in the United States air force. Obama ruled out any coordination with the Damascus regime. The Iraqi national security adviser was to Damascus Bashar al Assad informed of the evolving situation and talking about the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fight against terrorism.
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If the ratification of the agreement between Ukraine and the European Union makes happy those who strove for him, there is also much skepticism.The postponement for two years of free trade measures leaves unhappy the party Fatherland, of Yulia Timoshenko. Hryhoriy Nemyria's Party Deputy in Parliament in Kiev: "we have created a precedent. The Russia has, in practice, a veto power, or some veto power, concerning the sovereign choice of Ukrainian foreign policy. In practice, this delay causes several important reforms have also to be postponed, "he says.The financial sector in Ukraine, is also worried about what this could mean delaying the country's economic future: "This postponement of the application of the Treaty concerns only tariffs or also has to do with standards, i.e. the standards of the European Union to the Ukrainian economy? If it's the latter, obviously is an open question, harmful to Ukraine's efforts to move closer to the European Union ", says Peter Bobrinsky, Director of Dragon Capital, largest bank in Ukraine.With free trade entered into force only in 2016, the Ukrainian Government managed to calm relations with Russia, the main opponent of the agreement. The postponement could give to those who are against the Association Agreement the opportunity to divert the Ukraine this path and take her to another trading block, the Customs Union with Russia.
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Official Twitter account, the company tries to answer questions and help passengers affected by the strike.@pfonsecaa 1/2 Hi Paula, the flights are still confirmed, however should you wish to change your flights, we can proactively offer flightsThrough a second account, called a "Newsroom", it is possible to obtain first-hand the latest information on the deadlock.The strike, which began on Monday to protest against the strategy of development of low-cost subsidiary Transavia, should last until 22 September.Lufthansa passengers are luckier, since the company announced the end of the strike scheduled for today.Pilot strike for September 16th cancelled. More info: http://t.co/VntwSRr3Qm
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The Argentina celebrates its most famous cartoon character who, in questioning during decades the current state of the World, gained popularity both in Latin America and Europe.In Buenos Aires, an exhibition was opened in the presence of the historian chart and "father" of Mafalda, JoaquÃn Salvador Lavado-more known with "Quino".The author explains that "the problems [in the world] were something I've always had an impact on me. The kids nowadays are so informed about everything what happens in the world. When I was a kid, I had no idea who they were people like, for example, the Pope. Nowadays, kids know everything. "Quino, was awarded this year in Spain, with the Prince of Asturias prize for communication and Humanities.Fierce defender of human rights, Mafalda was, in 1976, the "face" of the Universal Declaration on the rights of the child of UNICEF.
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The Ukrainian Army and the separatists pró-russos trading accusations about the breaking of the truce. The head of the OSCE mission said: "it is very complicated and a task almost impossible to determine who is at the origin of the artillery hits. What we highlight in our reports is what direction they come from ".According to a military spokesman, the separatists launched an offensive against the airport, which was repelled by the Ukrainian military.The Prime Minister of the self-proclaimed independent territory, Alexander Zakharchenko explains: "the OSCE Mission decided to go on their own. Explained today that this is not Europe, where the war is going according to a calendar â€" ' here Let's Eat, go to sleep and then continue with the war '. We're in a civil war, where there are no rules, no time. Fight differently, not as Europeans ".The truce has been violated daily, and residents of some localities near Donetsk denounce a fictitious situation.In five months, the conflict in the East of Ukraine made over 2700 deaths, according to the UN.
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Italy and Malta have launched a joint search operation in the Mediterranean â€" after two Palestinian survivors, rescued this Monday, have declared that a boat, with about 500 immigrants had sunk off the coast of Malta.According to the account of the two Palestinians, the sinking was not accidental, as explains Simona Moscarelli, the International Organization for migration: "at some point, the smugglers told the immigrants to move into another boat. But the immigrants refused because it was safe and it was too small. Then began a fight and the smugglers decided to RAM, with their boat, the boat of immigrants causing the sinking. "Also Monday, two boats with immigrants have capsized off the coast of Libya. 36 people-including three women-have been rescued by the Navy of Tripoli. According to sources, would be discordant aboard between 105 and 250 people.On the second vessel, no, for more information.
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As one would expect, the Paris meeting dominated the front pages of Iraqi newspapers Monday.A resident of the capital says he hopes "that there is a real cooperation between the Government, security forces and the Alliance [international] and that the results are positive". And adds that it also expects the Alliance to be formed as soon as possible ".Another question if "is the Iraq that will pay the cost of this operation, the aerial bombardments and mobilisation". He adds that, "among the issues that have not yet been answered by the Government", is whether "troops are coming from abroad or instructors to train the army" and says the Iraqi Executive must "clarify" them.If the majority of the Iraqi people is in favour of the idea of halting the advance of the extremists in the Islamic State, many fear, too, re-watch the massive and prolonged presence of foreign troops in the country.
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