terça-feira, 31 de março de 2015

USA: one killed in gunfire at the entrance of the NSA

One of the men was killed and the other wounded grevemente. The FBI said the scene was "contained quickly" and that it "does not believe" that the incident is "related to terrorism".

A policeman also suffered injuries, although without danger of life.

According to local media, a pistol and cocaine were found in or near the car where followed.

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International Criminal Court orders return of Serbian ultranationalist leader in prison

In recent weeks, in several public appearances in Serbia, in his country, Seselj has ensured that would not return to the Hague voluntarily and gave a speech which provoked ultranationalist protests in Croatia and the repudiation of the European Parliament. And after getting to know the decision of the ICTY, the Serbian returned to saying it's not going to go back to court.

To return to the International Criminal Court requires the cooperation of Serbian authorities. But the Belgrade Government argues that "this decision has as goal to destabilize Serbia and the Executive of Aleksandar Vucic. Especially after Vucic said, the March 24, in a NATO "aggression" in the former Yugoslavia. "

These statements let you preview that authorities aren't going to make any great effort to stop Vojislav Seselj, who was left on probation the 7 of November of last year for humanitarian reasons, due to the deterioration of health status. The ICTY is judging the Serbian ultranationalist leader about 12 years for war crimes in Croatia (1991-95) and Bosnia (1992-95).

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Germanwings: already identified the DNA of 78 passengers

French researchers have identified DNA from 78 of the 150 occupants of the Airbus A 320 that crashed in the French Alps, announced the task force.

The identification of passengers will be made later, in Paris, by comparing the samples taken at the site of the tragedy with samples brought by relatives.

By day, are made 50 flights of helicopters to transport, to and from the site, search technicians.

While the German media advance with more hypothetical causes that have taken the Copilot Andreas Lubitz's deliberately rushing the aircraft into a mountain, official sources announced a ceremony of tribute to the victims that will be held in the Cathedral of Cologne, on April 17 with the presence of Chancellor Angela Merkel and senior representatives of France and Spain.

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segunda-feira, 30 de março de 2015

Thousands against terrorism on the streets of Tunis

The streets of the capital of Tunisia filled this Sunday with thousands of people, in a "March against terrorism" in the wake of the March 18 attack against the Bardo Museum in Tunis, who made more than two dozen dead, mostly tourists.

A March that featured several foreign leaders, including French President François Hollande, the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi or the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmud Abbas.

Hollande noted that "everyone should fight against terrorism (...) who tried to strike a country such as Tunisia, which was the cradle of Arab spring ".

Renzi said, that "we can't leave the future in the hands of extremists."

Thousands march in #Tunis against terrorism after bloody attack on #BardoMuseum pic.twitter.com/OdSZbdQacM"via tasnimmh <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bardo?src=hash">#Bardo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tunisie?src=hash">#Tunisie</a><p>â€" Rodrigo Barbosa (RodaLarga) March 29, 2015

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Germanwings: "open the fucking door!" shouted the Commandant

"Open the goddamn door": the phrase, on the cover of the Sunday edition of the newspaper Bild, was given by the Commander of the A320 Germanwings, locked outside the cockpit by co-pilot who crashed the plane in the French Alps.

In the black box recordings retrieved already hear, according to the German newspaper, attempts of desperadas Commander to call Andreas Lubitz's to reason, as well as the screams of the passengers.

Bild tabloid's front cover today pic.twitter.com/gAT9AXFEBr

The Bild, who announced that Copilot's remains were found during operations at the site of the tragedy, also on Sunday Edition that Lubitz's suffered from a problem of retinal detachment, which threatened his career.

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Air Canada plane lose on landing

The incident with the flight, which had departed from Toronto, made no fatalities, but 25 passengers were injured and needed to be watched in the hospital.

The plane was carrying 137 people. When I was landing, off the runway and ended up pin-up: "the machine has been damaged. We're going to have to realize the extent of the damage. He's off the track and has to be removed to be able to continue operations, "explained Peter Spurway, spokesman for the Halifax airport.

There is still an explanation for what happened, but the cause has probably to do with the heavy snowfall that hit the region.



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Lubitz's deliberately killed 149 people

The inquiry into the tragedy of Germanwings flight progresses and focuses now on Andreas Lubitz's personality.

The co-pilot, suffered from depression and is suspected of having deliberately precipitated the plane against the mountain, near Digne-les-Bains.

According to ex-girlfriend's statements to the press, said he would someday Lubitz's "change the system" and that "everybody knows your name".

In searches in two residences Lubitz's family, were found medicines for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, drugs present in large quantities, although in the middle professional colleagues not to have known of these health problems.

Frank Woiton, a pilot Germanwings account: "I travelled with this colleague once, for three or four weeks. I had a normal idea, a quiet person. He even had plans for the future. I was happy to work on Lufthansa and wanted the long-distance lines, wanted to be a pilot A380 ".

The rescue opreações the remains of victims continues although at a slower pace than in the last four days. Less helicopters take off from makeshift airfield in Seynes-les-Alpes.

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domingo, 29 de março de 2015

Amanda Knox and former boyfriend acquitted

Amanda Knox breathe of relief. The American Italian ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito and were acquitted by the Italian Supreme Court of the crime of murder of Kercher in 2007 Merdith British in Perugia.

The Court retained only the charge of trying to frame the owner of the bar where she worked, but the penalty is done: "I'm very grateful for everything that happened, for Justice that was made and for the support I received from everyone, both as family of strangers. Saved my life, I have my life back. I'm living this moment full of joy, "said the American.

Raffaele Sollecito, Knox's former comrade, was the only one present in court. For the lawyers of the victim's family, this was a step backwards: "it's a defeat, not only for ourselves, but for all the Italian justice. The judges said they found no evidence and do not give names to the accomplices of Rudy Guédé, "says Francesco Maresca, the Kercher family lawyer.

Sollecito and Knox had been sentenced to 25 and 28 years in prison in a Court of second instance.

Merdith Kercher was beaten, stabbed seven times and at autopsy were detected signs of sexual violence.

The only person convicted for the murder of the British student was the Ivorian Rudy Guédé, sentenced to 16 years in prison for complicity in murder.

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Lubitz's faced a "heavy love crisis"

The information collected in searches carried out by prosecutors in Dusseldorf at the two residences of Andreas Lubitz's, brought some light to the grisly suicide of CoPilot.

The seized documents show evidence of psychic disease Lubitz's 28 years of, and a "serious episode of depression" in 2009.

After having gone through a psychiatric treatment for a year and a half, Lubitz's stabilized, but recently was in the middle of "a heavy crisis in relationship with the girlfriend who struck him deeply", according to the German press revealed.

The preliminary findings of the Marseille Prosecutor's Office indicate that made him fall so Lubitz's "deliberate" the plane. Other sources claim that the "transponder" of aircraft was reprogrammed to lose altitude: of 38 thousand feet to 100 feet, the minimum possible.

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sábado, 28 de março de 2015

Germanwings: Copilot was sick the day of the tragedy

The Copilot to have crashed the plane intentionally of Germanwings in the French Alps was supposed to be on medical leave on the day of the tragedy and hid the fact from the airline.

The information is advanced by the prosecution of Düsseldorf, in Germany, after having been carried out searches at the home of Andreas Lubitz's and copilot's parents ' residence.

The medical certificate was found, torn, during the search. Researchers failed to disclose the nature of the disease.

The information comes after the German newspaper Bild have revealed that Lubitz's been treated, in 2009, following a strong episode of depression. At the time, the co-pilot was even forced to stop training, coming to be declared "unfit".

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England: starting signal for the election campaign

David Cameron refused face-to-face. The two men were interviewed in one after another, answering questions from viewers who were in the Studio, on Sky News and Channel 4.

The European Union was one of the issues addressed:

Ed Miliband, British opposition leader: "I think that leaving the EU would be a disaster for our country. Because we rely on our jobs and commerce we receive because we are in the EU. Strategically to Britain, to combat terrorism or climate change or the whole range of issues, we need to be an outward-looking country. "

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sexta-feira, 27 de março de 2015

Tunisia: Authorities disseminate video of police assault at the Bardo Museum

According to the Ministry of the interior, the attack was planned and executed by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and not by the Group Islamic State, which had claimed responsibility.

The attack was perpetrated by 23 militants and, according to the authorities in Tunis, 80% of the terrorist cell was dismantled. 22 men and one woman were arrested at least four suspects remain at large â€" two Moroccans, an Algerian and a Tunisian.

The Bardo Museum was the scene of a symbolic ceremony, on Tuesday, a week after the shooting.

The event was followed by a March of thousands of people, many foreigners, the capital of Tunisia, in solidarity with the victims of the bombing.

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What is there in common between curling, Powerboating and squash? Sports United ...

In Sports United we give you the meet the new champions of the world curling Championships, going to Budapest to know who's dealing in fencing and we explain everything you need to know about squash.

The 37th Edition of the world women's Curling Championship was held in the Japanese city of Sapporo. The final put face to face the holders, Switzerland and Canada, great power of the mode, a reprint of the end of last year.

The Swiss were looking for their third title in four years while pursuing the 16th Canadian gold medal.

The two had already faced twice in the tournament and on both occasions, the triumph smiled at whiskers. The final was not exception.

The European team dominated the final from the beginning and at the end of the sixth end, led quietly by 4-0. The crutches still reacted and the entry of the last end the result was 4-3.

However the turnaround was nothing more than a mirage, because the advantage was still on the side of Switzerland. Was in front of the marker and had the last stone in the last end.

Captain Alina Pätz not trembled and established the final result, 5-3 to Switzerland. The Swiss now have five world titles on your awards, Canada already don't get in the highest place of the podium since 2008.

Congratulations Switzerland!Gold Medal winners at the ZEN-NOH World Womens Curling Championship 2015 in Sapporo, Japan.#wwcc2015 #curling

After Qatar, the second Grand Prix of the season led the elite of the sword II until Budapest. The tournament brought together the 500 best fencers of discipline and Nikolai Novosjolov showed that it was not by chance that won by two-time world of sword.

Winner of Budapest Grand Prix 2015, happy place for Nikolai!!!

The Estonian fencer confirmed the favoritism in the Budapest Grand Prix and ascended the highest place of the podium for the second time this season. Novosjolov didn't feel very difficult to stand up on end to French Cuban Iván Trevejo by 15-6.

Among the participants were also two Portuguese, Pedro Arede finished in 63rd position, Max Röd was day 267.

In the ladies, the final between Shin A-lam and Ana Maria Branza was far more balanced, with both fencers to arrive at the end of regular time tied to four.

In extra time, South Korea was faultless and led Romanian won by 9-5.

The next Grand Prix of Sword starts scheduled for May 22 in Rio de Janeiro.

The attention in the world of fencing were now remaining until the Grand Prix of Seoul, next weekend, reserved for specialists in the sabre.

Electrifying racing in the XCAT Powerboat World Series as T-Boone Station, XDubai and Abu Dhabi Team fight it out for the...

The world series of XCAT has been growing in popularity since its inception in 2008. Equipped with V6 engines, these boats can easily reach 190 kilometres per hour. Are the formula 1 on water.

The second stage of the waters stirred the 2015 Dubai last weekend. Contrary to the inaugural, marked by strong wind and sea in Fujairah, the race to Dubai with excellent conditions for Powerboating.

The triumph was discussed toe-to-toe between the XDubai and the t-bone. The home side took the lead on the penultimate lap, leading to red the spectators.

As a misfortune never comes alone, after leading much of the race, the t-bone was still a problem in the fuel system and was not beyond the ninth position.

Seized the Abu Dhabi, who finished in second position and kept the lead of the overall standings.

Squash was created on the English School of Harrow in the 1830. Students discovered a ball stuck, not highlighted when reached the wall and demanded a greater variety of strokes to dominate.

Today, the sport is practiced by more than 20 million people worldwide. If you want to join the group, here are some basic rules you should follow.

Squash begins with warm-up exercises for you and the ball. Otherwise this will not emphasize appropriately.

During the game, the ball can reach anywhere between the top line, or line out, and the bottom line, also called the Tin.

During the service, one foot must be on the inside of the service box, the ball must hit the front wall between the top line and service line and land on the opposite side.

After each blow, try putting yourself in the t. is the ideal location to prepare for the next hit.

An important rule is to get out of the way of your opponent. If you try and don't succeed, the point is replayed. If not try it, the point is awarded to his opponent.

The first to reach 11 points wins a game, and you need to win by at least two points. The Meeting decides the best of five games.

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USA: another tragedy with guns

The tragedy occurred Wednesday in the town of Hudson, Florida.

The children were alone at home. The injured is hospitalized in serious condition.

"It's a nightmare when we realised the ages of children-a six-year-old who was playing in the room and who lost his life in a fight over food. For our own personnel and crisis team activated because of this horrible framework, "said the Sheriff of Pasco County.

In August last year, in an Arizona shooting range, an instructor was killed accidentally by a 9-year-old girl to whom he taught to shoot an Uzi submachine gun.

This was another of the cases that led to the challenge of American law for the acquisition and possession of weapons.

Legal ease in acquiring guns in the United States will be, according to some experts, an important factor for the explanation of the shooting cases occurred in recent times.

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Saudi Arabia Announces military operation in Yemen

The lack of an indentation of the Shia militias "huthi" in Yemen, the Saudi Arabia launched late on Wednesday, a military operation in defense of President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

The offensive has the support of more than ten countries. By now, is confined to airstrikes on positions controlled by the "huthi". For now, it is certain that the operation will feature, among others, with aerial from Egypt, Morocco, Sudan, Qatar and Bahrain.

The Saudi Ambassador in Washington said he had "consulted very closely the [their] allies, and especially the United States." Adel al-Jubeir left a message of tranquility: "do whatever it takes to prevent the legitimate Government of Yemen falling and face any dangers because of foreign militia. We are facing a situation in which there is a militia that controls or may control ballistic missiles, heavy artillery and an air force. "

The territorial expansion of the militias "huthi" has been made towards the port city of Aden. Is this the bastion where the President took refuge.

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quinta-feira, 26 de março de 2015

Germanwings: researchers are working to decipher audio file of the first black box

All possibilities are still open but the plane did not explode in the air who says is the Director of the French Office of research and analysis for civil aviation safety, who spoke this afternoon to reporters.

Rémy Jouty further explained that it was recovered, the first black box, an audio file, but adds that it takes time to understand what happened between takeoff and the fall of the appliance:

"We recovered, successfully, an audio file that contains sound and voices with whom we can work. We don't yet understand, fully, your content, we're working on it. "

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Clash of the Titans in Ukraine

President signed Decree on dismissal of I.Kolomoyskyi from the post of Dnipropetrovsk RSA Head http://t.co/jWySRh5DZA pic.twitter.com/ODpbD0XemU

The action was triggered by a parliamentary amendment to the legislation that regulates the private participation in projects of State-owned enterprises, which will reduce the power of the Ukrainian oligarch.

The State holds 50% plus one share of Ukrnafta and, from now on you can take advantage of dividends, so far blocked by another shareholder, Ihor Kolomoiskiy who holds 42 percent before the legislative amendment was required a 60 percent quorum to convene the general meeting of shareholders, but went on to be 50%.

The Minister of energy and the coal industry, Volodymyr Demchyshyn, States that the "fortification of thirst of Ukrnafta and the modification of the law are linked:

Volodymyr Demchyshyn, Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine-any change in the management of an undertaking of this kind means that someone loses their control. And if someone loses control, got profits and administered huge resources, is suppose to fight anyone snatch control of that company.

Oligarch army occupying #Kiev oil trader given 24hrs to disarm by govt http://t.co/jKPmvLYUI7 pic.twitter.com/a14BdNNMd2

Ihor Kolomoiskiy is one of the oligarchs who control some sectors of economy, including energy, banking, Media, aviation and steel. To change the law, were people of their confidence that administered the Ukrnafta. Denies the role assigned.

Ihor Kolomoiski have been a valuable ally of Kiev: financed the battalions of volunteers who fight the advance of the pró-russos separatists in Eastern Ukraine and a sworn enemy of Putin, who has referred to him (as a target to be slaughtered) in several speeches.

Hilarious #Russia issuing an Interpol international arrest warrant for Arsen Avakov & Ihor Kolomoiskiy. via RFERL <a href="http://t.co/6JuOiy0SOe">pic.twitter.com/6JuOiy0SOe</a><p>â€" espressino (ulvdis) June 21, 2014

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Fascinatingly research teams looking for answers for plane crash in France

The plane crash of the low-cost airline Germanwings was already considered the most deadly ever on French territory since 1981, reason continues this Wednesday the mega-search operation on the ground.

No time to lose, hundreds of firefighters and police officers, along with doctors and anthropologists, are mobilized to find the remains of 150 people (144 passengers and six crew members) and clues that help unravel what might have caused the accident.

It won't be an easy task because the plane, which made the connection between Barcelona in Spain, and Düsseldorf, Germany, crashed in rugged, hard-to-reach area of the Alpes de Haute-Provence. The wreckage of the appliance, an Airbus A320, are scattered for about 4 acres of mountain, between Digne-les-bains and Barcelonnette.

The spokesman of the French Ministry of the Interior, Pierre Henry Brandet, remember the complexity of the entire process:

"We have reached a stage of judicial investigation that will be long, which will have to be carried out meticulously, with much method, to try to find the bodies. This can enable the recognition, the delivery of the bodies to their families and, of course, find the indications and elements which make it possible to advance the investigation. "

One of the two black boxes has been found and transferred to the Office to investigate the causes of the accident.

The French President, François Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Spanish Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, are expected this Wednesday, the beginning of the afternoon, at the site of the tragedy.

Despite the shock, this is not the first time that a plane crashes in the region. The September 1, 1953, a device that would link Paris-Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam), fell in this zone, the 16 miles from Barcelonnette.

If, on the one hand, the demand for an explanation for what happened is a priority, on the other, the passenger list and the respective nationalities shows that the tragedy is not confined to the territory of Gaul. Extends to our neighbours Spain, Germany and all over the world.

According to information put forward by Agence France Presse, there will still be fatalities of Belgium, Denmark, Australia, Colombia and Argentina.

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Interview: Bertrand Vilmer, expert in aeronautics

Sophie Desjardin â€" are known some facts, namely that the pilot did not issue a distress call, although the plane have apparently fallen in stages. What can that leave to assume?

Bertrand Vilmer â€" when you're on a plane, there are two ways to launch a distress call. A radio, which begins by mayday, mayday, mayday, and another which is the activation of an emitter-receiver allowing ground controllers determine on your radar screen extremely clear that the appliance is in danger.

The fact that from the 38 thousand feet and for long minutes, we talk about 12 minutes between the time he left the flight altitude and the time of impact, there being no radio contact, it may not be surprising. When there is a problem on a plane, the first thing to do is to ensure control of the device. Once assured the trajectory of the apparatus, it is an assessment of the damage and try to remedy it. After all this is done, if there's time and the device permits, communicates.

SD â€" you can think of a depressurization?

BV â€" there is a possibility of three causes. In a plane crash there are three major groups of possible causes. The technical causes, the material in a simple way; the environment, the weather, the birds, the high-voltage lines, etc.; and the man, the human being. The experience often realize that an accident is never a cause but rather the root causes, causes aggravation, major causes, a chain of events leading to the accident.

SD-the plane in question entered the service in 1991, i.e. for 24 years. This is an old plane?

BV â€" the answer is no. Not if the plane correspond to European standards of maintenance. First of all, the Airbus is an aircraft which entered service in 1988. There are over 6000 flying right now and little more than 10,500 ordered or in the process of delivery. Is extremely used, with very limited maintenance standards.

SD â€" however, the limit of commercial exploitation is 25 years, or not?

BV â€" This is the limit of their own companies, but from the time a device receives the certificate of navigability and the workshops that make their maintenance are authorized workshops, the unit can fly.

SD-Lufthansa last year ceded the plane to its subsidiary Germanwings. Is a current practice in career-ending planes being ceded to low cost affiliates?

BV â€" the more likely it is that the policy of the company is to place the new planes on more profitable lines and frequented, what, commercially, is logical. But that does not mean that the appliance may be damaged.

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quarta-feira, 25 de março de 2015

Obama under pressure from Congress to send weapons to the Ukraine

A resolution passed on Monday night in Washington, with the support of Republicans and Democrats, asked the u.s. President to stop delaying the decision to send arms to support the Government in Kiev in the struggle against the separatists in the East of the country.

For Florida Republican congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen:

The United States had already announced earlier this month sending drones and military non-lethal assistance to the Ukrainian army.

The pressure on the us administration occurs when the British members press also the London Government to rearm itself vis-à-vis Russia.

In Eastern Ukraine, the ceasefire in force since February failed to put an end to sporadic clashes.

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Netanyahu apologizes to the Arabs but keeps White House criticism

In a video now released, the Israeli Prime Minister asks the most sincere apologies for having denounced the "danger" of the massive mobilization of the Arabs.

Despite the attempt to put water on the boil, the White House maintains the criticism of Netanyahu.

"After the elections, the Prime Minister said he had changed his posture, but to many in Israel and the international community, the contradictory comments led to the mark about his commitment to the two-State solution, as well as when he suggested that the construction of settlements has a strategic objective to divide Palestinian communities. We cannot pretend that these comments will never be heard, "said White House Chief of staff, Denis McDonough, during the annual Conference of the American Organization J Street.

On the last day of campaigning, Netanyahu promised that if he were re-elected there would be any hope for the creation of a Palestinian State.

Went further and argued that radical Islam poses a threat to Israel.

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Possible nazi hideout found in remote region of Argentina

The story would later confirm that same fact as well as a massive exodus of nazis and other fascists for Argentina, which ended up by living in cities, without hiding, at the time of President Juan Perón.

"Is a local defensà available, protected, inacessÃvel, where you can live in peace."We are convinced that find a place of refuge for the nazi hierarchy", explains Daniel Schà ¡ velzon, Director of the Center for Urban Archaeology of the University of Buenos Aires.

Onsite, inside the Park Teyú Cuare, near the border with Paraguay, archaeologists found a Board that makes reference to Martin Bormann, Hitler's Secretary, as well as five German coins minted during the nazi regime and a porcelain dish made in Germany.

According to local legend, Bormann lived in this region, but Daniel Schávelzon says that there is no evidence to support this theory.

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Tsipras and Merkel: an approximation is not always obvious

The Greece and Germany can work together. Can, at least, sit down at the table to talk about the future of relations between the two countries. It concludes the visit of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to Berlin and meet with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Even if there are disagreements that persist, the two leaders wanted to show that there is dialogue between the two countries. Tsipras wants to prove that the reforms that the new Greek Government is doing will give results and bet on the fight against corruption and tax evasion.

Merkel demands evidence of political reforms, to continue loans. Would not disclose whether the next slice of the loan to Greece will be paid.

The issue of reparation for the damage of World War II is still a rock in my shoe. Tsipras insists that Greece and Germany will have to reach agreement on this issue.

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terça-feira, 24 de março de 2015

Tunisia: Fired several leaders of security forces

The President Beji Caid Essebsi admitted on Saturday security breaches that facilitated the attack on the Museum, which caused the deaths of 21 people on Wednesday.

During a televised interview, the President of Tunisia stated that a third participant in the bombing is on the run.

"Surely they were three (...) Two were executed, but there is one that remains on the run, "said the President.

The two attackers killed by security forces had military training in Libya, said the Secretary of State for security.

Responsibility for the massacre was claimed by ' jihadists ' of the self-styled Islamic State.

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United Kingdom: Richard III concluded in Leicestershire

Richard III, killed at the battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, during the wars of the roses, was the last King of the House of York.

His body was taken to the Church of Grey Friars, in Leicester and buried in haste.

The location of his grave remained a mystery until it was found under a parking lot, by a team of archaeologists.

' Richard III ' is a kind of hero to me. I believe it is a King much misunderstanding and want to participate and remember it the way it should be remembered a figure in the history of England "Summit, said a young man from Leicester.

'' He's been underground for 500 years and he's now being adored by millions of people around the world. It's indescribable, "said an American tourist.

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SOCIALIST PARTY wins elections in Andalusia in ballot marked by the affirmation of the Can

The Socialists of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers ' Party) won the autonomic elections in Andalusia, but without an absolute majority. With 47 deputies, Susana Diaz list head managed to match the result of 2012, although at the time it was the second political force.

Bet on renewal, we get 15 deputies and became the third political force. Already the Ciudadanos secured nine seats. The two teams presented themselves for the first time the votes in Andalusia and together showed that bipartisanship may have tough days ahead of us.

"We are the protagonists of this change, we are the protagonists in the creation of alternatives, creating initiatives at street level, to meet the needs of the majority of the population of our country, which are enough. The political scene in Andalusia and Spain has already changed, "said Teresa Rodríguez, head of the list Can in Andalusia.

The Popular Party of Mariano Rajoy was the great punished the night. Lost ground and managed only 33 members. In practice, are less 17 seats compared to 50 elections in 2012.

The end of 2015 will be legislative elections, which is why the year guess of intense work to regain popularity.

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Yemen: UN Security Council condemns actions of huthi and threatens to "take additional measures"

The territorial expansion of Shiite huthi militia continues in Yemen and with it the escalating violence.

In the strategic town of Taiz, taken by the rebels on Sunday, one person died and four were injured. Participated in protests that mobilized thousands of civilians into the streets and which were eventually suppressed by the insurgents.

The UN Security Council has condemned the taking of positions by huthi and threatens to "take additional measures."

"Any faction to push the country in a given direction will be to boost a prolonged conflict, with a scenario identical to Iraq, Libya and Syria," said Jamal Benomar, the u.n. mediator, who addressed the Security Council on a conference call from Qatar.

The civil war scenario is increasingly evoked since the huthi took control of Sanaa, the capital of the country, last year. Advanced to the point of controlling nine governorates of Yemen and have been to strengthen the separatist movement in the South. It is here, in the city of Aden, which lies the President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi.

In a televised speech the huthi leader, Abdel-Malek Al-Houthi, said that the battle that latch is against Al-Qaeda and the self-styled Islamic State.

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segunda-feira, 23 de março de 2015

Faster delivery of supplies in Vanuatu

270 thousand inhabitants were surprised on the night of 13 and 14 by the category 5 storm with gusts in excess of 320 kilometres per hour.

This resident account: "When the wind started hearing a lot of noise and a huge roar, my furniture on the balcony were dragged looked out the window and no longer saw the House next door, my daughter."

Approximately 166 thousand people, more than half of the population of Vanuatu, were affected in 22 80 islands in the archipelago.

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Russia is misled and accuses Ukraine of violating agreements to Minsk

Kiev Violated Minsk Agreements by Failing to Withdraw Weaponry http://t.co/7bF4rldPWd Reuters <a href="https://twitter.com/OSCE">OSCE #Ukraine</a>

The images were, however, collected in Urzuf region, about 45 miles west of the coastal town of Mariupol, where stood one of the frontlines of this separatist conflict that has lasted for more than one year in Ukraine with increasingly apparent Russian interference in support of the rebels. Russian officials claimed that the images had been gathered in the town of Schyrokyne, in Donetsk region, one of the two controlled by separatist groups.

Ukraine complies with Minsk agmts & Russia has no chance to distort this reality. Heres why mfa_russia lied to you. <a href="http://t.co/oa47OtDfIz">pic.twitter.com/oa47OtDfIz</a><p>â€" Dmytro Kuleba (DmytroKuleba) 21 março 2015

In an interview with a Russian television station, Sergei Lavrov spoke of alleged military provocations of Kiev and called for Germany and France to control Ukraine. "We just asked the obvious: what influence the Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the commitments made by Petro Poroshenko, while President of the Ukraine, are met," said Lavrov.

Responsible for Kremlin diplomacy accused Kiev still to be trying to create "a distraction" with the request the creation of a United Nations peacekeeping force to Eastern Ukraine.

#Poroshenko pressured by those who don't want any peaceful settlement in #Ukraine â€" Lavrov http://t.co/UYmpW0PNSx pic.twitter.com/bImZxOtuC5

"Poroshenko is pressured by those who do not defend any peaceful settlement, which would erase its responsibility in the conflict. After the Ukrainian Parliament had adopted legislation to regional elections that directly contradict the terms of the agreement of Minsk, they invented this new trick: the initiative of the peacekeeping force. It all sounds very noble and positive, but those who are familiar with the situation realize what's really going on, "said Lavrov.

On the ground, and despite the ceasefire that should be also in force throughout the zone of conflict, observers of the Organization for security and cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have recorded the occurrence of fighting, by the sound of explosions.

.Osce_smm observed artillery and mortar fire in a number of locations. Latest report at <a href="https://t.co/hftJug4qcK">https://t.co/hftJug4qcK</a><p>â€" OSCE (OSCE) 21 março 2015

In the last 48 hours, the Ukrainian authorities recorded more than forty rebels attacks and the deaths of at least two soldiers. In these clashes, eight other soldiers have been wounded.

Kiev ensures that the separatists have kept some attacks on army positions, particularly in the vicinity of Mariupol, one of the largest cities in the Ukraine has managed to hold off the rebels ' control pró-russos.

#Kremlin's Warriors Ready To Kill http://t.co/uEl174QEdv pic.twitter.com/MYpBi8sMuF

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Calls to arms multiplying in Yemen

In Yemen, multiply the calls to arms on the day following the attacks on two mosques that killed more than 140 people in the capital, Sanaa, controlled by the huthis, a Shiite militia.

The guerrillas appealed, this Saturday, a "general mobilization" against the ranking of "dirty war" on the part of the President. A few minutes before had been the head of State, saying it will "raise the flag of Yemen on Mount Marran, in Saadeh", the stronghold of the huthis, in the North of the country. It was the first television appearance of Abd Rabbo Mansur Hadi since he took refuge in Aden, southern Yemen, after the huthis have taken control of the capital.

The President Hadi accuses Iran of supporting the huthis rebels.

The chaos has been tapped by Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula to launch more attacks.

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domingo, 22 de março de 2015

Man armed with machete is stopped the shot at the New Orleans Airport

White will be taken after a machete pants and threatened other security, who managed to escape and alert a police on duty at the airport.

Attacker in New Orleans airport had homemade bombs in bag http://t.co/5evQctLT3f

"The police officer came around the exit to meet the individual armed with a machete and shot him three times. The police hit him on the left side of the chest; on the left side of the face; and also in the left thigh, "said the Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Newell Normand.

Richard White had no criminal record, was a taxi driver and survived the shooting, getting in critical situation and having surgery.

A woman â€" also safety at the airport â€" was injured without gravity by shots of the police.

Agents inside the home of 63 year old man who attacked New Orleans airport TSA agent with a machete pic.twitter.com/VnIzR8lIGi

This Saturday, the authorities revealed that the attacker will have dropped a bag containing homemade explosives when he was shot by police.

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Brazil: Attorney wants prison sentences up to 25 years for corruption

Also the reduction of processes between the first and last instance is on the table. White-collar cases take, sometimes more than 10 years to be tried in Brazil. The prosecution intends to reduce this period to a maximum of four years.

Saw #MPF today launched anti-corruption measures 10? See the summary of proposed http://t.co/LBvRzBXPhg pic.twitter.com/9J26wnEzul

On the basis of these proposals will be the investigation called operation Carwash, which unlocked, among other cases, an alleged fraud in the Brazilian public oil company, Petrobras, where deviations occurred 4 billion reais (1 billion more they).

The new measures should be presented in the National Congress next week.

Two Brazilian companies, the Setal Engenharia e Construções and SOG oil and gas, signed Friday the leniency agreement proposed by CADE (Administrative Council of Economic Defense of Brazil), which was implemented for about 15 years and ensures immunity to a cartel participant or another collective anti-competitive practice "to" denounce the practice antitrust authorities and cooperate with the investigations. "

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Through this agreement the two companies reported 23 contractors to participate in a cartel to divide contracts with Petrobras. The contacts for the formation of the cartel will be started in the 90, becoming frequent and stable from 2003 and 2004, extending at least until 2012.

#MPF and Cade celebrate leniency agreement for obtaining evidence of cartel in Petrobras â€" http://t.co/6nhoJwgiqm

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Greek justice "transfers" ultra-nationalists to house arrest

Mihaloliakos, 57 years of investigated for "direction and participation in a criminal organisation" and "possession of illegal firearm", are not allowed to leave the country.

Although confined to residence, may be under escort to take part in parliamentary sessions, once he was elected.

The announcement was made by his lawyer, Nikos Antoniadis, in statements to the press on the occasion of the departure of Mihaloliakos of high-security prison of Korydallos, on the outskirts of the capital city, West of Athens.

Besides Mihaloliakos, also Yannis Lakes, Member of the same party, was placed on probation conditions. The two are accused of links with the murder of musician and anti-fascist militant Pavlos Fyssas, the September 18, 2013.

Nikos and Yannis Mihaloliakos Lakes were arrested and placed in pre-trial detention, days after the murder of Fyssas, who was stabbed by a member of the Golden Dawn, near Athens.

The Justice ruled in their placement in freedom once served the maximum period set by the Greek penal code for the provisional detention.

The number two of the party, Christos Pappas, should also be freed on March 29 for the same reason, segu8ndo the same source.

The murder Pavlos Fyssas marked the release of a new investigation against this party, xenophobic and anti-Semitic inspired.

The main frames, members, former members and numerous members of the Golden Dawn were arrested and placed in provisional detention.

In total, about 70 party members, among which its leaders and members, will be judged in the context of this case, from 20 April.

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Couple of Spaniards killed in Tunisia has already been transferred to Barcelona

The Spanish couple are two of the 21 fatal casualties resulting from the attack on Wednesday, which add up to two of the attackers.

23 dead& 43 wounded account to tunisia Min of Health. 6 of wounded have already left hspital. victim nationalities attched pic.twitter.com/yp517Muj7P

A still unconfirmed number of armed men stormed the area and at least three have been trying to enter the Tunisian Parliament, situated right next to the Museum of Bardo and where they discussed the strengthening of anti-terrorism laws in the country. Asked by Parliament's security guards, gunshots and the attackers have fled in the direction of the Museum.

Witnesses reported that the gunmen opened fire on a bus of tourists, having taken some of these as hostages in an area of garden next to the Museum. Inside, many fled to upper floors and underground. Was triggered the device maximum security and anti-terrorism the zone was "flooded" by elements of the National Guard of Tunisia and the local police.

"The son I knew could never do what was done." Family of Tunisia gunman speaks out: http://t.co/nC68qk6MXv pic.twitter.com/12fFzR47R4

After more than three hours of tension, the security forces have shot down two of the attackers who entered even inside the Museum and freed the hostages. The two dead terrorists were Tunisians radicalized that left the country in December towards Libya, where they received military training to return to Tunisia and commit this attack.

To the geniuses in Washington trying to figure out what to do after Tunisia massacre..clean Lybia before it l become the capital of terror!

The President of Tunisia guarantees that it could have been worse. "The terrorists were carrying explosive belts. We saw them ourselves. But seat belts didn't explode. They didn't have time to trigger the explosives. If they did, there would be over one hundred dead and not just 21 people murdered, "said Beji Caid Essebsi.

gov of tunisia says that it has made 9 arrests conncted to #Bardo, w/4 directly linked to attck. 2-3 gunmen escaped scene yesterday

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Yemen: HEY iinflama civil war with triple suicide bombing in Sanaa

At least 142 people have died and more than 350 were injured during a triple suicide bombing in Sanaa.

The action claimed by the Islamic State, one of the first carried out by the Islamist group in the country, aimed at several mosques frequented by the Shi'a community, in particular the minority Houti, whose militias currently occupy the capital.

Suicides did spur the explosive charges inside and outside two mosques during the Friday prayer, killing the Chief religious leader of Houtis, Al-Mourtada Ben Zayd Al-Muhatwari.

In the South of the country at least 29 soldiers loyal to President Abdullah Saleh were killed in an attack attributed to Al-Qaida network.

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sábado, 21 de março de 2015

The Tunisia hostage of terrorism

The Tunisia was the heart of the so-called Arab spring. This is where it all started in December 2010. The people revolted against Ben Ali, which was in power for 23 years and obtained, with a peaceful revolution, the removal of the dictator and the establishment of democracy. The RSI recalled these events.

The bombing in the Bardo Museum constitutes a heavy blow to the economy of a country that tries to rise and reach with much effort a worthy life level. In particular because it happened at the beginning of the tourist season, affecting a key sector for the country, a sector which had already been rocked by the revolution. The reportage France 2 looked at Heath public system.

No surprise that the self-proclaimed Islamic State have claimed the bombing. The borders with Libya and Algeria to Tunisia in particular expose this risk. Hundreds of Tunisians fighting in rows djihadistas. RAI 3 did the portrait of a situation which became explosive.

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See videos and photographs of the eclipse of the Sun on the day of the spring equinox

And day became night. Sun, Moon and Earth line up perfectly on Friday of spring equinox.

The solar eclipse was total in a strip about 450 km wide along more than 5000 km in the North Atlantic. Started the southern Greenland, passed between Iceland and the United Kingdom, leaving in the dark the Danish Faroe Islands and continued to advance up to disappear, at the North Pole, after also having brought the night in the middle of the day to the archipelago Svalbard, Norway.

In Portugal, the eclipse was partial, as most of the rest of Europe. The natural phenomenon was still visible in North Africa, the Middle East and Asia.





The eclipse coincided with the lunar perigee â€" the moment when the Moon's orbit passes through the point closest to the Earth â€" which allows our planet's satellite cover completely the Sun, a few hours before marking the beginning of spring, on this day on March 20.



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European Council in tune the penalties to Russia and Energy Union

There were divergent positions on the time limits of sanctions against Moscow, but the formula adopted generated tune.

Another theme was the Energy Union with Russian dependence from various countries as a backdrop. The proposed text was received with little ellipses.

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sexta-feira, 20 de março de 2015

Poroshenko: we do not accept any ultimatum

Euronews: considers that the European Union is United in supporting the Ukraine or was expecting more? Some people see some divisions, and the Lord?

Poroshenko: do not, under any circumstances. During this year, as President of Ukraine, I had the opportunity and honor of having a place in the European Council. This happened in June, in September and in February. In all occasions, European leaders expressed themselves with one voice in favour of Ukraine. I hope that the European Union remains faithful to European values the support will continue.

Euronews: the Minsk agreement was reached with President Putin and the separatists. Think they are trying to push you into a model of federal for Ukraine is unacceptable?

Poroshenko: the issue here is not Putin or the President of Ukraine. Only the Ukrainian people can decide this issue. According to our Constitution the federal statute of Ukraine can only be decided through a national referendum. But, currently, about 90 percent of Ukrainians are against a Federation. Why? Because we are a unitary State and do not accept any form of pressure. I, as President, I am always available to convoke a referendum and respect the result.

Euronews: the separatists want to trade peace for the federalization of their territories?

Poroshenko: first of all, we do not accept any ultimatum. Secondly, the form of development of our country will be decided by the Ukrainian people. Lastly, together with our European partners, Americans and the rest of the world, we stand for freedom, democracy and independence of the State, and does not tolerate anybody to blackmail us.

Euronews: so your wish will become reality doesn't think it will be necessary to send to Donetsk and Lugansk a peacekeeping force?

Poroshenko: the Parliament supports my proposals regarding the special status of Donetsk and Lugansk, the map set out in the Protocol of Minsk of September 19 and, finally, the formal request to the UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council, to be discussed sending a peacekeeping force to the Ukraine. Where do we need Blue Helmets? Firstly, on our border, that is a key element of our sovereignty. We need this force prevents the entry of arms, munitions and troops on Ukrainian territory, is very simple. Secondly, we need UNPROFOR deployed along the demilitarized zone, the line was drawn only to ensure peace and stability.

Euronews: the problem is that it's hard to send a peacekeeping force to the ground without the consent of the other side.

Poroshenko: no, we don't have here another side, that is territory of Ukraine. We hate the idea that any other State can decide whether or not the u.n. Blue Helmets should be sent or not. This is very interesting. The sending of a European Union police force should also be a possibility or that the peacekeeping force of the UN was composed mostly by EU soldiers because we rely on our partners. I think this would be a very effective way to resolve the issue.

Euronews: Feel the commitment of NATO and the EU in this direction?

Poroshenko: Yes, I think so.

Euronews: Managed support?

Poroshenko: Yes, we have the support and confirmation, the only thing is. .. See, what's the problem? After the annexation of the Crimea and the occupation of Donbass, the post-war global security system isn't working. Why? Because, unfortunately, one of the permanent members of the UN Security Council turned into an aggressor and that's the reason why you would use a veto against a peacekeeping force. This is the reason why we need to have a discussion like the one we had in Minsk for a unanimous decision in this matter. And there's no reason that someone opposes this.

Euronews: after the revolution of Maidan, one of the most important elements to stabilize the country's fight against corruption. What steps did you take?

Poroshenko: war is not an excuse to stop reforms, fight corruption and attract the best international consultants to create an anti-corruption Office. Responsibility it is now up to Ministers to prosecutors, to senior officers from the police for corruption charges to be presented in a transparent manner. Only in this way can we win the trust of the people in these difficult times. You must construct an independent judicial system and ending the immunities of Deputies and judges because we should all be equal before the law.

Euronews: But to implement economic and anti-corruption reforms the country needs to abandon this post-Soviet system.

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The "finger" German in true gesture Varoufakis

The images, however true, gave rise to a controversy with the German public after they were broadcast on a channel debate program ARD on Sunday.

Interviewed today on the subject, back to deny Varoufakis the veracity of the video:

"I say that this is a manipulated video, I've never made this gesture in my life and the German population deserves a better television," said the Minister.

However, in the original video released by the Minister himself on his Twitter account the "finger" appears clearly.

And here is the ' undoctored ' by the unscrupulous media's video: https://t.co/WZ3ixfKHC5

At the Colloquium of 2013, more than insult to Germany, the Minister is opposed to necessity of Greece European ransom, defending the opposition to pressure from Berlin.

The controversy of the "finger" occurs on the same day that Greece back to uphold the promises of the Government vis-à-vis the pressure of the Eurogroup.

Complicating the debate, a German satirical programme revealed yesterday have manipulated the images, showing how allegedly changed the video, thanks to a computer program.

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Lufthansa pilots ' strike: 750 flights cancelled

The company was forced to cancel 750 flights of short and medium range because of the pilots ' strike.

Led by the Cockpit pilots Union struggle against the intention of the company to change the rules of access to early retirement.

And, if the majority of the protests, some passengers understand the reasons of the pilots, as an elderly woman who claims to have sympathy for their cause, because "are subjected to a lot of stress and it is normal to want to retire earlier".

At issue is, according to the Union, the project of direction to end the possibility of early retirement for pilots to 55 years, with 60% of the salary.

Lufthansa says it has reached an agreement with the five thousand riders of branches Germanwings, Swiss Air, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and accuses the cockpit of "irresponsibility" to "refuse negotiations to maintain the privileges of only 5,400 of 120 thousand employees of the company".

The strike will continue until Friday, in short-and medium-haul flights and transportation of goods.

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quinta-feira, 19 de março de 2015

Israel after Netanyahu's reelection, what future?

The battle was hard, because the polls pointed to victory for the Zionist Union or to a tie between the two parties, what would the scenario of a central block.

Netanyahu got the better of the duel, but still the Likud will have to sit down at the negotiating table with smaller parties to form a Government.

The continuity of the Israeli Prime Minister left the cloudy weather in the future. Because Netanyahu's relations with the Palestinians and the international level have deteriorated.

The campaign is dominated by the agenda of security seems to have convinced the Israelites, contrary to all forecasts. To some political analysts, like Amotz Asael, the question that arises now is the conditions of governance: "This Government will have many elements and each of which remará in opposite directions. Manage this situation will be much more complex for Netanyahu than the celebrations of victory seem to suggest. "

The talks to form coalition are already underway, but the doubts about the Alliance persist, given the possible options.

Netanyahu has already sent invitations to right-wing formations, centrist, nationalist-inspired and/or Jewish, but apparently the Zionist Union also may be consulted.

The only certainty, at least for the Palestinians is that the renewal of Netanyahu, is no cause for joy. The little hope that they could exist in relation to a new direction quickly came crashing down, but the determination for a diplomatic and legal confrontation remains standing.

"The old policy will continue. The Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was quite clear in the last days of the campaign. Said he will never allow a Palestinian State, which will not leave not an inch of the occupied Palestinian territories, and that Jerusalem will remain United as Israel's capital. This means that closes all options at peace negotiations, "said Abdullah Abdullah, the Palestinian Authority.

A controversial dossier that waits for Netanyahu, together with the economic issues, the Prime Minister relegated into the background during the election campaign, but that promise still do run a lot of ink.

The purpose of the election result we talked to Uri Dromi, founding Director of the Press Club of Jerusalem and former spokesman for the Governments of Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin, in the Decade of 90.

Alasdair Sandford, Euronews: Uri, received with surprise to news of the victory of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud?

URI Dromi, Director of the Press Club of Jerusalem and former spokesman for the Governments of Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin: Yes. The polls predicted a labour victory and then there was the draw. It was a surprise and faced the possibility of labour form a coalition. In the morning, maybe like most Israelis around the world, I was truly amazed with the results. "

Alasdair Sandford, Euronews: Benjamin Netanyahu spoke highly on safety and threats to Israel. That was the message that convinced in the end?

URI Dromi, Director of the Press Club of Jerusalem and former spokesman for the Governments of Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin: "I think Netanyahu has managed, in a brilliant coup, the best of all possible worlds. On the one hand, it is seen as the best answer to security challenges. On the other, to include Kahlon, offering you a Ministry of relief, is also telling the Israelis that it is not indifferent to their grievances. "

Alasdair Sandford, Euronews: given that fact, what kind of expecting to see Government formed in the next few weeks?

URI Dromi, Director of the Press Club of Jerusalem and former spokesman for the Governments of Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin: "we will have a center-right Government, to tend to the right. An Executive of hawks, but with Socialist traits in social and economic matters. "

Alasdair Sandford, Euronews: Netanyahu said "no" to a Palestinian State, "Yes" to more settlements in the occupied territories. What effect does that have?

URI Dromi, Director of the Press Club of Jerusalem and former spokesman for the Governments of Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin: "from the outset, for the Palestinians, this is a sign that there is no Israeli interlocutor, that is the same feeling you have the Israelis, without a Palestinian interlocutor. Wherever you look, is an extension of the iron arm, a cul-de-sac and this is dangerous. What is happening in the Middle East, and particularly in our region, more specifically in our relations with the Palestinians, is that if you don't progress. Something always happens, be another intifada or more pressure through the United Nations or even the collapse of the Palestinian Authority. Abu Mazen [Mahmoud Abbas], or who wants to take your place, you can say ' enough '. They want a State, then fine, but it's a State in which there are 40 to 45% of Arabs. This would be the end of Israel as a Jewish and democratic State. This is a scenario that does not admit the immobility and for that reason I have trouble imagining that Netanyahu did not do anything. "

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Israel: Likud Victory not reassures Palestinians nor Turks

"This is going to cause damage to Israel in international terms, because the solution of two States have widespread support-Oğuz Çelikkol, former Ambassador of Turkey in Israel"

Likud's victory in Israeli elections causes, by the Palestinians, serious doubts about the future and a peaceful exit to the crisis in the Middle East.

Some claim even if peace between Israel and Palestine died when Benjamin Netanyahu said does not accept the solution of two States and ensure that the colonization of the West Bank will continue.

"This is going to cause damage to Israel in international terms, because the solution of two States have widespread support, including from the United States. So if Israel abandon the solution of two States, it will negatively affect the country's position in international terms and going to further complicate the resumption of relations between Turkey and Israel. "

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Netanyahu claims victory but Herzog expected official results

Likud or center-left, who will lead the next Government in Tel Aviv? The final of the Israeli legislative results Tuesday favor the formation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing the Zionist Union.

The head of the Government surprised with a much better result than expected. With 99 percent of votes counted, the Likud party is targeted with 30 seats in the Knesset, six more than the main rivals.

Reason enough that Netanyahu complained it "a great victory", saying "proud of the people of Israel that, at the moment of truth, learned to distinguish between the essential and the superfluous", supporting "the things that are important [the Israelites]: an effective security, a responsible economy and social protection".

Against all odds: a great victory for the Likud. A major victory for the people of Israel!

1/2×"ער×' I can look my children in the eyes and say: I did it all for you and for my dorchs. Pic.twitter.com/dDshr5o3bp

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quarta-feira, 18 de março de 2015

St Patrick's day: Irish PM considers offensive video Australian MP

Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Irish Prime Minister, considered offensive video message from the Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, on St Patrick's day.

Enda Kenny rejects the idea that the message makes it appear that Ireland be a country of alcoholics.

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Brazil: Dilma Rousseff reacts to Sunday's demonstrations

Rousseff reacted and announced measures. Among them is the so called "public civil action for revocation of domain" which may result in the loss of assets from actions of corruption.

"We have everyone here, absolute agreement with this popular demand and a clear determination to take action to step up the fight against corruption," said Dilma Rousseff.

One of the cases it is giving headaches to Dilma Rousseff is the scandal that reaches the Petrobrás.

The Treasurer of PT, Joao Vaccari, and the former Director of the State oil company were arrested Monday, accused of money laundering and corruption.

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Muslim Brotherhood leader risks the death penalty

The Court referred to as Grand Mufti, the highest Islamic legal representation in the country, must pronounce the capital sentence on April 11, but the defendants can appeal the same.

The Egypt arrested thousands of people connected to the Muslim Brotherhood since the army overthrew the Islamist President Mohamed Mursi of power in July 2013.

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Netanyahu faces fight in elections in Israel

"The Prime Minister has come to an end very campaign off of themes that interest to Israelis, such as food, education and health."

Benjamin Netanyahu is a veteran but also election campaigns since he was elected three times Prime Minister of Israel.

But this time try to re-election in the middle of the mandate â€" started in 2013 â€" after an internal political struggle that culminated in the end of the coalition Government last December.

Concerned was attempting to pass a law that designated the country as a "Jewish State".

Two Ministers considered it undemocratic and alienadora of 20% of the citizens of Israel who are Arabs.

Netanyahu, who leads the Likud Party (centre-right), hopes that the early elections scheduled for March 17, you strengthen the authority, but the race is close.

Polls projected a draw with the Zionist Union: a center-left coalition between the Labour Party of Isaac Herzog and the centrist Tzipi Livni.

The Zionist Union focuses on electoral promises on the economy, marked by the currently high cost of living and a housing bubble.

The Coalition also promises to resume the Middle East peace process, while Netanyahu has staked a position of strength in terms of Homeland Security.

This mandate was marked by another devastating war on the Palestinian territory of Gaza, in the summer of 2014.

This position of Falcon is also visible in the way the Prime Minister the u.s. Government, which antagonized strives to obtain an agreement on Iran's nuclear program.

Netanyahu spoke recently at the Congress of the United States of America, controlled by Republicans, to criticize the policy of Democratic President, Barack Obama, on this matter.

"Netanyahu casts an image of distant person"

About Schneider/journalist in Israel (TS/journalist in Israel): "In Israel we are accustomed to call early elections is nothing new. But a Government of only 24 months is not good, there should be more stability. The Israeli public is bothered by the fact that Governments are so unstable and there were new elections after such a short time ".

TS/journalist in Israel: "there has been an increase in prices linked to housing and essential goods during the past five or six years and that people talk about it a lot. Don't talk about terrorism, about the threat of Iran â€" which is something curious. Sometimes argue a bit about terrorism, not least because only eight months have passed since the last devastating war. Talk about security, but they rarely mention the issue of Iran, which is a theme highlighted by the Prime Minister. He did not give much attention to the themes that concern people ".

TS/journalist in Israel: "Netanyahu has designed, in the last two years, a certain image of people distant from the public. It's as if to say: "I don't care about the economic problems, I just want to know of Iran". Iran is obviously a big threat, but is not a concern of the day. the Prime Minister came to an end in the very campaign off of topics that interest the Israelis such as food, education, health; as in any Western country. "

TS/journalist in Israel: "Netanyahu is coming to an end six years of mandate that has not taken initiatives in this direction. Even after the war in Gaza â€" when experts said that there was an opportunity to do some kind of regional agreement for peace-Netanyahu has done nothing in this regard. Isaac Herzog has no executive experience at the level of State security â€" worked as Minister of Social Affairs â€" but we know that for the last two years had meetings with Abu Mazen and visited Ramallah several times. Herzog's Party maintains contacts with the Palestinian party Fatah and prepares economic plans. That's because it's a subject that is high on the agenda of the party and its supporters. One of the things that Herzog would have to resolve in the first place is to improve the relationship with the Government of the United States of America. Perhaps one of the first phone calls to do next week, in order to fix the mistakes made in recent months and that were devastating, from our point of view ".

Isabel Marques da Silva

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