vendredi 31 janvier 2014

Chairman of the death sentence of the largest Islamic party in Bangladesh


Judgment on the head of the largest Islamic party in Bangladesh , naughty Rahman Nizami , to death on charges of smuggling weapons , which portends a wave of instability in the country.
He was convicted Nizami , head of Jamaat-e- Islamic , and 13 others , the smuggling of arms to separatists in the state , " Assam " Indian .
The systems served as Minister of Industry in 2004 when I discovered the smuggling operation in the port of Chittagong south of the country .
Nizami also faces other charges of committing war crimes dating back to the time of independence in 1971 .
And the expected issuance of a death sentence in this case also .
Were also convicted of a number of his colleagues in the party in war crimes , and sentenced some to death .
The supporters of the party have come out in protest against the trial , as many people were killed .
The party believes that the trial is politicized , while some human rights groups say it is not up to international standards .
Nizami has said he would appeal against the verdict your arms smuggling .

Scarlett Johansson left Oxfam because they represent an Israeli company




U.S. actress Scarlett resigned from her post as ambassador Johansen for Oxfam International on the background of the dispute caused by its support for the Israeli company that operates in the occupied West Bank .
A spokesman for Johansson said there is a " fundamental difference of opinion " between Johansson and the organization.
Johansen will continue as an ambassador for the brand for the company Soda Stream Israel , which has a factory in the Jewish settlement of Maale Adumim .
Oxfam opposes dealing with companies that work in Jewish settlements as illegal according to international law , which opposed by Israel .
And now lives 500 thousand Jews in the settlement of more than a hundred were built since 1967 .
" Model for Peace"
The news agency Associated Press quoted a spokesman for Johansson as saying that the actress " respectfully decided to end its role as an ambassador with Oxfam after eight years of cooperation."
The statement added that there is " a fundamental difference of opinion between Oxfam and Johansen on the movement of boycott, divestment and sanctions. And is very proud of its achievements and its efforts to raise funds through her work with Oxfam . "
For its part, Oxfam issued a statement Thursday announcing the acceptance of the resignation of Johansen , and expressed gratitude for the many contributions .
The statement said "It is despite the fact that Oxfam respects the independence of the ambassadors , but Johansen Marketing Company Soda Stream is incompatible with its role as an ambassador for Oxfam International . "
He added , " Oxfam believes that companies such as Soda Stream , which operates from the settlements, increase the persistence of poverty suffered by Palestinians and deprive them of their rights organization that works to support them . "
American star has contracted with an Israeli company to be a global ambassador for the brand earlier this month , is expected to appear in the company's special announcement on Sunday.
The company manages Soda Stream , which manufactures products Drinks allow work at home , and one of hundreds of factories in an industrial area about 20 Israeli in the West Bank .
The company's Executive Director Daniel Birnbaum said that the company's employees Palestinians and Israelis are treated equally and receive the benefits of a large , described the factory as " a model of peace."
He said Birnbaum , told Reuters: " We are very proud of our presence here , and our contribution to peace and coexistence in the region hoped . "
But one of the company's employees told Reuters that there was " a lot of racism " at work, adding that " the majority of Israelis managers , and employees of the West Bank feel they can not request an increase in salaries or other benefits they may be expelled and replacing easily . "

Demanding the death sentence for the suspected bombers Boston


The U.S. government will demand the death sentence for the accused bombers Tsarnayev essence of the Boston Marathon .
He said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement that the conduct of the accused and the harm caused by justify this request .
And includes 17 of the charges against the defendant thirtieth of the death penalty , and the use of a weapon charges of mass destruction to kill .
The attack has caused the deaths of three people and injured 260 people in the thirtieth of April / May 2013.
Prosecutors say that the victim and his brother Tsarnayev They had planted explosives made ​​of pressure vessels at the end of the line of a marathon.
The brothers residing in the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts after Ahjrthma to the United States from Kazakhstan in 2002 .
U.S. officials believe that the motive behind the implementation of the process is the brotherly revenge because of the implementation of the U.S. military operations in Muslim countries .
Tamerlan Nazareyev and killed during a clash with police after the operation , while the younger brother wounded in the process and later found in a boat in a nearby residential area .
Prosecutors say he wrote inside the boat , " said the government Alomrikiyh kill our civilians innocent

jeudi 30 janvier 2014

In Denmark, a sale to Goldman Sachs caused a government crisis

Left government in power in Denmark has lost six ministers Thursday, January 30 . The origin of this government crisis , the refusal by the Socialist People's Party ( SF) to sell a part of the public energy company Dong to U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs.
"We maintained our positions through Dong ," summarized the Minister of Social Affairs and Integration , Annette Vilhelmsen , who resigned from his post and the party leadership - on the political chessboard left of the Social Democrats leader Helle Thorning government.
NO TIPPING IN OPPOSITIONDong Energy is a producer of oil, natural gas and electricity (wind and thermal) , which achieved in 2012 a turnover of 67.2 billion kroner ( € 9 billion ) . In November , the executive had signed an agreement for a capital increase to which Goldman Sachs brought 8 billion kroner ( 1.1 billion euros ) , thus acquiring 19 % stake.
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The Socialist People's Party was part of the coalition government, in place since the fall of 2011, the Social Liberal Party and the Social Democrats . But it should survive, Mrs. Vilhelmsen indicating that the Socialist People's Party does not tip over into opposition.
" I will present soon a new government," Ms Thorning- Schmidt announced during a press conference , adding : "We will continue our work ( ... ) Denmark is stronger , healthier, more solidarity that there are two and a half " years.

Ukraine: "We need to encourage the opposition and the government to talk"

Events in Kiev will be the heart of the meeting between the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President François Hollande, Thursday, January 30 in Paris. On the eve of this movement, the Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski gave an interview to the "World" on the situation in Ukraine, neighboring country of Poland.
Leonid Kravchuk , the first president of independent Ukraine (1991-1994) , said , Wednesday, Jan. 29 , that the country was "on the brink of civil war." Do you share this concern ?
Kravchuk his country knows better than me, but he said that we should all listen carefully. The fact that he and other former Presidents of the Republic are involved in the political process and advise both parties is a good thing. The fact that Ukrainian politics takes place again in the precincts of Parliament is also a good thing. And the fact that bad laws adopted in haste, were repealed is another positive factor.
Do you think the government's resignation and the repeal of repressive laws suffice to calm the crisis?
I do not know because I do not know how far the radicalism of some demonstrators. Another unknown to what extent the opposition can it enforce its decisions if a compromise is reached with the authorities ? This kind of situation has its own dynamics , and what may seem satisfactory one day will no longer be bound to be some hours later.

In China, the former mayor of Nanjing excluded from PC to corruption

The Chinese Communist Party has excluded from its ranks former mayor of Nanking "corruption" and "abuse of power". Ji Jianye becomes one of the most senior Chinese officials victims of anti-corruption campaign launched by President Xi Jinping .
He " took advantage of his position to seek benefits for others ( and ) has received a huge amount of money and gifts , either directly or through family members ," said Thursday january 30th CPC member in charge of the fight against corruption.
" MORALLY depraved "
The case against Ji Jianye , considered " morally depraved ," will now be sent to the Chinese court , says the Central Commission of Discipline Inspection of the CPC on its website .
Ji was removed from his post as mayor of Nanjing October 19, 2013 . Two days earlier , the Chinese authorities announced that he was being investigated on suspicion of " disciplinary offenses ", a term which generally refers to acts of corruption in China.
The official media bind the case of Ji Jianye than Xingliang Zhu , businessman recently arrested on suspicion of corruption, who made his fortune in interior design through his company Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration.

mardi 28 janvier 2014

Syria: the political transition on the table



 After a first failure, Monday, Jan. 27 , leading to blockage of discussions on Syria, the UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi wants to put on the table the crucial question of the political transition, "red line" for delegations plan and the opposition met in Geneva.Monday, negotiations between the two enemy camps broke down early in the morning on the menu of the talks. The opposition reacted violently when the regime submitted a " worksheet " five points, including a call to countries that finance "terrorist" groups - rebels - to cease their support , referring to Saudi Arabia Qatar and Turkey. "[The ] regime wanted to divert discussions should focus on the application of Geneva I" accused Rima Fleyhan , member of the delegation of the opposition.
The Geneva Declaration I, adopted in June 2012 by the great powers, causing controversy between supporters and opponents of President Bashar al- Assad since the start . The opposition believes that it provides a " transitional government with full powers ," which involves the departure of President Al -Assad. The regime considers meanwhile it opens the way for a broader unity government , dismissing the scenario of a departure Assad .


In Lviv, "there is a choice between Europe and Russia, between democracy and autocracy"

Rostuk Peleh 26 years old and ensures that it has "more afraid of anything ." "We will win. This is not a hope, it is a certainty , "says this young Ukrainian, the bluster . In Lviv , a city in western Ukraine known for his nationalism and his hatred of Russia, the young man determined to make his country a " rule of law" , camped for Wednesday, January 22 in the building of the regional administration. A building he stormed with his companions " daylight " and without "violence" to Lviv a "second Maidan ".
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This Monday, January 27 , it has been almost a week since Rostuk not out of the building , hardly sleeps , washes summarily and is willing to take up arms if necessary. "We have the choice between two civilizations. Between Europe and Russia. Between democracy and autocracy , "says his lawyer friend Max Samotii , while beside him, Myroslaw , traditional shirt and pants mesh , pose by raising his arm as a sign of Ukrainian nationalist salvation .
Under the windows of the building, surrounded by barricades , a hundred students shouted "Glory to Ukraine! , "" Forever Together ! " Rostuk hears , he smiled . It is part of the small group that has managed to resign Oleg Salo, Lviv Governor appointed by the meadows ...

Holland,humor kids in Turkey


President, despite his broken promise to reverse the trend in unemployment and the announcement of her separation from Valérie Trierweiler, appeared very jovial during his diplomatic trip to Ankara.