U.S. apologized to Pakistan for the slain soldiers
U. S. officials apologized to Pakistan for an attack helicopter, killing two soldiers, AP reported. Allied forces in Afghanistan acknowledged officially that the pilots thought that bombarding the rebels, who previously pursued. Apology, which came after a joint investigation may help to open a key border crossing closed to NATO trucks by Pakistani authorities after the incident of 30 September. "We express our deepest regrets to Pakistan and the families of those killed and wounded," said U.
21-06-2011 16:06:24 • PoliticsArrests in Ecuador because of the attempted coup
Ministry of Interior of Ecuador reported that participation in anti-government riot that killed at least five people were arrested 46 police officers. This was announced gazeta. ruOt Office added that the investigation has audio recordings of conversations between employees, it is clear that the assessment made last Thursday attempted mutiny "was something more than mere rebellion of disgruntled by the new laws. " Shortly after media reported 60 arrested, among them civilians. On September 30 police and military staged in several cities in Ecuador protests against a law limiting their social benefits.
18-06-2011 18:35:35 • BusinessNATO liquidate a key Taliban leader
One of the key Taliban leader was killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan, NATO said. Maulavi Dzhaladuah who organizes dangerous ambushes and kidnappings of policemen and soldiers in northern Afghanistan, was killed along with seven Taliban in Takhar province. Today marks nine years of war in Afghanistan that began in 2001. The war, meanwhile, has become much more severe and more complex than in Iraq, media comment.
18-06-2011 16:36:30 • IssuesLarge concessions to mothers in the reform of Sarkozy
French authorities have announced some concessions in the planned pension reform in the country that triggered massive protests. The government is considering allowing some parents to retire earlier. For this purpose it is planned to allocate an amount of 3. 4 billion euros. The funds will come from new taxes to fill the necessary receipts. The new measures are aimed primarily at mothers of many children and mothers of children with disabilities. Expected them to be able to benefit about 130 000 women. Recalled controversial pension reform plans to increase the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62 years.
15-06-2011 15:50:31 • InfrastructureThe Russians again tested the "Bulava", this time - successfully
Russian Navy conducted a successful test launch of a ballistic missile from a new generation, AP reported. Successful sample reinvigorate the largest military program in the country after a series of failures. Possible failure of the new missile would leave the new generation of Russian nuclear submarines without weapons. A spokesman for the MoD Alexei Kuznetsov said on Thursday "Bulava" was launched from submarine "Dmitry Don" in the White Sea and hit a target in the Kura test site, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula. The new ballistic missile, according to Moscow will be the cornerstone of Russia's nuclear strategy is expected to replace old models left over from Soviet times.
15-06-2011 12:30:39 • InfrastructureDouble explosion in Karachi, 7 killed and dozens wounded
Two explosions rocked the sanctuary of mystical Islamic Sufism over the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, AP reported. Killed at least seven people, 65 others were injured. Security forces guarding the tomb of Abdullah Shah Ghazi said they discovered suspicious packages on its territory and evacuate pilgrims. There is evidence that the attack was the work of suicide bombers. Pakistani shrines and mosques are a common target of Islamic militants, whose orthodox notions of the Muslim religion does not leave room for the mystical Sufi beliefs, popular in the country.
11-06-2011 11:23:04 • BusinessFrench gendarmerie Gypsies persecuted by a secret list
The theme of Gypsies expelled again engage the French media. Earlier today, the online edition of "Le monde" said the gendarmerie in France has drawn up a list of representatives of this minority. The document is called MENS or ethnic minorities without established residence. The list is completely illegal, the newspaper notes. The document was prepared by the Central Office for combating crime among wanderers. Two lawyers working for Roma organizations have already filed a complaint with the Paris prosecutor's office.
10-06-2011 20:34:28 • IndustrySarkozy and Pope lay bare the Gypsy issue
The problem of Gypsies expelled from France has moved to the Vatican. French President Nicolas Sarkozy will meet later today with Pope Benedict. The visit of the French head of state followed the sharp remarks of the Pope, who criticized the French government-led policy towards Roma. Benedict XVI urged French pilgrims to accept people from all backgrounds. Tensions with the Vatican was exacerbated by the subsequent reaction of ironic policy of the National Front Bruno Gollnisch. He suggested that Roma be deported Square "St. Peter" in Rome. The visit of French president has another aim - to win back the support of the Catholic electorate disappointments.
08-06-2011 16:27:50 • Infrastructure