Airports with weak security - the "black list" of the EU?
Interior ministers of EU countries discussed a plan to tighten security measures for cargo flights, AP reported. It provides for a ban on flights from airports with poorly organized security for the member countries. German Foreign Minister Thomas de Mayzer said that the plan includes five key points and it is planned "special measures" suspicious items "such as technical material from Yemen, for a Jewish organization in Europe or America. " Later on Monday is expected ministers to discuss the proposals. Last month, authorities seized in Britain and Dubai, two bombs sent from Yemen.
22-01-2012 22:58:34 • IndustryGeorgia ready to negotiate with Russia spies
Georgia is ready to negotiate with Russia on the issue of Russian citizens detained by Georgian authorities of espionage, RIA Novosti said. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia Nino Kalandadze stated that during the operation codenamed "Enver" were identified by counterintelligence officers of dozens of people who collaborated with the special services of Russia. Were 15 people arrested, but two were released then deal with the court.
22-01-2012 12:16:04 • BusinessSecond bomb attack on Shiites in a day in Iraq
Seven people died when a car packed with explosives blew up near one of Shiite holy places in the Iraqi city of Najaf, AP reported, citing police sources and hospitals in the city. Initial data explosion has become less than 500 meters from the temple of Imam Ali, one of the greatest saints of Shiite Islam. Two Iranian pilgrims were killed in the attack. The explosion happened hours after a previous attack in the southern city of Karbala, where at least 7 people died, 6 of which - the Iranians.
21-01-2012 19:36:47 • EconomicsA gunman took hostages in a French office of BMW
Gunmen opened fire and took hostages at the offices of BMW automobile concern near Paris, AFP reported, citing police sources and local media. Soon after the arrival of the police assailant surrendered to authorities. He invaded the office in Montiel Le Breton, west of the capital. According to radio "France 1", the attacker was a former employee of the company has a gun-type "pump" the hostages and his receptionist, salesman.
21-01-2012 11:26:10 • PoliticsIsrael builds new 1300 homes in East Jerusalem
Israeli Interior Ministry announced that the country intends to build 1300 homes for settlers in East Jerusalem, which is considered part of the West Bank. This tells lenta. ru, citing an article in the newspaper "Haaretz". Authorities plan to erect 978 new homes in the neighborhood of Har Homa and another 320 in Ramot area. All areas intended for new homes are located within the so-called "green line" and are regarded as occupied by Israel. Representatives of the Palestinian Authority has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sabotage the peace talks that resumed in early September and suspended by the Palestinians after the expiry of the moratorium on construction of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
19-01-2012 19:42:14 • IssuesU.S. embargo on shipments to Somalia
U. S. authorities have extended the prohibition on acceptance of cargo, as also in Yemen now embargo applies to shipments from Somalia, AFP reported. They were also introduced new requirements for passengers' baggage in connection with the discovery of parcel bombs from Yemen to the United States. From today, "high load can not travel on passenger flights," a ban on cargo flights from Yemen and expand the supply of Somalia. In addition, toners and toner cartridges over 450 grams will be banned on passenger flights as well as the personal luggage of travelers and in the luggage compartment.
19-01-2012 14:56:08 • InfrastructureDemocrats in Myanmar admitted defeat
The two main pro-Western parties acknowledged his defeat in the first elections in the country for 20 years forward, "Reuters. " The biggest political force in the country which enjoys the support of the military, said it earned 80 percent of the seats. Opposition accused the military junta in the country that is manipulated Sunday's vote, which was condemned by the U. S. , Europe and Japan. In Western countries, elections have been conducted with the sole aim to strengthen the role of the army in government, albeit under the guise of "civilian" party.
17-01-2012 18:05:04 • Industry1300 ecologists in custody because of radioactive train
German police have arrested eight people and pretrial detention of nearly 1,300 since Saturday in an effort to ensure passage of a convoy of radioactive waste in Germany. 31 of about 20 000 police officers involved in the operation were injured in clashes with environmentalists. German authorities said they were pleased because the protests were generally peaceful, although some "acts of violence. "The movement of the convoy was delayed by protests of thousands of environmentalists. Today 11 trucks loaded with radioactive waste from German nuclear power plants, processed in France, reached the depot in Gorleben.
16-01-2012 10:28:54 • Issues