The British found the channel of arms flow to circumvent of the embargo at the Ukraine
British Parliamentary Committee of Control over the export of weapons, suspected some companies intermediaries in the purchase of Soviet weapons in Ukraine and reselling it to countries wich are subject of embargo. The report prepared by the deputies, that they got this information from the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. British firms were getting at the Ukraine, a license to purchase weapons, after which, presumably, exported it to countries of the “black list”. This is not known whether the weapons were exported directly from the Ukraine, or its customers through the UK. In addition, unknown, what weapons appear in the report committee. Report with a list of companies, which are suspected in the implementation of the scheme, referred to British Foreign Secretary David Milibend. He had already ordered to begin an investigation. Prepared the report MPs, expressed concern, that the British Government is not aware of the existence of licensed Ukrainian arms brokers. In this regard, they proposed to tighten control over arms exports to countries which are subject of embargo.
Global warming has forced Switzerland and Italy to change the borders
Swiss parliament approved the transfer of the border with Italy, triggered by global warming. Such a solution was formed as a result of the special commission composed of representatives from both countries.
In the United States, during the riot in the prison, 40 prisoners were injured
During the riots in the prison Chino city, California, 40 inmates were injured and were hospitalized, reported U.S. government police.
The Japanese attempted to commit seppuku in front of the Parliament
36 y.o. Japanese man attempted to commit seppuku (ritual suicide) in front of the parliament. A man whose name is not called, survived and was hospitalized. His condition is not reported.
London “Robokop” died of a heroin overdose
A police officer who fought with the spread of drugs, died of a heroin overdose, the tabloid Daily Mail. David Pilling, was called “Robokop” by colleagues
Princess of Saudi Arabia was robbed in Italy
In Italy, crackers stealth entered into the hotel room of the Princess of Saudi Arabia and cleared the jewelry and cash, totaling 11 million euro.
In a series of attacks in Iraq killed 20 people, wounding dozens
In a series of attacks in Iraq were killed 20 people, dozens wounded. According to local officials, the most bloody terrorist attack occurred in a village on the outskirts of Rashidiya – Mosul city
At one of the Mallorca beaches occurred an explosion
At a restaurant on one of the beaches in the capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca Palma occurred an explosion, no one was hurt.
Leaders of the Bulgarian media were agents of the KGB
The Bulgarian Commission for the declassification of documents and the disclosure of names of citizens of Bulgaria, which cooperated with the Committee of State Security and intelligence agencies of the Bulgarian People’s Army, published a list of journalists Bulgarian media in the past collaborated with the secret police.
Army of the DPRK, is on the alert
Command of the Armed Forces of North Korea led the army on high alert, was reported on August 17, referring to the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Namibian Minister of Defense was suspended in connection with corruption scandal
President of Namibia Hifikepunye Pohamba, suspended the Minister of Defense, General Martin Shalla. The reason for this decision was the corruption scandal surrounding attempts of Chinese company “Nuktek” to sell Namibia batch scanners, used for defense purposes.
In the U.S., the number of claims for unemployment benefits declined to 550 thousand
In the U.S., the number of initial claims for unemployment benefits in the week, that ended on August 1, 2009., compared with that of the previous week declined by 38 thousand and 550 thousand of such data are presented in the report of the Ministry of Labor United States.
IMF has provided Ukraine 3.3 billion dollars
On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the allocation to Ukraine of third tranche adjustment loan of $ 3.3 billion dollars (2.12 billion special drawing right, SDR).
The number of confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in the world has exceeded 200 thousand
Number of cases of influenza H1N1 in the world has exceeded 200 thousand. The latest information on the number of cases is based on data of the World Health Organization (WHO).
H1N1 in Indonesia, recorded the first death from influenza A
In Indonesia,was recorded the first death from the influenza A (H1N1). As representatives of the Ministry of Health say, the victim was 6-year-old girl who was hospitalized with symptoms of colds.
Apple Tablet PC will be released at the end of the year
At the end of this year Apple will release a Tablet PC. It is anticipated, that it will appear on the shelves for Christmas. This is what writes The Financial Times referring to data received from its own sources.
A former programmer bank Goldman Sachs is accused of hacking a computer system company
A former programmer of bank “Goldman Sachs” is accused of hacking a computer system of company. As representatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reported, that the hacker is the Russian immigrant Sergey Aleinikov which installed the program on server and sent the computer code to the account in Germany.
Trailer for Boondock Saints 2
Brothers. Killers. Saints. They’re back! IGN has debuted the first official trailer for Troy Duffy’s Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.
Guardian Picks the Top 25 British Films of the Last 25 Years
Now this is a best of list we don’t see that often. The Guardian asked their “expert panel of film-makers and critics” to name their top 10 British films since 1984.
JAGUAR SUPERSTAR: Journey to the Bohemian world of show business
What is the life of famous stars? Camera Flashes, bathing in the rays of glory, parties in private clubs, interviews, challanges on yachts, the red carpet and an endless drive.
Stylish shoes are outside of the law: In the UK, are preparing a ban on high heels
Tap studs on the tiles in the corridor of the bank and wiggle gait of secretaries can drop into oblivion for the residents of the UK, which are ready to ban the wearing high heels in the office.