POLITICS
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.
The President of the U.S. Barack Obama found a democratic spirit in Africa
U.S. President Barack Obama, praised Ghana for the democratic spirit. With this topic, head of the White House, asked the Parliament of the African country.
The President of South Korea offer 26$ millions of personal funds to support students
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will sacrifice 33.1 billion of “South Korean won” (26.1 million U.S. dollars) of personal funds to support students.
China asks about discussion, to establish a new world currency at G8 summit
The Chinese side wishes to see in the upcoming summit of next week “Big Eight” (G8) the discussions on the proposal to establish a new world reserve currency reported sources in the G8.
At the elections in Albania, after counting 98% of the ballots, wins right coalition
After counting 98% of the ballots in the parliamentary elections of Albania, wins the right coalition led by Prime Minister Sali Berisha. This was reported today, by the Central Election Commission of the country.
OSCE member countries agreed to begin discussions on updating the ESS
Members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) agreed to begin discussions on updating the security of the continent in response to new threats and challenges.
B. Obama: The legality of the Ahmadinejad’s second term – is the big question
The legitimacy of the presidential election in Iran is under question. This view was expressed by U.S. President Barack Obama. He noted, that it is impossible to know what actually happened at the polling stations in the Middle East country on 12 June, as well as international observers were not allowed there.
B. Obama condemned the actions of the Iranian authorities
U.S. President Barack Obama has expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the Iranian authorities, of use enforcement measures against people, who do not agree with the results of presidential elections in the country. He noted, that the White House joins the international community in condemning the way to stop the protests in Iran: threats, beatings and detention.
B. Netanyahu: Peace with Tehran is possible if Iran would be headed by a different government
Israel could build friendly relations with Iran, if the Islamic state is led by a different government, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In Tehran, started shooting
In the north part of the capital of Iran – Tehran – has started a rather strong shooting. Heard shouting “Allah akbar”. More events are unknown.
John McCain: The first five months of President B. Obama “went well”
The first five months of U.S. President Barack Obama in the White House “went well”. Says Republican Senator from Arizona John McCain, former rival, of the Barak Obama in the presidential race.
Iranian authorities have expelled a British journalist from the country
Iranian authorities have expelled from the country a British journalist. Reporter of Broadcasting Corporation BBC declared persona non grata and must leave the country within day.
B. Obama is concerned about “the meaning and nature” of A. Khamenei speech
U.S. President Barack Obama is concerned about “the meaning and nature” of the speech the chief spiritual leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who warned of the possible use of harsh law enforcement measures against the protesters.
In Tehran, an explosion occurred near the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini
In Tehran, detected clashes between police and supporters of the Iranian opposition, near the mausoleum of Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini, an explosion occurred.
Iran: Police severely suppress all illegal protests
Police of Iran intends to strictly suppress all illegal protest action planned for today. This was told with reference to the statement by deputy head of the police Ahmadriz Radan.
Italian Prime has returned to the center of a scandal
At this time, poor Silvio Berlusconi was accused of pimping. Such a loud accusations made by former model Patricia D’Addario.
Iran will reconsider the results of presidential election
The Constitutional Court of the Islamic Republic on Tuesday ordered the re-calculation of the votes. Revision of the official results of the vote required by the opposition.
The countries of the SCO began fight against terrorism
Presidents of the member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organization, adopted a convention against terrorism. At the summit in Yekaterinburg, the SCO members have recognized expedient to hold regular joint anti-terrorist exercises.
Ban Ki-moon: The Middle East issue will be resolved in Italy
The main sides which involved in establishing peace in the Middle East, will meet in Italy until the end of June 2009. The statement was made by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
U.S. proposes Russia to deploy the radar on its territory
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said, that the prospects for Russian-American cooperation in the field of missile defense “some improvement”
Bank clerk handed over to the police the failed murderer of B. Obama
In the United States arrested a man intending to kill the president Barack Obama.
Pakistan Army pushed out the Taliban from the capital of Swat Valley
Pakistan’s army announced that it is fully vybila the Taliban from Mingory, the actual capital of Swat Valley.
Former Iraqi Minister arrested while trying to flee the country
Former Minister of Trade of Iraq, Salah Abdul Sudani arrested at the airport in Baghdad while trying to flee the country. He managed to fly to the United Arab Emirates, but the plane returned to the Iraqi capital.
The German authorities announced the results of presidential elections
In Germany, finished the election of the president. In the vote was attended by members of the Federal Assembly of Germany – a total of 1223 people.
In Bolivia, began the judgement process on the ex-President
In Bolivia, began the trial of former President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada and his 16 ministers, passes the BBC.
B. Clinton will be appointed by UN Special to Haiti
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be appointed Special United Nations in Haiti. According to representatives of politics, the formal announcement will be made in person UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Amnesty for Chechen fighters will no longer be
The Government intends to abandon Chechnya tactic of amnesties to members of illegal armed groups. This what said President Ramzan Kadyrov in Moscow.
Russia will build 4 large block plants in Turkey
Russia will build 4 large block plants in Turkey. The statement was made on Saturday, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, on the basis of talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.